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    Quote Originally Posted by Dips View Post
    I have 5 weeks in my head but not sure if that is right.
    I've just re read CSF's thread 'More Crafting' and she only mentions 'over half term'. So I don't think she's out there for very long as she works as a teacher.
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    Just to add, could it be other things to make to sell? I, like other peeps will have some spare fabric and a sewing machine. Perhaps we could make small items to sell like pot-holders or ipad covers?

    Only a thought.
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    She was asking for our prayers - well she got a church load this morning! People were really interested. I'll do anything now to help. Also need ideas for the church notice board.
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    Going slightly off topic, did anyone else see the Bigfoot Findings on Channel 4 last night? Their search was based around Tibet/Nepal and Bhutan - it was really interesting to see the area that CSF is visiting - very beautiful with stunning scenery but where every day must be a struggle.
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    Think that's one of the reasons they go out with a load of stuff for Nepal. From my prayer book it says that It suffers from major social problems, including corruption, lack of education, caste discrimination, unemployment and violence against women. The long term hope is to build a new "Nepal" by bridging the gap between Church, civil society and the Government of Nepal.
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    She is doing a wonderful job for the people and children of Nepal, it is such a stunning place but suffers tremendously from poverty. As some of you are aware I am one of the co founders of HOT and you send your lovely cards to me for our cause but I will put my thinking cap on to see how I can contribute something. Please keep me informed if one of you is going to hold an event or some sort of sale. As well as making cards myself I do a lot of knitting when I get the time and sell it for our funds but I could possible send a hand knitted item and maybe a few gift tags.
    I hope this will be OK.
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    Hi everyone. I got back yesterday evening after an amazing trip, especially for the 15 Sixth Form students who had worked hard to earn the money to pay for their travel. It was lovely for me to see the kids, staff and parents at the school 18 months on. Lots of hugs all round and wonderful singing and dancing in the evening. As a group we felt really part of the village community and are already making plans to return next year. There is no doubt that our support, both moral and financial, makes a big difference to these children, most of whom come from poor families of subsistence farmers. There are lots of bright children in the school who have high ambitions to train as doctors, teachers or social workers, but without our support to get through school and university they won't be able to pursue their dreams.

    I've been really touched by the comments on this thread. I was able to read some of them when I was in Nepal, but Internet was a little intermittent and I couldn't manage to post a reply. Once I've had the opportunity to download my photos I'll post them on this thread for everyone to see. As a school we are going to be looking at new ways of helping the children, so I'm committed to raise funds for the long-term. Paying specialist staff for the older children is probably going to be a priority as the school continues to expand. This time we took out computers and sports gear as well as English books for their small library and other teaching resources. The things we took last year are still being used and are obviously valued by the teachers, which made me feel that this is a group of people well-worth helping.

    Again, many thanks for all your support and good wishes. That meant a lot to me when I was in a very different environment - at the village we had to camp in a recently harvested paddy field and the loos were holes dug in the ground!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chalet School Fan View Post
    Hi everyone. I got back yesterday evening after an amazing trip, especially for the 15 Sixth Form students who had worked hard to earn the money to pay for their travel. It was lovely for me to see the kids, staff and parents at the school 18 months on. Lots of hugs all round and wonderful singing and dancing in the evening. As a group we felt really part of the village community and are already making plans to return next year. There is no doubt that our support, both moral and financial, makes a big difference to these children, most of whom come from poor families of subsistence farmers. There are lots of bright children in the school who have high ambitions to train as doctors, teachers or social workers, but without our support to get through school and university they won't be able to pursue their dreams.

    I've been really touched by the comments on this thread. I was able to read some of them when I was in Nepal, but Internet was a little intermittent and I couldn't manage to post a reply. Once I've had the opportunity to download my photos I'll post them on this thread for everyone to see. As a school we are going to be looking at new ways of helping the children, so I'm committed to raise funds for the long-term. Paying specialist staff for the older children is probably going to be a priority as the school continues to expand. This time we took out computers and sports gear as well as English books for their small library and other teaching resources. The things we took last year are still being used and are obviously valued by the teachers, which made me feel that this is a group of people well-worth helping.

    Again, many thanks for all your support and good wishes. That meant a lot to me when I was in a very different environment - at the village we had to camp in a recently harvested paddy field and the loos were holes dug in the ground!
    Really looking forward to seeing the photos CFS - you must feel so proud of the difference you have made for the children (with the help of others of course). We will allow you to unpack, get your washing done and then you must let us know what we can do to help.
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    Hi CSF - glad you got home safely. I'll spread the word tomorrow at church that you're home safely. Then off to see what we can do to help. Busy crocheting bags for next year's Samaritan's Purse, but can easily fit some stuff in for you.
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    I've downloaded some of my pictures to share with you - I'm not the best photographer in the world, so I hope these have come out clearly!

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    This should show us being greeted at the school. We all received a red tikka on our foreheads, garlands of flowers and a silk scarf. All the children and teacher lined the path to meet us.


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    This is sports day for the younger ones - egg and spoon, sack and beanbag races. Last time I was there I was kept busy painting the upstairs classrooms, which had just been built, and which are now in use by the older children.

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    This is the classroom for the 7 year olds with one of my students helping the children with an activity. All the teaching is in English, but living in a remote area the children rarely get the chance to hear a native English speaker. They are good at written English but they were very eager to chat with us to improve their spoken English.

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    This gives you some idea of the remoteness of the region. This is the main road to the village which runs past the school. It is not a pleasant experience to travel on it by car or bus as it is unmade with lots of potholes and muddy stretches. Lots of the children and staff walk for at least an hour to get to the school. The women of the area have to fetch greenery from the woodlands to feed their animals. They carry it back home in the baskets which they carry from a band across their foreheads. This is the kind of job the children have to do as well before they leave for school in the morning, which is why lessons don't start until 10am. The snow covered mountain in the background is Annapurna 1, which is over 7,000m. The school is at about 1,000m.

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    These are some of the older girls. They take their schoolwork very seriously.

    Hope this has given you a flavour of the place - I'll add some more pictures at a later date.
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