More than £1,400 was raised by the Mayor’s Charity Variety Show at the Guildhall last Saturday.

Performers included Terry Carey, Trevor Leeson, The Sensational Soul Band, Walton Girls’ High School, guitarist Dr Ika and compere Ali Jay.

Mayor of Grantham Ian Selby said: “I’d like to express my sincere thanks to everybody involved with the production of this show. It was a truly fabulous and memorable evening. There is not a single thing I would change about the show, it went even better than the plan. Everyone was brilliant.”

The Mayor’s charities are the Grantham Journal Children’s Fund, Gravity FM and Kesteven Rideability.

The Cranmer Company of Singers is hosting a charity ‘Come and Sing’ at Easter.

The St Matthew Passion is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of classical sacred music, probably first performed in 1727 and written to present the story of the Passion at Good Friday vespers. Members of the public are being asked to take up the opportunity to sing Bach’s magnificent choruses.

This event, where the organisers and soloists freely give their time, was so well supported in 2014, that it raised £1,150 for the Tearfund, Syria.

The event will take place on Good Friday, April 3, at Bottesford Parish Church. Anybody who wishes to take part and sing will take part in a rehearsal from 4.30pm on the day. The performance starts at 7.30pm.

It costs £6 to sing. Anybody wishing to take part should contact Kate at katfish00@hotmail.com or call her on 01949 843386.

Singers can take along a picnic supper to have between rehearsal and performance, hopefully at a nearby venue.

The men are asked to dress in suit and tie and the women in sober Sunday best. Singing will be in English and music will be provided if required.

Musical director is Deborah Davies. There will be organ accompaniment by Philip Robinson with the Lirica Choir providing Ripieno Chorus. Local soloists Rachel King, Colin Reed and Geoff Harback will take part.

People are invited to go and watch the performance and make a donation to charity on the door.

This year the Cranmer Company of Singers will be singing in St Edmunsbury 
Cathedral in April and will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special concert on Saturday, July 25.

Art tutor and professional animal artist Sarah Watson will be holding two Budding Artists Easter classes for children.

The classes will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at Liberty Roses Tea Room Studio in Butchers Row, Grantham.

From 10.30am to 12.30pm children aged three to six can create chicks, bunnies and lambs in oil pastels, watercolours, feathers and more with Spring Animal Fun.

From 2pm to 4pm children aged seven to 14 can take a more classical approach to animal drawing in pastels in Spring Animal Portraiture.

For further details contact Sarah Watson on 0774 811 0951, email sarahwatsonarts@gmail.com or pop into Liberty Roses to book your child’s place.

The cost of the classes is £10 per child for ages three to six and £15 per child for the older ages.

Parents and guardians can stay with their children in the classes or relax downstairs in the cafe with refreshments.

Young people can take part in a variety of workshops next week which will cover film, music and art.

On Tuesday (March 31), there are workshops to suit a range of interests in the Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham. The day’s programme includes working with professional film company, Blueprint Media, with ‘Film a Mockumentary’, a free ‘Art Drop-In’ session supported by Grantham College and a ‘Performance Workshop for Musicians’ run by Access to Music.

Not only this, but there is also a ‘Song Writing Workshop’ which gives young people the opportunity to write and perform a song, which will be included in the ‘Closing Gig’ that evening.

This year’s LOV Festival returns to the Guildhall after the success of last year’s event. Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV) Young People’s Programme has teamed up once again with the LOV Directors, a volunteer group of young enthusiastic event organisers. This group has created 2015’s festival for young people aged 12-25 with these various workshops and an evening gig for young local talent.

LOV is a network of 10 performing and visual arts venues from across Lincolnshire, established to create more coherent arts across the county. The Young People’s Programme aim to get young people involved in the arts as audience members, participants, and decision makers and the LOV Festival is a prime example of this.

The day’s activities begin at 10am ending with the gig in the ballroom from 7pm. The gig will be a mixture of music from acoustic to rock with a bit of jazz thrown in for good measure. The evening will feature local artists Oscar & Ryan, The Odell’s, Sushi Cat’s and Monochrome Empire.

For more information, and to book, call the Guildhall Arts Centre box office on 01476 406158 or visit online at {http://www.guildhallartscentre.com|www.guildhallartscentre.com}

Fire crews from Grantham and Corby Glen used cutting equipment to remove the roof of a car and reach the driver following an accident on the A1.

