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Newsletter February 2025

By Hugo Welsh | February 16, 2025

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 days ago

Having recently had some good rain, which has cooled down the temperatures, the Govt have given the go ahead for schools to reopen on Monday.Some of our former pupils and the teachers have been giving the classrooms a good clean and spruce up ready.Altogether, some 22 children have moved on to high school, although 7 or 8 tribal children have dropped out already. This is always an issue, despite Venkats best efforts.So looking forward to lots of new photos of the school term. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

A short video of the rice harvest. 3 1/2 acres harvested before the work was postponed due to imminent rain! Most unusual to see rain in May in Mettupalayam.There are another 2 acres or so still to harvest, Venkat has only planted 5 1/2 acres this year as it is not a profitable crop due to very high labour charges. The Government run a National Rural Employment Scheme, whereby everyone is entitled to a daily salary of 300 rupees (around £3) to do very little "make work", at least in our area.Still, Venkat should have around 10t of rice to sell in due course. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

After 3 months experience at our farm, the agricultural students buy all of our Crakehall Primary School students a biryani meal as a thank you.Such a nice and unexpected gesture. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

IRDT Crakehall Primary School 42nd year celebrations.This photo of mothers and daughters, all ex pupils. There are now some 3rd generation pupils at our school.Venkat never stands still, and has given 42 years of dedication to improving the lives and prospects for all in this community. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

Happy Tamil New Year to you all. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

These are our 5th standard pupils, visiting the Patchyamman Koil (Green god temple) for the last time as Crakehall School students, before they move on to high school.Due to the early summer heat, all schools have been advised to close well before the normal time at the end of the month. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

A huge thank you to the ladies of the Poppleton Methodist church Cameo Group. A wonderful, warm welcome, and friendship. An evening talk about Venkat and his project work, with a speakers fee and the sales table raising £170 with Gift Aid.I do so enjoy giving these talks and reliving my experiences in Mettupalayam. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Another year and more agricultural students from the Don Bosco Agricultural College visit our model farm. Venkat has always encouraged this link, even as far as encouraging the students to experiment with various crops and cultivation techniques. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Very unusual to have rain in March! However it will be really beneficial for the fruit trees and paddy fields.Venkat was very pleased that the solar panel installation included a lightning conductor as the rain was accompanied by a severe electrical storm! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

It seems that almost every week, someone local celebrates a special occasion by providing lunch for all our schoolchildren and the elderly.This week, it was Pathima, the balvadi (nursery school) teacher. As a Muslim, she wished to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.Although the nursery school is not part of our project, Venkat has an excellent relationship with Pathima.Thank you Pathima, blessings on you and yours. ... See MoreSee Less

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