21.9.15 Good Luck Andy!

Andy Lees

Super supporter Andy Lees tackles the Etape Royale on Sunday 27th September in aid of Busega Scotland .

 “My training has gone fairly well, aside from a couple of close encounters with over eager tractor drivers!! I began cycling around a year ago and completed the Loch Ness Etape in May, a 67 mile route around Loch Ness. I got a bit lazy after that and it wasn’t until a “friend” suggested I might fancy a bigger challenge that I considered the 102 mile Etape Royal. I really wished I had begun training earlier and for longer as in the last month I have only managed to train twice a week. However, last weekend I did a solo 71 mile cycle around Moray and it felt ok, single minded determination is the key. Having said all that I have some huge reservations about the route of the Etape Royale. We reach the bottom of “The Lecht” after cycling for 80 miles so I am very apprehensive about that climb, it’s bad enough driving up it!!
Still, I do like a challenge and knowing that I am raising money for such an amazing cause will be what keeps me going when it starts to get uncomfortable, very uncomfortable.
I have had great words of encouragement from my friends and most of my family although my wife says this has to be the last time I sign up for this type of thing. My various cycling companions have been a constant motivation as are my “strava” friends who offer unconditional cyber support”.
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From The Northern Scot Newspaper 18.9.15

Swing band tunes up for charity concert
Moray musicians are raising a tune for a charity supporting vulnerable children in Africa.
The Moray Swing Band are staging a concert at Elgin’s Eight Acres Hotel on Friday, 25th September in aid of Busega Scotland.
The charity was set up last year by Moray couple John and Christine Carney, from Garmouth, who began voluntary projects in Tanzania having worked as teachers in Nigeria and Zambia in the past.
Mrs Carney is manager of a residential centre for orphaned and otherwise abandoned children close to the western end of the Serengeti National Park, while her husband leads a family support project in the East African country.
They approached Moray Swing Band secretary Peter Thatcher about the possibility of doing a gig to raise money for the orphanage their charity backs.
The 15-strong band agreed to perform, with their chairman and saxophone player Roy Hunte recruiting some extra musical support for the occasion.
“They just asked us if we would do a concert and we said yes. We like to help people”, said Roy.
“I have managed to get my brother Suleman to come along to perform and host a drumming session as well”
The concert is being held in the Sherwood Suite beginning at 7.30pm, with tickets available at the door .
Web Site admin: Busega Scotland is progressing an application for Charitable Status but this is not in place yet!

24.8.15 £700 Birthday Gift

StuartA huge thank you to Stuart Copland, his family and friends. Instead of receiving gifts to mark his 60th Birthday, Stuart requested donations to Busega Scotland .

Stuart said “Being able to do this gave us a great deal of pleasure and we hope it will help to make the lives of some others better”.

The money will be used to support  orphaned or destitute children at the  Mayega Children’s Centre .

Happy Birthday Stuart!

12.8.15 Congratulations

EsterGreat News. Ester has successfully completed her Certificate in Early Childhood Education at Mwanza Polytechnic and is now eligible to continue her studies on the Diploma course.

She is thankful for the opportunity she has had to study . It has not been easy as she has suffered some ill health this year but we are all very proud of her achievements. Busega Scotland helps young people like Ester , make a life for themselves and make a contribution to their community.

A Gift from Scotland

The children at Mayega New Peace Dropping Centre were delighted to receive a gift of a DVD player. This runs on solar power as there is no mains electricity at the village of Mayega. The hope is that exposure to films and other programmes in English, will encourage the children to speak in English.

DVD Player to help with English Language Learning

DVD Player to help with English Language Learning

Project Leader in Tanzania

Rev Gadlord Deuli with John Carney of Busega Scotland

Rev Gadlord Deuli with John Carney of Busega Scotland

BUSEGA SCOTLAND APPOINTS ITS TANZANIAN PROJECT LEADER

Busega Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Project Leader in Mwanza. Rev Gadlord Deuli has been assisting with Busega Scotland projects on a more informal basis over the last 15 months and his help has proved to be essential in progressing work on the ground. Rev Deuli is a pastor in the Charismatic Episcopal Church of Tanzania and has established his own non-governmental organisation (NGO) called HEPOAA-TZ. His local knowledge, accountancy background, NGO and Busega Scotland experience are vital in developing our projects further. Karibu Rev Deuli!!