It is our pleasure to announce that author Simon Scarrow has become a patron of the Bansang Hospital Appeal. We are greatly appreciative of all his efforts in bringing the story of Bansang Hospital to the fore. “The first time I was aware of the BHA was… Read More »International best-selling author, Simon Scarrow, becomes a patron of the Bansang Hospital Appeal
I am very pleased to announce that former British High Commissioner to The Gambia, Phil Sinkinson, has agreed to become a patron of the Bansang Hospital Appeal. In his former role, I could always count on his calm and assured nature, good judgement and advice whenever… Read More »Former British High Commissioner to the Gambia, Phil Sinkinson OBE, becomes the charities first patron!
As many of you will know, it has been an incredibly difficult 12 months for Anita. Her usual busy schedule of talks were scuppered by cataract issues, which were then compounded by a far more worrying detached retina. Spending much of 2011 in recovery, Anita… Read More »Fundraising News: a big thank you for supporting the BHA!
Current location: the English Channel (feeling seasick!) Anita, 6am; “Feeling really wrecked. Past 5 days have been difficult and problem is getting worse. Even a sip of water and I ‘m heading for the loo…so I am now confined to cabin. I have sea sickness… Read More »Adventure news: the scooter team take to the high seas (sickness relegates Anita to the cabin!).
Current location: 140 miles from Santander (where the team will catch the ferry back to England!) Anita, 6:58am; (talking about previous day) “Short day today thank goodness as stomach is still playing up, in bed again by the afternoon. Managed a salad sandwich and spent… Read More »Adventure News; Anita and the scoots team traverse their last mountain range – and will soon be on the ferry back to England!
Current location: Nearing Palencia, NW Spain Anita, 5:47pm; “Covered over 600 kilometers of near deserted motorway; all centre sections are planted with oliander, broom and Cyprus trees so you can’t see oncoming traffic. Mountains, vineyards and cattle made for an ok journey. Then………tried to find… Read More »Adventure News: stomach cramps and long motorway drives. Anita and the scoots team are nearing journeys end…
Current location; Sue & Mike’s villa, southern Spain. Anita, 8:45pm: “No hotel was prepared to put up with weather beaten, mud splattered, disheveled travelers – & no safe parking for the trailer. Deb’s described last night as torturous; like being in a tumble dryer full of spanners to… Read More »Adventure News: Anita and team make it to Spain; and are now staying at a luxury villa!
