New Years Eve Dip - Whitehaven

On New Year's Eve at 10am we all met by Zest Harbourside and warmed up by doing the Hokey Cokey. 

At around 10.30am around 100 or more locals ran into the sea for various charities. 

Myself, Abby and Kate ran in, with the money which we raised from sponsors going to the Tanzanian Link. We raised a total of £160. 

Alisha, Abby and Kate

Christmas Carol Singing 🎅🎄🎶

On Monday the 22nd of December a group of 6 students and 5 leaders sang carols on King street in order to raise money for the Tanzanian link. Despite the drizzly December weather everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we brought the Christmas spirit to Whitehaven. Local shoppers seemed to appreciate our enthusiasm with several joining in, thanks to Mary's festive spirit! We raised a grand total of £293.96 after an enjoyable day putting us all in the mood for Christmas!

Alisha 😊

Group Meeting - 4.1.15

On Sunday 4th January we had another of our annual group meetings, taking place at moresby hall from 4 to 6. At this meeting we did a number of activities including team building exercised and a question and answer session with former members of the Tanzania Link. The meeting started with team building which was a lot of fun and really brought the teams closer together. After which we were asked to come up with problems concerning the inward and outward visit, and think of solutions to them. We then discussed fundraising which some students have done since the last meeting including some students who took part in the New Years dip in Whitehaven and St Bees. The last part of the meeting was a question and answer session with 4 former students of Tanzanian Link, many of whom have hosted Tanzanian's and have been to Tanzania. With a wide variety of questions which ranged from how to stop feelings of home sickness to how long is the flight. 

Kate B

Elizabeth Ndlolia

I've just had some sad news from Patrick in Tanzania - his Mother, Elizabeth Ndlolia, passed away yesterday. Pole sana Patrick, many people in the Link will miss her. I have so many memories of good times we spent together. She will live on in our hearts.

Peter Watson

We feel it appropriate to comment on the recent news of Peter Watson.

It is a great shame and a sudden loss to the local community.

Peter (through E2D) and personally supported the Link for many years. As well as through the printed word they gave a substantial donation for Kinsondela electrification. We also get regular donations from E2D.

He was a pillar of the community and he will be missed be all who knew him.

Packing Day!

Hugely successful packing day today! Got 11 bags packed fully with all donations from people. Big thank you to all who donated! We're very grateful and know it will be much appreciated in Tanzania! Thanks again!

Fundraising Shield!

After lots of discussions at committee and looking through all the who's done what from the past year we were able to present our shield! Two big firsts this year. The first time the shield has been award to triple winners and the first time it has been awarded to the same person twice!

Well done to Claire, James and Kira!! Claire absent at packing day but represented by mum :)