It was a little over a week ago that we welcomed the Northumberland bespoke team to India and after an induction at our project partner's headquarters, MYKAPS, the 14 member team headed to Telugu Masahali.
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The team settle into their new home
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This is the third time a Raleigh team have visited this delightful village who welcomed them with open arms. The 10 toilets that the group will construct will add to the stock already built and help the community achieve its goal of providing safe sanitation for all members.
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Playing with the local kids
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Northumberland or November 1 (their radio call sign) have set up home in the local school and are spending plenty of time playing endless games of ring-a-rosy and cat and mouse (or elephant and sheep according to the local version).
They are literally storming through their work and have completed the plastering on 6 of the 10 units. They will now begin to paint the loos and bring their own artistic touches with big plans for murals.
The group have just a few days more with big plans for a whole community cricket match before their opening ceremony and then they are off on their three day trek. We shall keep you posted on their progress.
Well done Northumberland team you must all be working really hard. I think Emily looks especially fetching in her khaki outfit......lol.
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip and keep up the good work.
Love Aunty Jude xxx
Wow Emily you and the rest of the team look like your having a great time out there but working hard too. I bet your playing a lot of cat and mouse with the children. Enjoy every minute of your time in the village.
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A very proud grandma
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ps got to agree with Jude your khaki outfit is very cool........
Emily! brilliant to see that your having a good time, well done cant wait to see you and here all about it, love you xxx
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh Emily i'm so, so jealous! What a fantastic experience of a life time you'll never forget! You must be so proud of yourselves! Enjoy every second, will look forward to all the stories when you get back...Take care you lucky, luck lady! Anne XX
ReplyDeleteOoohhhh Emily i'm so, so jealous! What a fantastic experience of a life time you'll never forget! You must be so proud of yourselves! Enjoy every second, will look forward to all the stories when you get back...Take care you lucky, luck lady! Anne XX
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you all looking so together - keep up the good work Frank!
ReplyDeleteJulia x
Well done Northumberland team what a fantastic experience for all of you, i hope you also have time to see some sights and relax :)
ReplyDeleteSpecial greetings to Emily, from Grandma's friend Monica in Liverpool, i know she's dead proud of you and quite right too. Good luck with the rest of the project.xxxxx
Hi Daniel Cabral (in The NEW Charlie One group)! How are things going? You look well! Guess you're now in the community phase now- building a school. I'm sure that your construction experience is serving you well. It really sounds like you are all doing so well. It's especially touching to hear of how you are all doing your best to interact with the community, in particular, the children. This experience is life changing for all of you, and when you go the extra mile, just like you are all doing, you get back even more than you could ever imagine. Good on all of you. On another note, Arianna saw a big boat on T.V. yesterday, and she said that we were all going to go on that boat (wouldn't that be nice!)... mommy, daddy, Arianna, Daniel, Vavo Julie, Vavo Carlos.... So she's still talking about you. She's going to go crazy when you get back.
ReplyDeleteWell lots of love from us all. Take good care of yourself.
Love, Veronica
Hi David, It's so good to hear that you are all having a fantastic experience and things are going well. So well in fact, remember that extension we have always been talking about............
ReplyDeleteEveryone take care and look forward to hearing all about it. Lots of love from all xx
from one proud parent(looking at this from egypt) you all doing a fab job and looks like your having super fun! enjoy the rest of your time and ya 3 day trek.
ReplyDeleteem you look lush in them beautiful coloured tee shirts.howsa the hair holding up lol!cantt wait to see your pics and hear the stories
mamxxxx
For David Mayne (Northumberland team)
ReplyDeleteHi David,
From the picture you look like you are having a good time!
I hope it's not too hot for you, haha!
Take care and travel back safe. I'm sure you'll have loads to tell me.
Best Wishes, Richard C
hi all well done on the work and well done duane for doing it when you thought you unable too,told you
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ReplyDeleteWell done - you all look like you are having a good time - Sean we are all very proud of you. Enjoy the cricket game you have planned. I will be thinking of you next week when you are on your trek.
Take Care - come back safely - can't wait to hear all about your trip
Mam xxxxxx
Well done team Northumberland! Your all doing an amazing job,Emily i LOVE the outfit! hope your still having an amazing time i cant wait to hear all your stories,keep up the good work.love kirsty xxxx
ReplyDeleteHello Northumberland Team,
ReplyDeleteHope you are still wkg hard & having fun. Looking fwd to hearing all about it. Special good wishes to Frank. ..........Its his Dad!
Kay,
ReplyDeleteOf course i'm looking at the blog. Don't seem to find many pics of you ut it's interesting to see what you've been up to. mum says you're having a good time even if it is a bit difficult at times. i sent a message to your blackberry about a week ago, not sure if you got it or not. next time you're at a pay phone try and call me if you want. my french number is easiest 0033 6583 58869. if not then call reception and ask for me 0033 3883 02646. still planning on coming to visit you in france, going to talk to mum about it this wknd when she comes to visit and book flights etc. hope you're ok and hope to hear from you soon. keep smiling, love al xx
David and all the team
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that you are all having a good time, although I'm sure you are working very hard. Not long now until you are home and we can hear all about your experiences.
Love, Grandpa
Hi Frank, I hope you're well and pleased with what you've done. We miss you. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Alice xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Em you look like you are having a fantastic time.I think you are sooooo brave and am really proud of you . Cant wait to see you and listen to all your goss.xxxxxx see you soon lots of love Linda John Ellen and Evie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGet in Emily...I knew ud be ok :p - Richie
ReplyDeleteDavid:
ReplyDeleteI am so envious -hope you are enjoying every experience - including the toilet - hope you are a good shot - wet feet are not pleasant!!
Spoke to a girl at work and she knows someone who is probably the team after yours. Small World eh?
See you when you get back.
Love Moi