The accident happened on the southbound carriageway between Colsterworth and Stoke Rochford at about 9am. One lane was closed as police and fire services attended the incident. Paramedics were on the scene to help the casualty.

The lane was closed for about two hours.

Magistrates decided a man who admitted possessing a drug with intent to supply must go to crown court for sentencing.

Nigel Christopher Batten, 33, of Harrowby Lane, Grantham, pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis with intent to supply on May 16 last year.

Prosecuting, Daniel Pietryka told the court that police executed a search warrant at Batten’s home address and small quantities of drugs were found. They found cannabis on a worktop together with scales, a foil strip and a foil bag containing a white powder. Batten said it was glucose, which the court heard was used as a “bulking product”.

At the time Batten said the drugs were for his own use.

Mr Pietryka said a phone was found and the messages on that phone suggested drug dealing was taking place.

Batten had said he spent £20 a day on cannabis and that he made energy drinks with the glucose. He said he used the scales to weigh the drugs he had bought to make sure he was not being sold short.

Batten was represented by Sonia Bhalla but she told the court she was making no representation.

Magistrates decided they did not have the sentencing power to deal with Batten and he was sent to crown court, with a date to be fixed.

He was granted unconditional bail.

Workers from the Moy Park factory in Grantham got together to paint the White Bridge in Wyndham Park and get it gleaming again.

It was the idea of Darren Abbott who has lived in the town all his life. He said: “I see this as a big landmark for Grantham and part of our heritage. I feel passionate about the way our town looks and I wanted to give something back to Grantham.”

Darren was joined by Bruce Vinson, Antony Leone and John Foss and his daughter Isabella. They were joined by Mayor of Grantham Ian Selby who also got to work with a brush.

The group completed the work on Saturday. Moy Park contributed to the materials.

Police saw a woman drive her car into a gate post twice after they were alerted to a motorist who was slurring her speech.

Beata Lyzwa-Ubysz, 39, of Cornwall Close, Grantham, admitted to being unfit to drive while under the influence of drink or drugs on March 5.

Prosecuting, Daniel Pietryka said Lyzwa-Ubysz was stopped by police at her home after it was reported she had been to a shop in Grantham.

Her speech was slurred and she had got into her car.

When police went to her address they saw her car hit a gate post twice on her driveway. Officers said they smelled alcohol on her breath.

The court was told she was unable to take a breath test because she was unable to blow into the tube and just blew into the air.

Defending, Chris Pye-Smith said Lyzwa-Ubysz had not drunk any alcohol.

He said she was prescribed medication which had affected her very badly.

She had taken some medication into court and Mr Pye-Smith said it did have a smell about it, although it was not the same medication she had taken on the day.

The court heard that the defendant needed her car for work as she was a community health worker.

She had effectively been suspended after telling her bosses about the court case.

Mr Pye-Smith said his client had moved to the UK in 2005 and had had a clean driving licence since 1998.

He said a ban would have a very serious impact on her, not only because of her work, but also because she had a sister with cancer who she took to appointments and a daughter who has health issues.

The court heard that Lyzwa-Ubysz was diagnosed with acute stress in 2012 and prescribed medication.

On the day in question she took a sleeping pill, not expecting to be going to work, but was then called out. The pill she took made her drowsy and affected her coordination.

Magistrates banned her for 12 months. She was also fined £110 with £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

United Counties League

Premier Division

Harrowby United 1

Thurnby Nirvana 3

Harrowby United’s five-game unbeaten run came to an end at the Environcom Stadium at the hands of third-placed Thurnby Nirvana.

The opening half hour saw Harrowby with slightly the upper hand although neither keeper was seriously threatened.

The first real goal scoring opportunity came in the 32nd minute when a good move down the left by the visitors from Leicester saw the ball played into the Arrows penalty area. A shot through a crowd of players was superbly blocked first by Billy Stubbs, the rebound by Jack Whyley, a third attempt by Sam Weatherstone on the line, before the scramble was finally abated by a fine diving save from Harrowby keeper Jack Drury, as Thurnby held their heads in their hands that they had not found the back of the net.

They did, however, take the lead a minute into first half stoppage time. After a patient build-up around the Arrows penalty area, William Gonga played the ball inside to Liam Canavan who found Thurnby skipper Matt Melbourne who had timed his run well to stay onside and finished with a first time right foot shot which gave Drury no chance.

