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Newsletter, July 2022

By Hugo Welsh | August 9, 2022

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Newsletter February 2022

By Hugo Welsh | February 20, 2022

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Newsletter November 2021

By Hugo Welsh | November 29, 2021

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May Newsletter

By Hugo Welsh | May 27, 2021

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March Newsletter 2021

By Hugo Welsh | March 28, 2021

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Newsletter November 2020

By Hugo Welsh | November 20, 2020

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August Newsletter

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July 2020 Special Newsletter

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

15 hours ago

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Thinking about all our Friends in India on this memorable day.Especially as our birthdays coincide (at least in years!) ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

5 days ago

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Bring a pet to school day!If only I could spell chameleon! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 week ago

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Crakehall School pupils preparing the vegetable plots for planting. Okra, beans and pumpkins, amongst others.The produce will be used for school dinners! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 weeks ago

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The girls all set up for coffee morning fundraising at Poppleton. This has become a regular event and we always receive a fantastic welcome. Altogether we raised £450. Thank you again for the invitation. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 weeks ago

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 weeks ago

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It's Friday, and a school outing to the nearby Patchyamman Koil. A picnic lunch, a visit to the two temples and a happy time enjoyed by all.This small temple complex is a lovely place to visit- so peaceful and calm. That is, apart from the God's month in August when folk come from all over Tamil Nadu to make special prayers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

4 weeks ago

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We are very happy to confirm that funding is being provided to continue support to the Kavakarai tribal community near Manampathy for the rest of the year. Government funding for 10 houses was promised before the recent elections, but currently there is no indication when this may be forthcoming. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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Just a day in the life of Venkat.Arrived at Chennai Airport at 2.20am after 24 1/2 hours travelling from England.At 9am, he is giving out breakfast to the gypsy and tribal children, then handing out new school uniforms. Later, he has put all his photos of his visit onto a big screen to share with the pupils. In the evening, he is at a Lions Club meeting n Utheramerur, where he is being honoured as the new president!I'm not sure where this 70 year old man gets his energy, but whatever he is taking, get me some!Venkat, you're a blooming marvel, take some rest please. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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A lovely afternoon with lots of Friends coming for tea, coffee and cakes.Around £500 raised to support Venkats work in Mettupalayam.Thanks to everyone who brought cakes, and to those helping with the catering. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

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A lovely day spent in Bedale Primary School, talking about Venkat's work in and around Mettupalayam. This is a photo of the Global Awareness group, and what an opportunity for them to widen their knowledge first hand with a question and answer session with someone who has spent his entire working life in poverty relief and rural development. Venkat and IRDT have long standing contacts with Bedale Primary School, indeed former pupils were able to raise the funds to buy the first cow! They also funded the playground equipment and many other improvements over the years.Speaking for Venkat, I know how much he has enjoyed today, and also yesterday when he visited Crakehall Primary School, Crakehall. Thank you to all the staff and pupils for your interest and enthusiasm to learn more about our Friends in Mettupalayam and District. ... See MoreSee Less

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