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Cead Mile Failte to Missionvale

Group 1 depart Heathrow for Port Elizabeth

Group 1 depart Heathrow for Port Elizabeth

As usual, a long flight awaited the 1st Group of Volunteers for the 2012 Project trip to Missionvale. However, they were uplifted by the amazing welcome they received from the inhabitants of Missionvale Township, on landing in Port Elizabeth, 24 hours after leaving Ireland.

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After a quick familiarisation visit, it was early to bed to prepare for a 6am wake up call, and straight into construction work in the Township.

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Rose is back sharing the recipe for her world-famous SCONES with the local ladies

Rose is back sharing the recipe for her world-famous SCONES with the local ladies

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Maria & Kathleen work in the Feeding Station

Maria & Kathleen work in the Feeding Station

501's to shorts!! All you need is a pair of scissors.

  DAY 2

Moving to new heights

Moving to new heights

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Fr Seamus, celebrating his 75th Birthday, enjoys some of Rose's Birthday cake

Fr Seamus, celebrating his 75th Birthday, enjoys some of Rose's Birthday cake