Hong Kong Student Exchange

What changeable weather.....

Recently we talked about the annual Wirral Costa Walk.  Remember Harry’s “departure” picture.  Sadly, due to Data Protection, I am not allowed to upload pictures of the actual walk as I was not there to take them myself. Harry raised £114 from the walk. As yet I do not have the total of the other 9 walkers.

Prior to that there was the Bag Packing at Morrison’s, West Kirby.  That raised over £1,000... Apparently the gang worked very hard. Amazing for a day’s work though!   HUGE THANK YOU to all the shoppers who contributed and to Morrison’s for allowing the Team to be there.

Moving forward... this week there was Face Painting at Tom O’Shanter Farm in Bidston, Wirral. Will have to wait for next meeting to know how much that raised.  Then we had the 10K Memorials run on Sunday.  That started in Pall Mall in Liverpool, came through the Wallasey Tunnel and on to New Brighton. Weather was fantastic – at least for the helpers.  Harry & some of the Team were around the tunnel handing out water to the participants.  Today it's back to school so that’s enough about Harry & Team for now....

Before going to Hong Kong we have the Hong Kong students coming to Liverpool & Wirral.  To K.I.S.S. – Keep It Simple Students – accommodation for the visitors is arranged for all to stay under one roof.  The University in Liverpool has kindly obliged and are providing the beds complete with self catering.  All our Team has to do now is to show the students the wonders of Liverpool and Wirral and generally make sure our visitors have a wonderful stay.  We need them to return to Hong Kong “over the moon” with their experience. 

Part of the above task is FEEDING our visitors.  Here’s where I'm hoping you will help. 

Who do you know in Typhoo Tea in Moreton, Cadbury’s Chocolate in Moreton, Nestlé Breakfast Cereal in Bromborough, John West in Liverpool, Princes Ltd in Liverpool, United Biscuits (UK) Ltd in Liverpool to name just a few?  If you have contacts within other food outlets then we would love to have a chat.
 

Our task is to feed 24 healthy teens for 2 weeks.  As yet there are no menus set.  Beggars cannot be choosers I say!   Basically we will need cereal & milk, bread, butter and marmalade and ideally general contents of the “English Breakfast”.  Lunch will probably be pre packed in the form of sandwiches etc. Some fresh fruit would be great.  I expect we will need lots of beverages too.

Then for evenings I am hoping a few cafes and restaurants will come to our rescue.   For a little PR on the Internet (various outlets) they may supply an evening meal.  Personally I can see a lot of potential here.  If properly used, this is a super occasion for great publicity these days.

So, if you know someone with a bit of imagination then I’d love to have a cuppa with them. You can email, text or ring me.  And please share my info where relevant.  For your initial contact text is the safest bet. 
My mobile is +44 (0)7944 785 409 or agnes@linkagepoint.co.uk  

All donations gratefully accpted thank you. 

Till the next stage, here’s to a profitable week.

Agnes G. Fitzgerald