Chilongozi is a real contrast to Chiwawatala; it is much smaller with only 2 classroom blocks and 6 teachers as opposed to Chiwawatala’s 16! We got there in record time this trip – three and a half hours down a single dirt track passing a few elephants on the way. Its remoteness still shocks me…
Zambia visit 2011: Chiwawatala School
Chiwawatala is the school that is based near the airport and closer to civilisation; it is thriving and really established now. They receive the books and educational resources each term and have a good teacher: student ratio for Africa (1:50)! They also now have electricity, a library and a water tank. The World Food Organisation…
Dormitory for Mfuwe Secondary School
Mfuwe Secondary School is in desperate need of help. It’s the only secondary school in the area and has really suffered from lack of support and increased number of pupils. Approximately 150 pupils board at this school as it is too far from their homes to come in on a daily basis. The boys’ dormitory…
Sausage Tree’s 3rd London Quiz Night
This took place on 12th May and was a huge success. The Bedford in Balham hosted us for the first time and the night was enjoyed by all. Some really fab and generous people came and we managed to raise a massive £4531. 12 tables came and enjoyed a variety of what we hoped, were…
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Sausage Tree has organised 6 Clay Pigeon Shoots since 2001. Each year approximately 120 people turn up for a team and individual competition. This is followed by a huge BBQ and family afternoon. Raffles, auctions and donations help to raise more funds. These shoots have raised approximately £34,000 to date. The last event on October…
London Quiz Night
On 15th April 2010 Sausage Tree hosted its second London Quiz Night. The Brunel Pub in Battersea hosted another fabulous night, with record attendance! Thanks to some incredibly generous people we managed to raise the massive sum of £8295! (The first quiz raised £4415). This is partly thanks to the fantastic Morrison family, hats off…
Hampshire Quiz Night
Sausage Tree has now hosted 4 quiz nights in Wherwell, Hampshire. They have been a huge success and are now an annual November event. Approximately 100 people turn up for a quiz with a twist, good food, lots of booze and a cracking auction. These have raised approximately £21,000. Please contact us if you’re interested…
Fight Night
Sausage Tree has held 2 boxing nights. Big ones, little ones, ugly ones and a few good looking ones entered the ring to knock sevens bells out of each other. Over 350 people went crazy as the boxers raised over £7,000 for the first night. The second event managed to raise a massive £20,000 which…