Thursday 11 April 2013

UPDATE 10




Well blessings upon you all.

I was going to talk about giving and how much more reward the Lord gives in return for the work you do for Him in this blog but I have been diverted.

Is it just me or are more and more people posting racist remarks on face book? The latest offering is this, although by the time this gets published who knows!

To begin with let me be clear I believe not only England is in trouble but the whole of the UK, if  you want to you can make a serious argument that this whole world is in deep deep trouble.
Lack of morals, binge drinking, drugs, the 'live on the dole mentality', the street gangs, old who die every winter because they cant afford to heat and eat,sixteen year old children trying to rear children given to them by passing boyfriends, who just move on without a thought to the next girl who will give him what he wants. No thought  of supporting the girl or his children, the state will do that for him. One of the highest sexual infection rates in Europe, porn freely available to children. That is our country our society and I am ashamed. Why are so many failing in their lives, I believe its really simple, our country has turned away from God. Our laws break the commandments given by God, our people no longer follow His word, our justice system no longer values truth only what you can 'proove' in a cash orientated society justice depends on your bank balance. God will judge us all one day so saying 'but what can I do' wont cut it.

I want to look at this statement above point by point because it feels like I have just stepped in something nasty and have to look at my shoe, so if you are easily bored or just don't care move on now.

1 Every brit has the right to a job without direct competition from immigrants.
 WHY?  Should an employer hire because of the colour of skin or race, no, remember the seventies, colour discrimination was rife, if you weren't white you were looked down on and only got the menial jobs. It isn't perfect yet by a long way but it is better, give the job to the best, if you want equal opportunities then get off your butt and get some decent training, Half the training for real jobs in the UK are never taken up because (and I wish I had a £1 for every time I have heard this) why should I go for extra day or night school or take a placement, why should I work for dole money when the guy next to me gets more. BECAUSE he is worth it you are not, you are working to show an employer that you can actually turn up everyday straight and sober and learn to do the job properly, then you may get a job and full pay.

2 'A UK where every British child has the right to education' I agree with this point, what about traveller children who are often looked down on by the rest of us, yes education tourism is becoming a serious problem. However as a country we CANT ban illegal immigrant children from school nor I believe would it be right to do so, we signed the convention on human rights,
'to do so would breach Article 26.'  and before the cry of we don't want to be part of that bill here are a FEW of the other rights you have under this act:


What rights does the Human Rights Act protect?

  • The right to life – protects your life, by law. The state is required to investigate suspicious deaths and deaths in custody.
  • The prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment – you should never be tortured or treated in an inhuman or degrading way, no matter what the situation.
  • Protection against slavery and forced labour – you should not be treated like a slave or subjected to forced labour.
  • The right to liberty and freedom – you have the right to be free and the state can only imprison you with very good reason – for example, if you are convicted of a crime.
  • The right to a fair trial and no punishment without law - you are innocent until proven guilty. If accused of a crime, you have the right to hear the evidence against you, in a court of law.
  • Respect for privacy and family life and the right to marry – protects against unnecessary surveillance or intrusion into your life. You have the right to marry and raise a family.
  • Freedom of thought, religion and belief – you can believe what you like and practise your religion or beliefs.
  • Free speech and peaceful protest – you have a right to speak freely and join with others peacefully, to express your views.
  • No discrimination – everyone’s rights are equal. You should not be treated unfairly – because, for example, of your gender, race, sexuality, religion or age.
  • Protection of property, the right to an education and the right to free elections – protects against state interference with your possessions; means that no child can be denied an education and that elections must be free and fair.                                                                                                                                 If you really want to protest, go do some research.FIND THE TRUTH!     THINK FOR YOURSELF!
PLEASE NOTE 8, WITHOUT THIS RIGHT TALKING YOUR TRASH WOULD BE ILLEGAL.

