When you watch the UK news you might think Sierra Leone is plastered with men and women in bright yellow suits carrying patients and dead bodies around. After 48 hours in country the only sign of Ebola I have seen is the many signs saying we are fighting it. The inconsistent approach throughout town is very noticeable. Some shops and…
Archive for February, 2015
The Journey
13th February 2015 | Posted in Nigel's BlogTo fly to a country where the only news for 8 months has been about death from the Ebola virus means you have to think carefully before you go. Family and friends are concerned. In truth it is hard to know how to prepare. Reading the websites and understanding transmission is key and it will be odd heading to a…
A month in….. Progress report
11th February 2015 | Posted in Latest NewsHiya, It’s been a whole month, so I thought I’d better let you know the progress so far…… Or lack thereof!! Vehicles….. Franks dead in the water at the moment! His clutch was getting progressively worse, and then the starter motor gave up too. I managed to get the contacts in the solenoid replaced, but had to strip the inlet…
Preparation for visiting Sierra Leone
10th February 2015 | Posted in Nigel's BlogOn Wednesday 11 February, I am flying to Sierra Leone via Morocco where I will join Ian, Abs, Moses and Andrew in our hunt for land. Ian left me plenty of things to bring so have room for a pair of “undies” and a T shirt alongside all sorts of car parts to fix the car. The turn round from Cambodia is…
IM Group Complete the Task
10th February 2015 | Posted in Nigel's BlogThe team of 9 from the IM Group in Birmingham returned home Monday 9 February after undertaking a week that each team member will never forget. Several reported that it was a truly significant time in their lives as they worked alongside some of the poorest, gaining insights about not only those we serve but about themselves too. The team had a packed schedule…
Morecambe Bay Village
4th February 2015 | Posted in Latest NewsHi there folks, I have had an eventful couple of days, some success, some setbacks too. That’s life I guess! Frank……. He’s living up to his name! I had a burst fuel pipe whilst out and about with him……. A lot of walking, buying a length of hose and clips…… a hacksaw blade to cut the factory fitted unions off………