17.8.16 Walk Moray For Busega

walk busega 2016Moray has been enjoying something of a heat wave. It will last less than a week, but Margaret, Jenny and John tested out their ‘hill legs’, and stamina, with a  practice walk from Fochabers to Craigellachie along the Speyside Way.
The thirteen mile walk reminded them of why they live in such a beautiful part of the world, and how much of a challenge ‘Walk Moray for Busega’ will be!Walk Busega Jenny and margaret
The photos chart progress, from the bright eyed and bushy tailed rendezvous in Garmouth  to the celebration picnic at Fiddich Park, Craigellachie.
Christine was the star, with refreshments of the highest order. Margaret said there was only one thing missing – champagne at the finish!
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If you wish to support all of our  intrepid walkers, then please click on the Donate Now page.  John Jenny and Margaret will be joined by other supporters throughout the 95 mile walk taking place between 3rd to 11th September.

9.8.16 Knockando Wool Mill

Christine and John have visited Knockando Wool Mill, in the upper Spey valley, to meet with Operations Director Terry Cleaver. The meeting was arranged through Busega Scotland trustee Colin Sanders, who has helped the mill become established as a charitable trust.
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‘Knockando Woolmill continues an unbroken 200 year old tradition, producing woven fabric on its historic looms. Knockando Woolmill has always been at the heart of the local community. Listed as the ‘Wauk Mill’ in parish records from 1784, the mill has since maintained its traditions of spinning and weaving through generations of families.’
The discussions with Terry were very productive and bode well for a joint venture between the two organisations. How great it would be if the mill, with its long history, could partner with one of Scotland’s newest charities!
Knockando woolen mill shop
Knockando Woolmill has a superb website charting its history and current activities along with an online shop : www.knockandowoolmill.org.uk/
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1.8.16 New Bank Account

bankAfter a lengthy application process we are very happy to announce that Busega Scotland has opened an account with the Bank of Scotland.  This will make our financial reporting and auditing process simpler. We are also registering for Gift Aid which will enable us to reclaim tax on donations made by UK tax payers. Please contact us for more information .

Account Name : Busega Scotland

Sort Code: 80-22-60

Account Number : 14126960

 

 

30.7.16 Safety Boots

boots cropThe  Kalwande students were very happy to go and buy safety boots at the start of the new term. This should keep them safe when working in the mechanics workshop. They said thank you to the Moving on project for making this happen.

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25.7.16 Sponsored Walk for Busega Scotland Projects

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‘Walk Moray for Busega’ will take place from 3rd to 11th September, following the Moray Way long distance path for a total of 95 miles. Some folk will be walking the full distance, and others a day here and there. We would love it if you could join us or support us in any way you can.  How can you do this?
  • Join us as a sponsored walker on a walk or walks
  • Sponsor a walker
  • Ask for a sponsor sheet and collect sponsors on our behalf

  • Arrange a fundraiser during

    or around

    the ‘walk week’ to add to the proceeds

  • Help Christine in the ‘walk support team’
  • Encourage family, friends and work colleagues to take part or support the walk.
  • Contact us at busegascotland@gmail.com

7.7.16 Cricket lovely cricket

sukuma cricketWhile this is a West Indian refrain, there maybe a version in Swahili as there is an indigenous form of the game in Sukumaland. We don’t know if is still played, how widespread it was and how many people played it, but play it they did. The Sukuma are the ethnic group who live in and around Mwanza, and the largest tribe in Tanzania.
Sukuma means ‘people of the north’ and there is a superb open air museum at Bujora. In one of the exhibits we found a bat and a ball used in Sukuma cricket. There were no details of the rules but we assume it was played a bit like rounders. We have not seen anyone playing.
Conventional cricket was introduced to Tanganyika around 1890 by British settlers and has been slow to catch on with Tanzanians themselves. It is estimated that there are now about 15,000 players in the country and a growing contingent of women players. How good is the Tanzanian team? You judge – they would be ranked well below Scotland in any world cricket rankings.
We did try and do something about that by having a taster session with the children at the Mayega Centre, using equipment donated by Fochabers Cricket Club. The difficulty is time, the sand and the lack of bounce but we will try again. The skills of the game are a little difficult to master. The answer, of course, maybe playing rounders or, if we can find out more, Sukuma cricket itself.