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Thank you
Rev Canon Yolande Marcussen
Tuesday 20 December 2011
Monday 19 December 2011
'BIG THANK YOU'
A big thank you to all who are showing an interest and support for 'seeds4tanzania'. I am hoping to have a website up and running in the new year which will be updated with news and the blog will also continue to be updated. The building of the pre-school will be a long term project. Africa itself is a challenging country to be working in. The lack of rain, poor communication systems do not help but thankfully having established firm relationships and friendships with the people involved in this project I have no doubt that we shall see the project move forward during 2012. I shall be returning at the end of June 2012 and hope to bring back evidence of developments. Keep in touch and do try to make comments. Yolande mobile 07794151635
Article re 20th Anniversary of Mpwapwa Diocese
'You are now a Canon!' and so they did - for seven days!!
During our visit to Mpwapwa Diocese, Tanzania, our team of five representing Rochester Diocese Overseas Links was invited by Bishop Jacob Chimeledya to attend the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the diocese.
In the U.K. we might stretch holding such an event over perhaps a weekend but in Africa if you have something to celebrate then it is in African time, which just goes on and on. What a wonderful experience it was for us all.
Although we were present for only five of the seven days - from 10.00am until dark we worshiped with song and dance performed by groups of the very young to the very old from around the diocese. The words of the songs were always very moving relating to text from the Bible, situations in their lives and always reinforcing their strength of faith and total trust in The Lord.
During the week the first and now retired Bishop of the diocese, Bishop Simon Chiwanga, gave an address on the history of the diocese and the facts were staggering as to how quickly it had grown in every respect, from number of Christians, churches, pastors, evangelists, catechists and of course annual budget which nevertheless remains insufficient to meet their growing needs.
Addresses were also given by various dignitaries within Tanzania and an evangelist named Daniel preached everyday for at least 1 ½ hours standing in the blazing sun. He hardly drew breath and there was never a memo to be seen. The congregation usually over 1500, plus children, would sit all day with only a short break for lunch, worshiping and showing their enthusiasm for everything that was going on and never looking at a watch or worrying when they were going to eat or have something to drink. An unusual occurrence during the celebration proceedings happened on the 6th day, Saturday, when over three hundred bras, which we took out were lined up in the Cathedral to be distributed amongst the women. Bras are a luxury and the women were thrilled with their gift. During our subsequent visits around the diocese we had women run up to us and lift their top to show their new bras.
Each day included a time of offering and it was moving to see people who had very little, give and give and give whether is was a coin, some nuts, a piece of cloth, a chicken or from the wealthier a goat. It brought to mind ‘The Widow’s Mite’.
The climax of the celebrations was on the Sunday when a huge congregation attended the service which lasted for 7 ½ hours including Holy Communion. It was a great privilege to be part of the administration of the sacraments and Linda from our team delivered the Gospel reading in Swahili. It also came as a complete surprise when I was honoured to be made a Canon of All Saints Cathedral, Mpwapwa.
We returned to the U.K. two weeks later having travelled many miles around the diocese renewing friendship, reviewing projects and establishing new ones. We are always received with such joy, generosity of spirit and love. A priceless gift to receive and shall never forget the 20th Anniversary of Mpwapwa Diocese.
‘There are hardships that nobody reckons,
There’s the valley, and plain, and the hill,
There’s a land, oh, it beckons and beckons
And I want to go back, and I will’
Simon E. Chiwanga
December 2011 - Exciting news
'SEEDS FOR TANZANIA’ registration no: 1144822
The orphans of Chitemo and Nhyinila
I and my three co-trustees (Rebecca Day, Linda Wanniaratchy,Nicky Teverson) have recently received the exciting confirmation that 'Seeds for Tanzania' is now a registered charity. Four years ago when I first travelled to Tanzania, amongst my many travels around the diocese of Mpwapwa, I visited the villages of Chitemo and Nhyinila. I was welcomed by a large group of singing children, approximately 300, tots to 7 years of age. I later found out that they were all orphans. Their parents had died mainly from either Aids, dysentery, malaria or in childbirth. In Africa orphans have a tough life often left to fend for themselves from a very young age. In the two villages the churches do what they can but they are unable to fund the childrens’ needs on a regular basis which means that it is left to the villagers, who themselves are very poor. Unfortunately pre school facilities are unavailable until the age of 7 when they will attend a government school. Before that the orphans are looked after by volunteers who attempt to give them activities and a form of education- all done outdoors with only a tree for shade. “Seeds for Tanzania” wants to change this.
