Gravy Chips Donations

Have you hired a press officer?

 

Hi all, latest update on this, I think most of the donations are probably in now, so I've today made another transfer of £405, making the total £1055. This is a memorable result and once again an example of what good people we are in Barnsley (and Wales and Scotland ).

I'll publish a final statement of the account once I've heard from @Gravy Chips about it, but rest assured the lad is completely overwhelmed with everyone's kindness and generosity.

 

Received, thanks Stahlrost.

I've said it before, but I'm simply blown away by the support shown on here since Friday. On Friday morning when I was feeling lower than low, and honestly quite angry at recent events, I wrote a one-off political rant about how that result impacts me and my family in real terms. I didn't know what to expect from it, other than perhaps controversy. I've had a lot of stick in the past for asserting that I think it should be my right as a British citizen to be able to live in my hometown with my wife - the mother of my children, regardless of her nationality. Some people vehemently disagree with it and I was nervous about the reception my post would get.

I certainly didn't expect a group of almost complete strangers to be moved enough by my plight to do something like this for us. Every single one of you who has contributed, and those who have offered support in comments and private messages, has restored my faith in humanity. I was starting to feel like the world was a wicked and selfish place, and you have reminded me that there are very much good people in it. The sheer number of contributions has astounded me every day, and I have a gratitude to the people of this board and this town that will never end.

I will post a couple of photos on Christmas day of my kids with their presents you have allowed me to buy. You have replaced my feelings of sadness and shame with hope and dignity this Christmas. For that I thank you all.

A word from Mrs. Chips:

"I want to thank everyone who took it on themselves to help us. We never asked, but you gave anyway. I can't believe it and I'm still in shock this has happened to us. Barnsley is my home and I love it here. My whole life is here and I can't imagine living anywhere else. I'm still scared that this government will take me away, but we won't stop fighting it and now our resolve is stronger than ever. Thank you."

Alex

 

Only just seen this, I normally don’t look at the stickies.... I’ll pop a few quid in tonight, I don’t do mobile banking.

 

To be honest I very rarely look at the stickies. Would it be possible. Stahlrost to put a thread on the normal forum to highlight the sticky and get em to read it. I would myself but feel I’m not in a position to raise it given your invaluable contribution to this issue.

 

I think it’s best to just unstick this thread, it’s done its job incredibly well and I don’t feel we need any more than what has already been raised. You lot have already made our Christmas

 

Ow just owd on a bit please.

 

Tenner sent across. I got a lot of comfort from people on this board when I felt crappy myself on Friday evening so if I can pass on some of that love then I’m only too glad to do so.

 

Thanks to @fired who has kindly restored this thread to the main section of the board.

 

Hi mate, just put £10 in.

 

Just a bit longer, ar lasses the banker but shiz art in Leeds at moment I aint got a clue abart internet banking.

 

It's arrived, thank you!

 

Got it, thank you!

 

Amazing fantastic people on here, very proud to be a BBS member.

 

Always a little late in everything I do, just sent a few quid.

 

Blinkin eck Had A lot on my plate recently, just remembered. I hope it's not too late but sorted now, Merry Christmas.

 

My account won’t accept these details so unable to donate at this point .