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Newsletter February 2025

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

4 days ago

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what a wonderful rapport, thank you Sreeja. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

4 days ago

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Another health camp at the Crakehall Primary School, Mettupalayam.So grateful to the Shri Sathya College of Nursing who come out to rural areas to help improve access to good quality health care. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 weeks ago

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What an inspiring event, a visit from the Dr M G R University staff. Presentations re art therapy, stress management and prevention of bullying. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 weeks ago

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Today in Mettupalayam, the official betrothal of Rajeshwari and Santos. These two young people are so very special to all at FOM, and we look forward to the marriage next month.Over 100 family and friends gathered together to celebrate after the formal ceremony and enjoyed a lovely meal.We send our best wishes and congratulations. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

4 weeks ago

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Retired sub inspector of police, Anikutti, celebrates his 75th birthday by providing a very special lunch for all our Crakehall Primary School pupils, old age people and some of the Kuruvi tribal community.What lovely, kind gesture, happy birthday sir. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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I have a very vague memory of the excitement and apprehension of that first day at school!The new school year began on Monday and today, Venkat called in the parents to see their children receive the first terms school books and notebooks. Having the parents there helps to reinforce the partnership required for another successful year. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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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

2 months ago

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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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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 months ago

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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

3 months ago

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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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