Friends Of Pakati

Welcome to our new feature! In this new series, I will take a photo from our archives, and try to tell much more of the story behind it. After this story today, I will also let you know about some new profiles being planned…as well as other items to come here at Friends of Pakati.

Just rrecently, I posted the following picture in our Instagram page – @friendsofpakati

Here is what I put: “Today’s random photo from friendsofpakati.com – the one legacy I am most proud of leaving for the community – still in use over 30 years later”

This is how it came about (if I remember rightly)…

After I had been at Pakati for a year, I came across some fellow VSO volunteers, who had a variety of small-scale development projects at their schools/placements. They were able to raise funds, mostly via either NGO’s or the network of Embassies & High Commissions.

What they were doing were things such as developing bee keeping, raising chickens for sale and as egg producers, but some were looking to develop Agruculture lessons by adding a water supply, and in some cases, fencing to protect the school crops.

I wanted to try & do something for my school, Pakati Secondary. So I talked to some of the other volunteers, and made notes of their successful applications for funds, and spoke to the Head, Mr Samakomva, who approved of the ideas.

We decided on a number of things, depending on the funds available to us, including 1) a new borehole, 2) a water tank, 3) piping & taps from the tank to near the school, and 4) fencing for a new dedicated Agriculture plot.

Putting up the fencing, including teacher Mr Tsuro in the hat & Head Mr Samakomva in the suit – 1991

The Biritish High Commission had funds they set aside for what they referred to as ‘Small Scale development’, and I applied successfully for enough to cover all 4 items we wanted. (Later that year I wrote a guide for volunteers wanting to raise funds, and gave a talk to the next group who came that August, including Debbie Chadbon who folloeed me at Pakati).

We got the DDF (District Development Fund) on board to help with the borehole, and they continue to maintain it to this day.

We had the High Commissioner visit the school to officially ‘open’ the project, and thank them for the donation of funds. We had ZTV present, and were very briefly on the ZBC News that day. We had of course students to entertain the guests with singing & a play or two.

It was a memorable day, attended by the local councillor at the time, Mr Chepaguta, along with the school staff, students and several family members from the villages too.

What happened since? Well the borehole had a hand pump as normal, plus we had a a two-way valve so we could either pump water through the piping to the tank or to the school where there was a tap for students & staff to get a drink from. The fencing then enclosed the Agricultire plot.

Sadly, we hadn’t taken into account the tenacity of goats….who managed to get under the lowest part of the fence & ate all the vegetables we had grown! Also, over time, the tank & piping ‘disappeared’ leaving just the borehole – but I am delighted this most important part of the project is still widely used by the community, not just the schools, to this day.

What to look forward to here at Friends of Pakati in the coming weeks…

• I have at least 2 profiles of people of interest to the readers here – one from someone who helps us to raise money, one from someone new to us but part of a supporting organisation… others are still to commit to being on here

 

• End of June – next weekend – will see our 6-month review. Find out what our highlights of the year so far have been!

 

• The slightly delayed event at which I am due to speak, and hopefully spread the word of Friends of Pakati to around 200 people – and sell our merchandise too!

 

• Potential new items for sale – we are looking at expanding our merchandise to other items, not least as our original is sadly no longer operating. It provides us wuth the chance to develop our rsnge of goods

 

Pakati Secondary school, June 2021 on a Sunday morning

There are a number of things which are happening to give us hope for the future of Friends of Pakati. The increased publicity recently is proving to be effective, as we gain new funding and new partners including https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/06/13/great-new-support-welcome-to-the-teamcaro-foundation/ . We also have the invitation to the (slightly delayed) event – see https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/06/16/appreciating-positive-change-makers/ now  planned for 7th August. There is scope to improve our situation, through networking, plus an opportunity to sell merchandise there, and raise some good funds for ourselves.

