| A little Birdie told me you'd been really nice - leave a
little message on my Wall |
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Messages on the wall are free unless you would like to make a small
donation to our current charity, The Royal British Legion, we have a collection box in the
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My name is Daniela
and I come from Italy. I am looking for a person called Andy Mooney, I haven't got his
father's first name so I have too many numbers to call. The guy I am seeking is 20 yrs and
he is from Sheringham. Can you lend me a hand? Thanks a lot, best regards from Italy. My
e-mail adress is tweety100186@hotmail.com |
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I would like to get in touch with a couple called
Andrew & Sarah who run a B&B in Sheringham. I met them in Gozo Malta last year.
Michael Coady, mcoady@indigo 00353 16684192 |
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| In January 2000 my daughter returned from a holiday in The
Gambia. During her stay she visited a small primary school in a village at the edge of the
large Gambia township of Serekunda. |
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In The Gambia, state education does not start until the
age of 8, so primary education depends on help from outside organisations, voluntary
workers and charities. Root Nursery School in Fajikunda is run by two qualified teachers
and four assistants. Parents had to pay £1.50 per term and provide a simple uniform
dress. Even so, many parents could not afford this. There were twins there on the first
visit and when they turned round it was apparent that their mother had cut one dress in
half and sewed straps to the back of each! Despite the obvious poverty these children were
brimming over with enthusiasm and keen to show off their skills and sing their songs to
us. From this small beginning emerged "Friends of Fajikunda Nursery School". |
In addition to raising funds to upgrade the
school buildings, we have taken out supplies of teaching materials and equipment to the
school. I asked the head teacher what would be the most useful items to take on my next
visit, which will be at the beginning of March. He pointed out that most of the pupils are
from very poor families and if we could bring some second-hand children clothes, this
would be extremely beneficial to the school and to the village community as a whole. The
age range is from 3-7 years old and as it is a hot country, I would hope to take out
summer clothes. Can any of your readers help! I need to receive them by end of February If
so, please ring me on 01263 825032.
Janet Teather, 8 Cromer Rd, Sheringham |
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