12/10/2026
🪂 SATNAM TAKES THE PLUNGE! A SKY-HIGH ADVENTURE FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🪂
At 6am on Sunday, while most of us were still tucked up in bed, the men of Necton Men’s Shed were up and about. The big day had arrived! We set off on an early morning adventure across the border to Beccles, with a chilly start warmed by a beautiful, clear blue sky. ☀️
We arrived at a former aerodrome with a rather different purpose these days. Our mission? To watch our very own Satnam head skywards in a light aircraft before jumping out and plummeting back to earth! 😲
Satnam was taking on this incredible challenge to raise money for other worthy causes, and what a way to do it!
At 9am, he climbed aboard the aircraft with a big smile and a wave, his hands raised above his head. Was he mad? Was he confident? Neither, really — he was simply being the Satnam we know! 😂👏
The propeller roared into life, the aircraft gathered speed along the runway and soon disappeared into the beautiful blue sky. As it passed us, the watching men had plenty of nervous comments, including the inevitable, “I hope he’ll be alright!” A little late for worrying now, lads — he was already up, up and away! ✈️
The aircraft soon became a tiny dot before disappearing altogether. We knew Satnam was heading to an altitude most of us could barely imagine, where the views might be spectacular but the temperature certainly wouldn't be!
Around 20 minutes after take-off, someone shouted that they could see something high above us. We all scanned the sky, trying to work out whether it was Satnam or one of the other skydivers.
The tiny dots grew larger, and soon a dozen or more parachutes appeared, their beautiful rainbow of colours spreading across the blue sky. 🌈
And there he was — Satnam, unmistakable in his white T-shirt!
Watching the skydivers swoop towards the landing zone was nerve-racking enough for those of us safely on the ground, never mind the brave souls making the descent! The colourful parachutes were breathtaking, and then Satnam came in fast before slowing and landing on his feet as calmly as if he'd just been out for a stroll in the park! 😎🪂
The smile on his face said it all.
What an achievement! A commitment made, a promise kept, and a challenge seen through to the very end.
From everyone at Necton Men’s Shed, a huge WELL DONE, SATNAM! 👏👏👏
Your courage, determination and willingness to do something so extraordinary to raise money for worthy causes deserve the greatest admiration.
You certainly gave us a morning to remember!
Proud of you, young man. Admiration indeed! 💙
