Volunteers’ Outing

We had a great afternoon at Sussex Prairie Gardens last week.  After a very interesting talk by Pauline, the owner, we all explored the garden and then met up again for tea and cake.  Everyone enjoyed the day, and it was a great way to say thanks to all our hard-working, dedicated...

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Hope for the Colony Centre, Petrosani

The guys at the Centre have been working hard to update their blog.  Rather than duplicate all the info they have there – please take a look at the blog, to get regular updates on what is happening.http://sperantacolonie.wordpress.com/

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Update on Christmas Appeal

Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Christmas Appeal for funds to buy fuel for our group of elderly people in Petrila.  We got a good response, both from our shop customers and regular supporters.  I have just received an update and photos from Julian who runs Providenta Divina....

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Christmas at House of Roses, Birlad

We have had an update from Linda of RAKE, telling us about their lovely Christmas at the House of Roses with the 4 youngsters.  We are so pleased that despite all the initial problems all 4 are now settling in well and are coping with the huge changes to their lives.  There are now 2 new...

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL

This Christmas please spare a thought for Georgeta, and many other vulnerable elderly people preparing to survive another Winter in Romania.  Georgeta, 75, receives essential support from Providenta DivinaGeorgeta is 75. She lives on her own in a small house with one room and a kitchen,...

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HAH Shop Volunteers Party

We had a very succesful “do” last week at the White Horse in Ditchling. It was a great way to say thanks to the volunteers for all their hard work in the shop over the year. As you can see, a good time was had by all!

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Health Screening and Eye Testing

Dave Bennett and his team of optoms visited Petrosani a week ago.  I hope to get a full report of his visit soon, but in the meantime, you can see from the photos below how new volunteers have been given training to make up glasses.  The Screening continues to have a positive impact...

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Summer Club at our Community Centre, Petrosani

 We’ve just had an update from Adina, the Manager at the Hope for the Colony Centre in Petrosani. They have had a very busy summer, running a number of holiday clubs, for the children who usually attend the Homework Club. They’ve also been busy setting up the new glazing workshop,...

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Volunteers’ Tea and visit to Borde Hill

 Every year we do a special afternoon tea for the shop volunteers to thank them for all their hard work.  This year we decided to have a trip to a local garden called Borde Hill, followed by tea in the cafe afterwards.  A lovely time was had by all – we braved the cold...

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