3.  'where political correctness never stands in the way of OUR culture and rights'
     Why should being proud to be British be wrong, my wife is English and I am Welsh and we are
      both proud of our nations heritage and cultural differences. To be offencive is just stupid, I don't
      go around putting down the  English etc just because I am welsh and a Celt! Remember when you
     talk about English rights the Celts were here first so perhaps you should remember if you are not a
     Celt you are an Immigrant.

4.  'I believe in a UK where British people are put first, before outsiders who haven't paid into
     the system'....................what about All the lazy brits who dont pay in by choice.
     Ok then no more dole/ health care/ assisted rent/ pole tax for any Brit if fit and capable of work and
     work is available, work in the community for dole, apply the rules to all, I agree completely.
     One small problem here, what about all the Brits abroad who get free medical care even though
     they are not 'paying in' to that countries system and have never paid into the UK's.And then there    are all those honest hard working people who need assistance just to live in the UK.    


5.  'Where justice is fair and the punishment fits the crime without abuse of the human rights
     laws'
      Sorry but didn't you just say the human rights bill was wrong. Other than  being unable to make up
      your mind on that point I do agree with you  '' Fairness and equality for all''.....now where have I
      heard that before. Couldn't find it in your post.

6.  'A UK where we are allowed to decide our own desiny'
      might prove a bit costly that, power, gas, oil, food imports from Europe suddenly having import
      tax stuck on. No more cheap cars, back to passports and all that goes with visiting another
      country. Do you like your freedom, look at how many EEC laws give you the right to publish the
      rubbish above.  As a very wise man once said (if I may Para phrase) 'I will defend you right to
      state your opinion with my life, but I don't have to like it'.

And finally, 'These are my beliefs, don't accept them don't expect me to accept yours.'

I DO NOT ACCEPT YOUR VIEWS, NOW OR WILL I AT ANYTIME, SUPPORT RACIAL OR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION IN THE COUNTRY OF MY BIRTH OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN THIS WORLD.

Gal 3: 28 
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Genesis 1:27
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.


God made us all, what gives you the right to say one man is better than another, one race Superior (Hitler 1933) to any other, on that road stands the devil just watching and waiting. If you really want to find out whats going on now in the world and how it will effect YOU, then have the courage to step away from bigotry and lies, read the bible, learn about our Lord and how he can save you from what is even now waiting for you with open arms. You can dismiss this but one day as you lay dying you will face judgement for all your sins throughout your life. Change yourself now, its your choice and only you can make it.




Home, Short this time due to masses of other stuff.........


A house guest, he catches flies we leave him to it!
Cute little thing, we have several trotting about.




ROYAL ENFIELD   One Ride

Mr Gandhi, owner of Voyage Motors where we got our bikes. Just before the Royal Enfield 'one ride. Every member of the owners club on the first weekend of April goes on a ride together, ours was to Jaisamand lake the largest man made lake in Asia and then back through some nice fast twisty bits about 200k in all. No idea what to expect at this point.

The usual 'who's ready, who's not'

What a lovely site! All RE's Chai stop.

Chai stop, we made a few of those and for eats, local roadside Samosa here were spot on!

MY Baby 

ENFIELD!!!

Fantabbadozy init




Took 20 years to build, the palace is in the background.




Both my wife and girlfriend together




Now do you see this road, yeah it is a road with pot holes dust loose gravel and 30deg climbs, I was told before the attempt, don't worry its all concrete!



Above and below, the road!

Yeah.....road.

Nice little climb just to get to....................

A mass of steps that just went up and up
Full of fun now eh guys, lets all go for it
Bye Bye





                                                                                                       

Not so bouncy now eh lads! were back!

                                                


Why did I.............I cant feel my legs!.


  

Stop for lunch, Pakora and green chillies these bike runs can be tough!
  
                            
Green chilli and pakora yummy yummy!


Ah a pool!   
                           


