Sewing machine distribution

As we announced late last year, the Friends of RV Mission have sponsored the purchase of a number of sewing machines for use by the women at the school. These have now been distributed and some pictures appear below.

These machines will make a huge difference and we should be proud of the help that we have provided here.

Cake distribution

Some pictures of the distribution of cakes to children at the Mission at Christmas, kindly sponsored by Helen Cruickshank.

Sewing machines

We are delighted to announce that FORVM have ordered ten new Singer pedal sewing machines for the Mission. Delivery will be made before Christmas and will include an inscription plate showing FORVM as the source of the donation.

Picture quiz 2017

Every year we create a Picture Quiz to raise money to support the Leprosy Community near Purulia, West Bengal. The money raised goes directly to provide monthly nutritional  visits for the villagers – who all suffer from severe leprosy issues - which they would not otherwise receive. Over the last ten years the quiz has raised more than £5,000.

You might be interested in either purchasing a copy of the quiz for entertainment for you and your family over the coming weeks, or selling them to your friends.

If you wish to help in this, you will find the quiz below, together with an answersheet. Details of how to submit your entry are on the sheet, but only a few of our supporters actually send in entries – the majority like to receive this quiz for entertainment purposes! YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PRINT THE PICTURES BELOW. PLEASE EMAIL david.haywood@uwclub.net IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE AN ORIGINAL COPY.

If you want to send a donation for the quiz you can do so to the Friends of RV Mission account either by post or direct to the following account:

Sort code 11-18-11     A/c no 04518023

Many thanks for your support

Nutritional visit

Here are some photos of the latest nutritional visit to the Leprosy Village at Purulia

Sports equipment

Our member, Sarah Kearns, has just donated several items of sports equipment for the children of RV Mission.

Nutritional programme

Nutritional programme at Leprosy Village, Purulia, sponsored by Friends of RV Mission, UK

Cake distribution

Annual distribution of New Year cake, sponsored by Helen Cruickshank and family.

New toilet block at Patharmura

Friends of R V Mission is sponsoring the construction of a toilet block for boys and girls at the Patharmura school at Patharmura Branch, West Bengal, India. 

Christmas gifts 2016

Dear Friends

Please see images of Christmas celebration at the R V Mission.  Cakes and sweets for all children had been sponsored by Helen Cruickshank, our member and supporter for many years..