We are now looking for volunteers who can help us grow the charity - especially people with digital and computer skills to help us with online organization, communication, and fundraising. As Tony and I like to say, "we're a bit analogue at heart, but we're passionate and determined to make a real difference for the children of Samburu. If you have ideas, skills, or time to share, we'd love to hear from you and welcome you into our growing community.  Our goal is to raise

We had a good turn out with Kenyan food served at the table and take away on offer. Also we took the opportunity to sell some of our jewellery bags and other items. Thanks once again to our volunteers: Vee, Laura, April, Jacquie, Rob and Maureen. Without you it would not have happened.

Since the summer, we've been working hard to raise funds and awareness for our upcoming trip to Samburu, Kenya , where we'll be supporting local children through education, community work, and essential resources. Over the past few months we have: Hosted Fundraising Events - including food gathering and artifact sales at friends' parties, where our handmade and collected items have helped generate both funds and interest in our mission. Promoted Awareness Both Locally and in

Our latest enterprise was to rent a stall at the annual Winkleigh Fair to sell the stock purchased for us by Eva. I say rent, however, thank you to Neil McQuire and the Winkleigh Fair Committee for waiving the £10 charge! Reducing our outgoings means that more money goes to the charity. It was a good outcome despite the slightly inclement weather and our disorganisation while setting up. We've never done this before so we will learn by the experience. In addition to the Kenya

My birthday bash raised £905 from Gofund, £600 from the activities and bingo and £250 in cash - a total of £2355!. Thank you to all who contributed. Special thanks to Vee for providing the venue and arranging the activities. Also a great big thank you to all the companies who donated the activities and bingo prizes, including: Greene King, The Globe Inn, Chagford, Fingle Bridge Inn, Drewsteignston and A. L. Martin Butchers, Okehampton & Chagford. Since the party we have used