Well, it's over for another year but the 2002 Ski Show Workers Party was a huge success, raising over £3000 for the British Adaptive Ski Team. Thanks to everyone who came, all of whom contributed to this fantastic figure.

Were you dancing?
The venue, The Fox and West One Four, had just been renovated and opened a couple of days before bigger and even better than before. Downstairs in the Fox screenings of Season Wars and Snows in the House entertained season workers while DJs Tenner, L'il Miss Jenna and Adee, kept the tunes going all night.

Were you moshing?
Upstairs the alpine band Superfly performed two superb sets to a manic and moshing crowd, and even found a last minute replacement when one of the guitarists cars broke down and he thought he wasn't going to make it. Eventually he arrived, and the band continued with their fabulous funky set with such classics as Grange Hill and the A-Team.

Were you drinking?
D and his team at the Fox did a great job and everyone had a fantastic night. Many thanks to Drambuie for a free shot for everyone, which was especially welcome after queing in the rain.

Did you win the raffle?
All the prizes donated so generously by sponsors (holidays, backpacks, videos, transport, shovels, clothing and more!) were to be won that night in a raffle. The draw was made towards the end of the night and the results posted on the exit door, but none of the prizes were actually claimed! This may have been due to the large volume of alcohol consumed that night but the story has a happy ending - Simon from Brewskis had the brilliant idea of organising a charity auction for them at the Ski Show the next day, Sunday.

Sunday Auction in Brewskis
Simon did a fantastic job as auctioneer and raised another £1030 for The British Adaptive Ski team encouraging the crowd to bid for the excellent prizes on offer.Thanks again to all of our sponsors and everyone who helped to make the day such a success, in particular David Clayton, who donated over £800 to secure the first (and fourth) prizes.

The money will go towards new skis for our two paralympic athletes, Russell Docker and Stephen Napier, and towards sponsorship for Liz Miller, a newcomer to the team.

Thank you to everyone who helped or attended
Many thanks to everyone who made the whole event possible, and to everybody who came - you have all contributed to the fantastic amount raised. See you next year!

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