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News from Africa, Fundraising News, Visits to Africa, Visits from Africa, and MORE!!!

Posted Wed, 04/02/2009 - 06:27 by webmaster

This is our page for pulling together various news articles and items of interest to do with the work of Rock Ministries (NI) Trust.  Recent or important articles will appear near the top.

Carnalridge Primary School Harvest Collection Provides Flip Flops

Posted Thu, 08/12/2011 - 10:47 by snazzybrian

Carnalridge Primary School, Portrush, have kindly donated part of their Harvest Collection to Rock Ministries (NI) Trust to purchase flip flops for school children at Butangaala Primary School, Uganda. This very remote rural Primary School has been established in recent years with financial support from our charity. Education is being provided for many children who otherwise would not be able to avail of a worthwhile education. Some of the families may be able to provide a simple uniform for their children but few are able to stretch to shoes or footwear of any kind. Going without shoes can be fine when the weather is good but not so comfortable when wet. Also, for those going barefoot, little jiggers (flea-like insects) can enter the skin and cause... 

Carnalridge Harvest Service

 

SAINTFIELD CHARITY CHRISTMAS RIDE

Posted Thu, 08/12/2011 - 13:27 by snazzybrian

Saintfield has recently enjoyed yet another spectacle when almost 200 horses and riders paraded through the streets on Saturday 3 December for, what has become a Christmas tradition, the annual Charity Christmas Ride. Thanks to the organising ability of Joan Cunningham, Rock Ministries (NI) Trust will, once again, benefit from this charity event.

DUBLIN MARATHON - SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISING FOR ROCK MINISTIRES (NI) TRUST

Posted Thu, 10/11/2011 - 23:24 by snazzybrian

 We are very grateful to Angela Whatmuff and Innes Young who both completed the Dublin Marathon recently and raised some very valuable finance for Rock Ministries (NI) Trust. A few years ago this couple also raised support when they ran the Great North Run but this time they raised the bar somewhat and went for the full marathon!

Bandsman and Cub Scout Leader's Trip to Uganda

Posted Thu, 18/08/2011 - 11:47 by snazzybrian

 

Adam Hayes, member of Articlave Flute Band and Castlerock Cub Scouts, has recently returned from his second trip to Uganda. Adam is pleased to report that he was very

Annual Sponsored Walk at Portrush

Our second annual Sponsored Walk took place on Saturday 25 April from the East Strand Car Park, Portrush, to The White Rocks and back again. We were blessed with a dry morning, though rather breezy but this invigorated the walkers and they didn't seem to notice the cool conditions! Over 30 walkers took part on the day and others did the walk at an alternative time as they couldn't get along on the set date. It was a good occasion to catch up with friends and even to exercise the family pet - i.e. the dog!

Art Raffle Raises £80 for RM(NI)T

Posted Mon, 29/08/2011 - 11:40 by snazzybrian

 Gillian Alcorn, a supporter of Rock Ministries (NI) Trust and friend to the Hassons, who likes to dabble in a bit of amateur art in her limited spare time recently donated one of her pieces, a landscape of Portstewart Strand, towards a raffle, the proceeds of which went to our organisation.

A Great Run by Angela and Innes!

Posted Mon, 16/03/2009 - 04:49 by webmaster

BUPA Great North Run LogoOn behalf of Rock Ministries (NI) Trust, we would like to congratulate Angela Trimble and Innes Young and thank them so much for running the Great North Run on behalf of our charity. They did a wonderful job and in such a good time.

Marathon Man John McDonald hits Belfast streets for Ugandans

Posted Wed, 03/06/2009 - 20:49 by webmaster

John (on left) ran a good race in BelfastJohn McDonald, one of our sponsors completed the Belfast Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday and raised the very encouraging sum of £430 for Rock Ministries (NI) Trust. John completed the course in 4 hours and 12 minutes and we send him our congratulations for this wonderful achievement and also pass on our sincere thanks for raising money for the under-privileged in Uganda.

Cheque Presentations from the Saintfield Show Committee

Posted Mon, 16/03/2009 - 04:32 by webmaster

Joan Cunningham (right) from Saintfield Show Committee presents a cheque for £4,000 to Ian and Phyllis Hasson
of Rock Ministries (N.I.) Trust to support their project for the Ugandan Orphans. The money was part of the
proceeds raised at the Saintfield Gala Ball held recently in the Ramada Hotel, Shaw's Bridge. Also included
are Saintfield Show Committee members Patrick McMillan, Viola McBriar, George Lyons and Billy Wallace.

Saintfield Charity pleasure ride

Posted Mon, 16/03/2009 - 04:59 by webmaster

For the second year running a successful Charity Pleasure Ride was organised by Joan Cunningham from her stables at Lisburn Road, Saintfield to raise money for our charity. A very encouraging number of around 100 horses and riders turned out, all dressed as Santa, much to the delight of the shoppers in Saintfield that afternoon. Of course, the real Santa also made an appearance in a horse-drawn carriage. The weather was very kind and a welcome lunch was served afterwards and prizes awarded for the best-turned-out Santas.

Support from Coleraine Bowling Club

Posted Mon, 16/03/2009 - 04:43 by webmaster

Last autumn, the Mwamba Choir sang for the members of Coleraine Bowling Club who had kindly treated them to a beautiful evening meal in their clubhouse, Lodge Road, Coleraine. Having heard the Choir and learned something of their circumstances back in Uganda, the Coleraine Bowling Club decided to select Rock Ministries (NI) Trust as their chosen charity for the following year. During the year they held various fund-raising events such as a table quiz, bowling competitions etc and they have just recently presented a cheque to the value of £1,000 to Rock Ministries (NI) Trust. Rock Ministries (NI) Trust would like to thank the Coleraine Bowling Club for their interest and their generosity.

Nationwide Award for one of our supporters

Posted Tue, 17/02/2009 - 03:22 by webmaster

Frankie Cunningham from Dervock has been awarded a Nationwide Award and Rock Ministries (NI) Trust has benefited as a result!

Mini-Business Link with Ballymoney High School

Posted Wed, 03/06/2009 - 19:47 by webmaster
Phyllis Hasson talks to some of the pupilsIan and Phyllis had the pleasure of speaking to Year 8 pupils at Ballymoney High School just before Christmas in connection with cross-curricular work in which they were involved. The idea was to link a number of subjects such as Mathematics and Religious Education and also to enable pupils to come to an understanding of cultural differences and promote mutual understanding.