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Oh what a lovely summer!
The sun shone in Solihull almost every day for the 4 weeks of the children’s visit this year (2011) and the smiles of the kids just kept beaming too.
This summer we had 2 groups of children. The 12 younger children aged 8 to 10 years stayed with host families and we shared the 4 weeks with Wimborne group, hence the younger children were only with us for a fortnight which did seem terribly short. We only just felt like we were getting to know them when we had to say our good-byes.
Our 12 other children were teenagers aged 15 and 16 years old and they stayed out at Springfield House School with Sasha, their head teacher and Ilya (10yrs old) Sasha’s son together with our 2 interpreters.
One of the highlights for me personally was the fun and laughter we all shared at our sports afternoon where we had 4 mixed teams of young and old, Belarusian and British. They did the sack race, three-legged, egg and spoon and obstacle course. Allan officiated with clipboard and whistle and Gill enthused us all with her creative games and first class demos. London 2012 here we come! Everyone picked up a medal and a ‘confietti’.
Having such a large group of 25 Belarussian children in the first fortnight meant the 2nd fortnight could have felt really empty but this particular group of teenagers were our best ever as they really gelled as a group and had great fun together. As usual the seaside was a huge hit, many of the children not having seen the sea before. Valik, aged 16, learnt to swim whilst with us, thanks to Wendy, and whilst it took him all day to build his confidence he did swim in the sea at Barry Island and was absolutely thrilled with himself. We built sandcastles, buried each other in the sand, played beach rounders, flew kites and had a football match against some local lads on the beach and Belarus beat England 8-6.
We’d like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who supported our group this year and made this holiday so special for these lovely children. THANK YOU!
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Contact Name:
Ken Ruane
Telephone:
0121 7053707
Email:
ken@ruane.demon.co.uk
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Solihull News
Dorridge Fun Run – 17th June 2012
After finding out more about the work of CCP in Solihull and Belarus at the ‘Soup & Roll’ event earlier in the year, Gabriel Hawker volunteered to take part in the Dorridge Fun Run in support of the Charity. Hopefully the weather, and potential sponsors, will be kind to him. Anyone wishing to sponsor him can do so by letting either Ken or Kath Ruane know via e-mail (ken@ruane.demon.co.uk)
Good luck Gabriel and well done.
Ladies Lunch – 1st June 2012
Why not join us for our annual Ladies’ Lunch on Friday 1st June at 12 noon at the Forest Hotel, Dorridge, B93 8JA. Tickets are £25 per head for a ‘Pimms Reception’, 2 course Lunch and coffee / tea.
For tickets contact Cath McElholm: cath.mcelholm@gmail.com
Sponsored Fun Run – 3rd May 2012
This year, Kingsbury Training and Shard End Youth Club will be raising money for the Chernobyl Children’s Project through a sponsored fun run on Thursday 3rd May. Well done to all involved and let’s hope for nice weather!!!!
Chernobyl Week 25th April 2012
Anna Gorchakova, Belarusian Children’s Hospice Director will be visiting the Solihull Group and speaking about the ongoing effects of the Chernobyl accident, particularly about children born today with genetic anomalies or with leukaemia and about the work that the hospice does to support their families.
If you are interested in attending come along to Knowle & Dorridge Racquets Club, Knowle, B93 0PH on Wednesday 25th April at 8:00pm. Entry is free – Donations appreciated. Drinks will be available to purchase from the Club Bar.
If you would like to know more contact either Ken or Kath Ruane: ken@ruane.demon.co.uk
Unique fundraiser at Solihull School!
Many thanks to children from children at Our Lady of Compassion School, Solihull, who collected £105 by placing coins in their hand built tower of the Chernobyl reactor.
A fantastic, novel way for children to get involved in fundraising, well done!
Fantastic Night with Fairport Convention at The Jam House
Candle Vigil for Anniversary
Please join us in Victoria Square at 8pm on the eve of the anniversary (25th April) All welcome, no charge! See the facebook group for more details
Tennis Tournament
Come along to the David Lloyd centre Cranmore for a tennis tournament in aid of CCP UK. £5 entry fee.
Tuesday May 4th – 9.45am – 1pm.
Contact Cath 07747775218 or cath.mcelholm@gmail.com for details
Fairport Convention Gig
Come along to the Jam House, Birmingham to see Fairport Convenion Live! Tickets £20. Contact Cath 07747775218 or cath.mcelholm@gmail.com for details and tickets
May 10th, 7.30pm start
Ladies Lunch
Join us for lunch at the Forest Hotel, Dorridge. £25. Begins at noon. Contact Cath 07747775218 or cath.mcelholm@gmail.com for details and tickets
Fat Chance Comedy!
You are invited to an evening of live entertainment, hosted by the Solihull group. For more information see the flyer.
New Host Family Share Their Experience
Give it a go!
One family in Solihull write about their experience of hosting a child from Belarus. Read it here
Suggs for CCP!
35 Years as a British Music Icon
On 20th May, ‘Suggs’ of Madness will perform at a special gig in Birmingham in aid of Chernobyl Children’s Project UK. Click here for more information.
Thursday 20th May
Doors open 7.00 till late
Raffle and Auction
Venue: The Irish Centre, The Leinster Room, 14-20 High Street, Deritend (Digbeth), Birmingham, B12 0LN
Admission £10 and for tickets contact Teresa at t009@f2s.com
Words of Thanks
Many thanks to all the boys and girls at Our Lady of Compassion School, Olton for bringing in their change and help to ‘change the lives of others’ on their fundraising day for CCP(UK) Solihull.
They raised a fabulous £225.
It just comes to show how those pennies add up!
Well done and THANK YOU!
Ladies’ Lunch
Join us for Ladies’ Lunch on Friday June 11th at 12noon
Location: Forest Hotel, Dorridge B93 8JA
£25 per head for a ‘Pimms reception’, 2 course lunch and coffee/tea
For tickets contact Cath McElholm: cath.mcelholm@btinternet.com
