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LATEST UPDATE:

 

WE HAVE REACHED OUR TARGET!!!  Many thanks to everyone who very kindly made a contribution to our 20th Anniversary Project - it is much appreciated.

 

The team have arrived safely in Ladakh and are now working to finish the building of the school dormitory.

27 August 2009

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On February 9 2009 people=positive™ was 20 years old and I’m pleased to say we’re still going strong. As part of our 20 years celebration we will be making a trip to Ladakh in Northern India. There will be a team of ten people including staff from people=positive and also some of our clients!

A lot has happened in 20 years but we couldn’t have made it without some incredible support from a wide ranging special group of people. Our supporters have been from family, friends and essentially our customers – and some of these are scattered around the world. It has been a wonderful extraordinary journey with great memories and some great people and here we are in 2009 continuing the sense of adventure. 

OUR AIM:   To build a dormitory school for young monks (monklets) in an isolated area of Ladakh.

    This will be an expedition where we will spend 90% of the time camping supported by a great in-country team. Trekking will be a major part plus driving in Jeeps to reach the site. The trip will have a fully qualified doctor with medical supplies as part of the team

Norboo Tseering, Head Lama of Shuchakul Monastery, which is on the edge of the remote Chang Tang Plain, close to the Tibetan border, has approached the Lotus Flower trust to build a home for 40 young Monks. This is an extremely hostile environment and to reach the area one has to cross Chang La, 17,400ft, the third highest navigable pass in the world.

Their present building was inadequate and in imminent danger of falling down. The young monks all share the sleeping accommodation.

The proposed new hostel would have nine 10ft by 8ft bedrooms for the monklets, a room for the teaching monk, a kitchen and six Tibetan-style toilets.

The land would be provided free and the monks and locals would work alongside the students to teach them local craftsmanship.  It will be built in traditional Tibetan style, mud bricks for the walls,with willow for the beams, cardboard and mud for the roof.  Locals will lay the foundations and it is expected that the build will require two visits. Heating will be by solar panels.  Bedding and stoves will also be provided.

The cost of building and fitting out will be £15,000  

We want to make a difference and believe that we can!  You can help us too, even if you can't commit time to make the trek and build the school, anything you can do to help us will be greatly appreciated. 

It's not too late to join us on our adventure and if you would like to take part please contact Donna Marshall at dm@peoplepositive.com.

PLEASE SPONSOR US !  

Many thanks

Rod Pashley
Managing Director
people=positive™

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The Lotus Flower Trust raises money to build homes, schools and orphanages for poor children, whose parents often live on less than one dollar a day, and who live in the remote areas of India. The projects are chosen in conjunction with the local villagers. They are sustainable and have lasting benefit for the children, whose lives are changed for ever.

Donations 178

Ray Berry Well done Ray, hope you enjoy the experience

Donation by John Anderson on 17/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause, all the best.

Donation by Robert Ross on 17/04/09

£10.00

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Ray Berry - Enjoy yourself Ray, I believe you always wanted to " reach the dizzy heights ". Please bring your T.S.T.P's and THINK's back for review.

Donation by ROY SMITH on 17/04/09

£50.00

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Ray Berry , Have a good one, you can get steel toe cap sandals you know! and remember the green hard hat.

Donation by Bill Wilson on 17/04/09

£10.00

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Ray Berry - All the best, bring imodium!

Donation by John Anderson on 17/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Ray Berry, say hello to the yeti!

Donation by Brian Middler on 17/04/09

£50.00

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Ray Berry - It'll be an experience of a lifetime and a very worthwhile cause.

Donation by Kerry MacLean on 17/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Ray, a very worthy cause.

Donation by Dorothy Gray on 17/04/09

£10.00

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Ray Berry - Keep up the good work

Donation by Alberto Tortolano on 17/04/09

£10.00

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I'll come out and do a PMAA on you.

Donation by Mal Christie on 17/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you all have a great trip - it's a special opportunity to leave a legacy for others.

Donation by John Robertson on 17/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Ray, a worthwhille cause. Hope all goe's well.

Donation by Tom Kennedy on 17/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one Ray, wishing you all the best.

Donation by Brad QHSE on 17/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Ray

Donation by Richard McConomy on 17/04/09

£20.00

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ray berry-an honourable endeavour.best of luck

Donation by Martin F. Rettie on 17/04/09

£50.00

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Ray Berry - Enjoy the challenge

Donation by Graham A Ferries on 17/04/09

£20.00

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Should be a worthwhile endeavour for all concerned

Donation by Bob Alexander on 17/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ray :o)

Donation by Brenda Cheetham on 17/04/09

£10.00

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Mr Ray Dunn - good luck and I hope you enjoy the experience be safe and have fun.

Donation by Roddy Macleod on 17/04/09

£50.00

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Well done Ray (Berry) - a great cause. Memories and a sense of achievment you will hold forever.

Donation by Jason Wilson on 17/04/09

£100.00

Good luck Ray!

Donation by Florin Capraru on 17/04/09

£20.00

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Good luck Ray!

Donation by Linda Alexander on 17/04/09

£10.00

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Good luck Ray (Berry) Excellent initiative & a great project!! Enjoy the experience!!

Donation by Martin Brand on 17/04/09

£50.00

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Well Done Ray Berry!!! Good on you, a fantastic and worthwhile gesture!

Donation by Katie Barker on 17/04/09

£20.00

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Good luck Ray,You can do it

Donation by Noddy Berry on 16/04/09

£20.00

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Donation summary

  • * Online donations£17,680.00
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  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£17,680.00
  • Gift Aid£4,000.90

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