We are looking at changes to what we sell, as sadly our supplier for mugs, coasters and key rings has ceased trading. Thankfully our badge supplier is still operating, and I already have my eye on two or three potential new suppliers for replacements & new items. There is enough time to have things ready for the event. Apparently there is likely to be 200 attendees…

A previous event of ‘Appreciating Change Makers’

Our vision continues to be as follows:

1. To advance the education of the pupils at Pakati Primary and Secondary schools in Ward 14, Murewa District, Zimbabwe, by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the schools named. This can be in the areas such as IT and auxiliary equipment, internet access, and any such educational, sporting, and practical materials as the schools may need.
2. Should funds permit, these facilities may be extended to the other schools in Ward 14, Murewa District, Zimbabwe, namely Chanetsa Primary and Secondary schools, plus Mapanga Primary school.
3. Should funds permit, the awarding to such persons as deemed necessary, identified through consultation with both Pakati Primary and Secondary schools, Ward 14, Murewa District, Zimbabwe, scholarships in the form of relevant school fees, uniforms, educational materials, and sports equipment as required by the schools named.
4. To assist in such ways as the charity trustees think fit any charity or similar organisation active in Ward 14, Murewa District, Zimbabwe, whose aims include advancing education of persons attending the 5 schools named above in sections 1 & 2.

September 2019 – first ever IT lesson at Pakati Primary school.

It is also good to receive positive feedback for what we are trying to do – below is a comment from a Philip Jnr G today:

Good work Sir, I appreciate your efforts towards developing our community

I thank you.

It is my sincere wish for us to continue our project for some time to come. Onwards and Upwards for Friends of Pakati👍

Today, I am just following on from our most recent (and very successful) blog post https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/06/13/great-new-support-welcome-to-the-teamcaro-foundation/ we have an announcement to make. It is taken from the part at the end of the blog, where we talked about an event I have been invited to, and been given the chance to speak about Friends of Pakati.

Just to be clear, the ‘Women of Purpose’ at the top is the name of the organisers…the event is called ‘Appreciating Positive Change Makers’, and I am honoured & humbled to be considered to be among such people.

Very kindly, The TeamCaro Foundation – see  http://www.theteamcarofoundation.org.uk – have taken pity on me, being the sole representative of Friends of Pakati, and ‘adopted’ me as one of their own, so I should be sitting with them at the event.

Already I am thinking about what I might say, how best to get our message across to the other participants. I believe this is a fantastic opportunity to network with others who are based in the UK, who are also trying to support development in Zimbabwe.

I am delighted to say that I am taking our merchandise to the event, and hope to sell as much of it as possible!

In all seriousness, looking at those already saying they will attend, we – or I – feel a little nervous if I am honest. However, nothing ventured, nothing gained I guess! Here are some of the other participants…

The quotes below are tajen from the facebook page of Dr Mambokadzi Tsitsi, a key organiser of the event on behalf of ‘Women of Purpose’.

“Purposeful persons are the ones who can dare to raise their voices for the cause they believe in, and this strength lives in a corner in every human of purpose’s heart. It just needs to be searched. #YouAreTheChange# looking forward to seeing us all.”

 

“Change-makers often have good people skills, they fit into different networks but manage to stay themselves. This makes them fascinating but also incomprehensible because you can’t put them in a box. See you all on 3 July 2021 Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club YouAreTheChange. http://www.womenofpurpose.me.uk/tickets. https://www.facebook.com/events ”

‘The first principle of ethical power is Purpose. By purpose, I don’t mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want to lead. Looking forward to seeing you all on July 3 2021 at Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club for Event http://www.womenofpurpose.me.uk Appreciating Positive Change Makers By Positive Change Makers. https://www.facebook.com/events/2
Tickets- http://www.womenofpurpose.me.uk/tickets #teamKnowYourPurpose# #YouAreTheChange# ”

That is quite an honour for Friends of Pakati to be among such company, but perhaps we deserve to be there – I hope to give a good account of our work and that we can make more progress towards achieving our Vision – see https://friendsofpakati.com/2020-vision-friends-of-pakati-the-project-continues/

Other Developments….

• The long-promised video about our computers at Pakati is being produced & hope it will be ready very soon

 

• End of June will see our 6-month review of everything Friends of Pakati-related

 

• Zimbabwe itself is tightening Covid restrictions again as cases are currently rising, though not a full lockdown.

 

• Schools in Zimbabwe are expected to return soon as previously planned after a 3-week break. Covid rules still apply.

 

• My planned visit to Zimbabwe is now postponed until 2022, though I cannot say exactly when at this stage

 

• I am planning a new series feature for the site, taking photos from our archives and expaining the context in more depth – first one to come very soon!