The second half began as the first with chances at a premium for both sides. On the hour mark, Thurnby goalkeeper James Flinders did well to deny Lee Shaw who, when played in by Simon Bolland, tried to chip the ball over the big stopper who got his hands to it at full stretch. Flinders again did well when he tipped over an effort from Harrowby man-of-the match Joe Clarke.

Nirvana doubled their advantage after 79 minutes when midfielder Canavan found himself some space in the box and laid a perfect square ball for Gonga to fire home from around 12 yards out.

Six minutes from time, Thurnby put the outcome beyond doubt when, after a move down the right, the ball was fed inside to top scorer Canavan who slotted home his 31st first goal of the season.

Harrowby kept going and were rewarded with a consolation goal a minute from time. Shaw was brought down about 25 yards from goal and Clarke stepped up to fire home a sweet left foot shot which left Flinders rooted to his spot.

Harrowby United: Drury (c), Weatherstone, Clarke, Stubbs, Whyley, Harper, Currall, Bolland (Bradford, 80), Potts (Peberdy, 78), Carr, Shaw. Sub not used: Daykin.

A Ford worker punched another man during a night out with his family after he was set upon by a group of people.

William George Watkins, 22, of Knareborough Drive, Grantham, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in the Market Place in Grantham on December 21 last year.

Prosecuting, Daniel Pietryka said it was just after 2am whan a police officer saw Watkins and another man throw punches.

Watkins had fallen to the floor and he was detained. The other male ran away but was detained later.

Mr Pietryka said Watkins was out for a night with family and friends and was assaulted by an unknown man.

He had chased this male and then returned to his family when another man started shouting in his face.

Watkins believed either he or his sister were going to be hit and he accepted there were punches thrown.

He had said his actions were in self-defence.

The court heard that Watkins had been drinking that night. He had suffered a cut to his left eye and there was swelling and bruising.

Watkins, who was not represented, said: “It was a silly drunken act. There was no excuse for it. I did not intend for it to happen. I was standing with my sister when three people approached me and punched me. I thought the right thing to do was to chase them away. I was stupid. I am sorry.”

Watkins, who told the court he painted cars at Ford, was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

Students from Charles Read Academy, Corby Glen, were invited to attend a prestigious event at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University, as part of the Cambridge Science Festival this month.

Twelve Year 8 and 9 students got involved in hands-on experiments in the University’s Department of Chemistry. This included creating their own ‘goo’, mixing their own perfumes and making ice cream with liquid nitrogen. They were also invited to the Guildhall to look at a prototype space probe, called ‘Bruno,’ which is due to be sent on an 
expedition to Mars to search for signs of life.

Rachel Ellis, Year 8 student, said: “I loved the Science Festival so much it has really inspired me to think about science as a career. I absolutely loved chatting to the students at Peterhouse College and I am now going to concentrate on working hard in science and hopefully one day I’ll be graduating from Cambridge University too.”

Grantham Town Supporters’ Club lotto (sponsored by Galaxy Fish Bar), winners of March 28 draw:

£200 – 109 J. Thompson; £10 – 905 M. Bird; £5 – 295 Islanders, 408 W. Toseland, 282 P. Knowles, 704 D. Bell, 111 G. Cowell, 224 L. Manterfield.

Bottesford and District Angling Association’s open match was fished on Grantham Canal.

It was won by M. Calcraft with a catch weighing in at 5lb 14oz 0dr. Runner-up with 3.02.00 was B. Baines and J. Farrow (2.15.00) was third.

Section one was won by J. Brockway (2.09.00) and N. Fisher triumphed in section two with 1.01.00.

The next match is the Norman Chenoworth Memorial on April 12. The draw will be 9am at the Red Lion, Bottesford, where breakfast baps will be available.

A group of music students from Priory Ruskin Academy have shown off their talents by taking to the stage in Grantham.

The Year 12 BTEC Music students played in front of an appreciative crowd at the Chameleon Music Bar on the High Street at the bar’s Open Mic Night.

The students performed nine songs in a varied programme including a vocal and acoustic guitar duet by Matt Cording and Ellie White, singing a Mumford and Sons song called ‘I will wait’.

