Gikomba Market Making Every Pound Go Further! Building and maintenance work is essential to creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for the children. To ensure donations stretch as far as possible, we are actively working with suppliers and partners to secure discounts on construction materials, including items needed for repairs, renovations, and basic upgrades. By sourcing materials at reduced cost, we can: Complete more building work within our budget Transport

Njeri, Edna and Eva We are delighted to share highlights from a recent meeting that brought together passionate individuals united by one goal: creating brighter futures for children. Njeri from Dry River Children Charity recently met with Edna from Blue Lilac Safari Tours , Nairobi who has very kindly agreed to collaborate in support of our work. The meeting also included Eva from Mama Wachira Children’s Home, making it a powerful moment of connection, shared purpose, and

I’m happy to share that Njeri has arrived safely in Kenya and is ready to begin an exciting and meaningful season of community engagement and planning. Over the next few days, I’ll be meeting with individuals who can support and guide me as I work on formulating a strong and sustainable plan for the charity. These conversations are an important step in ensuring that our work is impactful, organized, and aligned with the real needs on the ground. Awaiting Our Donations Shipmen

Team Dry River Children Live music lighting up our charity Bingo Night Charity supporters Good time had by all. We are thrilled to share that our Charity Bingo Night on 19th January at Cedars Inn, Barnstaple was a huge success. With a fantastic turnout and an atmosphere full of energy and excitement, the evening truly exceeded our expectations. From the first call of "Eyes down" to the final prizes, the room was buzzing with laughter, friendly competition, and community spi

Dartmoor is frozen right now, frost hardened ground, snow dusted fields, and cold seeps through layers but can always be escaped. Winter here is temporary, an inconvenience softened by warmth and shelter. Soon, I'll be in Samburu, where the challenge is the opposite and far more constant. The sun is relentless, water is scarce, and heat shapes daily life. especially for the vulnerable children we are supporting. For them, weather is not a passing condition but a defining forc

We're starting the New Year on a really positive note at Dry River Children Charity. We had a chance to meet and chat with so many wonderful people, sharing more about the work we do and the impact the charity continues to make. It was also a joy to bring music into the mix, with a special performance alongside Susie B from Diggin' Vibes. The atmosphere was full of energy, connection, and support, reminding us just how powerful community and creativity can be when they come t

Christmas Eve at the Cedars Inn in Barnstable was made extra special this year with a wonderful afternoon of live music from Susie of Diggin' Vibes, bringing festive cheer, great atmosphere and a strong sense of community to the venue. Guests gathered to enjoy a relaxed and welcoming Christmas Day soundtrack, with Susie delivering a beautiful curated set that blended seasonal favourites with her trademark Diggin' Vibes style. The music created a warm, joyful backdrop to the

A wonderful day was had by all at the seasonal Christmas market in GRT Torrington. Susie from Diggin' Vibes entertained all with her musical talent. She has promised to play some of her wonderful music in support of Dry River Children.

A big thank you to everyone for the generous donations. We delivered everything to the shipping company in Bedford, and the items are now on their way to Kenya. Your support is really making a difference. A special thanks to Zippy, the owner of Kenya Export who was very helpful throughout the process.

Last weekend we had a stall at the Christmas market in Winkleigh and Cedars Inn Barnstaple. Both markets were well attended and we chatted to a lot of people! We were encouraged on the great cause, receiving donations, shoes, toys, clothes plus purchases.  Next week we are hoping to get a market stall in Barnstaple to catch last minute Christmas shoppers!

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