{"id":1439,"date":"2026-03-12T22:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2026-03-13T20:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:27:31","slug":"november-decem-ber-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/sticky\/november-decem-ber-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy&#8217;s 23rd run -November-December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As always before a run, there is a lot to do &#8211; both aid and funding to be organised! Andy collected a number of aid items including a mobility scooter and other items from the Slaney family in Brighton and a large amount of medical aid from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid donation from James Slaney\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2CywC3SbDP8?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>Many thanks to Eastbourne Silver Band for an excellent Remembrance event on Sunday. A well thought out program which was performed excellently &#8211; a special mention for a flawless Last Post and Reveille from MD Marcus Plant.<br>We are hugely grateful to all who donated on the day &#8211; half of the collection will be helping to fund our next trip in early December.<br>Both myself and Tony attended the concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the concert, you can watch it in full here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/V0nHcZi16WU?si=GV0c_-o1FcrE2Tq-&amp;fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwcmRuTVBDQThmRXdTMUF6cHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4cIJbeV5T8xQdX3nYi_opcEH5Y-OedGZcDnuvFNQjL97OiA3aU0nA0Cb7A_w_aem_J6YMge0GrZkRxuFkNxu7YQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/V0nHcZi16WU?si=GV0c_-o1FcrE2Tq-<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esb-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1440\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esb-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esb-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esb-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/esb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Delighted to meet Norman Hunter Rose of The Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem who kindly passed on knitted blankets and dolls for our next run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid collection from The Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pYdOM4AIjhs?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>Andy visited our dear friend Valentyna to pick up aid destined for front line soldiers &#8211; these items will save lives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aid heading to the front line! \" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zUtHnRKdtRs?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>Andy attended a fundraiser organised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rick.bonner.35?__cft__[0]=AZYclGGu7_DXCA7xmnALtbRez2HZTh0gLm9hX_9pTwxyy0NXKDqAhOxCukzr9iNYif6XFSVpDUkCwW8sKXwCysqaJ2shQ0QqRgsWUBzKxEvgAIpSUr039IWAMU6KEgX1nYEPkmqgsU-s28R0gQlt0hwOhZCo2YAPDBqMSa9k5OYCwRuXok8JI9AfJ-Wzcz8iyyCRiblz2tPI-rmEtVSbTEAW&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Rick Bonner<\/a> &#8211; huge thanks once again to the Sounds of Swing Big Band for once again performing for us! A great evening that raised \u00a31000 for Rick\u2019s Ukraine Aid project! He kindly allowed us to fund raise there too!<\/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=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1443\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1443\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rick2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1444\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1444\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ricks-event.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>As we got closer to our departure on Sunday, we visited our good friends at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meditechtrust?__cft__[0]=AZZGTsbW29Dq8L0m8nxDv4I2VCYnhB3q-43UB6t6CLs4e6Lro89ANebzMUlTYY58YQeoMIY2XxzjEimgh1COoLttEoKuThv9ebwo2NNDM-8-7j7f5klI69ucnZPwlYpWvrK0f_u3pyittyMSR9Br9XV-Sw5yvZZ-PGk2tvcJATE5NZD3sXAfVJmNFLabnGEWN3egmJLEU7o3YYhbRUYlDKVG&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Medi Tech Trust<\/a> today to complete our load. Huge thanks as always to Stuart for having everything ready and weighed for us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><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\/qUZJQuqxfgQ?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><br>It was then time to set off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brass Band Aid is on its way!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ywh0f3lvHjI?