A batch of about 30 sewing machines and kitchen equipment have been received from England through 'Tools with a Mission”. This is a charity which collects tools, sewing machines and similar items that are no longer needed in the UK but are highly valued in Africa. Most of the sewing machines were donated for a woman's project organised by the Bishop's wife so that women in rural villages can set up a small business. Some of the machines will be used by students at the Training Centre, especially the electric ones as there is no electricity in village. Irene helped the Mother's Union Coordinator, Zeridah, to check through the machines 9and Malcolm was persuaded into mend one or two of the broken cases).
2.Choccies from England
Post from the UK can take anything from 3 weeks to 3 months to arrive here. This is a bit of a problem, but can also be a benefit!!! David and Sarah were desperately waiting in vain for 3 parcels of treats to arrive. The first came as soon as they left. We would of course have taken the contents back to England for David and Sarah, but we don't think they would survive the journey!!!!!! Not wanting to see the goodies go to waste we opened the packet (which came from our other daughter in law) and shared the sweets with Jenny, Rosie, Jojo and Kristen.
3.??????
There was an article in this weeks national newspaper in the Health and Beauty section, which we think you may have missed in England. Are you concerned about the high cost of cosmetics and health products? The answer is a regular dose of Urine!! Apparently this cures a range of ailments including acne, eczema, allergies, heart disease, arthritis etc. and is generally good for the skin. It is apparently best to drink it in the morning when it is still fresh and warm or to apply it to your face. And its totally Free!!! (Though we are not too sure if the perfume is to everyone's taste). And we're really not taking the p**s!
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