<p>Hello everybody!</p> <p>On 18th March 2011, we are making a trip to the Gambia to visit Seedlings School, in Manjai Kunda which is about 7k ouside of the capital Banjul.</p> <p>We sponsor two children who attend the school, which is run by a charity, and this trip is about going as part of a group to help at the school itself (we don't know what we'll be doing yet - could be painting walls, construction, gardening or helping out with the kids in class and at play) as well as meet and spend time with the kids.</p> <p>As well as practical support with our presence, we also need to raise some cold hard cash for the charity, but it must be clear that any donations will <strong>not</strong> be going towards the cost of the trip: we have paid for that bit ourselves (don't you hate it when someone says "I am going to do an awesome activity for charity.&nbsp; I need to raise 20 zillion pounds, 18 zillion of which is to cover the awesome activity" - so annoying!) and will be going directly where it is needed.</p> <p>So, if you could see your way clear to putting a bit of cash in the pot for the charity it would be really appreciated.&nbsp; All donations big or small gratefully received.</p> <p>If you want to find out more about the school, take a look at its website http://seedlingsschool.webs.com/schoolshistory.htm</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>Simon and Caroline x</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>