Category Archives: Ethiopia
How are the mighty fallen – II: Last dictator standing
Janet visited the Palace in Harare in happier times (1988) when the previous President Canaan Banana was in residence. She would not, I think, be welcome now, even as the only dinner guest. Note: this clever TV advert has been … Continue reading
Mum takes part in the service at Chilwell Road
Mum updates the congregation at Chilwell Road on our fundraising effort to build an extension to the clinic in Dilla, Ethiopia.
Janet returns from her expedition to Ethiopia
Return from Ethiopia 003, originally uploaded by Old Man of Mow. Janet has just spent three weeks visiting church projects and tourist sites in Ethiopia.
End of a successful fund-raising campaign for Dilla
At Chilwell Road’s annual Benevolent Service, a cheque for £7,950 was presented by the Mayor to Janet and Rachel Stephens representing the Dilla Clinic. The Male Voice Choir Concert had been the final event for the Clinics and Classrooms Charity … Continue reading
Year of fundraising for ‘Clinics and Classrooms’ comes to an end
Mum seen here with Diane Bown, the Mayor of Broxtowe and Rachel Stephens at a presentation of cheques from Chilwell Road. A total of £15,900 was raised, with half going to the Dilla Clinic in Ethiopia.
Jam sales for “Clinics & Classrooms”
005, originally uploaded by Old Man of Mow. Janet has made a ton of jams and chutneys for the Church Charity 2007: Clinics & Classrooms. Here she is with her friend Diane Bown at the annual Christmas Card Sale today … Continue reading
Hiriya, Konjit and Mesfin from Ethiopia take part in the service at Chilwell Road
Beeston Garden Trail raised £225 for Dilla
A long preparation; a rainy Saturday afternoon with few visitors, but on Sunday we were thronged with families and people coming to listen to the band.
How about setting up a Patrick Family Charitable Trust?
This article lists three methods by which we might set up our own Charitable Trust. It’s worth a thought.
Fundraising concert for Dilla a great success
The Nottingham Chamber Orchestra under their conductor Andrew Foxley performed at Chilwell Road last night. The event was extremely popular and we made over £700 in a couple of hours.