When I left Mpwapwa that year I took a picture of the orphan children which has remained on my laptop and in my heart. After much thought and prayer I felt I had to try and do something for them. I believe that if they are to have a future it will be through education. Education will give them the skills that will enable them to move on in their lives and contribute to their communities. This needs to start as early as possible so that when they do move onto primary education they will stand more chance of developing in the basic skills.
The government has donated 50 acres of land which lies in between Chitemo and Nhyinila and this will be the ideal location to build a pre-school. It would be wonderful for the children in the 3 to 7 year age group to have somewhere to call their own for activities and education. The people understand that they must take ownership of this project and with the churches acting continuing to act as overseer they have organised a project committee and a bank account has been opened. They will make the bricks, dig the foundations and build. The charity’s role will be to fund the training of teachers, to assist with building materials such as cement, nails and roofing. Also teachers will require equipment and the means to sustain themselves and develop their own self reliance. This is a long term project and whilst sometimes I wonder if it is possible I do believe that God never asks us to undertake anything that is beyond us, although it may be a great challenge. Funding will be closely monitored through our close links with the churches and monies will only be provided when evidence is produced that the next stage of the project is required.
If you feel you would like to support this project and by doing so make a real difference to the lives of these children please contact Rev Canon Yolande Marcussen
07794151635 –email seedsfortanzania@gmail.com
Thursday 10 November 2011
Collecting water
Back in the UK
Building of Queen Esther's girl's boarding school
It has taken me 3 1/2 weeks to post come more on the blog. On the day I returned I slipped a disc and spent most of the following week in bed. Second week treatment with the physio and it has only been since last week that I have been able to get back to some normality. So here we go. A few more photographs of an amazing time in Mpwapwa Diocese. Friendships were renewed, strengthened and new ones formed. Existing projects reviewed and new ones under consideration. My strongest memory is the generosity and warmth shown to us by the people. The most important aspect of the visit for them was our company, friendship and that we were constant, not just there for the one off visit. Gifts were gratefully received but were not the prime importance to them. The future is what is important and we are pleased to be a small part of their future. The future lies with the children, they are the future. There future lies in education so that they will have the opportunity to gain the skills that will enable them to move forward in their communities and their country.
Cook at girl's school Son of cook cooking beans for lunch
Thursday 27 October 2011
Saturday 1 October 2011
Yesterday was another amazing experience. Hundreds gathered in the open air outside of the cathedral. Entertained by various groups of singers and dancers from wide and far around the diocese. The colours of the outfits, the vibrancy of the music and the dance, WOW, we just had to join in which really amused the people. Linda and I also taught them dance movements based on our aerobic days which they thought were fantastic! Can you imagine teaching Africans to dance! They are just the best when it comes to rhythm and movement. The preaching is of a standard I have never heard anywhere in the U.K. The passion, never drawing a breath, no notes and it will last for a minimum of 1 hour. The people also join in with what is being said, there is much laughter and shouting out Praise the Lord and hallelujahs. The children sit all day in the dust, without a murmur, sometimes getting up to stretch their legs. We are being royally fed and I am sure I shall return with many extra pounds on my hips - I think they think we are too thin!! Must go now. Wish you could be here to experience it. With love, Yolande
Friday 14 October 2011
'There's more'
Processing to the Cathedral on the final Sunday of the 20th Anniversary celebrations. Me and over 200 male pastors - no women priests in Mpwapwa Diocese as yet! I think I was quite a novelty to some of the pastors who had not met me before.Photographs continue and continue!
