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Newsletter February 2022

By Hugo Welsh | February 20, 2022

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1 week ago

A fun mid-morning, playing with Lego or colouring books/drawing.The minus class and standard one have been down to the Government creche for a routine check up. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Mid afternoon, sometimes you just have to! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Nothing insightful, just children having a great time in our playground.Funding for the initial equipment came from Bedale Primary School many years ago. At the time, three FOM trustees were working there.Venkat also still has a cow that is granddaughter to the first cow bought by the project, again with funds from Bedale Primary School.Several other schools in the Bedale area have been so supportive over the years, helping to improve lives for so many children over the last 35 years. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Celebrating two granddaughters birthdays. Always joyful to share a lovely, freshly baked cake with all the children and teachers This year, as well as singing Happy Birthday, teacher Minella arranged for the children to sing a Tamil Happy Birthday song.At the end of the day assembly, I told all the children that we were celebrating theirBirthdays in advance. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

What a wonderful morning. Venkat and I took Rajeshwari, her parents, and aunty and grandma to a small village near Vandavasi, to meet with the family of Rajeshwari's intended husband. The family discussed the arrangements, and sought approval from each other, for the match.Things seemed to go well, and a return visit to Mettupalayam has been arranged for this weekend.Provided all goes well, this will be a remarkable marriage- inter caste, inter faith and a love match. Rajeshwari and Santos are both deaf and met in the same class at the Rangammal School for the Hearing Impaired.Who could have believed that this would happen, when we took Rajeshwari for enrolment to the special school when she was 5.Venkat has requested that the marriage doesn't take place until Rajeshwari finishes her course at the most prestigious Presidents College in Chennai. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

What an amazing start to our visit.After some delays to our flights, we arrived to a warm friendly welcome- all the children and teachers smiling and excited.Our first full day was spent taking some children to the local temple, then a teachers meeting, and time spent in the classrooms. A special lunch was provided for all by a local shopkeeper, in memory of his late sister.Today, Saturday we organised a school trip for the older children, 30 in all, plus teachers and some family members. We hired a coach and we travelled by car, firstly to a wonderful bird sanctuary at Vedantangal. We then travelled to the coast, a very famous town called Mamallapuram, where there are world famous sea temples. And, of course, the beach. Although I've been many times today was a special day for pilgims, and everywhere was crowded Back safe and sound this evening, many brilliant memories, lots of happy children, and no-one was sick in the bus!It is mine and Rosie's great privilege to meet the cost of this very special day, a very small amount but with such great results. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

Wishing all our Friends around the world a very Happy New Year.With very grateful thanks to all those who have donated, worked for or helped in any way to support and aid Venkat and his dedicated team in and around Mettupalayam.When I visit next week, I will be taking so much of your love with me, to share and support the next years work. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Paddy planting, it should be showing up well by the time I visit in January. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

A really busy weekend for Venkat. As well as a free veterinary surgery at our school, there was also an eye camp, particularly looking for cataracts.In other news, all our pupils recently received a free school bag, shoes and now a school uniform. This is thanks to the school's excellent reputation and Venkat's close contact and friendship with the local and regional education officers. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

At last the monsoon has arrived in Mettupalayam. Our storage lagoon is full!Sadly, along with the rain came ferocious cyclonic winds, and 10 of the teak trees which border our Primary School have been blown over. Fortunately, little damage has been done to either the school buildings or the playground equipment. ... See MoreSee Less

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