At the garage when we all got back from what was a really great ride with some of the nicest bikers I have ever met. My first 'one ride' but not my last!
I think we may have settled any doubts about the 'older generation' keeping up when we got to a nice fast bendy bit that was a free run. Kris loved it all, she cant wait for the next run out in about one or two months.


Comments from Kris
I really enjoyed our ride out to Jaisamand Lake with Chris on the back of his Royal Enfield Desert Storm. For me this was my very first bike ride out and it was better than I could ever have wished for. Although I was the only woman in the group the guys all treated me really well and were very friendly and approachable. I trust Chris's riding so I had no concerns about being a pillion passenger, not sure I would have ridden pillion with anyone else though. 
The whole ride was very civilised with stops for drinks and food along the way, and the scenery and views were to die for. This is a very beautiful place and as we had never been there before it made it more special, all in all we did well over 200 kms I can't remember the exact figure. Chris is to do more rides with the Royal Enfield guys in the future I hope, there is a plan for him to do the tour of Rajasthan next year which is a ride over ten days, he will be doing this alone as it is not recommended to take pillion passengers on the terrain they will be covering, mostly desert and dust roads then into mountain tracks,. anyway it will be good for Chris to get out on his bike with like minded guys and have a good time without worrying about me.

I did my first health talk in the village recently and it seemed to go well, 30 women turned up and we had a good day  I had an excellent translator in Nissi a student from the campus. She has a real gift in teaching and really relates well to the villagers, I do not think I could have done it without her help. I was due to teach again the following week and although people turned up, there was no venue available due to changes made at the last minute so it had to be cancelled. 4 of the ladies came to Chris's Chringlish class instead, they enjoyed it so much they are going to join him and learn English. I think this is great.

Things continue to amaze me, we were travelling back home today by rickshaw and I saw a guy riding a motorbike with what looked like a metal filing cabinet strapped onto the back of it. I am still amazed what the locals will carry on a motorbike. 

Chris has pur some fairy lights up on the roof and they are looking great, today I mowed the lawn with our manual grass lawn mower and started to clip our unwieldy privet hedge. It is getting a lot hotter here now and hoping I will be able to cope with the heat as it increases. There has been talk of it possibly reaching 50 degrees but the locals reckon it will be around 45 degrees. 

We are due to visit Panawar again soon, I think there may be some progress with the building work starting according to Joseph, we aim to be there to take photos when they start pulling down the old building etc.

We have eaten some of our first produce from the garden, ie cabbage, radish and lettuce and the odd strawberry. We are awaiting the tomatoes, capsicum and cucumber along with several other things. The taste is so much better when you grow your own veg. am enjoy


Chris and I have been watching cricket the Indian Pepsi 20 20 and he said I could choose my team to see who wins so far I have won 8 he has won 3 (i dont see how but I'm sure she is cheating somehow! Chris) good job we have not seen all the games or I might not be in the lead. Chris has got me into watching cricket I still struggle with some of the rules but I understand it much better than i did a year ago. I even enjoy it as much as watching Rafa playing tennis which I am not sure I should really admit. (Ha I read that bit! Chris)





Panawar and Pai

We visited panawar yesterday, and have been to Pai teaching today 110k round trip on very Indian roads, some good tarmac some gravel, all with holes, so I am shattered!I have finally fitted the rack and panniers so we can go by bike and not have to depend on lifts in a car. It is still 'a work in progress but a few more mods and such and it will be fine.






























Danger Wide Load!




      The chapel where I teach in Pai, as a thank you Kris and I bought the pastor some gold paint because 
      the cross was very shabby, really stands out now. He was so pleased he painted it during the break
           

      This  is my other class room.And in case you fancy a sing song, underneath the Mango tree.........
      





My youngest pupils
    





Playing the 'find it' game'

STICK

LEAF

















     In just eight weeks of 4hr sessions once a week                                                       with of course a break for chai I have two students who are now ready to go back to their villages 
and teach English. ... yes TEACH ! That has always been the objective of this course to produce  teachers, not Ma or Ba standard just simple day to day English that they can use tp talk to tourists. 
Their children   in fact anyone who wants to learn can using this method.  We havenen't costed per student yet but this week Kris is going to sit down with all the receipts and work it out.

