Yesterday was another great day in the ongoing story of the Company as we competed in the National BB Ten Pin Bowling Championships.  After last year’s success, hopes and expectations were running high - and I’m pleased to report that David, Tim and Andrew didn’t disappoint.  We could say they overcame stiff opposition - but the truth is that they walked away with it.  They didn’t break any records, unlike last year, but Tim and David tied for highest frame of the day.  Click the picture to enlarge…
Congratulations guys - we look forward to next year!

What a great evening ! Guests started to arrive and were ushered in on our very own red carpet. There was a buzz in the room as members and their families waited for everything to kick off. The lights dimmed, the music started and we were treated to and opening video in the Star Wars theme. Our chaplain, Chris Bell lead us in opening devotions then it was the turn of our first award presenter the one and only Bond, Bill Bond. The award presenters were all past members of the company. During the presentations we were treated to anecdotes and comparisons to there own BB experience. The members had no idea who would win what award, whether is was best recruiter, best attendance, best maker of cups of tea or even most ticklish member. There was an award for everyone in addition to our normal achievements and service badges. Once collected the members were photographed with the presenter.

Before we knew it we were done ! The Captain thanked all present and invited everyone to the after show party. The members and their families mingled and chatted with the staff whilst enjoying nibbles and live music performed by our Amicus group.

To round off the evening the church was turned into a cinema, Screen 5, complete with popcorn ! Everyone was invited to watch the premier of this years camp video.

The evening drew to a close and the guests received the red carpet treatment one last time as they made their way home.

A great thank you has to go to Simon Poizat and all those who helped to make this a really special evening.

Click on the montage below to see the actual pictures and more.

In addition to the Diary Sheet link we now have an online calendar which contains all the events in the life of the company. It’s actually a Google Calendar and as such looks really good and is very usable.

Go on have a go, the link is in the Pages section on the left.

Tonight sees our normal Promotions Evening replaced with a glittering Oscars style awards evening. The awards will be presented by past members of the company who will pose for photographs in our VIP area with the award recipients.

The evening will be rounded off with the first showing of the Camp 2008 Video and an After Awards Party with live music.

All in all it’s going to be a great night. Pictures and a full report to follow.

Mark.

I’m sat here at the church centre as the Junior Section boys leave from their first evening back after the summer. The other sections are starting back next week and the whole church centre will reverberate to shouts and general noise of the company in action. I can’t wait.

Of course early on we will have the formailty of Promotions Evening which this year promises to be a bit different.. more of this later.

Well the Advanced Party have arrived and the site is being prepared. Waiting for the campers to arrive on Monday for 10 days of fun and fellowship.

This year we’re in Exmouth, follow what’s happening by regularly looking at the MK Summer Camp web site.

Go on take a look now !

The summer ‘08 programme is now available from the links section. This coming week the section will be climbing at the Caldecotte Centre. Please remember 5.30 at WECC for transport.

Saturday 29th March was the day of the Promise Auction which had been organised by the Amicus group members to raise funds for the 1st Bletchley BB Company. It took three months to plan, one day for the final preparations and one evening to execute. To find out exactly what we got up to, see the photos, watch the results of the Amicus Video Project and find out how much we raised, read on…

The link to the Company Section programme has been updated to Programme 89. This should take the section up until the summer programme, which will kick-in in June and July.

As you’ll see the older members are not doing anything;this is due to GCSE exams so we wish you all the best for this challenging time.

For those that don’t normally read the Amicus website please follow this link to find out more about this up coming event.

But just in case you don’t have time to click through here’s a brief summary; the idea being that individuals promise a service that others bid for. Simple as that ! The proceeds go to company funds. Current lots include;

• Dog walking
• Baby sitting
• Muffins
• English lessons
• German lessons
• Gardening
• Car valet
• … and more to come.

Interested ? Want to know more ? You know what to do !