Making a big difference in Malawi

Oct 2 2008 by Lesley Brown, Hamilton Advertiser

STONEHOUSE Better World recently received some encouraging photos from their partners in Malawi.

The images were taken on the digital camera gifted to the Mulanje Mission partnership group by SBW.

Better World have received pictures of the construction of a chicken house, which was paid for with the proceeds of last year’s Chickens for Christmas appeal.

The Mulanje group have also sent images of the school water pump being repaired. The money for the work came from the proceeds of the Loose Change Challenge held at Stonehouse and Newfield primaries last term.

SBW hope to exhibit the photos soon at Stonehouse Development Trust office.

They would also like to remind the community that they are holding a Sportsman’s Dinner at Daziel Park country club next month. The event, which was organised by Larkhall councillor Jackie Burns and businessman Bobby Brown, will be held on October 3.

Tickets cost £30 and include a meal, guest speakers and a charity auction.

Confirmed speakers are former referee John McKelvie, former cricketer Sandy Strang and ex-footballer and manager Des McKeown.

All proceeds of the evening will be used to fund sustainable projects in Malawi.