I have been here over a month now, I have felt so overwhelmed with how welcoming, kind and lovely everyone has been to me. It has really helped me settle in so much. I am enjoying every single moment. There is such an inspiring level of joy and community here that I cannot wait to learn more from. The wonderful…
Archive for June, 2015
Keys to the shop
6th June 2015 | Posted in Latest News, Nigel's BlogOn Friday 5 June, we obtained keys to our first charity shop in Luton. The culmination of much hard work and planning of our staff. Heather Baker has joined us as our shop manager and we are now putting all the fixtures together and there is a literal mountain of stock to sort. Our House group came to help last…
Building at last
2nd June 2015 | Posted in Latest NewsI like my Fences to be straight! Does putting a roof on top of a container count as building a house?!
Tree felling african style
2nd June 2015 | Posted in Latest NewsWell, I have cut a few trees down in my life (Being a qualified tree surgeon) but I have never seen it done like this before. The Lads from our neighbouring village offered to remove them as they are in the way of our compound that I am building. I need lots of floor space to get blocks beaten by…
Settling in
1st June 2015 | Posted in Latest NewsAfter two weeks since my arrival I am beginning to acclimatise to the heat and the vibrancy of Sierra Leonean culture. It is so beautiful here, full of warm, smiley and happy people. I feel so privileged to be here and to help build a new community that has the potential to change so many lives. I have been busy…