Page 26 - Phonebox Magazine August 2011

Why should we continue to support the people of Newton?
If you were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of our three visitors from Newton or even speak to them you may have got the impression that all was well and they do not need our support. Delve a little deeper however and things begin to emerge. one of the ladies was in fact in great pain from her hip most of the time and, although we were able to relieve it to an extent with simple painkillers, she would have been offered much more than that if she lived in uK. Another of them was suffering from a very common complaint that a simple tube of ointment was able to relieve but it is not available to them due to cost. Komba was complaining that many of his children were late to school because they have to scare birds off the rice and vegetable crops first thing in the morning. when he remonstrates with the parents they merely say that it is more important to be able to feed the family than have an extra hour in school. There were many more ‘it makes you think’ moments when you got talking to them.
we in olney cannot solve the problems of the 3rd world on our own but I can promise you that the little bit we do is greatly appreciated by the people of Newton. Had they had more time they would have told you this themselves. So please continue to support us in any way you can as we try to help these people achieve a reasonable standard of living.
we are seeking educational books, including revision guides in maths, science, geography and re, stationery items, laptops and PCs that are in good working order, first aid items (in or out of ‘date’). financial donations can be made by Standing order or directly to Tricia Selwood (712919) or perhaps you would consider having one of our loose change collecting boxes.
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
SATurDAy oCT 8th: A walk for all to Sherington including a children’s treasure hunt. Bring the dog too. Look out for details.

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