 

 

Who are The TeamCaro Foundation I hear you ask? And what do they have to do with Friends of Pakati? All will be revealed below…

Following the live facebook event  https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/04/11/full-video-of-facebook-interview/ we have been gaining support from a number of people, including someone from our recent post https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/06/01/meet-our-first-regular-donor-sharlom-chaitika/

Now, also from that same facebook event, we are so delighted to welcome The TeamCaro Foundation on board! After a few discussions between Caroline (one of the founders) and myself, an agreement was reached to help us continue our project online for the forseeable future.

The TeamCaro Foundation receives Lottery Funds, and as long as that continues, they will donate money to us for the express purpose of keeping the website going. These first years, I have paid for the website out of my own money. This year it will cost £240.00. The TeamCaro Foundation have already put that amount into the bank account I use for our donations. This is due to be paid in mid-June, so it is a very timely gift for us!

Here is what they are all about:

💕 Hello Friend, The TeamCaro Foundation at your service.

📌 When The TeamCaro Foundation started our main focus was supporting women diagnosed with Breast Cancer, but now our Team has expanded and we now support any type of cancer.

* Our Purpose is to:

• Support you and your family during this challenging journey.

• Ensure that you and your family understand the disease. Equip you with the correct information on services you can access and benefits you are eligible for.

• Give you a chance to explore your feelings in a safe space where you’ll not be judged nor rushed.

• Give you a shoulder to lean on so you are not alone.

• Provide practical help such as companionship, shopping, light domestic work etc, to make life manageable for families during the cancer journey.

💖💙 We would like to encourage you to get in touch with our Team if you have any inquiries or need our help.

Who are The TeamCaro? What else can they say about themselves? Here is more…

Caroline

Caroline Zimano, the founder of The TeamCaro Foundation. In 2015, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a 2 year journey with treatment. During this time she experienced high levels of support but came across many that did not have support at all.
By the end of her treatment, she decided she needed to give back to the community by supporting families affected by a cancer diagnosis.

She was joined by Sharon Paul and Lynn Kanyowa-Ndhlovu who shared her vision and passion and they have never looked back.

Sharon

Caroline, Sharon and Lynn are passionate about supporting charities that support children to gain a better education because from there, they can raise awareness of cancer and other issues that impact on society and that is why they are supporting Friends of Pakati (FoP). We would like to see community leaders born out of FoP and celebrate many achievements as a result of their sibling efforts.

Lynn

You might ask what is this to do with us? Well, from the excerpt in bold above, it is clear that educational development is very important to them. The TeamCaro Foundation supports charities based and/or working in Caroline’s home country of Zimbabwe, including children of people with Cancer, and/or orphans whose parent(s) have died from Cancer. The reason some students cannot afford school fees or uniforms might be due to Cancer deaths in the family, so it may well be true of some Pakati students also.

We at Friends of Pakati want to raise enough money not just for IT equipment or to install the internet, but also for selected students who may not otherwise go to school – scholarships if you will.

This gift is a real bonus for Friends of Pakati, giving us an unexpected but most welcome lift. So from all of us here, we say a huge THANK YOU/TATENDA!! to The TeamCaro Foundation for their support. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship together.👏👏👏👏

Sharon & Lynn

Here are the key links for The TeamCaro Foundation

Website: http://www.theteamcarofoundation.org.uk

Email: info@theteamcarofoundation.org.uk

Facebook: http://facebook.com/theteamcarofoundation

Twitter: http://Twitter.com/TheTeamCaro_UK

Instagram: http://Instagram.com/theteamcarofoundation1

Sharon  & Caroline

Latest news:

I am delighted to let people know a little more about how Friends of Pakati might work together with The TeamCaro Foundation. They are proposing a collective approach by UK based charities who provide a variety of support ‘on the ground’ in Zimbabwe.

The talk is of a consortium of smaller organisations (like ourselves) in order to have a single, larger, more effective voice, when talking to the powers that be about ways to help smooth the processes of delivering the support we want to provide.

To further this aim, Friends of Pakati have been invited to an event, just outsude London, where such charities are getting together to discuss their organisations, and the Author has accepted an offer to speak briefly to those present. It offers an opprtunity to network, spread the word, gain new followers and maybe fundraise too by selling merchandise. I will give more information on this before and after the event.

