We have a wonderful opportunity to help Happy Valley special school towards greater security and independence. Happy Valley’s reliance until now on rented premises has become problematic. However, all is not lost as Philip Mathew (Director of Happy Valley and…
The lease on Happy Valley’s building came to an end at the end of March 2025. Initially the landlord refused to extend the lease. Philip searched diligently for an alternative building, but to no avail. Closure of this wonderful work…
On January 7th, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts as we shared stories and films—courtesy of Big Picture Charity Films—highlighting HHI’s impact in India and Zambia. In India, we met Shibu, a volunteer ‘bystander’ at Trivandrum Medical College Hospital, whose daily…
On January 7th, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts as we shared stories and films—courtesy of Big Picture Charity Films—highlighting HHI’s impact in India and Zambia. In India, we met Shibu, a volunteer 'bystander' at Trivandrum Medical College Hospital,…
Happy Valley has seen several changes recently. The physiotherapist and speech therapist both left to pursue higher studies, and both are being replaced. This is normal – the school provides a wonderful training ground for younger workers in this field…
In September the centre celebrated Onam, a Hindu equivalent of a harvest festival, which is a big event in Kerala. For the children it involved a lot of fun making intricate arrangements of flower petals and dressing up, as well…
Our supporters in Scotland have funded a school bus for Happy Valley!
The centre recently bought a second second-hand small school bus which was funded by our supporters in Scotland. This provides an instantly recognisable, safer and more appropriate vehicle for transporting the children than the previous Omni van. The two buses…
So now you know. We were out all day, and we covered the grand total of 37.14 miles. Mostly at 15mph, often down to less than walking speed as we negotiated elephant-sized potholes, and a top speed of 30mph. Once…
