Yate-Genieri Community Link

THERE are great signs of modernisation in the village of Genieri!

It seemed for many years that the rural communities in the heart of the country were forgotten, and that all development, investment and progress centred around the capital Banjul.

Now power lines have extended to Genieri, and people in the village have been invited to pay 8,500 dalasis (£134.92) for connection and a meter.

Not all villagers will be able to afford this (and the ongoing costs of the power), but those families who have work outside the village will, and there will be lights in the evenings in many compounds to enable family meals to be prepared with greater ease, and to enable children to do homework much more effectively.

If you are thinking of visiting Gambia, let us know and we can arrange a visit to the village for you. The village committee would be delighted to greet you!

Find out more at www.yategenierilink.org.uk.

Marian Gilpin Chairman

Yate and Sodbury District u3a

DO you love taking photos - and would you like to develop your skills and share your work?

The u3a Photography Group is always open

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to new members.

Each month a project theme is given and members take photographs based on that theme.

The project has really brought out the creativity of members.

Annual membership is just £8 a year. You can visit any one of our groups or attend our monthly speaker meeting twice to experience the u3a for yourself before joining as a member.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For more exciting u3a groups, from supper clubs to philosophy, visit our website at u3asites. org.uk/yate-sodbury/welcome.

Pauline Mulholland

Yate WI

IN March we had fun making Easter bonnets and in April we had a speaker who advised us on the best care for orchids.

Yate WI meet on the second Monday of the month at 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Poole Court in Yate.

Our Committee works hard to ensure that we have a variety of activities from Speakers to quizzes, games and demonstrations.

We always enjoy a hot drink, biscuits and chit chat. We meet in a small cosy room which means no-one is left out, Making friends is our aim.

We also meet in smaller groups for Craft, Coffee mornings, Supper Club and when the weather improves for local walks.

If you would like to join us, you will be assured of a warm welcome. For more information email us at yatewiavon@gmail.com, or just come along to our next meeting at Poole Court.

Sharon Bower