Welcome to part 2 of our update on Primary schools, this one being about Mapanga, just a few kilometres from Pakati schools. If you recall, we have been trying to help the nearby Mapanga to raise funds towards installing solar power, see https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/04/06/the-plight-of-mapanga-primary-school-not-far-from-pakati/ and https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/04/21/mapanga-solar-project-latest-news/

For this update, I must thank my friend Mrs Maenzanise for the information and photos over a number of messages. It has been a busy time for her as Head of Mapanga, not least because of an arm injury she suffered some months ago which is still affecting her.

Below are the details of what she has sent me recently about life at Mapanga Primary school, and in response to our attempts to help them:

“👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💃🏿 thanks so much for the solar idea. We managed to buy the equipment. Very soon we will have it installed by a different local guy. We did that for it is very cost effective dear. Our money $600 could not meet some of the charges so we were unable to hire the man from Vetronics Solar unfortunately. We are really proud of you. Keep shining God shall bless you abundantly.

 

We got our solar power installed, so can now charge our phones & provide electricity for such things as the school laptop, internet service and printer. This allows us to keep on top of our administration.

Our learners have been in school for some time, though now we are on a 3-week break.

Many thanks to Friends of Pakati and all others who generously donated the funds we were able to use to get the Solar Power project up & running👏👏👏👏👏👏”

Great to see progress at Mapanga, and we hope we can see more developments at the 5 schools across Ward 14

Just recently I have heard from two of the Primary schools in Ward 14 of Murewa District. Namely Pakati and Mapanga, both with different items of news of interest to Friends of Pakati. In the next blog I will update you on the solar power and other developments at Mapanga.

First, we hear from Pakati Primary, courtesy of Mr Johannes Chorichi, regular provider of information & photos/videos of life at the school.

This year has been especially difficult for any school for many reasons. But Covid 19 has really put a strain on them, with new protocols & ways of working being implemented at short notice. One thing they have needed is more staff, and several have been posted there recently. Some are permanent staff, others are temporary teachers. Here are photos of several of the staff including newcomers and existing teachers:

Mr Muchena. Grade 6 teacher

Ms Manhando. Grade 2 teacher

Mai Mahachi. Grade 4 teacher

Ms Dangarembwa. ECD  teacher

 

Mr Mupayikwa, Grade 7 teacher

Ms Pazara. Grade 2 teacher

 

Among the staff also shown here are Mai Kupara (existing) ad Ms Nyamutsa (new permanent, Grade 1 teacher).

I hope the new staff are settling in well, and are made welcome by their colleagues and the community.

Winter is already there in Murewa, and Mr Chorichi tells me it is cold at Pakati this year. My own memories are that it never got below 0° at any time, though winter was noticably cooler, with quite strong winds occasionally, and a lot of cloud cover.

Welcome to Friends of Pakati, the blog dedicated to Pakati Primary & Secondary schools.

Allow me to introduce Tinashe Mudzvatangi, former student of both Pakati schools, and our Weekend Star. It is a tale of triumph over adversity….I hope you enjoy his story!

“Hello hello my dear Friends of Pakati, my name is Tinashe Mudzvatangi and l grew up in Murehwa area. As a child, I attended both Pakati Primary and Secondary schools. l grew up in a village called Makuvaza about 5 kilometers from the school though am not sure how accurate that is.

l remember it was, and still is, a subsistence farming area where people grow enough to feed their families. However things have changed with time, as people started growing Sweet potatoes and other crops for sale in Mbare musika (a large market in Harare) to try and make ends meet.

We used to go to school bare footed because my grand parents couldn’t afford to buy shoes sometimes, especially during my pimary education. Fast forward to grade 6 thereabouts l vividly remember not attending school for about 3 weeks due to lack of fees, and my class teacher Mr Nyamahohwa had to send a letter to my Granny asking that l report to school the following day. There was a test we ought to write, which l did and came up on top in our class!

