Friends of the Mechanics
We would like to start an organisation called the
"Friends of the
Mechanics".
We are not going to ask for a one off £1 but invite people
interested in the Mechanics to set up a standing order/direct
debit of what ever amount they like (say £1 a month) and become
friends of the Mechanics. But the above is ONLY
a request. Anyone can still be a Friend for free if they can't
afford a regular donation.
If my 'cunning plan' works and the council issue a CPO, then when the proposed company is formed so will "Friends of the Mechanics". People will be able to set up direct debits or standing orders to its account.
The company will organise emergency repairs to
the Mechanics with help from the Friends of the Mechanics. Perhaps in
time the Friends with help from the company could restart these
famous outings that used to be organised.
There may already be existing organisations that may like to be
part of this?
E.g. Rotaract, NMIPT, etc.
The main idea of people being "Friends of the Mechanics" is to raise donations and get great deals for the Mechanics and its friends.
For example!
If British Gas decided to give the proposed company an offer of
minimal free heating and electricity for a year or two and lend
it a couple of industrial dehumidifiers. Then the company would
ask its Friends to support British Gas by purchasing their
electricity from British Gas. Of course if SWEB did the same then
the power of the free market would rule and the company offering
the best deal for the Mechanics would be recommended to the
Friends of the Mechanics! :-)
How about glazing? Any offers?
Any firms, shops, organisations or companies that would like to
offer such deals to the Mechanics or perhaps discounts for "Friends
of the Mechanics" are welcome to contact me. Any such
pledges of donations or offers will have web pages/sites created
for free! And we will include their company names in any
publication. Free advertising! :-)
The Pledges form can
register your interest in becoming a Friend of the Mechanics.