It is with much sorrow that I have to inform all our supporters that Dr Karuna Chelliah, Secretary of Society for the Care of the Handicapped, died suddenly of a heart attack on 29th March 2012. The meaning of Karuna is compassion and Dr Karuna Chelliah lived the meaning of his name and was an […]
Author Archives: Kathy
Some lovely ladies who live in the village of Sutton Benger, 5 miles from Chippenham, have been diligently knitting hand puppets and hats for Kathy to take out for the children in India. To date they have knitted 64 clowns, 84 teddies and 37 hats and Kathy and Ken went to Sutton Benger in October […]
Although the Indian Cricket Team lost the last ODI match in Cardiff on Friday 16th September 2011 they weren’t short of supporters. Ken and Kathy both went along to the match (with divided loyalties!) suitably attired for the occasion and met up with many Indian supporters who wanted to join us for a photograph. We […]
Established in 1919, Oakley Holidays is a registered charity organised on a voluntary, not-for-profit basis, and run to provide opportunities for young people primarily aged between 12~18. The Charity’s objects are to benefit children through their leisure time activities, specifically through the provision of holidays, so as to develop their physical, mental and […]
Illyria Outdoor Theatre performed Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox at Lytham Hall, Lancashire on 28th August 2011. It was a marvellous opportunity to savour the beautiful grounds of Lytham Hall and enjoy a fine cast and a first rate production from the comfort of your own deckchair or picnic rug! By all accounts it was […]
The YMCA Youth Team in Bournemouth decided to do a 3 week abstinence from all forms of chocolate, including Nutella, ice cream and chocolate cereals. This was particularly hard for the girls who are all confirmed chocoholics! They raised a total of £349; £174 to the Neem Tree Trust and £175 to Cancer Research. Well […]
The “Silk and Spice” fund-raising Ball took place in September 2010 at The Royal High school, Bath. The event was a colourful evening with Indian/African/Asian themed decor and music. Over 180 guests enjoyed fusion food and wonderful entertainment by the Bollywood dance troupe “Angel Dancers”. In their final dance number several Year 10 girl helpers […]
Sue & Ian Bolden have been friends for many years and supporters of The Neem Tree Trust since its foundation. They have a lovely terraced garden in Bradford on Avon which they occasionally open as part of the Bradford on Avon Secret Gardens Scheme. On 25th July 2010 their garden was open to the public […]
