{"id":1348,"date":"2026-03-12T19:09:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:11:39","slug":"october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/sticky\/october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy&#8217;s 22nd run -October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prior to any run, there is a lot of work to do! First up for this run, we had to get the van through an MOT, which included resolving the dpf issue that started on the last run!<br>Huge thanks to Tony and his son Chris for all the work done on the van in preparation for its MOT! Transmission leak fixed, oil and oil filter change and new front brake shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/544802267_122163009884771536_2957061273396181052_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1350\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/544802267_122163009884771536_2957061273396181052_n.jpg 526w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/544802267_122163009884771536_2957061273396181052_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also thanks to Chris, the dpf issue was resolved by his contacts at Lushington Motors who also completed the MOT. Huge thanks to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it was onto filling up the van with aid! Andy visited our friend Dickie Bonner to collect aid he has provided together with some specialist aid donated by The Chaseley Trust in Eastbourne \u2013 huge thanks to Dickie for facilitating this!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fchaseley.org.uk%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS3JiME1lUHJWWk9tb1l0MgEeeosIlGzRN3IEjfEmfGYnoHrCmGgcTCeFEstXBNDDk51RTNjoPZAoP5k71v4_aem_8JqZqneXrCGctMmOUTzgug&amp;h=AT0Mpf8PgYcdJP80iBR-vk0yzfIydYnBaU_jungYA8EC3V2B_Q2xs7D1hBHq2xuIxvsWfLoMI0nz639sZKBFOTnQvEVgnVKlUi8ZJdN6bhJxxcG2A4v37OWQlKwilhxjTbDn0BdmENlYPR1pvQ_PFlwoh_4D4PgRcQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2B1FyTM72TrdKV3vnF7LTRlbXNrXAyLWEi55LjDzPdGYdQyjNu54kc4ImDm7IgVNt42-MmEF9IoUC_phSR3mUNUQFtfg2tbI-6M7_yMr3OOz-mBmmV_wlsL8qq0s_AHqjx65j_Kd3gePDjdqfzZ5ou-yoAsQuYYANsQ_97lyEVUkKkH19Sgayx0I98Uh_RICadUFHH4T2sPhQwFjB1gjc9cRKNRglD0GQZLVVEaA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/chaseley.org.uk<\/a>. This included 2 specialist wheelchairs for spinal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid collection from Dickie Bonner\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pz9LjvgB03Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, another aid collection from our friends at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmeditechtrust.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExS3JiME1lUHJWWk9tb1l0MgEeHza0An0xQbpTaZwIGUUFufxTsEGeWVAbfXV7gUV5YLA3k8xybuARdfBUjaY_aem_bMJlfJraWIGXwVFbVXghYQ&amp;h=AT1YIGqHLKoZSxE0BwinetNmSX8b5ariGb9vsgBXbd0g203IiQLqJiOow_tpuCqxq6RYPv3BdMFt2uHmxbxj3Lc9CAjAApIYThJA2xqdtYEpNbT8u3pO2hxdu7_QXdx-vknyfZNqKktyXBjmo-gQJcOPHGruEsnx0A&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT05llkF8ExSMUrXcCpWEGnvsbFJxQrx0n6SGPxKat59UdZmpGN9zzSFDpJUZaO0OCqls0q9k342zgNyWyCGrrP3pbvd3RfN11k7wqn_CzbMRIuVQ0A5sd0aycuRKfT7TqukiGCvpI9AosjAWSFDUTnaYZuREzufGFjG0FzfJ2DuXRtYUwqwXl_QKtDYGObBS_o-TfWuur4gRlW1XB-b2lgHBEfcaxLtUM8EDFtTCw\">Medi Tech Trust<\/a>. Huge thanks to Stuart who does an awesome job packing and weighing all the aid which included a lot of medical aid for our charity partner in Odesa and a lot of incontinence items for our orphanage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid collection at Medi Tech Trust\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FMS0SCDf-l0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing aid donation collected! 8 spinal braces kindly donated by Worthing Hospital via our good friend Jen who works there. These will go well with the spinal wheelchairs we picked up earlier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid collection at Worthing Hospital\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bIcrPzIBBTc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge thanks to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100086950916781&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWEXr0bzRLl23pgfMhT6P3x_LMEkDE-o_FaxShmuvaNG8SxNpir-8_2s5XGnLjewDjfY9N5_zhyaxpE5YEVxanGA8QgcS6KNjGcfaH69w8toJifmGRw4Wzdvk36_vK_Qf4mB03KgmZJdTHW7IgvLuWtJH49up6VzgoyLB0l6nM3kB2gr8GQIrODfHdZxJZHU4o7rrXlasmchmfOcIvPOp35&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Valentyna Skoromets<\/a>\u00a0of Eastbourne for Ukraine, for a huge donation of medical items for front line soldiers including Tourniquets, compression bandages, chest vents and much much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/valentyna.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1352\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/valentyna.jpg 526w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/valentyna-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid collection from Eastbourne for Ukraine\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f9UfxWkkd6Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These boxes contain items that are urgently needed on the front line \u2013 here\u2019s a peek inside them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1371\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val9-1-1005x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1371\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val9-1-1005x1024.jpg 1005w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val9-1-295x300.jpg 295w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val9-1-768x782.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val9-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1370\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val8-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1370\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val8-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val8-1-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val8-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val8-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1369\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1-651x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1-651x1024.jpg 651w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1-191x300.jpg 191w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1-768x1209.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1-976x1536.jpg 976w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val7-1.jpg 1301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"721\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1368\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1-721x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1368\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1-721x1024.jpg 721w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1-211x300.jpg 211w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1-768x1092.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1-1081x1536.jpg 1081w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val6-1.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">mde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1367\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1-496x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1-496x1024.jpg 496w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1-145x300.jpg 145w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1-768x1587.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1-743x1536.jpg 743w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val5-1.jpg 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1366\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1-832x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1366\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1-832x1024.jpg 832w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1-244x300.jpg 244w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1-768x946.