My friend Aaron and myself in 2002, when I was in Form1 at Pakati Secondary

I can honestly say l never had a complete uniform at primary school. It sounds very sad now when l look back, l am a sportsman l love playing soccer and l still do. When the grade 7 results came out l was happy because l had passed, but the dilemma quickly came back to my mind because l didn’t have the fees to enroll at Pakati Secondary.

l herded people’s cattle in trying to raise the money but it just wasn’t enough. My granny pleaded with the school authorities and they allowed me to be in form one, but l always got sent back as l could not pay the fees in time. l was devasted each day that l could be sent back from the school.

This is 2015 in Mbare with my friend Pedzisai Munemo.

Struggling like that and really having no clear view of what l was going to become, then came a program called BEAM headed by one Mrs Emma Gweshe. l don’t know the criteria they used to select those whom they could pay fees for but l found myself in their program. l believe someone within the school authorities played a very big and important role on my behalf, and to this day l am very grateful.

With my friend Edwin Ndawana in Kambuzuna section 3 (Harare suburb) in 2010.

Now, fees were paid on time and they (BEAM) came at intervals to see how all the kids that they paid fees for were doing. I then rediscovered myself during this time and attended school each and every day. My grades improved to the gratitude of Mrs Gweshe and I really competed with the best in my class. She was happy and developed trust in me such that she even visited our homestead to meet my Granny.

I was delighted to be appointed the President of all orphans who they paid fees for, so l could look into the community and convince those who had already dropped out to come back under this program. I got my first complete uniform when l was in form 3 and l tell you it felt so nice and comforting, l sat for my ‘O’ level on 2006 and managed 3 Bs’ in English , Geography ,Science and a C in Agriculture. 8 am grateful to Emma Gweshe and her entire team.

With my friend Chrispen Kubhadya in 2016 in Mufakose, Harare.

In 2006 when we sat for our O level examinations (GCSE) we were meant to start writing English. However our English paper was reported to have been opened by someone in Marondera (administrative centre for the region) so it was postponed. We didn’t write on our first day and it really affected all of us but l personally didn’t worry. We had to then write it lastly and am glad l passed it.

Just 2 days after, l left Murehwa for Harare where l stayed with my uncle in Glenview 1 (in the Harare suburbs). As we all know you can’t just be staying and eating somewhere, but you must contribute. So l started looking for a job without anything to show for any job since l was waiting for my results.

I got a job at a wholesale selling drinks and they needed strong man because the job requires a lot of energy. l almost left the first day but l had no option other than to stay. I worked there but the wholesale closed down after 8 months owing to debts.

Since then l have worked in Supermarkets, at Zfc Limited, Securico security services at Chitewe Law Practice where l have been for the past 8 years. l am now working as a legal clerk and still aiming high.

May l just mention my Science teacher then Ms Shupikai Mutongi, History teacher Blessing Mushaninga, Mr Chifaka who taught us Commerce, Mrs Chingoriwo my Agriculture teacher, Mrs Makaza who was my English teacher, Mrs Mazarire and Godfrey Katonha and Mrs Katonha who played their distinctive roles when we were away from home, thank you!

With my wife Vaidah Muchemeri

Am a proud father of twin boys who are 7 years old now . To those friends who will read this please may you be blessed and share your stories on this platform. To all my teachers l say thank you for everything, most of us are who we are today because of you so again thank you!”

My twin boys now aged 7

How great to see Tinashe doing so well! Coming from such a difficult set of circumstances, it is an inspiration to many fron the area. It is one of the reasons I publish this blog, to show that no matter what your background is, with help and/or the right approach, there is always hope for the future.

 

 

 

 

 

Friends of Pakati is delighted to introduce Sharlom Chaitika, who was mentioned in a previous blog https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/05/29/in-the-background/

She has a link to Pakati, which will become clear as you read her brief story below:

“My name is Sharlom Chaitika. I am 27 years old ,I was born and raised in the Zimbabwe. I moved to the U.K. during my O levels. I did not attend Pakati school but I went to Dudley Hall Primary school and eventually went to Presbyterian secondary school and Chibi hHgh School in Zimbabwe, both boarding schools.

Currently I work as a Biomedical Scientist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and I have a passion for music, outdoors, and science. Also I love serving my community, as I have aspirations to one day build a school in Zimbabwe, offering education to those from less fortunate backgrounds.

