18 teams of 4 took off to a shot-gun start at 1.30pm after a bacon roll and a strong coffee. The weather was superb for the event, warm and sunny with a gentle breeze. Tytherington Golf Course is challenging with “lots of sand” as one of the winning team told us.
Grace and Martin visited India in March to encourage and spend time with all the projects we are involved in. Grace stayed for a week and Martin stayed for two weeks. During their time in India, they visited both Bethel and Joy Children's Homes. Unfortunately, a number of children were not at Bethel, due to
Grace Nadin-Salter recently gave 6 talks to Year 7 (aged 11-12) students at St. Edward's Junior High School in Leek, Staffordshire. The students heard all about India Direct, the work we do in India and watched a video made by Annie and Omega about life for a poor child in the villages of India. The students
Saturday 2nd July 2011 Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire Wear an item of clothing etc that represents India for an extra bit of fun! This July, the gates of Thornbridge Hall in Derbyshire once again swing open as small charities come together for the FSI Challenge, a day that mixes fundraising and family fun to benefit small
Much has been happening at Joy Home to improve the health and safety of the children. Annie has worked hard to persuade and cajole the builders to complete the compound wall. This was necessary to help keep out snakes - some of which exceed 2 metres in length and are venomous.
Christmas Direct, our scheme to provide the children and widows in our care with a fabulous Christmas is made complete by receiving photos of the celebrations. Annie, Martin and Omega, together with their staff at Bethel and Joy Homes, work tirelessly to ensure that they all have an amazing time. They have a special dinner