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>We have arrived at the border! A smooth run so far\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Border Bingo time again!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WvAvLlKq7No?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>Andy and Tony have arrived at our hotel stop in Vinnitsya &#8211; huge thanks once again to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100086950916781&amp;__cft__[0]=AZaRe_TGcCLVnxQxZEyNnv6UANv0w4thBw43D5WNXaYnl-GqvwHTiPD90y0YKSqSdkUAzISxDbwTLPbr1-FD73PQcz1Pq8bkJeR3zfBKZ4WR2MvPcRr7ooKdOmSel3aqS3eQMJiG-RCOiRaTwQWNFJRj5vfa_xbr_d2jJAioHmCtORwsy9PWeyVXa90vgdtHVLo&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Valentyna Skoromets<\/a> for supporting us with this, we really appreciate it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The border crossing took just 2 1\/2 hours mainly due to the extra time on biometrics. Fortunately, both of us had already done the initial scan so just fingerprinting and we were through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday was an emotional day for us &#8211; we met up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/damon.warren.35?__cft__[0]=AZYTSIKcHuEEZmgP4R15OYtwkPYRyXSsH97Jo_N5bb11rx86H4XbuVqz4x4cgHiIhAYHWu_YxB36dizJ7LBMEoqvxV4LnimX0-TfPV_zmJ5x4-EW5GvREJePrhEAppYM5dK02KiIZHc7kmiKzWG7vGNNn-tUeSYprxXsGvS27aDan4cE-D7Np8O6Xo6TyYp-r6eU-_rYRrpKHX2c54GfsFfl&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Wozza UA<\/a> and his team at the Orphanage. Having both teams there together made our visit very special &#8211; Santa was also with us and we visited most of the children there to distribute presents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then went to 3 other families who act as temporary foster parents for children whilst they await permanent homes &#8211; the kids were all excited to see us and dressed for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took a lot of video during the day which I\u2019ll post later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are able to do this all thanks to you all &#8211; the presents we took came from the Very Chatty Cafe in Uckfield, nappies from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alyson.johnson.399?__cft__[0]=AZYTSIKcHuEEZmgP4R15OYtwkPYRyXSsH97Jo_N5bb11rx86H4XbuVqz4x4cgHiIhAYHWu_YxB36dizJ7LBMEoqvxV4LnimX0-TfPV_zmJ5x4-EW5GvREJePrhEAppYM5dK02KiIZHc7kmiKzWG7vGNNn-tUeSYprxXsGvS27aDan4cE-D7Np8O6Xo6TyYp-r6eU-_rYRrpKHX2c54GfsFfl&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Dee Johnson<\/a> and friends and incontinence pads from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meditechtrust?__cft__[0]=AZYTSIKcHuEEZmgP4R15OYtwkPYRyXSsH97Jo_N5bb11rx86H4XbuVqz4x4cgHiIhAYHWu_YxB36dizJ7LBMEoqvxV4LnimX0-TfPV_zmJ5x4-EW5GvREJePrhEAppYM5dK02KiIZHc7kmiKzWG7vGNNn-tUeSYprxXsGvS27aDan4cE-D7Np8O6Xo6TyYp-r6eU-_rYRrpKHX2c54GfsFfl&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Medi Tech Trust<\/a>. Our sincere thanks to you all and to our dear friend and host Anton who connected us to these wonderful kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a relatively quiet night although there were some warnings of inbound ballistics, we were with our air defence friends and close to their bunker. A reminder that it gets real sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Keeping safe underground\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Zc7exAIoCM?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-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1447\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orph1-768x1024.jpg\" 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We packed a lot in yesterday! Our day visiting orphanages with Father Christmas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Our day visiting orphanages with Father Christmas! \" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kwhsVt0jOok?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>Today we are heading out to deliver medical aid that will go to frontline medics &#8211; thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100086950916781&amp;__cft__[0]=AZZYS8wX36oDFZmEOnpo2VDd9WKOIOH4bWH1GM1uFPzyRd7Kt2ASkhizslJsQ6y3-OyziSDAXU95BogMFEe5XBmGrQS2EFwO6Fe328m9AsoB7s8mqTWkinJ-_D7JqTRWmoWWsT8LorOdCtiaK1YD4EkSKTBxC8obZyxBtcE0RwdNywJWDvSFbN1_P_a_EeSyZkIzmqEZ00PoAQcFihpbgE0m&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Valentyna Skoromets<\/a> who provided most of this together with additional items from Brass Band Aid supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Update from Kropyvnytski \" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/izKhxntsNcY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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