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It's a Knockout - 22nd July 2012

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Father and daughter enjoying the dayThe sun was shining as 10 adult and 15 children teams descended onto the Old Albanian Sports Club’s field to compete in our third annual It’s a Knockout charity challenge in St Albans, Herts.

Adult teams entered from businesses and social groups, and included:

Abbot (Pandastic)

Shire (Fuschia Fairies)

Andrews Computer Services (Olympians)

St Albans theatre, The Alban Arena (Widow Twanky and the Twankettes)

St Albans solicitors, Debenhams Ottaway (To dare is to do)

BNI Vision (Assassins)

BNI Phoenix (Jubilees)

Media partners, Herts Advertiser (Pirates)

Angels that Rock

Our very own ToileTrolls

Diving in....We were also joined by our three new mascots; Ruby the red hot dragon, Roary the lion and Teddy Tum Tum!

After a thrilling contest, Debenhams Ottaway finished victorious. Congratulations guys! Also, three cheers to Potato Salad who won the children’s games after an equally intense competition! The Zingy girls won the children's fundraising award so a big thanks to them too!
Kids in action.....

Ruby the Red Hot Dragon with a group of kids

An enjoyable time was had by all as there was plenty for those who wanted to take a break from cheering on the teams, including; bouncy castle, giant games, face painting, gladiators, Dereck McEwanice cream and sweets! There was also a raffle and tombola with various other stalls to cater for spectators. The Old Albanians also served up a delicious BBQ and opened their bar.

Huge thanks to all involved in sharing our day. Special thanks to:

Our brilliant hosts, the Old Albanians;

Our fab sideshow providers, Abacus Events;

Our zumba instructor, Malcolm Coakley;

Our media partners, The Herts Advertiser;

Our commerical associates, Knockout Challenge Ltd and Cerco Communications;

Our wonderful volunteers;

All who donated prizes – Amthal Security, Blue Light Office Supplies Ltd, The Alban Arena, Paradise Animal Park, Willows Farm and Watford Bathrooms and Kitchens.

The 2012 Team Photos

  

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