Let's resurrect this blog...

We are all off to Nepal next week and hope to use this blog to keep you posted of our progress, so this is really just a test to see if we can update the site via this email link.

Team in Delhi and on Kathmandu bound plane

Hi everyone,

We are in Delhi now and taxiing for takeoff to Kathmandu. All is well.

More soon.

Matthew

Donations update...

The team has so far received support from many individuals and companies. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you on behalf of the people whose lives we wish to positively impact through your kind donations, so here is a big 'Thank You' to all the individuals and companies listed below and also the ones who cannot be named because they chose to donate anonymously:


David Woods
Bruno Delrieux
Deepesh Shrestha
F & B Team at Sofitel London Gatwick
Paul Muteham's Cosmic Sounds: At the Right Place for a Great Time!!
Jan Lensen
Wim Beljaars
F & B Team at Mercure London Gatwick
Abbie McAloon
Maren Hebel
Gema Sanz
Krisztian Vucseta
Ramon Rodriguez
Siteline Construction Services, Gravesend
Collins Cleaning Services
Neil Warren
Colin Lowes
Andrew Lovell
James Christie
Thomas Johnson
Peter Pritchard
Lisa Harding
Joan Powell
Abi Orton
Kiestyn Austin
Emma Kilner
Alan Ackary
Karen Maerdell
Phim Wonglaemthong
Nancy Mundulai
Olivia Gutierrez
Terry Archer
Graham Hawksworth
Neetasha Rozario
Jennifer Barnes
Dianah Watts
John Donaldson
David Dale
Caroline Dale
Charlotte Dale
Tim Dale
Chris Dale
John Ayton
Vincent Madden
Karen Taylor
Henry Brooks
Efthymios Koulouris
Theresa Koulouris
Clint Henry
Linda Henry
Sarah Williams
Carola Shirley
Vanessa ten Hoedt
Melissa Ross
Sian Robson
Amy Cooper
John Ayton & Colleagues
Natalie Crofts
Eithne Boreham
Debbie Davenport
Alex Tulubjevs
Pranlal Sudra
Craig & Lorraine Hunt
Alex & Alan Hunt
Daniel & Helena Hunt
Edward Caulfield-Browne
Neil McDonald
Sean McCabe - Afresco Conservatories
Peter & Rita Sweet
Paula Lovelock
Roy & Ali Allsopp




... and many, many more...

Dress rehearsal at Gatwick 

(from left: Durran, John, Vicky, Campbell, Matthew, Ash, Fiona, Clare and Dave)

Your donations are making a difference.....

We are very nearly there....whilst we have reached our initial target of £1000 we are now pushing for £1500 by the end of the campaign.

Please, keep feeling charitable, we will increase our commitment to the school and hospital with every Rupee, Paisa, Pound and Penny that you pledge.

Thank You so much on behalf of everyone!!!!

Matthew says: ...

...the Paypal Donate button has just been fixed!!

 Thank you for your support!

More soon.

Matthew

3-12 December ‘10.........Visit the Nepal Himalayas

3-12 December ‘10

NEPAL --- Visit the Nepal Himalayas

Raft. Trek. Bike….

Welcome to these pages relating to our Nepal visit. Unique opportunity to visit the valleys and snowcapped mountains of the Nepal Himalaya with a small team of intrepid and like‐minded travellers from the Sofitel London Gatwick. Find time to meet the locals with our community action programme and explore ancient cultures on this affordable and well‐paced itinerary. 

Our team are mostly based at this four star deluxe property which is connected directly to the North Terminal by covered walkway. Working at this truly cosmopolitan property at one of the world's busiest airports created the idea of putting something back into society by way of initiating a small Corporate Social Responsibility project supported by a number of businesses, including but not limited to Arora Hotels Ltd., Sofitel London Gatwick, Arora International Hotel Gatwick, Mercure London Gatwick, Siteline Construction Services Ltd, Gravesend. 

The Nepal bound team will visit and support a local community school for underprivileged children and a Hospital catering for patients disabilities. Information can be found on these pages here and photos about our trip and projects can be seen here.

Beautiful...

Something for everyone...

Coming to an Arora hotel near you this December...

The ‘Staff Outing’ with a difference: join a Sofitel London Gatwick team of mixed ages and abilities on a true voyage - hiking, biking and rafting their way across the mountains and valleys of Nepal.

The hotel team are creating a unique opportunity to visit the Himalayan country of Nepal. Hiking on ancient trade routes, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views at sunrise, interact with the locals and experience some very different cultures. Fully supported journey with your own English speaking guide, Sherpas and porters.