Kath Carney may not be Busega Scotland’s oldest supporter but she is definitely John’s mum. She celebrated her 90th birthday earlier in the year with family and many friends. A veteran of two trips to Africa, visiting Zambia and Malawi in the early eighties, Kath said she would go to Tanzania at the drop of a hat, if she were able. Strangely enough, she doesn’t really like John and Christine working in Africa but thinks Busega Scotland is doing really good work. Kath keeps her African interest going by watching wildlife programmes and documentaries. She is currently reading ‘The White Masaai’, a love story set in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, and said it really needs ‘parental guidance’. Doesn’t look like John will get to read it!
Amazon may be planning to deliver our parcels by drones but in Tanzania more traditional methods win out! Jane, Ester and Kabula, our Mwanza students, were the happy recipients of new mattresses and bought them down in the town. No question of incurring transport costs, just pop them up on your head and off you go. When you have spent many years carrying buckets of water from Lake Victoria to the Mayega Children’s Centre it looks like carrying a mattress is a breeze. Well done girls and sweet dreams!
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 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.
