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Bishop Eraste and his wife, Consolate are visiting England for the Lambeth Conference but took time out before to visit the Carlisle Diocese, including Kepplewray.  They enjoyed time at Rose Castle with the Bishop of Carlisle before coming to Broughton-in-Furness where Eraste took the school assembly on Monday and they both enjoyed watching a summer school production in the afternoon. On Tuesday they had a visit to Rydal Hall and then spent some time enjoying the Cumbrian seaside! Whilst here they were also able to observe one of our canoe sessions with a group of people with disabilities.

A group of young people from an inclusive youth club in Barrow recently had an activity day and a video of their experience can be seen on their website, http://www.adventuresfunclub.piczo.com/

We recently received a donation of 15 Dining Room tables from a local hotel.  They are about the same size but are much easier to fold flat when not in use - much easier!

Stephen has put some thoughts down on paper from his visit to Burundi.  You can download his report here.

Peter and Stephen have both arrived home safely from Burundi.  After a tiring trip Peter is looking to sort out over 150 photos and write a report.  We will put one or two photos and the report on the web - keep looking! 

On a personal note Peter & Stephen would like to pass on their thanks to all those who have been praying for them on this trip - it was greatly appreciated.

We have today received a cheque for £1,399 which completely pays for all our new door handles and push plates, which should make life easier for our guests with mobility problems.  Our thanks to the Sellafield Snowball Charity for making this happen.

Burundi Update - Peter and Stephen arrived safely in Burundi on Staurday 7th June.  They have been visiting the Muyinga Diocese. They have met with Bishop Eraste Bigirimana of the Muyinga Diocese, Bishop Sixbert Macumi of the Buye Diocese and Bishop John Nduwayo of the Gitega Diocese.

Peter Sanders and Stephen McIlhenny (a previous member of Kepplewray staff) are flying out to Burundi today (06 June).  Stephen will be there for 6 nights and Peter 10 nights.  They will have a lot of information to take in whilst they are there.  Keep checking for updates of the trip and a report when Peter gets back!

Plans have been drawn for an extension to the back of the building, taking into account the views over to Coniston and using the slope of the garden.  Planning permission was granted in August 2007 and the job of fundraising will begin soon.  It is expected that the new development will cost around £1 million!

On Saturday 10 May 7 people walked the 40 miles from Keswick to Barrow in aid of Kepplewray.  This is an annual event run by the K2B charity.  Kepplewray has had a team walking this for the past 3 years.  Our thanks go to Jo and Natalie Sweet who, along with Frances Couch, organised this years team. 

Kepplewray has been open to guests for 10 years this year.  If anyone has any memories of Kepplewray in the early days then please do email us - we are hoping to put together a celebration leaflet.

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