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Paupers’ Supper

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

On Friday evening 8 of us sat down to enjoy a three course meal which only cost £2/person.  The menu consisted of: * Cucumber Satay * Lentil and Ham Ragout * Lemon Freeze * Tea/Coffee and chocolates. Look out for … Continue reading →

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Send my Friend to School

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

The 2012 Send My Friend to School campaign is now in full swing for this Summer term. The aim is that 8-14 year-olds learn about the crisis in education and become active global citizens by reminding world leaders to keep … Continue reading →

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Tynwald Day

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Would you like to be part of a Global Village on Tynwald Day?  This year we are holding an international dimension to Tynwald Day in the public gardens outside our offices – Garey Ny Cloie – in St Johns, opposite … Continue reading →

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One World Charity Challenge Winner

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

We have recently received the photos from the final of the OWCC, and this shows the winning team from Castle Rushen High School, taken by David Neale.  If you would like copies of the pictures of your team or charity, … Continue reading →

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Living Below the Line

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Well, it’s not been easy.  I decided to cut out all drinks apart from water and went to bed with a headache on Monday.  I guess I should have realised that I’ve become dependent on caffeine.  I wonder if the … Continue reading →

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Living Below the Line

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

Have you ever really thought what it would be like to live like a quarter of the world’s population – on £1/day?  How about actually trying it?  Kristina Crawford, the Global Poverty Ambassador on the Island, has signed up to … Continue reading →

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Keeping up with Fairtrade

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

First we had Fairtrade Fortnight.  Now it will soon be World Fair Trade Day – Saturday 12th May.  How about inviting your friends round to enjoy a cup of fairtrade coffee?  You could always help our fund-raising campaign by asking … Continue reading →

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Paupers’ Supper

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Is it possible to have an enjoyable 3 course meal for only £2/head?  Come and find out!  This new kind of fund raiser charges £7/head for a three course meal but the host(ess) is only allowed to use £2/person, with … Continue reading →

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In Transition

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Following the showing of the film In Transition 2 10 days ago, it was decided to meet again this Friday, 27th April, in the Java Lounge at 1930.  This is to give the opportunity to get to know each other … Continue reading →

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Funding for 2012-13

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

We were disappointed to learn that our Service Level Agreement with the Department of Education and Children will cease at the end of this academic year.  As work with schools is our main focus, this leaves us with the need to … Continue reading →

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