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You can now donate via PayPal if thats easier…
At a time when it is so difficult to fundraise, we are suggesting people make donations direct instead if they feel able. We now have another mechanism for you to donate to the Friends – PayPal – it’s quick and … Continue reading
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June Newsletter
Our June Newsletter is now available. Like many places, the Children’s Home is locked down and the schools are closed. At present there are no cases of Coronavirus at the Home and the health and safety of everyone at the … Continue reading
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A drop in donations…can you help?
Since the Coronavius pandemic began we have seen donations for the Home drop off significantly as the ability to fundraise etc. has been interrupted. The Home is now in lockdown but the needs of the children still continue. The latest … Continue reading
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Coronavirus – status update.
The Home are working very hard to keep children and staff safe. Staff who live off site are no longer able to work at the Home and no one is allowed to visit. 3 staff members (the Director, Matron and … Continue reading
2020 Newsletter no. 1
Your March Newsletter is here. Once again there is a mixture of news. 20 children from the Home and Community Outreach Programme started new schools, all with the equipment and uniforms they needed and school fees paid. However, the difficult … Continue reading
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Decembers newsletter is here
In this Newsletter we report on the terrible drought conditions threatening the Home and the knock on effects the power cuts and the economic crisis are having on life, both at the Home and for the staff both at home … Continue reading
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You can download our brochure. It describes the origins of the Home, its on-going work and highlights the Home’s current needs and how you can help. If you would like some printed ones for your fundraising events please contact our … Continue reading
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Astonishment: Laying Ghosts in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe
Graham Jones’ book about former MRCH Home Superintendent – Astonishment Mapurisa is now available on Amazon. The synopsis: “An Englishman returns to Africa after nearly forty years in a bid to recapture his carefree colonial childhood. Through a chance meeting … Continue reading
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Christmas Cards for 2019
The Christmas cards for this year are now available. Please note we are no longer supplying new designs, just selling off the remaining packs – at less than our original 2004 price – £2.50 for 10! Please also note, packs … Continue reading
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Septembers Newsletter is here…
As always the newsletter is full of information from the Home. This particular quote really struck me this time… “You will be amazed how costs are rising. Yesterday morning I boarded a bus for town for $1.50, but after my … Continue reading
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