Category: Gap Year

It has been decided that on the 7th January 2010, Ben, Rory and myself will be off to Uganda for 8 months. At this stage the details on where and what we’ll be doing are a little sketchy, with more details coming after 24th Nov. In the mean time I’m an Christmas temp at the… Continue reading Gap Year: Uganda a Go Go!

It’s all changed! At the start of the month, I was informed that I’d no longer be going to Mauritania, due to recent security breaches (most noticeably attacks claimed by Al-Qaeda!). The 2 girls from my group have been placed in Dakar, the capital of Senegal and my partner Shaun has been placed in Uganda.… Continue reading Gap Year: Molkie NOT 2Mauritania

So last week my half marathon training took a bit of a back seat to my training for my project in Mauritania. IT WAS AN AMAZING WEEK THOUGH! Firstly the people, a big shout out to Sean (Rupet), Tori (Victoria) & Cat who not only let me kip in their dorm, but provided much of… Continue reading Gap Year: One training for another!

Thank you so much to my parents and all my friends who helped with my bag pak fundraiser at Saiansburys over the weekend of the 4th & 5th of July. Together, over the 20 hours the shop was open, we raised a staggering, £1315! Combined with my marathon money, that puts me at almost 100%… Continue reading Gap Year: After the Bag Pack

The BBQ Gig fundraiser went off without too much of a hitch! A few problems resulted in Badman & Jahin unable to attend, but in their place they sent 2/3 of the band Cojack, who were amazing, despite their lack of microphones! In the coming weeks I hope to have a video montage of the… Continue reading Gap Year: BBQ Gig & 62%

Finally I’ve scored a bag packing event at a Sainsbury! 4th & 5th of July! Any volunteers please contact me! I’ve been trying to arrange one of these for the last month and half so am very happy! Also, I’m now 52% of the way there, which is a real testament to my friends and… Continue reading Gap Year: Reaching 52% and Bag Pack Booked

Thank you very much to Uncle Michael & the Petries for their generous donations to the cause in the last few days! Thank you to Mr Northcott & the Upper Sixth for their donations at the leavers assembly which tallyed almost £70 in total, so thank you again! To the teachers that have sponsored me… Continue reading Gap Year: Almost 50% there

Today, the total has reached 35% of the £4060! Thank you so much to all who have donated so far!

To all who came to this mornings coffee fundraiser, thank you! In total we raised £274.25! The breakdown of which looks like this; £32.50 from the sale of Theresa’s cards £50.50 from the raffle £151.50 from table top donations £40 from people who couldn’t attend, but donated So thank you to all! With special mention… Continue reading Gap Year: Coffee Morning – THANK YOU!

Next saturday is the coffee morning with all the neighbours which I’m handing out invitations for, so any contributuions of cakes would be much appreciated! The headmaster has now read my letter, and passed it onto the deputy Mr McGregor who I’ll speak to on Monday! On the BBQ gig front, I now have 25… Continue reading Gap Year: Coffee Morning & School