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
Vida Scannell, our second gap year volunteer has returned from three weeks in Sierra Leone. She had a wonderful experience and the children in both Regent School and Thomas Peters Schools were very excited to participate. View Gallery
Johnny Sow spent three weeks assisting, Mr. Kanu, the senior maths teacher with the top class. Conditions were difficult but he has found it a rewarding experience. View Gallery
In celebration of the Day of the African Child (June 16th); we held a Family Fun Day on July 18th at the Lewisham Methodist Church, Albion Way, Lewisham. View Gallery
The Thomas Peters Primary School is one of the schools the Trust is proposing to support. Located right in the centre of Freetown, it is named after one of the City’s founders. View Gallery