Maddie’s Mag

Such excitement with Maddie’s magazine!! all the boys read it too, and the teacher took it whilst they completed an examination in the afternoon.   I took all the Penfriend letters to Kyabirwa this morning.  OK so I walked over a mile in the equitorial heat, to sit in a Matatu (little falling apart coach) Read more…

Competition Season

All Government Primary Schools in Uganda compete in sports and music, so just before revision and examinations begin, they practise and practise.  Jossie Head, who was here for two weeks, did a wonderful job coaching the Kyabirwa Choir in the Western Song, “These 50 years”. The scale is SoFaLa (as in Do a Deer) ….nightmare. Read more…

Youth on a Mission in town

A group of 24+ (some a little older than youth – but still in heart) swept into CRO yesterday, bringing hand made sandwiches and a carton of jui-ice for every street child.  They then performed a puppet show, complete with clown, balloons and vital message. The children had a great time. Later in the day Read more…

 

Up in Gulu and Murchison

Bishop Johnson whom Jossie and I met up in Gulu. He has many heavy responsibilities upon his shoulders.     We introduced Kookin Bags to members of the local Mother’s Union, cooking rice which was delicious and sharing hilarious stories. Hopefully they will pass on the patterns and instructions to other branches, and save loads of time, Read more…

Parachuting in !!

All the hard work of fundraising at Westbury Park has been so appreciated by the staff at children seen here at Lumuli Primary.  Look at the delight on everyone’s faces.  Over here they call it, “You brought joy to my cheeks!” Well done girls and everyone at Westbury Park, Bristol………….you done good!!