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News and Events: News Archive
Heal Village News
Heal News Letter Oct 2007 - the latest events from the Childrens Village in Guntur.
Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events include an India Night, the AGM and a meeting of the committee of directors.
Vivekananda Public School Progress Report
The school has made real progress during the academic year from June 2006 - 2007 April. Read the report here.
Cycle India Update
Plans for the forthcoming Cycle India 2008 are well under way. Read here the latest update.
Heal Village News
Greetings from the Heal Children's Village. Read the latest news from the village.
Slums of Andhra Pradesh
On a recent visit to Andhra Pradesh, Dr Prasad stopped at a village and spoke about the appalling living conditions that many people in India still have to endure.
Appeal for cyclists
Three of the cyclists taking part in Cycle India make an appeal on Youtube for more participants.
Heal Committee of Management Meeting, Sunday 11th March 2007.
Read here about the latest decisions being made by the directors of Heal UK, including the decision to undertake our biggest fundraising effort ever - Cycle India 2008.
Vaccination camp at the Childrens Village
The children at the village were all vaccinated in August by a team of volunteers. Read the story here.
Heal Bike Ride
8 cyclists have completed a gruelling 235 mile bike ride in aid of Heal. The riders cycled from Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria to Dinnington in South Yorkshire.
First pictures of the Boys Dormitory
Following the opening of the Boys Dormitory in December 2005, we now have the first pictures of the boys happy in their new surroundings.
Flora London Marathon
Congratulations to Mr Anil Nijhawan who ran in the Flora London Marathon in April this year, in aid of Heal, raising the sum of £1210.
Report on the boys hostel opening ceremony by Kathleen Bardell Director/Secretary HEAL UK
The Boys Hostel, our latest project was completed in December 2005. Click here to read Kathleen Bardell Director/Secretary HEAL UK report.
The Opening Ceremony of the Boys Hostel
The Boys Hostel was officially opened on December 3rd, 2005 with directors of Heal UK, Heal India and members of the press present. One of the new directors of Heal, Matthew Glover, recounts the days events along with his brother, Andrew.
Thank you for your support
We have so many people to thank for their generosity. Here are just a few of the kind gestures our supporters have gone to!
Albert & Adele Alcock’s visit to Heal January 2006
We have been sponsoring Hafisa for the last 5 years following an earlier trip to Rajasthan in India.
Abbot's Hall School, Stowmarket, Suffolk
Abbot's Hall school had a Religious & cultural week in March 2006
October 2005 - Abbot's Hall Junior School, Stowmarket
raised the sum of £202.87 at their annual Harvest Festival This year they have decided to sponsor a child - click here to read more
Bulwell EAZ Student Council, Nottingham
A Group of 24 students from 10 schools have raised sufficient funds from a copper collection to sponsor a young girl in the village called Naga Mani - Click here for more details
How harvest festival is celebrated in the Village.
A letter to Abbots Hall Primary School, Stowmarket, Suffolk - Click here to read.
Update
These children all grew up in the HEAL Village in Guntur, India, finished High School and are now in College.
Garden Party 2005 Report
HEAL Garden Party Raises over £2,500 - Click here for more details
Linda Abbot's visit to Heal, Feb 2005
Click here to read the report
Edwards travels to India
Click here to read the diary.
A charity Ball in aid of HEAL
Sponsored by West Yorkshire Windows, Wakefield, Yorkshire on Saturday 9th July 2005.
Sponsored Walk July 2004
Congratulations to Kevin Smith of Burton Latimer, Northants, England.UK. Raising the sum of £245 for HEAL
"Three Peaks Charity Walk" Spring 2004
A big thank you to the Bloom Media staff for their magnificent effort in raising funds for the charities "Facing the World" and "HEAL."
Abbots Hall School, Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Harvest Festival - October 2004 - raised the sum of £170 Thank you to all the Pupils,Staff and Parents for another wonderful effort.
Laxton Junior School, Oundle, Peterborough. Carol concert
A Charity Evening at Laxton Junior School, Oundle in March 2004 was a huge success, the sum of £1,641.92 being donated to HEAL.
Wedding of Kolli Rajyalakshmi
An orphan admitted to HEAL in 1993
David Clive Armitage - Chairman HEAL UK 2002 - 2004
A memorial in memory of David in the grounds of The Village ,Guntur, A.P. India.
Letter from Vijaya to Abbot Hall School, Stowmarket
At the request of Abbots Hall School, Stowmarket, a Colour Television has been installed in the common room in the Village for the children’s entertainment, purchased with the money raised at their Harvest Festival in October 2003.
HEAL UK – 12th Anniversary celebrations.
The Garden Party on Sunday 11th July 2004 was a huge success, despite the inclement weather (we had to take over the village hall at the last moment) despite this; we had a good turn out, raising almost £1,900.
A report by Karishmah Bhuwanee 2003
A report by Karishmah Bhuwanee 2003
AMGR Meeting Donation to HEAL (May 2003)
Money raised at the annual AMGR (Andhra Medical Graduates) meeting is generously donated to HEAL.
HEAL UK - 11th Anniversary - Huge Success (Nov 2003)
The garden party on Sunday 13th July 2003, part of HEAL's 11th anniversary celebrations, was a huge success.
Abbots Hall Primary School Fundraising Event (Oct 2002)
Children aged 7-8 years raise awareness of HEAL amongst parents.
Jyothi gets married
A Happy Occasion as Jyothi gets married
Equity Markets do not affect HEAL: (July 2003)
An important notice to all HEAL members and donators.
Water Cooler is Installed After Money is Raised
Article with photo of children next to new water cooler bought from money raised by Abbotts Hall Primary school.
HEAL Account by Crystal Gibson (July 2002)
Crystal's detailed report after visiting the HEAL Village (with excellent photos from her trip).
New Playground funded by the generosity of the Scottish Group
A Thank You! to our Scottish group, with a picture of excited HEAL children using their new playground equipment with large sand pit area.
Report by Mrs Vijayalakshmi - Sponsorship Secretary HEAL India
Vijayalakshmi gives her report on the 10th anniversary of HEAL, reflecting on the past, the running of HEAL in India and England and also future considerations.
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