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Supporting and Promoting

Strathaven Gala 2022 After a two-year absence, not even the inclement weather could deter the SFHHI committee from supporting the Strathaven Gala Day at the John Hastie Park on Saturday 11th June 2022 while at the same time promoting the…

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Gomayhy

During his recent visit to India, Edmund met Gomayhy, a 75-year-old Hindu widow. She lives in a dilapidated mud brick house which stands on a small plot of land. Her children died in infancy. She is diabetic and has breathing…

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‘Love Letters Down Under’

Strathaven News In Love with ‘Love Letters Down Under’ Iain Park’s latest book, ‘Love Letters Down-Under’, has had tremendous reviews from those who have already read it. Therefore, it was no surprise that Iain had an immensely successful book signing…

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That was a busy day

There was no post yesterday as it was one of those days when nothing went right, and nothing was achieved. No problem, this is India and things don't always go according to plan. Lesson one of life in India is…

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On the shores of the Neyyar Dam

That was a mistake. Rajesh has repaired the meter on his autorickshaw. Prices have dropped substantially as a result. I have spent today in the area around the Neyyar Dam with Pastor Wilson, seeing some of he people that we…

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Back in Kerala

It was a good trip out to Asha Kiran, but we are now back in the relative civilisation of Kerala. We spent a bit of time with the children at Asha Kiran before saying our goodbyes and catching the bus…

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Honoured guest

A full day at Asha Kiran today. The morning was a chance to see the centre in action - a hive of activity wi th special needs teaching and physiotherapy in full swing. Them a lunch provided by a local…

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Going back in time

The main street of Ambassadurum has no pavement so walking involves jumping out of the way of busses and kamikaze cyclists. Cows are curled up going to sleep in all sorts of unlikely places. Tamil Nadu is a step back…

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City life

Today was spent in and around the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapurum - or Trivandrum if you prefer. Less contact with needy people, but catching up with some important business. First visit was to Shanti Bhavan, a home for destitute…

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Great is the darkness

Today has involved a fair bit of travelling. We got back at a reasonable time but a storm seems to have brought down a power line and the place is in darkness. I'm using the last of the power left…

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