The Cream Tea Party in aid of Water Aid at the Elmgreen School (DT dept.) raised £110 in cash and £180 in pledges. The latter is eligible for Gift Aid bringing the total for the event to £335!
By far the greatest contribution was made by Gen Guise who provided at her own expense and labour100+ delicious scones, six flavours of homemade jam, table setting with white damasc linen and easter-themed decoration. Other DT staff did sterling work setting up and clearing up after.
As many as 75 staff attended. Some enjoyed testing their skills with modelling ballons, others the opportunity for a chat, and all the luscious treats and tea.
My role was to meet and greet, explain how I came to the decision to walk the Lycian Way and why I chose to raise funds for Water Aid.
My travel plans were "in limbo" recently due to the cancellation of my original Turkish internal flight but mid morning today finally confirmed. Rather than flying overnight Saturday the new schedule has an early start on Sunday and arrives 6pm local time.
I then need to get to Ovacik where I'll spend the night. I start the walk the next day.
I carried the fully packed rucksack to and from work today. No sweat, but I have to be very time-conscious as I can't really run with it to catch a train!
Ok, no running then for the train. Means being way ahead of schedule to avoid last minute panic. You can do it as is obvious from the way things are moving. I'm truly impressed by the staff at your school. They must be a good lot - wish I'd been able to work with them. Hope the day was fully publicised both for your sake and the school's. You never know who's out there reading the paper with money to spare!
ReplyDeleteWith only a few days to go before you leave, here's wishing you all the best. It's a great thing that you're doing for all the right reasons. May your rucksack feel light and your feet have a spring in them. Love from all of us here North of the border and from Sunny Dunny in particular.
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