To see a film of my exploits link www.thestirrer.com

To see details of my latest challenge link www.justgiving.com/7mm

To see the new web site for the 7MM challenge visit www.7mm.org.uk

10th March

The start of a brand new fundraising year sees Blind Dave hosting another fantastic evening.  The night will be compared by no other than Paul Burrell classic gold drive time presenter, a side splitting comedian Nipper Thomas, New kid on the block Elvis Presley (Fossie) and the ultimate Celtic rock group Quill.  At the Saddlers Club,Walsall, for tickets and other info call                    Blind Dave on 07947 347360

I would like to say a BIG THANKYOU to everyone that supported me and Guide Dogs in 2006 which we all know was their 75th anniversary year.

The year had many thrills and spills and some fantastic events, the end of the year saw a variety night where we presented a cheque to Guide Dogs for £50122.88

For all that supported thank you once again for your gallant efforts

Notes for your diaries

22nd April yes I am doing the London marathon again

Thank you for supporting my events to help Guide Dogs celebrate their 75th Anniversary in 2006.

My life has been transformed thanks to Guide Dogs and we hope that from your support, someone else will benefit from a dog like I have done.  I'm now working with my new dog - Wicksie a German Shepard.


Sunday 27^th August, 6.30 am and the day seems wonderful, was it just coincidence that Bev Bevan was playing for our team today as I whistled Mr. Blue Sky as I opened the back gate.  At 7 am Himley cricket club was an hive of activity, cars parking, fencing going up, stalls being erected things dropping into place for what was going to be a great days cricket and a fantastic fund raising day for guide dogs, so here we go, ready! Steady! no, no, no, STOP! This isn’t the beginning.

It all started in April 2004 when I heard an interview with Lord Bunbury on the radio, I was intrigued, he ran a cricket team called the Bunbury’s and they played matches to support all sorts of charities, I listened intently and at the end of the show duly rang the House of Lords, only to be told there was no Lord Bunbury.  After a few more phone calls I found out Lord Bunbury was a nick name for a gentleman by the name of Mr. David English and after a long chat with him explaining what 2006 represented, namely the 75^th anniversary of Guide Dogs for the Blind and what I already had planned his words to me were, “ Put a team together, find a ground, give me a date, we’re playing you in 2006 young man”, now we begin, Ready! Steady! Go!

In a pre match interview with Mr. Paul Burrell, he looked at Carla’s all stars line up on paper, with a nod of the head, a smile, a giggle and then with tears of laughter his only comment was “Throw the towel in now, or pray for rain and a draw”, he pointed out that the Bunbury’s fielded a world class side with only 7 players capped for their country and some other distinguished players, I told him not to worry I’ve given instructions to them all, when the little round thing comes toward you wack it with the bat and when it’s in the air make sure you catch it and they’ll hold their own, some people have no faith at all.

The Bunbury’s went into bat first, admittedly they had a bit of luck, started with the new ball, the best bats and knocked some lucky sixes, Carla’s all stars fielded well, Ritchie Woodhall and Adrian Goldberg orsome bowlers, Sean Parrish had the catch of the match, Malcolm Boyden letting the ball slip threw his fingers, hitting his chest, rolling over his stomach and caught the ball between his knees, what a great team they are, got the Bunbury’s out for a very lucky 298.  Carla’s all stars were terrific with the bat, pads and bats flashing between wickets, balls flying every where, Penny knocking a fantastic 49, extremely unlucky, I think the umpire needs a trip to Spec Savers, either that or the smoke from his cigar got in his eyes, there will have to be a stewards enquiry when I view the DVD, 132 all out, I think the scorer went for a drink or two.

Blind Dave’s Match Report

On close inspection of the ball after the match it was discovered the ball had definitely been tampered with, in fact Mr. English’s nail prints were all round the seam, John Giffard has sent it away for forensic testing, the all stars were given inferior bats, possibly made of balsa wood, the wicket must have been lengthened at half time and drinks and sandwiches were spiked, to be totally honest I’m going to seek advice from the cricket, tennis, golf, rugby, snooker in fact any one dealing in balls is going to be consulted, in fact even Tony Blair, whoops! sorry that’s a load of balls, Mr. English I suggest a re-match, that’s my final word on the matter.

At some point (according to my wife) I must have passed Gordon Ramsay but never spotted him. But my best was passing "Blind Dave" and his joined-at-the-wrist running partner - featured in the Observer (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1760214,00.html). Just looked him up and he finished in 3.30 - just inspirational.

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Many thanks for your support!

Dave and Wicksie.
07947 347360
blinddaveheeley@talktalk.net