Keith & Chris are preparing to return to Sri Lanka...
This is an opportunity to hear their story and support Ocean Stars Trust Free Admission. Donations to Ocean Stars Trust
Naomi Booth :: Tuesday 1st August 2017 :: This Story
Early in May 2005 five people met at Terminal 1, Heathrow
Airport.
They were bound for Sri Lanka. Most had never met before, but Keith, Angela, Keith and Christine all had links with the team leader David, Sri Lankan-born Methodist minister who lost 11 members of his family in the tsunami that struck the east coast of Sri Lanka on Boxing Day 2004.
The purpose of their journey was to encourage those involved
in the rehabilitation process, give immediate support to those
people and projects where it was appropriate, gather information to promote further support and share with David in his own personal pilgrimage of bereavement.
It was to be a journey in which they would share both in the
sorrow and smiles of Sri Lanka.
Now Keith & Chris are returning to Sri Lanka with Ocean Stars
Trust, a charity set up in the aftermath of the tsunami to help
rebuild shattered lives, to work with their partners on the ground
in their sponsored projects in nurseries and schools.
This is an opportunity to hear their story and support Ocean Stars Trust
Saturday 9th September, 7pm
Broad Street Methodist Church, Spalding
Free Admission.
Donations to Ocean Stars Trust
For more information: www.oceanstars.org.uk
Further information about the event contact Keith & Chris
on 01945 700927 or email: revrowbottom@gmail.com
Dan's Walk
Fund raising walk from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace
Chris Booth :: Monday 24th July 2017 :: This Story
This October I am going to Sri Lanka as part of the Ocean Stars volunteer team and as a fundraiser I decided to do a walk...
On Saturday 22nd July I set off from Windsor Castle on a walk along the river Thames towards central London with my final destination being Buckingham Palace.
The first half of the day was very enjoyable as I walked 22 miles passing through picturesque regions of old Windsor and runneymede reaching Hampton Court Palace at 1pm.
Unfortunately in the afternoon the heavens opened and my waterproof jacket was put to good use. I found the 12 mile stretch between Teddington and Putney particularly difficult as the paths were littered with puddles as the rained poured and poured!
Nonetheless I reached Putney where I was greeted by my sister Amali who brought along water, sugary snacks and some much needed encouragement to keep me going.
Thankfully I found some much needed energy and strength and ploughed onto Battersea bridge where I was greeted by the rest of my family and OST trustee Jen.
Just 2 miles to go!
As we neared the finish the clouds cleared and the sun broke through. Passing through Chelsea and Victoria station, Buckingham palace still seemed ages away.
And then 14 hours 32 minutes 6 seconds and 42.64 miles later we arrived at Buckingham Palace where I touched the famous front gates to officially end the walk. What relief!
It was a truly gruelling experience but ultimately worth the effort. Having volunteered in Sri Lanka before for OST, I know how important their work is for granting access to education for young people in Sri Lanka.
I would like to thank everyone who donated and encouraged me along way. To my friend Jonny, fellow volunteers James, Jen, Chris and Aidan for walking with me en route and to my family for their support in the final stage.
October will come along very soon and I can't wait to go back to Sri Lanka and work with fellow volunteers on OST's various educational projects.
You can still donate via: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/danwalksroyal
Donate
Stockton House Fleet
Come to Afternoon Tea in Aid of Ocean Stars
Chris Booth :: Wednesday 19th July 2017 :: This Story
Why not treat yourself and a friend to a scrumptious
Afternoon Tea
at this lovely venue.
WHEN: Thursday 3rd August 2017
WHERE: Stockton House, Fleet, GU51 4NS
WHAT TIME: 3.30-6.30 pm
WHAT'S ON OFFER: Sandwiches, scones, cakes COST: £20.00 per person
This includes a glass of sparkling wine or non alcoholic drink on arrival.
Car boot fundraiser
Tamzin Nicholas from Calthorpe Park School raises £61.30 for Ocean Stars
Chris Booth :: Monday 10th July 2017 :: This Story
...by doing a car boot sale on a very hot July Sunday. Well done Tamzin.
July 2017 Newsletter
Find out how our sponsored children and pre-school children are getting on in Sri Lanka
Chris Booth :: Saturday 1st July 2017 :: This Story
Page 1: Amali Bunter, co-opted Trustee, reflects on our work and our impact.
Page 2: Our work with preschools in Sri Lanka. Jennie Dunbar, Trustee, talks about her experience with OST.