I am being taught how to grind grain between two stones much to their amusement!'BEAT THAT' grinding .'BEAT
Terracotta soil and Bao bab trees. The trees produce a pod the size of a large avocado. This contains white seeds that are a good source of concentrated vitamin C. The people either suck the white pith off or use them to make drinks and a sort of porridge. This is how they get their Vit C.Stunning sun-sets and then instant darkness. It is a wild but beautiful country. Miles of nothing then a few mud homes will come into view or a small village, sometimes a small town. Along the way people will appear from nowhere either on foot or bicycle making you wonder where have they come from, where are they going because there seems to be nothing for miles.
More photographs
Delivering clothes to the 300+ orphans of Chetimo and Nyhinilia. This is the area where 'Seeds4Tanzania' would like to start its first project to build a pre-school for the orphans and young children of the village. A plot has been designated half way between the two area. Work will start by collecting the stones for the foundation. The foundation will then be dug and after the rains (Nov onwards) if they come, the mud bricks will be made. There is now a bank account set up and the secretary of the building project gave me an account of how they have spent the funds which were donated 18 months ago and the remaining balance. They have a project committee and have really taken on board all that I have suggested would be required for this project to proceed. It will take much patience on my part as things move slowly in Africa due to the weather conditions, communication and the fact that all the work done will be on a voluntary basis by the people of the villages who also have to maintain themselves with their planting and harvesting. IT WILL HAPPEN.
SOME OF THE ORPHANS - they live with families in the villages who are themselves very poor - some live with a relative. It is the churches that try to maintain them by four times a year asking the people to give what they can. This might be grain, chickens that can be sold, material, in fact anything that they might have that will be of use. Volunteers try to give the children some activities and education but they are not qualified teachers. My first suggestion has been that they start training at least 8 people as pre-school teachers. This will take funding because they will have to be sent to a training centre. This will be the first funding for 'Seeds' to cover.
Photographs of our visit
Our friend and driver Rajabu had his 37th birthday with us. Our cook 
On top of a mountain the Diocese of Rochester are assisting with funding the building of Queen Esther's boarding school for girls. It is Bishop Jacobs dream to have this school to enable girls from the age of 14 to have education in a safe environment. Normally if they are able to have secondary education they have to travel far which mean they sleep in the nearest village and often risk being abused, end up pregnant and then they are not allowed to continue their education. There are now three classrooms built, dormitories are in the process and perhaps by next year the girls will be able to use the facilities but there is still much to do.6th - 11 October 2011 - Time is flying by
Since my last blog we have suffered from many power cuts including lack of water! Buckets have been the answer - glamour is not for Tanzania! 6 October I visited the family that I have been supporting for the past year as the husband, father of 5, a Vicar in the Diocese is in the USA studying for his masters. It was wonderful to see Agnitha and her children looking so well and just having time to chat over a bottle of 7UP!!Linda was busy sorting out the accounts system for the Diocese,Stephen and Sylvie were running a Bible study. 7th Oct. we travelled to the farthest point in the Diocese to Chipogoro to meet at St Paul's Church, the Pastor, Elders and congregation. Entertained as always with music and of course wishing to feed us. I updated the details I had taken in 2010 regarding the situation there. Everything is much the same due to the poverty of the area. It was decided to buy a 'pikipiki' (motor bike) for the church so that the Pastor who is also the Dean can get round his very wide area deanery. At present he is having to walk or use a bicycle and he is not so young. If you saw the roads you would be amazed that he even considers walking. Next challenge to go to the capital Dodoma and buy the motor bike! Also agreed to provide the funds (provided by Sylvie and Stephens church, St Stephens,Tonbridge) for the church to buy a plough and ox to help increase the sowing for the future harvest. It is all done by hand at present. However it has been insisted that they open a bank account and put in place all the necessary procedures which have been outlined to ensure funds are used in the correct manner. The bank will be a few hours travel away for them. As always the people were so generous to us with their offering of food and little gifts for us to take away. Their smiles are worth any gift we could receive.
