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Thursday 14 July 2011

Update for family and friends

As some of you might be aware, last night (Wednesday), three bombs detonated in Mumbai at 18:50 local time.


Raleigh would like to reassure everyone that all of the groups out here with Raleigh India are nowhere near Mumbai. All the groups are over 850 kilometres away from Mumbai and our projects operate in the southern states of India in rural communities where there is little risk of this event impacting them.


We have heard from all the groups, both last night and this morning, and everyone is safe and well out on their project sites. The groups were told this morning about the attacks just to keep them abreast of the situation. 
Posted by Raleigh India at 11:32

24 comments:

  1. Aussie aka Catherine K14 July 2011 at 16:32

    Message for Mother Theresa aka Catherine Playfair of Tango 6 group. Hey London? Hope you're expedition is going really well this time. It's bloody freezing here in Aussie. I'm catching up with Robyn on Saturday. Look forward to hearing how it all pans out. Will reconnect when you're back in technology land. In the meantime have a ball. PS My talks went really well, particularly running the discussion on How to Deepen Your Meditation. Wish I was in India. Love Aussie (currently dreaming of India) xx namaste oo

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  2. Barbara Robinson14 July 2011 at 17:37

    Hi Dwayne Robinson - Tango

    Almost half way through your first adventure. India is so beautiful, especially with the pictures you are in. You look like you are enjoying yourself. Again, how was the bike ride. Please stay safe. Can't wait until you send me a message.

    Lots of Mom.

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  3. Mummy Bayfield14 July 2011 at 23:44

    To Alice Bayfield Foxtrot1
    It was so lovely to hear from you via e mail. Grandad phoned straight away and is currently about to start his blogging career! We can't wait to see you. I'm getting quite excited to think that we'll be at the airport in two weeks. I don't want to wish the time away for you but two weeks doesn't feel too long to wait(for me!)I'm glad you have had a break before the adventure stage. Do you know what you'll be doing? How were the elephants? Totally amazing I'm sure. Hope they lived up to your expectations. I won't send any more letters as they won't reach you in time so expect lots of blogs instead. Take care and keep safe. Love you loads Mum xxxxxxxx

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  4. Thoraya Bartawi15 July 2011 at 02:26

    To Yasmin Kanji/Tango 5

    My Dear Yamena

    I just wrote you a long message, and I lost it :-((((((((
    Now I will write it again....
    Now you know in case you get 2 messages ...
    Well, better 2 than none ...

    I am glad everyone at Raleigh is safe and sound after the sad events in Mumbai earlier today.... Very sad though for those affected...

    Spoke to Zandie briefly today and he will be doing his last day at UBS tomorrow. He is doing fine.
    Also spoke with Lita yesterday and both her and Toby moon are doing fine. Zandie now takes care of Toby on Sundays , so that Lita can have a day off . Amazing isn't it ?

    Please take lots of photos and I just can't wait to hear all your stories when you are back in London.

    You must be at least half way though your trekking which is probably the hardest part of your adventure at Raleigh.... Bravo my precious...

    I read the blogs everyday and I am looking forward to seeing a photo of you soon.

    Love you lots .
    Hugs & kisses
    Mama
    xxxxx

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  5. Anonymous15 July 2011 at 10:53

    Sarah Whetter, Tango 5 - from Mum

    Hope you see this dearie, not sure if my last one worked. It was so good to see your message from the wilderness this morning, and the photos yesterday, it looks a little damp out there but seems you're all well and happy - and fit!

    Letter came from UK about your tax forms, they sent one back as it needs another with it (yes a mystery to me too). I'll write back and might try Viv and Kristin in case you left any info about it with them.

    Heaps of good wishes from everyone here and kia kaha from me, you must be half way there by now and I can't wait to hear from you. Time to get more wood in now, frozen feet syndrome...
    Much love XX Moi

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  6. SOPHIE BOURIEZ15 July 2011 at 12:09

    TO PAMINA DE HAUTECLOCQUE FOXTROT 2

    Coucou Pampam,
    je regarde le blog presque tous les jours !!!!
    et cela me donne encore plus envie d'aller en Inde.
    Nous sommes à la Sirène au soleil.
    la petite Sirène est presque finie malgré des galères de fin de chantier.
    Gran ma est à Bordeaux pour deux jours, Gran'Bonne Maman va bien.
    Casimir te remercie pour ton message.
    il va repasser son permis début septembre.
    Cyprien a eu 8 à l’écrit, 14 à l'oral et 18 au TPE. il est très déçu par sa note d’écrit.
    Il est à son stage de voile UCPA et je n'ai pas de nouvelle de lui, il rentre samedi et ira à belloy quelques jours avant d'arriver à la Sirène.
    Gran'pa arrive finalement le 28 donc tu le verras un peu plus car il devait arriver le 1 aout et quand je lui ai dit que tu partais le 4 il a été super motivé pour arriver plus tôt.
    Comment vas tu ?
    cela m'a fait super plaisir de lire ton message et de voir que tu adores ce voyage incroyable.
    est ce que tu creuses encore des tranchées ? cela doit être très physique ??
    je t'embrasse fort,
    Maman

