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Newsletter November 2021

By Hugo Welsh | November 29, 2021

Newsletter Nov 2021 FINAL

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

7 hours ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
Memories of our visit 6 years ago. Oh how we miss those days!Hopefully either later this year or early next! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

6 days ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
Things are slowly getting back to normal! This mornings talk to Bedale U3A group. A lovely warm Yorkshire welcome and donations and speakers fee totalling £125 to go towards our work in Mettupalayam.My first talk for almost 2 years, and happy to book in more for any interested groups. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 weeks ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
This evening is the start of the four day pongol celebrations. Venkat has been planning already and these are some of the new clothes that he buys each year to give to the elderly and needy folk around the project.The school will be closed during this time but our food aid programme will continue. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 weeks ago

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It's amazing how quickly the rice paddy grows, just one week after transplanting the nursery plants.This year, with plenty of water, Venkat has set around 8 acres. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 weeks ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
Our first post of the year is to wish all our Friends and supporters, along with Venkat and his team, a very Happy New Year.We can never know what the future may hold, but we do know that our mission to improve the lives and prospects of all the villagers and tribal people around Mettupalayam will continue.Thank you for all your support, you are making a real difference!. ... See MoreSee Less
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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

4 weeks ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
This year I have chosen Friends of Mettupalayam as my birthday fundraiser because they are needing extra funding. This to help rebuild homes that have been destroyed by major flooding. Any help that you can give would be gratefully received, no matter how small. Every pound received will make a massive difference, so instead of spending money on cards and presents this year, could my friends and family please donate that money to this amazing charity instead, which was co-founded by my brother in law David Eldridge. Many many thanks ❤️❤️ xxFacebook pays all the processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the charity.Please see the link in the comments below to read all about this amazing charity and the work they do 🙂For the donation link, please search for Jue Guy Chadwick. ... See MoreSee Less
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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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With plenty of water available this year, Venkat has been getting ready to plant the nursery paddy in some 6 or 7 acres on the farm.It's always amazing how quickly plants grow there, and it won't seem long before this rice is being harvested (possibly around 4 months). ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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A very special celebration in Crakehall School, Mettupalayam, to remember the birthday of our founding trustee David.The partnership between David, Adele and Venkat has facilitated so much over the last 30+ years, immeasurably improving the lives and future prospects of so many.I can say, without exaggeration, that David has also impacted many lives here at home.Bless you David, and thank you. You will remain long in our memories. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
More fruit tree planting on our semi organic farm. This time, cashew nut trees.For those that haven't seen them growing, the last photo is of two ripe fruit with the attached nut. You can eat the fruit straight from the tree,and then peel the nut to eat or for crushing for oil. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

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For the first time in almost 2 years, Venkat has been able to arrange for a doctor based at the Government hospital in Chengleput to come and hold a free surgery in Mettupalayam.We hope that the regular Friday surgery will now be able to continue in future.Easy frequent access to health care is so important, especially in such a rural area. ... See MoreSee Less

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