the plan is to hold a traditional African meal, inviting guests who would contribute via donation the equivalent of what they would usually spend on an evening out at dinner. Poni, a very precious Sudanese friend who lives in Melbourne, offered to come along to lead the cooking, with Virginia and I 'helping out'!! Jinny and I spent a weekend in Melbourne in September with Poni and her housemates and had a fabulous meal which we suggested Poni could replicate for us!!
And so the date is set for the 3rd April 2009. As you can see, karen has done a brilliant job on the invitations ( partly decorated with thanks to some cheap cards found at IKEA providing the embellishments) and the menu is taking shape. Poni flies in on the Thursday, the plan is for a trip to the central market friday morning, a day of preparation and a fabulous fun evening!
All going well, we hope to replicate the night down south with potential guests already putting their names down for the event - date yet to be decided - lets get one under our belt first!!!
http://www.watotofoundation.nl
http://www.dorindahafner.com
http://www.dorindahafner.com
( this website provides information regarding Dorinda Hafner's charity, Australian Sponsorship 4 African Kids)
I've offered to come and wash dishes on your "Down South Night".
ReplyDeleteBut meanwhile, I continue to read and be reeeely impressed by what you are doing!
Hugs.
ajb