We have signed an agreement with the Rural Community Primary School in Hamilton Village (on the coast of the Western Area in Sierra Leone) to work together to upgrade the school. View Gallery
The charity, Making Things Happen in Sierra Leone, is making excellent progress with the renovations at the Thomas Peters School in Freetown. View Gallery
Dobbs combined personal and charitable commitments in a long-overdue visit to Sierra Leone in June. During a whirlwind trip, she was introduced to both schools and meet staff and pupils by Doreen Fergusson, our project coordinator. Visiting the schools gave her an ‘up, close and personal’ perspective on why the Charity needs to do the work it does. View Gallery
There has been a wonderful response to our appeal and we have received toys, cuddly bears and even kitchen items. Keep them coming and thank you so much to our generous supporters. If you would like to try your luck, rafffle tickets are available from the trustees and you can contact us by email or phone. View Gallery
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that a new toilet block has been completed at Regent Rural Education Community Primary School. View Gallery
The pictures show the beginning of the rebuilding of Regent Rural Education Community Primary School toilets. Present at the site on Friday 11th February were the Head Teacher, Mr Leigh, Project Co-ordinator, Doreen Fergusson, Contractor, Sylvester Gouldson and some of his workmen. Prior to the start of the building work, the Sierra Leone tradition”pouring libation”, a tradition inherited from our ancestors. View Gallery
Sunday 5th December 2010, The Lottie Betts-Priddy Education Trust held its Carol Service at St. Alban the Martyr Church, 1 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6RD. The service was conducted by Father Russell Lawson and included musical performances from Sedgehill School Brass Band and a clarinet recital by Josephine Hazeley-Jones. Readings from the Bible were read by Ayoni Williams and Ransford Davies-King. View Gallery