This is how we cook in Tanzania in luxury it is indoors but the smoke inhalation is awful and very unhealthy, much better when cooking is done outside - but this is progress but Linda didn't have a go!.
8th Oct. off to St Michael's Kongwe and again had a great visit. Details of 2010 were updated and I was so impressed with how they have moved forward on so many of the issues. It is so difficult to express the warmth of the reception that we are given where ever we go. It is not because the people believe they will be given anything, it is just that they are so pleased to see us and that we have taken the time and trouble to be with them.No matter how late we arrive after the expected time they are there and waiting. Every where there are children with so little but the smiles are there, the little hand tucked into ours, it is very special. After leaving St Michael's we travelled to St Phillips the Theological College. The evening was spent having a meal and rest. 9th October we were invited to attend the opening service for the academic year. I was asked to preach and administer at the Holy Communion. A great privilege and I enjoyed every minute being with the students, their wives and children who obviously find worship a joy. I made all little error with my Swahili when I wanted to say that 'I was so happy to be at St Phillips College for the third time' but instead I said that ''I was so happy to be at the toilet for the third time! I wondered why they were all laughing.Time was then spent visiting the homes of students we are always in contact with, having tea with the Principal's wife and daughter. Stephen and Mike lead another Bible study. Unfortunately Sylvie was unwell with the African lurgy. 10th Oct. Very special day as I had been invited to Baptise the grand-daughter of Sylvester Chamwella,the Principal of the Girls Boarding School and senior member of Bishop Jacob's staff. Linda and Mike were invited to be God-parents. What a day that was. First lunch with the parents of the baby. Then off to the church, St Paul's Mpwapwa, for me to go through the service with the Vicar and then it was all stations go. It was a wonderful experience to perform this Baptism of Miriam Linda. There was so much warmth and love in the church and during the proceedings. I also administered at the Holy Communion. Of course at the end we all had to give a talk about ourselves and I was expected to also give a talk that incorporated the meaning of the Baptism. In England I would have had time to prepare in Tanzania you just have to get up and do it and of course they reminded me that now I was a Canon, which seems to mean you are able to do anything without preparation! It was a great privilege and honour. There is a wonderful custom that when you leave the church all the congregation shake hands with the Vicar and his team and then shake hands with each other, so leaving takes time but it is so lovely. I mentioned this to the Vicar who then said you must tell the people this, so there I was outside the church again speaking with the people. 11th Oct. was a visit to St Luke's, the maternity clinic. They now have a doctor who can also perform operations. People from the locality also go their with their aliments in the hope that they can be helped. We took four large suit cases full of baby clothes and blankets that have been knitted or donated by members of our churches. These are to encourage the women to use the clinic as they will take home their new born in a little outfit with a blanket. Women also go there for contraception help. They are given three monthly injections. The pill is available but if they take them the men search them out and throw them away. Women as always taking responsibility. Of course there is a cost for the injections so the women have to earn money buy selling veg and fruit they grown without their men knowing. HIV and Aids advice is also given. There were three women in the clinic awaiting to have their babies. It is never quite clear when the births are due as the women do not keep records of when they had