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  7. S Duncan18 July 2011 at 05:05

    To Catriona Duncan, Charlie 1
    From S Duncan
    Hi darling, it lovely to see you at your projetctbase and look like amaising amout of work has been done so far.UBS seemed to have problem finding Raleigh Fieldbase address.
    UNc will ring their office first thing Mom18/7
    morning, hope problem will be sorted and you
    should get your first parcel on your return to base on the 21 and with any luck your second
    box should arrive soon too.Take care keep well
    eat well. Sending big hugs & LOL. mumxx

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  8. John Bayfield19 July 2011 at 03:16

    Alice Bayfield Foxtrot 1
    Hi sweetie.. I hope the Elephants have been a delight. We await with baited breath you next tails of adventure. Less than two weeks to go... Those days are precious moments. Enjoy.
    “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
    You are our beauty with charm, on your adventure. Love Dad x

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  9. Amanda Prichard19 July 2011 at 08:06

    To Sarah Whetter (Tango 5) -

    Well, petaly, just sending you a brief note to give you an update from our new home in Lincoln, NE. Firstly, I hope with your lack of modern amenities (read shower), that you haven't killed any of the wildlife, or your peoople, for that matter (whiffy). I hope you are still enjoying it, and that you are still finding a penchant for 'curry of the day.' We are all in Lincoln safe and sound. D & C are getting used to their surroundings - the D variety more than the C! JJ is overjoyed at the sheer number of golf courses, and has a plan to play every single one of them! We have found that there are a few nice restaurants and have enrolled in a few wine tastings to feed our 'hobby' and also to make some friends. We've sent an email with some photos of our journey, so hopefully, you'll get those. I haven't seen any of your recent pics, but would love to see some of them if you have the means to do so. I started in our new office today, so that has also been a change, but all good! I also took my first yoga class in Lincoln tonight, and I think it will be a great way to find a community here. More stories of your travels, please! Hope Raleigh isn't getting annoyed with my updates - let them know that I'll probably be doing this every week - you need to know the Lincolnites are thinking of you! Lots of love from The Nebraskans!

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  10. Barbara Robinson19 July 2011 at 18:18

    Hi Dwayne Robinson - Tango 5

    I am reading eveyone's blog. I can't wait until you send me one. Today we are having plenty of rain because we need it on the Island too dry and tanks are low. Anymore pictures being taken. I hope you are doing fine. Miss you.

    Love Mom.

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  11. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 20:37

    For Alex Humphries Foxtrot 1

    Hi Alex,
    Just got back from sailing and Michael said you had phoned. Can't believe I missed your call. Anyway he said you sounded happy and ready for the adventure phase, hope it goes well.
    I just had the worst sail, very little wind (which was going round in circles) and strong tide. Thought I was going to be taken out to sea until the rescue boat spotted me!!
    Well we'll be seeing you soon, enjoy the last week. Much love Mum XXX

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  12. dad19 July 2011 at 22:12

    hi Jack 11e jack cherry
    Delighted to read all the news you are all amazing . look forward to the curry recipes. Dont forget the tea.
    love Dad

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  13. P T & P19 July 2011 at 23:39

    For Sam Walter - Charlie 1

    Hi Sam,
    Hope it's all going ok and you've built lots of loos!We are thinking of you and wondering how you're getting on.
    Poppy got back from Dof E today, only had sore toes and wasn't too tired, was fairly damp but has got her gold. Poor old Millie onthe other hand sprainedher ankle on the second day, all black and blue and swollen, couldn't walk. The teachers ran 4 K to get to them and help her down off the hill. So Poppy had to carry the whole tent from then on.
    Rose from America came for one night, not seen her since 1987, it was really fun .She looked exactly the same, just with adde wrinkles. Am off to Harry Potter.
    Loads of love, Mumxxx

    Hi Sam,
    not much happening in UK, News of the World closed after 168 years, phone hacking scandal - chief constable of met police & deputy resign amid bribery accusations, many arrests - rupert murdock attacked with shaving foam while giving evidence to parliamentary committee......
    Tom the engineer wins apprentice, beating jim,susan ma & helen in final....let me know if you want any errands done...hoping you are well
    we keep watching blog...
    weather awful here,cold,wet,windy....we are off to marloes on 27th till 10 aug., will keep watching blog from there - poppy off to barcelona...
    see you soon?, dad

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  14. Ann Jackman20 July 2011 at 13:34