Other highlights included a blistering guitar solo from Reece Brailsford along with Connor Brown, Ben Musson and Jordan Lea-Hair in an instrumental version of Iron Maiden’s ‘The Trooper’. To finish, Dom Newcombe joined the line-up of two drum kits, three guitars and Lucy Bishop on vocals for a thunderous version of ‘Killing in the Name’ by Rage against the Machine. All of the performances contribute to their BTEC L3 Music coursework.

The music course aims to develop students’ performance skills in a variety of genres and allows students to perform in a range of venues.

The students have also been developing their composition skills and have written a selection of songs which have been performed throughout the year. As a reward for their hard work, they were all given the opportunity to develop their real life music industry experience by spending three days at Simmonds recording studio on Westgate with local band Mowbeck.

The students are looking forward to their next performance in the whole school End of Term 4 assembly.

Planning applications before South Kesteven District Council include:

Allington

S15/0477/HSH - Mr R. Ebsworth - Erection of boundary walls and gates, St James, Side Street.

S15/0763/TCA - Martin Barnett - Fell 16 conifers, two laburnum and one laurel, Chestnut Farm, Bottom Street.

Ancaster

S15/0700/TCA - Phillip Pick - Removall of seven leylandii, two apple trees, one cherry tree and two sycamores, land rear of 14 Ermine Street.

S15/0724/FULL - Mr P. Grey - Conversion of public house to two dwellings and erection of three dwellings in former pub car park, The Ermine Way, 71 Ermine Street.

S15/0855/HSH - Mr J. Marsden and Miss C. Burrows - Single storey rear extension and erection of single garage (amendment to permission S14/2470), 23 Ermine Street.

Barrowby

S15/0255/HSH - Mr L. Coulson - Demolition of attached front garage and erection of single storey front extension and single storey rear extension, 13 Thorold Road.

S15/0854/HSH - Mr and Mrs A. Flitcroft - Two-storey side, front and rear extensions; erection of detached double garage, The Willows, Casthorpe Road.

Caythorpe

S15/0794/HSH - Ms Samantha Fells - Conversion of barns to ancillary accommodation and installation of satellite dish, Middlefield House, 46 High Street.

Colsterworth

S15/0753/DEXT - Robin Gregory - Single storey rear extension depth 5.0 metres maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves heigh 2.5 metres, 2 Belvoir Close.

Corby Glen

S15/0820/TPO - Corby Glen Parish Council - Removal of deadwood and diseased branches and crown lift of horse chestnut (T8806) to 2m and sycamore (T8805) to 2.1m, The Green, land north of A151.

Denton

S15/0657/DC - Ms K. Pattenden, Approval of details reserved by Conditions 2 (Materials) and 3 (Joinery Details) of S14/2029, Park Cottage, Park Lane.

Grantham

S15/0639/HSH - Peter Bolland - Two-storey side/rear extensions and alterations to roof, 30 Vernon Avenue.

S15/0725/FULL - Peter Burrows - Demolition of flat roofed, two-storey rear aspect and erection of three-storey glazed rear extension, Lindpet House, 5 Market Place.

S15/0726/LB - Peter Burrows - Demolition of flat roofed, two-storey rear aspect and erection of three-storey glazed rear extension. Replacement windows in east elevation and internal alterations, Lindpet House, 5 Market Place.

S15/0730/FULL - Mrs J. Sentance - Erection of manager’s dwelling (re-submission of S14/2294), The Three Gables, 27 Signal Road.

Great Gonerby

S15/0801/FULL - Mr J. Thambirajah - Installation of security roller shutters and place condensing unit to rear, 4 High Street.

Hougham

S15/0752/DC - Mr P. Rann - Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Drainage) and 8 (Manure Management Plan) of S14/3264, Mill Farm, Mill Lane.

Sedgebrook

S15/0480/DC - John Morrison - Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 and 4 (access), 6 (odour management plan), 8 (materials), 10 (landscaping) and 12 (landscape management) of S14/1809, land at Woolsthorpe Lane.

To view the forms and plans of any planning application go to www.southkesteven.gov.uk/planningsearch

Lincolnshire Trading Standards is urging residents not to hand over cash on their doorstep this summer, unless they are confident a trader is genuine.

The county council service says uninvited visitors who are trying to sell a product or service could be a con artist or part of an organised crime gang.

These rogues may try to overcharge people, convince them to buy something they don’t need or even attempt to enter their home.

