For the first time there was an exciting tie at the end of last Friday’s quiz at the Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin. After a play off, it was team, Whatever? who came out on top by just one point. Many congratulations to them and commiserations to the “Shy Teds!The traditional Heads and Tails curtain raiser was won by Busega Scotland trustee Colin Sanders. To win he somehow knew that coffee was first cultivated in Ethiopia! Well done.
The night was attended by about sixty quizzers and raised at least £608 for the orphanage at Mayega. The money will be used for work on our second building, that contains a dining room/social space, a food store and space for a kitchen.
The evening was enjoyed by all, with a great buzz and serious but light hearted competition. Many thanks to all who attended, and to Busega Scotand trustees and supporters whose hard work made the evening possible.
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The Women’s Guild of the United Free Church of Scotland in Lossiemouth warmly welcomed John and Christine Carney today to hear about the work of Busega Scotland. John and Christine were delighted to meet Jean, who had spent time in Tanzania in 1982. Living in Bagamoyo , north of Dar es Salaam, Jean’s husband was involved in training the local fishermen. The world really is a small community. The Speyside Belles also welcomed John and Christine to their regular meeting in Garmouth last week . They showed their African knowledge with a Tanzanian trivia quiz starting off the evening. We thank both groups for the opportunity to share news of Busega Scotland.
Little did I know when my son met the lovely Ellen Carney that I would eventually become the CEO of the Busega hen project! It is hard to resist the enthusiasm and drive of John and Christine! Really though, I have been delighted to be involved.
Buying maize to go to Mayega. The bulk food shop takes place every 4 months and buys essential supplies to keep the orphanage going.
Checking up on the welfare of the students supported by the Moving On Project is an important aspect of our volunteers’ work plan. Arnold and Valerie treated the Kalwande College boys to a soda whilst checking how they were settling into life away from the orphanage.
Valerie and Arnold have been visiting the children’s Centre and catching up with everyone there. They met with village and District leaders to discuss future developments at Mayega. There was also time to spend with the kids when they came home from school.The youngsters look smart in their new school uniforms.
A new life beckons at Kalwande college. Leah, Matron of Mayega Orphanage and Rev Gadlord Deuli, Busega Scotland’s project Leader in Tanzania, accompanied the 5 students to register at the start of the term. We wish them well as they settle down to study motor mechanics.