their last period. Three babies were successfully born on the day we arrived but we did not see them as the mothers had already left for their villages. The clinic facility belongs to the diocese and is good but does not have the standards that we are used to. After St. Luke's we went to the Diocesan Bible school to talk with the tutors about their courses and the lack of materials to run them. You really have to see to believe the difficult conditions that people try to work in but they do not say 'This is impossible' they just get on with it the best they can and standards of teaching and learning are amazing. It would put many to shame in the U.K. 12th Oct. we journey to the capital Dodoma to buy the 'piki-piki' also a laptop. I would not consider doing the purchase of a motor-bike in England, knowing nothing about them but it had to be done and with the help of our fantastic driver and Amos from Mpwapwa diocese, we managed to buy at a good price the bike. Then off to find a 'shop' that sold laptops - again just a little 'shop' 6ft x 6ft, containing everything you could wish for in this line. A laptop was loaded and up and running in minutes,12 months guarantee, nice laptop bag, £350, and off we then went to deliver it to a student at St John's University. While I was there I had to have a meeting with the Dean of Theology to try and get a place for Amos and we are still waiting to hear the outcome. The term has already started but we did not know until recently that funds have been fund for his fees. It was really good addressing myself as Reverend Canon Yolande! We arrived back late in the evening and then had to visit the retired Bishop of Mpwapwa, Bishop Simon. Again tea and juices were drunk and much discussion about what he is involved in. We then had to rush to the diocesan guest house to meet with Bishop Jacob and his team to discuss and report our visit as next day we were to leave. We had a very late supper and talks concluded at 12.30pm. Off to our hotel to pack, bed about 1.45pm - pretty tired. Up next day to leave at 8am after breakfast and goodbyes. Had to visit Miriam Linda, our baptism baby, to say goodbye. 11 hours later we arrived at Whitesands Hotel, over looking the Indian Ocean for a two day break before our return to the U.K. I am sitting here rather sun burnt after our first day. It is very windy so you would not think it is that hot - what a mistake I have made! Off to dinner in a minute and hopefully another good nights sleep. It has been wonderful having a hot shower and actually feeling clean for the first time since leaving U.K. I shall be blogging lots of photographs in due course so please keep logging on. Looking forward to our return home but will be very sad to leave this beautiful, wild country with its wonderful people. It is always a life changing experience. Poor Trevor when I get home I shall be continually telling him to turn off the water, electricity, eat everything up, don't waste anything etc etc but he is used to me by now! Kila barraka and thanks to all who have been reading my blog, keep in touch as the blog will continue on my return. Potographs on next blog.
Thursday 6 October 2011
8th Day into our trip
So much has happened I don't know where to start from my last blog on 1 October. The finally to the Celebrations was on Sunday 2nd Oct. What a day a 7 hour service in 100 degrees, hot, hot, hot. I was privileged to assist with the Holy communion and I lost count of the hundreds I offered the bread to and children I blessed. I think it was an unusual experience for them to have a white women priest. Songs were sung, words were preached, distinguished guests from the government and local councils spoke and then the greatest shock was when I was called to the alter by the Bishop Jacob to be extended the honour of becoming a Canon of All Saints Cathedral, Mpwapwa. This was in front of over 1000 people, children and guests. WOW! and then I had to speak to them. I am just so pleased that I was not informed beforehand that this was going to happen. I shall never forget this day.