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1-1247x1536.jpg 1247w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val4-1.jpg 1663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1365\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1365\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2-576x1024.jpg 576w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2-169x300.jpg 169w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2-768x1365.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2-864x1536.jpg 864w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val2-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1364\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1-779x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1364\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1-779x1024.jpg 779w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1-228x300.jpg 228w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1-768x1010.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/val1-1.jpg 1557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1363\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3-569x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1363\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3-569x1024.jpg 569w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3-167x300.jpg 167w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3-768x1383.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3-853x1536.jpg 853w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/va3.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what Valentyna had to say:<br>What is in the boxes and why we are doing this???<br>When injuries happen, the first few minutes are critical in determining the outcome.<br>Quick and effective administration of First Aid can mean life or death to those injured.<br>Most of us associate First Aid with cardiac arrest, choking etc.<br>In Ukraine this is injured, bleeding victims of constant explosions and shrapnel.<br>Civilian and military emergency services are struggling to deliver an immediate first aid response not only because of the dangerous condition they are working in, but also because of the shortage of First Aid Products. By raising funds, purchasing and sending to Ukraine war zone these life saving products we are trying to make a real difference in emergencies and give someone a chance to survive and return home to their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply grateful to all of you for continuously supporting us and potentially saving lives. THANK YOU&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/2764.png\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/2764.png\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/2764.png\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/crowdfu...\/valentyna-skoromets...\">https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/crowdfu\u2026\/valentyna-skoromets\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside the boxes!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9uC5SO4xmVQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final aid collection before heading out on Friday was a visit to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kevin.woodhams?__cft__[0]=AZWTlqfgKF4dBkw_2QVMzCYaDVh70be_p95gkMHKTwGWHm6ZA4Vsx7v_O4s7ijFLKJso7seH3dgCOPsH-KXOmr-YkNUVBRWvhdwV-N2Fa5VywtVgCzbuCYXJFcxYAeN9DbOsjQCZym-V8fNNjUKIVBedT35fjNtolgiv4V33W3NCnUgZSWjS9C0I8yV5d0jInIjQYdVURJjexV7CosfMt-gp&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Kevin Woodhams<\/a>\u00a0who has been working his network like a Tasmanian Devil! This huge amount of aid is only part of the story \u2013 he also guides me to free stuff on Facebook that I may have missed! Huge thanks Kevin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1376\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kevin.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And so it began on 10th October at Dover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Andy\u2019s 22nd aid run has started at Dover!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/twRS0MSJueU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First update from Marienborn, the former inner German border:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Update from Andy\u2019s Ukraine run - at former inner German border\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PaeOsR57zNA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And then, our favourite game, border bingo! This was not a short crossing time and originally, it was thought the new biometric capture at the Polish side weas to blame. In fact, they hadn\u2019t yet put that in place (we had that pleasure to come!). The main cause was poor queue management that was allowing a lot of queue jumping to go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Border bingo time!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XAY3pPCMa9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This delay had a knock on effect of not being able to reach the hotel (kindly donated by Valentyna) before curfew. A few hours sleep in the van in Ternopil was the end result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Update from Andy\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVpSrBeUYnk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, Andy was able to complete the first leg and arrived in Kropyvnytski where our good friend Anton had booked the hotel for a couple of nights. A lovely meal with Aton and Liza then a great nights sleep!<br>The following day started with the aid delivery to the orphanage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Delivery to the Orphanage\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XS8bSaTFeR4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back, we dropped in to the Ukraine State Aviation Flight Academy where Anton is now a student and Lyza is on the teaching staff! 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It turned out to be the auxiliary battery was at the end of its life and needed replacing. This is much cheaper in Ukraine and my thanks to Mr, Painter for diagnosing this and then fitting it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Delivery of front line aid\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z7qivoYw4lI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Update from Kropyvnytski\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XE0LwT6H6rM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn\u2019t visit our friend Taras the Priest this time as he was in Kramatorsk with his unit but instead, sent some aid to him via the Nova Poshta service. 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Whilst I was in transit, Anton went down to the Kherson region to deliver the front line aid to soldiers from 121 Division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid from Valentyna Skoromets delivered to front line soldiers\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dCJJmAOWFJ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst I was in the country, the Polish border implemented the new biometric process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Time for another round of border bing!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JdB_5ixYTUM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the longest crossing time so far and exceeded my personal \u201cworst\u201d by seven minutes. as I had a lot of time, I decided to capture what we go through when crossing from Ukraine to Poland in a series of video clips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experience the border crossing from Ukraine to Poland! \" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/azbZRmbaaOY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A 7hr plus crossing time put paid to my original sleep schedule but I made it to Dunkirk in time for the 6am ferry home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"End of run video\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4jVnaLXEJJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prior to any run, there is a lot of work to do! 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