But it's not just donations like this that are needed. Chalk, pencils, paper, anything that's not too bulky, are gratefully received. Through Schools for Africa children can also be sponsored. As little as 47 can pay for a child to begin schooling. Photographs and updates on his or her progress will be provided.
Education is the sort of thing that can be passed on once it has been begun.
To raise money for the project Mrs. Winterton and Mrs. Downes, with support from both their husbands and families, work continuously at coffee evenings, buffet lunches and, stretching to the more adventurous, triathlons and parachute jumps. Over the past few years Mrs. Winterton has built up a catalogue of contacts in Germany where she fund- raised for Schools for Progress. Any ideas, help and suggestions will always be very gratefully received.