Girls at Queen Esther's received blankets give by St Luke's, Sevenoaks.The next day up bright and early to go to Queen Esther's Boarding School for girls which is a diocesan school. I had to take them through a 'Parenting & Relationship' course which was quite a challenge but some home we came to understand each other and followed all the hard work with songs and dance let by other members of the team. Sylvia is particularly good at this. The following day back to the school for Linda and I to talk to them about the importance of keeping their bodies fit and to have regular exercise. We then,lead by Linda, took them through an aerobics and circuit routine in 100 degrees on uneven bumpy ground. It had to be seen to be believed. We had a great time, soaked through may I add and they are now going to have this part of their curriculum including the Parenting course. Yesterday another fantastic experience travelling to three churches, Berege, Chetimo and Nyhnilia. Everywhere we were met with singing and dancing from the Mothers Union and the children. the churches were full and we were introduced to all the elders, committees, teachers etc, entertained with more singing and dancing. The children are just so amazing in their performances and of course everyone wants to feed us! We went to view land that has been given to Chitemo and Nyhnilia by the government to do with as they please which is a great gift to them. The day was concluded with a meeting with all in authority in Chitemo and Nyhnilia to discuss the plans Seeds$Tanzania have to build a school half way between the two for the pre-school children and the 300 plus orphans to attend for activities and education. We sat in Chitemo church at 7.30pm last night with no lighting except two torches and listened to their report of what they have planned since I last spoke with them, what they have spent their money on which was donated by All Saints Church in Rochester Diocese and then I had the opportunity to share with them my thoughts of how we shall move forward with this project. It is all very exciting and much work will need to be done by the villagers and of course 'Seeds' to raise funds to complete this project. The most important point is the relationship and friendships that we are forming with the people. It is so heart warming to find they never forget what one has said previously which may be many months ago and any little gifts that were given are their proudly displayed in the church. These are very special times for us. I apologies if my grammar is all over the place but I have to rush so before the power goes off!!
One of my many babies - the future of this country.
Girls at Queen Esther's received blankets give by St Luke's, Sevenoaks.
One of my many babies - the future of this country.Saturday 1 October 2011
1 October 2011
Thursday 29 September 2011
'We have arrived'
Left home 2pm 27 September arrived Mpwapwa 6pm 28 September. Good journey but very tiring. It is hot,hot,hot. Feeling right at home amongst my second family. Went straight to the Cathedral to join in the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the diocese. Lots of music, dancing and preaching (which lasted 1 1/2 hours) Finishing with prayers and healing. Then back for supper, delicious meal produced by Monica who always does our evening meal. Arriving at our hotel 'The Ark' with owner Mr Noah and off to bed to have a really good night (sleeping with Linda) and we didn't wake up with the Muslim prayers at 5am. Today spent all day at the Cathedral with more celebrations and now off to the hotel to bed it is 9pm. The rest of the week is filled with more celebrations, on Saturday we are teaching the children some songs and dance finishing with a big service in the Cathedral on Sunday when I shall assist with Communion and Linda will read the text in Swahili (I think I have been let off lightly!) I have had lots of cuddles with babies and they didn't cry. Done lots of dancing and now can't wait to go to bed and hopefully I shall have some water tomorrow morning and be able to wash! Love to all. Yolande
Tuesday 27 September 2011
'The day has arrived'
Tuesday 27 September 2011 - All suitcases are packed and hopefully BA are not going to be difficult about the 'excess'. Feeling very calm now after extremely busy time workwise and socially. Trying to remember my words in Swahili, just hoping the memory will return once I am in situe. Leaving home at 2pm for Heathrow and flight is at 7.20pm. 9 hours and 40 minutes later we shall be landing in Dar es Salaam being met by Rajabu our lovely driver who will take us to Mpwapwa town arriving there some 7 hours later. Hopefully I shall be able to send more messages and photographs as long as we have some power and internet access. Would be great to receive some comments on the blog. Lots of love to all who are following the trip. Yolande xx
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Last 'Bra' is packed
To all the ladies who have donated bras a big thank you. They seem to have appeared from wide and far. Obviously word has got out! 300 + bras have now been packed to go to the women of Mpwapwa. I must say I seem to have been very boring with my underwear, what a wonderful selection of colours. I shall take photographs as we hand them out and I know the women will be thrilled and we should have a good laugh too!
Preparing 'Parenting & Relationship' course
The packing is almost complete just one case to go. My grateful thanks to those who have supplied suitcases and also that I am able to leave them in Mpwapwa as they will be most useful as storage. The termites eat everything but not so keen on the suitcases!
Now it is time to prepare the 'Parenting & Relationship' course. I used to run this in Rochester Young Offenders Prison when I was the Chaplain there. A course that I designed especially for prison use and fortunately it was accredited by a college giving the course members a qualification at the end. Now is the challenge making it relevant for young girls 14-18 at the Queen Esther's Boarding School for girls, Mpwapwa.
