On a very hot African day Mummy and I visited the Gambia Friendship Nursery School.
What a magical experience it was, for both of us! As we entered the classrooms, the children sang a traditional African song of welcome, which had Mummy in tears within the first minute. Cathy and Mummy and I had taken over 160 pencil cases for the children, that had been donated by the parents of Rompers Nursery in Allerton. In a couple of the photies you can see some of the kids holding their first ever present, it was so moving to see their reactions to the gifts, and I was quite emotional as I helped to give them out to each of the children too.
During our visit we were invited to Alpha's home to meet his family and some of their friends and neighbours. We were made to feel so welcome, and I made friends with the kids very quickly.
It was both a humbling and inspirational experience that will stay with us for a very long time.
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