The first of our two Christmas Special rides attracted four new youngsters for a fun ride to Staverton. The river was so high today after overnight rain that we were unable to cross to the Island, so we contented ourselves with taking some video shots of the Santa Special steam train and playing with the Aerobies in the park. As promised, Michael produced several Christmas chocolates for all present.

Suitably refuelled, the journey home via Abham and Caddaford was relaxed and enjoyable. Free computer games were offered during the afternoon, and first details of the new Junior Training Programme (to start in January) were announced - see elsewhere on the web site for more information.