RoAF will be relinquishing the lease on the warehouse at Billingshurst with effect from the end of this year. Changes in the procedures for transporting and importing aid mean that the facilities at the warehouse are no longer needed. Nevertheless, we will continue to prepare and send the more limited range of items that are still needed.
A final lorry from Billingshurst is being planned for 16th November, after which the team will concentrate on ensuring that the warehouse is in good order for the next occupiers. We are extremely grateful to the property’s owners for the ability to use the warehouse for some 15 years.
The prolonged warm weather has finally given way to wintry chills but we have managed to bring in our harvest in good time. The land at the warehouse yielded a better-than-expected crop of maize which will be milled as required during the coming months. Fortunately some residents of Casa Neemia were willing to lend a hand in getting the crop into sacks for storage.
The gardens at Casa Neemia were also very productive with a variety of vegetables including potatoes, tomatoes, carrots and a variety of herbs. Last month the residents prepared jars of ‘zacuscă’, a form of ratatouille, and this month two of our Ukrainian guests showed us how to preserve the carrots and green tomatoes for use during the winter months.
The donations of food from a local supermarket has continued and the items have been of considerable help to those who receive them. We have also received sponsorship for more baby milk, again gratefully received.
This month’s featured photos
A healthy diet: Harvesting maize … Preserving vegetables … Baby milk
Warehouse memories: Full to the door … Stacks of stuff … A well-deserved break
Last month’s statistics
| Categories | October 2024 |
Same month last year |
% Change year on year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Beneficiaries: joiners / leavers | 0 / 38 | 16 / 40 | |
| Beneficiaries this month: | 111 | 145 | -23% |
| Number of Donations: | 190 | 168 | 13% |
| Total Value of Donations: (£ equivalent) | £610 | £2,097 | -71% |
| Exchange Rate, RON to GBP | 5·9570 | 5·7230 | 4% |
Stats notes:
– Joiners are new registrants this month, Leavers are are those whose latest recorded donation was 12 months ago.
– Some households may receive more than one donation during a month (eg, repeat donations of food).
– Items shown as 0 or as “…” are awaiting final returns for the month.
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