The Gambian Schools Trust http://www.gambianschools.org/ News and events from The Gambian Schools Trust Feeder 1.5.3(378) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 11 May 2008 13:07:28 +0100 Sun, 11 May 2008 13:07:28 +0100 Last blog of the year! http://gambianschools.org/index.html The last Blog entries of the year are now up on the Gambian Schools Trust website.

Find out how our volunteers are working for the children of Gambia and for you, helping to bring about a brighter future. Thats the end of the Blog from Gambia this season. We will be back, all
being well in November.

For now please help in anyway you can, be that time or donations. Why not organise a sponsored event or fund-raising activity? In the meantime thanks you for your continuing support.

All at the Gambian Schools Trust

]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 13:07:22 +0100 last-blog-of-the-year Bill Dinsdale More Banana Boxes Please! http://gambianschools.org/index.html Gambian child

Why do we need banana boxes? What is Tobaski and where does the ram come into it? Find out about this and the latest news from Gambian Schools Trust volunteers working in the Gambia now.

You can get to the blog by following this item's link to The Gambian Trust homepage or go directly to the blog page here

]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:24:12 +0000 more-banana-boxes-please Bill Dinsdale New blog entries - New format http://gambianschools.org/projects/nemesu.html There are new blog entries in a new easier to read format, which feature the reports of work undertaken by Gambian Trust Volunteers working in the Gambia, available now!

You can get to the blog by following this items link to The Gambian Trust homepage or go directly to the blog page here

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:54:55 +0000 new-blog-entries-new-format Bill Dinsdale Don't miss the Gambian Concert this Thursday http://gambianschools.org/projects/nemesu.html Gambian Concert

Featuring:
Steve Tilston, Grace Notes, and Lorraine Cowburn & Gary Boyle

Thursday 13th December 7.30 (for 8pm start)

The New Variety Club, Russell Street, Keighley £6 (£4 concs)

All proceeds to The Gambian Schools Trust

Phone 01274 581504 for details

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:49:31 +0000 dont-miss-the-gambian-concert-this-thursday Bill Dinsdale New project and picture added school for Nemesu http://gambianschools.org/projects/nemesu.html The Gambian Schools Trust has another exciting project.
Nemesu

We have decided to build a new school for the village of Nemesu from scratch. Land for the project has already been identified and purchased. Our long-term aim is to build a two classroom block, with toilets and a storeroom.

Fundraising is already well underway for the first part of the project - watch this space for regular updates on its development.

Follow the links on this page to find out how you can help make this happen.

If you wish to support this major project, please contact the trust in any of the usual ways, details here

]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:20:51 +0100 new-project-and-picture-added-school-for-nemesu Bill Dinsdale Last blog entry for this trip http://gambianschools.org/information/news.html This is the last entry from volunteers in Gambia on their last days of this trip. Catch up with reports of progress from Naata and other schools.
goodbye from children at Naata

]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:17:44 +0100 last-blog-entry-for-this-trip Bill Dinsdale Support The Gambian Schools Trust and have a swell night out! http://gambianschools.org/index.html Our fundraising dinner will be held on the 22nd September at the Hilton Hotel, Hall Ings, Bradford at 7.30pm  Three course dinner and entertainment.

Tickets are £30 each - available from hilary.lawther1@virgin.net or phone 01274 613707 or 07932 650644 to book. 

Tables are available to seat 10 people. Come and dance the night away.

]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:18:37 +0100 support-the-gambian-schools-trust-and-have-a-swell Bill Dinsdale May updates to Blog http://gambianschools.org/information/news.html Sat, 12 May 2007 18:38:35 +0100 may-updates-to-blog Bill Dinsdale April Updates http://www.gambianschools.org/information/news.html Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:56:38 +0100 april-updates Bill Dinsdale New project and picture added http://www.gambianschools.org/information/news.html Naata, Kabukoto and Minte Kunda schools. There is also an exciting addition to our project list at Alpha Camara Nursery School. Please check these out and help to support our work at the Gambian Schools Trust.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2007 22:47:05 +0100 new-project-and-picture-added New upates to Volunteers blog 31st March http://www.gambianschools.org/information/news.html here ............Have just received priority letter so going to Minte Kunda on Thursday.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:45:22 +0100 new-upates-to-volunteers-blog-31st-march Latest update to Volunteers blog 26th March http://www.gambianschools.org/information/news.html here ............The toilet floors at Naata need tiling so we made a delivery of tiles left over from Manjai. We had great trouble finding cement to buy as there is so much building work in the area. We managed to get one bag which will not be enough. Expecting deliveries Friday.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:28:08 +0100 latest-update-to-volunteers-blog-26th-march A teacher's view http://www.gambianschools.org/index.html Commonwealth Day 12th March, 2007....Naata Nursery School

It has long been Mr Jallow's wish for his nursery school to take part in the Commonwealth celebrations. Thanks to the Gambian Schools Trust his wish has come true this year.

We started preparations the week before, making dozens of Gambian and UK flags.On the actual day I arrived at school to find all the children in their best clothes.The girls had their hair braided and decorated with sweets (yes, sweets!) and shells.They all looked so smart and proud.

We then walked with the children about a mile to the main square at Yundum, singing as we went. All the locals stopped and clapped. At last we arrived at the home of the Alkalo who spoke to the children about the importance of the Commonwealth - friendship, tolerance and about the value of education.He also said the children were lucky I had left my country for many months to help them and this was the true meaning of Commonwealth.

We then walked the mile back to Naata in the searing heat: we did have to carry the youngest children.

When we arrived back the tables were set and Maryama, one of the staff, had produced beautiful food - chicken, beef, noodles, rice, vegetables and drinks.The children really enjoyed their feast. By 2 pm the children went home - by now clothes and shoes dirty, faces grimey but with good memories of what the Commonwealth means to Gambians.

Mr. Jallow, though exhausted, was delighted that at last his school had been able to take part.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:15:32 +0000 a-teachers-view Last update to Volunteers blog 14th March http://www.gambianschools.org/information/news.html Last update to volunteers blog was on 14th March. Catch up with this entry and more here ............Steve, Hilary and guests visited Kanuma school with a consignment of books, pens pencils, football jerseys and art material. The head was extremely grateful and has asked if we can supply any further sports equipment. We have arranged a return visit on 26th March.

Robert Cockroft, a volunteer continues to do splendid work at Alpha Camara repairing the classrooms and office in the nursery.

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