23rd September 2009
Hi from Mzuzu.
We are delighted with the new website and the opportunity to keep everyone up to date with life and work in Malawi. Blogging is a new experience for me and although I can ‘talk a lot’ I’m not sure how I’ll cope with this but here goes……………………
After all the efforts by our trustees and fundraisers we have now reached the stage where construction is about to begin and we will soon be sending photos of the buildings as they go up. The site was handed over to the contractor on the 3rd September in the presence of the architect, Mike Lwanda and Mr Matundu, Treasurer and Trustee of the Malawian Board. The site drawings and plans were duly signed by the contractor and the handover completed.
The site for the school is in a rural area and access initially was difficult as the bridge over the river had collapsed. This had to be reconstructed and will be officially opened on the 3rd October. Now with just over a week to go to the opening ceremony for the Ubale Bridge and the ground breaking ceremony for the school we are in the final stages of preparation for the functions. The name plates for the bridge have been made and now have to be attached to poles and cemented in place. The commemorative plaque recognising the donors who funded this bridge is also ready, a pillar will be built, and the plaque cemented in to it to be unveiled on the day. Two or three days before the opening the railings will be painted and the area cleaned and swept.
It promises to be a colourful day with local men and women and the local primary schools providing entertainment, choirs, traditional dances and dramas. Chesney Trust will donate books to the three primary schools as a thank you for their participation.
We will post photos of the event and keep everyone up to date with our progress……………………..till next time.
Janet
