Peraliya Pilot Project 2005

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A day full of rain


11 Jun 2007

07.30     A hearty breakfast at Tandem Guest House

08.15    Off to work

08.30 - 12.00  Don the gloves and set to work sanding, painting or gardening.

12 noon   A short walk along the train track for a locally-cooked lunch

1pm  Back to work

3.45pm  Entertaining local children with songs, games, English lessons and arts activities.

5.30pm  Daily debrief to discuss what we’ve achieved, what’s needed next how we can identify enterprise opportunities and ‘goods’ for the Supply Chain.

“I was amazed at what a relatively small amount of money can achieve when put to good use.”

6pm Some free time watching the sunset, before dinner and bed!

“I think everyone felt a great sense of achievement looking back on the full two weeks of painting, digging & planting, and teaching & playing!”

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