This is what inspired me to come on board and help out with Pakati schools, for me I believe this is paying it forward. I came across Friends of Pakati via my Facebook page, and now I believe this is so because one of my primary school teachers, Mr Bothwell Riside, is very much involved with Friends of Pakati. He is an inspiration and passionate about education.

The Author with Bothwell Riside, September 2019

Throughout my primary school days he helped me excel and help me transition from being a day scholar to boarding school life. He also spoke with my parents here in the U.K. continually updating them on my progress and well being. Not just me either, he also went on to teach my brother and sister who went to the same primary school. Nyasha and Poula Chaitika, both are now doing extremely well in their chosen field of work.

Lastly, it is an honour to help Friends of Pakati, though it may not be much hopefully that little can go a long way. I am honoured to be part of something great and praying for greater things on Friends of Pakati’s behalf in the future.”

So, the link, if a bit tenuous is this: Sharlom is the former student of a former Pakati student! However, we welcome her willingness to support us here at Friends if Pakati, and hope many others will join her.

To donate, please go to http://Paypal.me/friendsofpakati or to http://Gofundme.com/friends-of-pakati

If you are willing to do as Sharlom does, please email me at friendsofpakati@gmail.com so an arrangement can be made.

 

1992 – students help celebrate the opening of the new classroom block at Pakati Secondary school -photo from Debbie Chadbon

 

Greetings from Friends of Pakati! I know it feels like we are a bit quiet right now, but there are a few things going on in the background, some of which should see us be more established. Below is a little more information about them…

• We have our first regular donor – Sharlom Chaitika – a Zimbabwean now living in the UK has set up a monthly payment to us, so a big ‘thank you’ from Friends of Pakati!

 

• I am just waiting for more information – links, logo, story and pics – from a rising star of Gospel music. This from another Zimbabwean in the UK. She is also interested in helping us financially…more about her very soon!

 

• This week I hope to hear is from another UK-based Zimbabwean, who is already involved in various charitable causes. There is some potential to expand the reach of Friends of Pakati, and I will elaborate further when I am able to tell the full story. There is an offer to help with some of the costs, such as running the website.

• I am planning to start a new feature…picking a photo from from the archives which I use on our Instagram page – @friendsofpakati – and giving the back story and a full update on it. I have one already chosen, and am waiting for more info from the individual in the photo.

 

• I have begun to put together our 6 month review of 2021 to publish at the end of June. There have been highlights, important blogs, events  pictures etc., but it will give me a chance to look forward into the coming months as we head towards the 3rd anniversary of Friends of Pakati in January 2022

• There has been a steady increase in donations during May, largely thanks to Debbie’s efforts with her fundraising bike ride recently. Full details will be shown in the monthly updates of the Fundraising page and Income & Expenditure page soon.

 

• I am always on the lookout for new things – stories, connections, photos, ideas, ways to improve this project & spread the word. Please do let us know what you think about it all (good or bad) though our socia media presence & links

Excellent news! Today I got an email from Debbie Chadbon, confirming that yesterday Debbie and her husband Paul had successfully completed their planned bike ride.

Read about the publicity she had in advance here: https://friendsofpakati.com/2021/05/14/donations-thank-yous-and-an-update-on-our-progress/

The ride was in aid of Friends of Pakati, as Debbie is, like the author, a former teacher at Pakati Secondary school back in the early 1990’s.

So far, we have recieved donations totalling £275.00, bringing our balance up to over £1200, so THANK YOU DEBBIE, PAUL & ALL WHO DONATED 👏👏👏

The pair had planned a 50 mile/80 km route out of Bristol (where they live) and back again.

Here is the email I had today:

Debbie sets off from home…

…soon she was looking across the Severn Valley towards Wales.

There is a lot of farmland in the area.

Taking a breather…

…just outside the grounds of Thornbury Castle.

Debbie’s last stop was at Warmley Station, a former railway station on the old Bristol – Bath line. Now it is a cycle path.

Finally she made it home for a cup of tea👍

Great to see Debbie using our merchandise👍http://friendsofpakati.com/merchandise

Please support us by donating to http://Paypal.me/friendsofpakati adding our email address if asked friendsofpakati@gmail.com or to http://gofundme.com/friends-of-pakati