Spare Change

I've been waiting so long to do this!! Over the last couple of months I've been putting aside spare change and this evening I couldn't resist smashing the money pot open any longer and I was finally able to count up a total of £37.59
We're all still busy fundraising so whether it's a small donation or loose change it all adds up!

- Rosie

Heloooo!!
Im Alex and im also going to Uganda with this fab group!
Although ive travelled loads before, ive never left Europe or been away from home for this long, so im extremely nervous and know the trip is going to be very challenging!:s Saying that, i am so totally excited about going and have no idea what to expect! I think it really is a once in a lifetime opportunity and something ive wanted to do since i was a little girl (when i used to watch Blue Peter...!:p)
We've all worked long and hard to fundraise for this trip and i still have a long way to go, but i know it will all be worth it....let the adventure begin!!:)xx

Hello, I'm Kat MacDonald and I am the youngest member of the Uganda team. I think using this blog is a brilliant way of letting everyone know about the progress we're making and our feelings about the fast approaching trip. I have travelled quite alot and particully enjoy being immersed in different cultures. I have never experienced a culture like Uganda's and I am a little nervous but very much excited. I thing I will benfit greatly from the very simple life, less involved with material things. And hopefully I start to have a greater appreciation of the things that really matter. 83 days till the adventure begins!

The Ceilidh

Our most recent fundraiser was organised by Tess and was held last Saturday, April 17th, at Dalston Recreation Centre. The ceilidh raised over £250 and we would like to thank everyone who helped out and attended the event, especially to the Woodside Warblers and the Blakemore family.

Team Members

I'm Rosie Mills, a student member of the Uganda Team and I'm excited to begin using this blog to keep everyone updated. I've never been to Africa before although I have been on many other international trips with Trinity. I'm very excited to get over there and it's only 83 days away, not that we're counting. Most of all I'm looking forward to working with the local schools as this will be my first experience as a volunteer. I can't wait to be immersed in a completely new culture and to see and experience a different way of life.

Up and Running!

Well, it's now less than three months until we head off to Uganda and everybody seems to be getting very excited, so I thought a blog would help us keep track of our thoughts. It will also help family/friends to keep track of us while we're away! How about we kick things off with some basic introductions...
I'm Gill Barker, relatively new to the Uganda team due to recent changes in staffing. I have been to East Africa before but never to Uganda so can't wait to get there. Most of all, I'm looking forward to the work we're going to be doing in local schools as I know how much it will be valued by the people out there. Enough from me, over to the rest of you...