SLOPING OFF...
...the Newsletter of Christchurch and District Model Flying Club for...December 2023
THE BITS BOX, BY ALEX BUSH
The contribution made by the Bits Box to Club funds and fliers’ enjoyment is immense. According to the Treasurer, between 2017 to 2023 it has raised £4648. - and not all of it from David B********e! - Ed
In the beginning, at least 10 years ago I believe,shortly after joining the committee l came up with the idea of the Bits box. The committee at that time were a little sceptical, not surprising really as who could we persuade to run the darn thing. Back in those days I still had a yacht in Lymington marina and so was hard pressed for cash, not much left over for model supplies l can tell you, even the yearly club fee of £15 was a struggle. Anyway that was one of the reasons that in the end I decided to go ahead to see how it would work. I think it has been very successful. Mainly I hope because I kept prices rock bottom and returns if not a satisfied customer.
It was.a slow start until about 3 members in quick succession gave up the hobby, their bits being donated to the club. I cannot say it to be a pleasure to pick up donated bits as it is really quite a sad thing to do. Sorting through everything on getting it home is time consuming, but for me quite exciting and I enjoy doing it. A steady trickle of donated bits has kept the members happily going through the Bits box on club nights looking for gold.