  I now have interest from another NGO and one School  who want to talk about the method. I have   
      copyrighted all the course so that it will always be free to whoever needs it, education should not only 
    be for those that can pay! As they complete they are given a full laminated teaching pack exactly the        same as I use for them. They can  call on me for help and to  visit them in their  village  or pop in 
    on a tuesday at Pai if they need my help. In this way they will always have support. Their certificate 
is laminated so that they can hang it on a wall and it will last in this climate. The pride when I told 
them (privately) that I was awarding their certificate to them was enormous, one will do his final 
teaching practise next week the other one week later.
This is worth all the hours and hours spent doing research, rewriting  what didn't work, going    
crazy trying to find a way to teach without an interpreter, this makes it all worth it.

Kris Teaching
PMF's workshop on "Uttam Swathya" was succesfully conducted on the 9th April, 2013 at 
the Panchayat Bhawan of Pai in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This program has been especially
 developed by Christine Hyde for rural areas, on community health exclusively for women! 
    There will befurther courses for women featuring first aid, nutrition and pre and post natal care, and 
for mixed groups if there is sufficient response or demand.

Volunteer Worker Mrs Christine (Kris) Hyde, Retired Registered General Nurse (RGN), & 
Community Health Visitor (DIP HV) from Durham, UK is leading the project, educating women on subjects such as Health and Hygiene, Breast Cancer Awareness this also includes a full breast
examination if requested by the  woman. The first day program went on well with about 30 ladies participating in it. By public demand, we are planning a further session next week. Their will be a 
follow up session on Breast Cancer Awareness so that more women can benefit from the program. 
A First Aid Course has been reque sted and  will be implemented soon. Simultaneously, volunteering sisters will be trained to implement the project in their communities and being able to "link back" to 
Kris for help and advise if needed. In this way , the project will have a long lasting impact,
benefitting many others rather than being a one day event   that would only benefit those who had attended.  
Write up from PMF's website.....well woth a look










Panawar was fantastic, work has now begun!


The first mix



Prayers were said blessing the site

 

really proud moment laying the first stone 'In the name of Jesus Christ our saviour, I dedicate this building to Him and His glory and pray that all the children who live here will build better lives because of the work done here to help them and I thank the generosity of so many who have made today possible'.




Got really emotional about this, so many have worked so hard to make this day happen, may God bless you for your help and for giving all these boys help to have a better life because of the work done at Panawar.

PLOP, then a good dollup of concrete!


Kris laid the second stone of the foundations to the cheers of all the children!



Then everyone present added a trowel of concrete over them, Pastor Joseph, Pastor Wilson, Pastor Aniket who is also the children's warden, Pastor Babu Katara and Pator Kantilal Baranda, all there for the ceremony.








 All the boys added a trowel full! Brilliant!
One of the building team Mr Mangi lal





                                         More stone still arriving









REMEMBER THIS?



IT HAS GONE!




Some of the boys YOU are helping








 

              










  
The last chunk of the old building never to be seen again!


              





May God bless you all, if you could have felt the joy there that day it was tangible, all those children given so much hope. I feel very strongly as does Kris that we will be involved here for the rest of our lives, how as yet we don't know, 'just following Gods word'.

Our Church is growing.

Finaly some pictures of our church, what we lack in numbers (growing) we make up for in volume!


We use a room in a shopping mall, wakes the place up no end.


The music team and please note our new keyboard!


                                                                           
                                        Partor Manu, preaching





Well we have to publish this now or it will be way late, but we still have so much to say  about our life here things just keep happening to us..................more to come!


Sorry if you got the version that wasnt centered correctly, we have tried to sort it but may have a virus erk!
God Bless Chris and Kris