Page 3: Our sponsorship programme and impact.
Page 4: Richard Oliver, Calthorpe Park School volunteer, writes about his experience.
Glasgow University students head for Sri Lanka
They will be undertaking a marine expedition in Sri Lanka for the first time and helping Ocean Stars too...
Chris Booth :: Tuesday 27th June 2017 :: This Story
They plan to work with our Ocean Stars Projects in Vellaimanal, Trincomalee
This year 8 students from the university, half of which have previously taken part in the Egypt expedition, will be undertaking a marine expedition to the understudied island of Sri Lanka for the first time. The expedition will be based in the harbour town of Trincomalee. Efforts will be concentrated on the coral reefs and their associated fish, invertebrate and planktonic assemblages fringing the area of Trincomalee and Pigeon Island, a marine protected area.
The expedition will be based 2km north of Trincomalee town, in the small coastal village of Uppuveli. Along the coast line of Trincomalee there are coral reefs and sea grass meadows (Dharmaretnam, 2004). The area is known for its naturally deep water port that is accompanied by a coastal multiple canyon system (Young, 2014). The presence of large marine mammals in the area should also be noted and there is a large tourism industry as a result of their presence.
There are regular sightings of Balaenoptera musculus (Blue whales) and Stenella longirostris (spinner dolphins) (Alling, 1991). However, this has also raised issues of ship strikes around the Sri Lankan coastline (Priyadarshana, 2015; de Vos, 3013). Pigeon Island and its associated entry fee generate a considerable amount of revenue for the local wildlife and conservation authorities.
When not working with the expedition the students will be visiting Ocean Stars preschools and nurseries and sharing their love of science by teaching through fun and interactive learning. They will also talk to older students about studying science at University and encouraging them to pursue further studies in science.
Just Desserts
Postponed - new date tbc - with our apologies
Naomi Booth :: Monday 19th June 2017 :: This Story
OCEAN STARS TRUST
PRESENT
"JUST DESSERTS"
An opportunity to sample a selection of luxury desserts whilst supporting Ocean Stars Trust!
The Ocean Stars Just Desserts evening on Friday 30th June has been cancelled. A new date will be announced in due course. With many apologise from the Ocean Stars Team.
Fleet Methodist Church
7.30pm - 9.30 pm
£10.00 pp
ADVANCE TICKETS SALES ONLY
Please put the date in your diary! For more details contact :
Ruth Hughes on 01252 614150 ruthhughes@btinternet.com
Dilanee on 01252 692248 dilanee@ntlworld.com
Charity Quiz Night
Charity Quiz night for Ocean Stars Trust with your quiz master Mike Gardner. This Saturday 24th June
Naomi Booth :: Monday 19th June 2017 :: This Story
Ocean Stars Charity Quiz night.
All Saints Parish Hall, Church Road, Fleet
£10 per head including quiz and pizza!
Tickets available on the door or contact
Ocean Stars Charity Gala Evening
17th June 2017 at the Black Horse Pub in Church Crookham Village
Chris Booth :: Wednesday 3rd May 2017 :: This Story
The Black Horse Pub, The Street Crookham Village, GU51 5SJ
Live entertainment
Two course meal from wo course meal from "Tastes of Thailand"
Charity Auction
6pm to 9pm
To purchase tickets for this event please contact Shahana Ramsden
Email: shahanaramsden@yahoo.co.uk
Text: 07423 699346
Tickets: Adults £24 Children £12
Curry Evening
Oceans Stars are holding our annual curry evening in Fleet Methodist Church on Saturday 13th May
OceanStars :: Wednesday 19th April 2017 :: This Story
OCEAN STARS TRUST CURRY EVENING
WHEN: Saturday 13th May 2017
WHERE: Fleet Methodist Church
WHAT TIME: 7.15 PM FOR 7.30PM START
WHAT'S ON OFFER: Rice and curry meal, Dessert and Drink.
COST:
£10.00 per person
£25.00 Family Ticket
Money raised on the evening will go towards the work of the Ocean Stars Trust in Sri Lanka. Ocean Stars now supports over 600 children in preschool education as well as child sponsorship programmes. Thanks to your support we are able to carry on with the work we do. So please come along and support this event and invite a friend along too. Please contact Dilanee on 01252 692248 or dilanee@ntlworld.com or Ruth Hughes on 01252 614150 or ruthhughes@btopenworld.com for tickets.