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Badminton in The Gambia

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Online since June 2005

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19 April 2008

"We have just returned from the best trip I have ever been involved in... wow, just non-stop over the 7 days. We visited Youna day and night, worked hard with the badminton, trained the players, renewed the lines and provided all the players with new clothes and equipment. I would like to thank Sue, Tom and Sam for making it the most fun trip ever. Special thanks to Running Imp International and Carlton for their kind donations.

On the last night, the Gambians sang us a song and said their goodbyes to Sue, Tom and Sam. Many tears followed from all parties representing a general feeling of togetherness and enjoyment over the week. I have never witnessed in my 18 trips so many Gambians so upset at our departure.

Well done Tom, Sam and Sue. You're the best and I am so proud of you all and delighted to have committed people back onboard with the project. They derserve this over there and lets make it happen once more."

- Tim Mawer
 

4 April 2008

Sue Taylor, Tom Gregory and Sam Gilpin have been working hard to raise funds and support the project. They are now looking forward to their first trip in early April. Let's hope they enjoy their time in the Gambia.
 

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February 2008

A fresh start - A new challenge

"This project started in 2004 and four years later we have a fresh start with a new headmaster at Youna, a new team and just me looking after things for the time being.

I have just returned from another amazing trip to The Gambia and you can find my diary for the week in the News Archive. Please also take a look at the updated team and join me on this new journey."

- Tim Mawer
 

27 January 2008

Master

It is with great sadness that I have to inform our readers of the death of the Youna Headmaster Lamin, known as Master.

In his own words, he was a difficult man to deal with and indeed since 2004, with various people by my side, that has been the case. However, he also had a great sense of humour. I have sat on many occasions with him and enjoyed his conversations. He taught me much about Gambia and how people work different to us.

During 2005 when I was trying to get the shuttles released from the port in Banjul we travelled almost daily during the month of August. It would always cost me lunch but you knew it was worthwhile. He taught me much and was thankful in a different way for all our efforts.

I indeed intend to dedicate something we do in Youna at badminton to his name. His death comes at a time when changes are taking place within this project... new players and new staff at Youna to work with will hopefully bring a fresh start, fun and success.

- Tim Mawer

Lamin - 'Master'