Now it is time to prepare the 'Parenting & Relationship' course. I used to run this in Rochester Young Offenders Prison when I was the Chaplain there. A course that I designed especially for prison use and fortunately it was accredited by a college giving the course members a qualification at the end. Now is the challenge making it relevant for young girls 14-18 at the Queen Esther's Boarding School for girls, Mpwapwa.
To those who have read my blog
A big thank you to those of you who have taken time to read the start of my blog and for your kind comments. Do make comments on the blog and also we can keep intouch that way, it is just like emailing. Yolande x
Sunday 11 September 2011
Packing is nearly over I wonder how my other travellers are getting on?
I still have items that are not packed and have run out of suitcases - still have my own packing to do and the total should come to 7 or may be 8! Then there will be the 9 suitcases of my fellow travellers. Not worried about BA coping it will be our driver when we arrive at Dar es Salaam - where he will store them in our landcruiser - where there is a will there is a way!!
Grateful thanks to all at All Saints,Orpington, friends, neighbours and family who have so generously donated items and given time to all the knitting.
Grateful thanks to all at All Saints,Orpington, friends, neighbours and family who have so generously donated items and given time to all the knitting.
More suitcases!!
Two cases over our allowance but we must take it - full of story books, games, pencils, biros, exercise books and most important LOLLIPOPS!
Are we nearly there I wonder?
Oh dear I have forgotten what I packed I think it is children's clothes - no just remebered 198 bras and 61 pairs of spectacles (not much use to children) and ontop are all the bags to use for packing personal gifts for the close friends made over the years.
We are now already three cases over the allowance and I still haven't packed my own!
Packing continues!!
Knitted baby hats, jackets, gloves
St. Luke's Maternity clinic will be overwhelmed by the quantities.
Also adult T-shirts, jumpers, 2 pairs of jeans and .......
medical scissors, tweezers, dressings
If it can be of use we take it!
Wow! still within the 23 kilo limit,just one little problem I have now used up my three suitcase allowance!!
Not to worry we carry on!
The children will be thrilled with these. They have so little to play with. I can't wait to see their faces.
Now truly over the case allowance limit and the case is over 23 kilos!
But there's more!
Packing in earnest!!
Knitted baby clothes for St Luke's Maternity Clinic - Mpwapwa
Knitted blankets for Queen Esther's Boarding School for Girls - Mpwapwa
Within 23 kilo allowance - great!!
More knitted baby clothes for St. Luke's Maternity Clinic - Mpwapwa
Still within 23 kilo allowance - fantastic!
Saturday 10 September 2011
Two weeks to go!
My first attempt at blogging! Please be patient with me while I get the hang of it!
We leave on 27 September for Mpwapwa in Tanzania. Myself, Linda Wanniaratchy,Stephen and Sylvie Barbor (it is their first visit). Time to think about packing! Three cases are already full and over weight allowance.
Luggage allowance is three cases per person of 23 kilos - our loft is heaving with all the donated items I have to pack to take out to Tanzania. Childrens clothes, toys, books,games, baby clothes, shawls, blankets, 200 tennis balls,medical equipment, 198 ladies bras! specticles,pens, pencils,etc. This is without my own personal items for three weeks. It is a problem - I think I need a truck!
One case with tennis balls
One case 198 bras and 60 specticles
Still a long way to go!
Extra luggage will cost £77 per case. Any suggestions?
We leave on 27 September for Mpwapwa in Tanzania. Myself, Linda Wanniaratchy,Stephen and Sylvie Barbor (it is their first visit). Time to think about packing! Three cases are already full and over weight allowance.
One case 198 bras and 60 specticles
Still a long way to go!
Extra luggage will cost £77 per case. Any suggestions?
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