Typically of social care providers, additional workloads and assistance with such projects as the Build for Better Lives go unmentioned and thanks are never expected.
On the day before we go, we should reflect on the last 2 years of steering group meetings and prepartion. £27,000 was raised. £27,000. Thats twice I have said it - £27,000 - third time because thats how unbelivable it is.
Those on the steering group and those that fundraised know who they are - thanks will not come in the form of letter or card, but it will come in the knowledge that the efforts will transform the lives of people, both in South Africa and indeed those returning to Great Britain.
Friday 17 June 2011
Thursday 16 June 2011
Wednesday 15 June 2011
Two Days To Go...
We're busy tying up loose ends, making final arrangements and running around madly making sure we've all got what we need. We've had our last steering group meeting before the trip - a huge thankyou to everyone involved, it seems like a long time in the making, and we're almost there - in a matter of days we'll be on the plane and start making everything we've been planning for two years into a reality. Could everyone make sure you're listening to the BBC Radio Nottingham breakfast show on Thursday, about 8.30am (ish) - Sam and Emma will be doing an interview about Build for Better Lives.
Tuesday 14 June 2011
Camberley Court
On Friday 10th June, all members of the Build for Better Lives spent the day at Camberley Court learning how to lay bricks correctly. Our sincere thanks to all at DMS that arranged and assisted throughout the day.
Also huge thanks to Terratruck and M&F Fire Safety for the kind donation of tools, equipment and clothing.
The tools, equipment and clothing will be used by us all during the build and then further donated to the local builders as we leave.
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