    To Alex Jackman Echo 3
    Hi Als
    Hope you are well.I'm guessing you might be heading back to the fieldbase soon so hope you get letters and parcel.Still raining here so Rushbearing a wet affair although Mattie looked good in his kilt!Tom was 21 yesterday.Otherwise having quite a quiet time so you are not missing out.Thinking about you lots,hope you are eating well .We all love you lots of hugs .:)MADS xxx

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  15. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 02:02

    jack jones 11f foxtrot 1 hi keep checking everyday to see what everyone is doing looks fantastic we are so proud bet u will want to do it next year .joe graduating this week, conner going to john and julia be a nice break for him not long till ur home gone really fast, bring the sun back with u its not stopped raining love u lots mum

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  16. kelly prince21 July 2011 at 02:38

    hello my dear alice

    have just worked out how to use this thing i am such a techno idiot!!! sounds like your having an amazing time, we all miss you in class loads. all the photos are amazing Im so pleased you are staying clean!!! i was so worried about you having so few pants lol xx hilary sends her love too, also passed on the address to the ladies at the old well. loves you loads sweetypie see you when you get back cant wait xxxxxxxx

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  17. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 22:46

    To: Lewis Dowding, Foxtrot 1

    Hi matey, it's been great seeing the pictures and reading the blog. Are you now drinking tea? George has finished college, she is a very happy girl! Robyn is off to the Far East next Wednesday and dad is now one year older.
    Really looking forward to you coming home
    Love mum, dad and George xxx

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  18. Anonymous22 July 2011 at 03:46

    To ANA STEELE, VM, Charlie 1.

    The month has just flown by.

    See you Saturday - will be at T3, furthest lane from the terminal.
    Miss you and look forward to hearing all the stories and more.
    Love,
    mmmxxxxx

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  19. Anonymous22 July 2011 at 05:22

    Hey Dwayne Robinson...looks like u are having a blast!!! Everyone says hello and that they miss u tremendously!!!!!! I absolutely love the pics! Beautiful!!! Galvin, Jsz and Mommi send their LOVEEE! Its been pretty kaotic at the house. Kitti is starting to bully Kandii, which is so not cool:(! Otherwise everything is good. Connie, Beth and Tabby are doing great! We so miss you and Shaq! Shaq looks like he is having a blast in the pics as well. Can't wait to see more pics, maybe of u digging something, some type of hardddd labor, lolol! Anyhoot Dude, we love to oodles. Please tell Shaq that we said hello and that we send our love! Continue to be safe and enjoy yourself to the fullest! xxxoxxx

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  20. Tammy Long22 July 2011 at 06:56

    Catriona Duncan Charlie 1

    Catriona--I have been thinking of you and your awesome adventure. Dad got an email from Sirophom and she told us how to send you a message. I hope you are having a great time. We will be in London the end of August and will miss your smiling face. But we hope to have the whole family over for the Olympics in 2012 and we expect you to be there. Hugs and kisses to you....can't wait to hear about your adventures. xoxoxoxoTammy

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  21. Barbara Robinson23 July 2011 at 01:28

    Hi Dwayne Robinson - Tango 5

    How are you holding up in the heat and probably having plenty of rain. I know you are doing your best to stay dry and less dirty (LOL). Anson is still going in your room and calling for brother. Climbing up and getting stuck when trying to come down off the bunk beds.

    Missing you Mom

    PS I hope more people are sending you messages to keep your spirit up and wishing you well.

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  22. Thomas mayer24 July 2011 at 04:09

    kai, as per usual you surprise. I hope this reaches you well. Just got all your college books.Doing a highly sponsored boat dinner for Raleigh bermuda. You look good. Surprisingly I miss you and check the blog every day.
    I love you son; keep your socks dry.
    Dad

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  23. Anonymous27 July 2011 at 23:47

    11E jade Cassidy 

    Hiya jade (Charlie  1), hope you are well?? Just been reading the latest on the blogg. Sounds great, hope ur enjoying it!! Mus b Difficult sometimes with jus the basics, but by the sounds of it u all are doing a great job and Making the most of it, weeks are just ticking by Quick. Been looking at the pics on the blogg,  Its a great experience which ul never forget, ul see some shocking things but sounds like fun,, Hope u r looking after ur self, eating and drinking lots of water. How u finding the local food?? Bet u have seen some amazing things, It is a great place but big down sides to it As well, which u probably know by now!! 
    Everyone here at Londis is ok, same ole U know, some of the girls r on there hols So great fun for me as u can imagine!!, usuall boring stuff!!
    Take care of ur self, and enjoy.
     
    Lots of love

    Tina..

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  24. Anonymous25 August 2011 at 01:12

    Hi louise, I miss u so so so much loads has happened since uv been gone, I bet you could probably guess, I'm single woooo. I want you to hurry up and get your bum back to england so i can fill you in on all the gossip and you can tell me all about your wild adventures :) mwah
    Jess xxxxx

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