About 15 years ago, I managed to track down the five surviving men (we were boys really) with whom I shared a tent for a year during the British nuclear tests at Christmas Island, in the fifties. In the meantime, despite the effects ageing and declining health, we've had a couple of reunions; and, to help us celebrate those occasions, The London Eye and The London DUKW Tour Company were both extremely generous in giving us complimentary tickets.
Later this year, the 60th. anniversary of the final nuclear test at Christmas Island will occur in September; and I have been wondering about how (and if) I could arrange what could well be the last reunion for our little group; and, at the same time, celebrate what will be an extremely special occasion.
In making those preparations, in an attempt to make the reunion truly memorable, I contacted The Shard Quarter (as they like to be known) to enquire if they would consider matching the charitable example set by the aforementioned London attractions and offer what will most likely be fewer than a handful of elderly veterans complimentary access to their facility.
Sadly, they declined.
Later this year, the 60th. anniversary of the final nuclear test at Christmas Island will occur in September; and I have been wondering about how (and if) I could arrange what could well be the last reunion for our little group; and, at the same time, celebrate what will be an extremely special occasion.
In making those preparations, in an attempt to make the reunion truly memorable, I contacted The Shard Quarter (as they like to be known) to enquire if they would consider matching the charitable example set by the aforementioned London attractions and offer what will most likely be fewer than a handful of elderly veterans complimentary access to their facility.
Sadly, they declined.
