Shopping list
29th August
When we get the club going I asked myself what do we need when we are out doing our challenges.
Firstly I said most power chairs (PC) will do an average of 10/12 miles per charge. Not a great distance. We would cover that distance in about 3 hrs. We need to charge our batteries while we are on the road, say stopping for lunch. Item number 1 is a good diesel generator capable of charging 10 PC in one go. When we get the club up and running, we will get a second generator to accommodate more PC’s
Second. PC can break down, we need a good trailer and with ramp and winch, to put the PC on to get it home, also to transport PC’s to our destinations. I think we should allow room for say 2/3 PC. The trailer will also carry our generator and other equipment needed such as folding table and chairs, items to let us brew up.
Some of our club members maybe like me, none weight bearing and will need to be hoisted out of their PC so we need a mobile hoist with sling.
The loo. On a full days outing we shall need to go to the loo and there will not always be one available, we need a loo tent and a commode.
The biggest item I can for see is we need transport. Not all club members will have a vehicle; have just obtained one, the first in 20 years. A Citron Relay 1.9 I do not know if I can afford to keep it.
We can add to this list, hire of St Andrews Church, stationary, lots of stamps and envelops. Printing, business cards, advertising, ect.
All of the above is now in the process of been costed out, but without the van, we are looking at about £3000.
Firstly I said most power chairs (PC) will do an average of 10/12 miles per charge. Not a great distance. We would cover that distance in about 3 hrs. We need to charge our batteries while we are on the road, say stopping for lunch. Item number 1 is a good diesel generator capable of charging 10 PC in one go. When we get the club up and running, we will get a second generator to accommodate more PC’s
Second. PC can break down, we need a good trailer and with ramp and winch, to put the PC on to get it home, also to transport PC’s to our destinations. I think we should allow room for say 2/3 PC. The trailer will also carry our generator and other equipment needed such as folding table and chairs, items to let us brew up.
Some of our club members maybe like me, none weight bearing and will need to be hoisted out of their PC so we need a mobile hoist with sling.
The loo. On a full days outing we shall need to go to the loo and there will not always be one available, we need a loo tent and a commode.
The biggest item I can for see is we need transport. Not all club members will have a vehicle; have just obtained one, the first in 20 years. A Citron Relay 1.9 I do not know if I can afford to keep it.
We can add to this list, hire of St Andrews Church, stationary, lots of stamps and envelops. Printing, business cards, advertising, ect.
All of the above is now in the process of been costed out, but without the van, we are looking at about £3000.