In the last year, 184 residents complained they had been targeted, and 67 of those admitted to handing over cash. In total, this cost residents around £92,000. Those figures could be higher still, as nationally it is predicted that up to 90 per cent of incidents are not reported.

From cleaning products to clothing, and televisions to paintings, officers say a rogue trader could be flogging anything.

Kirsty Toyne, Principal Trading Standards Officer, says: “A rogue trader will try and con you out of your cash however they can. They might claim to have a special offer for a short time only or that your neighbours have bought from them.

“Some will claim they are on probation and are trying to ‘get back on their feet’, and we have had one case where a crook pretended to be deaf and dumb. Thankfully he was caught out by a carer we had trained as part of Operation ‘REPEAT’, and can understand sign language.

“During these warmer summer months, we all like to leave our windows and doors open, but if they can’t con you, some of these criminals may try to gain entry and attempt to steal your belongings.

“If you haven’t invited someone to your home, don’t entertain them, even if they appear to be an official. If they are from a genuine company, they shouldn’t be pushy and will be willing to leave. If the visitor refuses to leave, please call the police immediately.

“It is important you don’t even get caught out once, because you could end up on a ‘suckers list’, which some criminals will share with others. Please look out for your neighbours, friends and family members, and help us fight doorstep crime.”

Share these top tips with family and friends:

* Use a door chain before letting anybody in, or have a peephole in your door

* Don’t be a victim of pressure selling tactics such as ‘for one day only’

* Don’t believe that you are the only person on the street who hasn’t bought from them

* They may claim to have a ‘hawkers licence’ which gives them permission to cold-call, or a Union Jack calling card. Neither of these are valid for selling door-to-door

* If you have arranged an appointment for someone to come and see you, use the password scheme when booking with the organisation. If the person calling on you doesn’t know the agreed password – don’t let them in

* Always lock your doors and windows to avoid a distraction burglary. This is when one person keeps your attention at the front door while an accomplice sneaks round the back

If you think you’ve been a victim of doorstep crime, call Lincolnshire Police on 101.

If you have been targeted by a scam, but haven’t handed over cash, contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 040506 or visit www.adviceguide.org.uk.

A man and a woman are accused of causing serious physical harm to a child in Grantham.

Jordan Richard Bentley, 26, of Kinoulton Court, Grantham, and Kelly Davidge, 34, of Muston Road, Grantham, appeared before magistrates.

They were accused of causing a child to suffer serious physical harm between November 1, 2013, and December 4, 2013.

Mr Bentley and Mrs Davidge are also accused of wilfully assaulting, ill treating, neglecting, abandoning or exposing a child in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury between the same dates.

Mr Bentley is also accused of causing grievous bodily harm to the child on December 3, 2013.

The case was adjourned to Lincoln Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on April 7.

Mr Bentley and Mrs Davidge were given bail on condition they did not contact named persons and that they did not have any unsupervised contact with any child under 16 with approval of social services.

Midland League 3

East (North)

Kesteven 0

Southwell 17

Kesteven faced Southwell in a vital match to settle who would join Melton Mowbray in the promotion race.

There was an awkward crosswind blowing across Woodnook as Kesteven kicked off. Southwell failed to clear and the home team spent the opening minutes keeping Southwell pegged back.

Despite having the better of territory and possession, Kesteven were unable to break through a stubborn defence. Whittaker had two penalty attempts midway through the half. The first drifted to the right of the posts and the second faded to the left.

Taylor showed some nice touches but neither he nor Whittaker were able to get clear with the few opportunities that came their way. Bloodworth won some good line-out ball but he was up against a tall, wily opponent.

After the half time break, Southwell put the restart straight into touch when led to a Kesteven scrum on halfway. Southwell turned the ball over and set the pattern.

The Southwell pack raised their game a couple of notches and forced the home team back into their own half. Martyn Parker was able to use the wind well to kick for position, but Southwell did not concede.

Ben Addlesee went off for minor repairs and Southwell took advantage to spoil Kesteven possession and take play into the 22. They were able to work the ball out right for the opening score after 15 minutes of the half.

Kesteven’s response was good as James Cowley took control of the restart and dashed for the line. He has tackled short of his target and Southwell soaked up the pressure.

The visitors were able to break out and a couple of minutes later they were again camped on the home line. A couple of phases of play opened up the Ks defence and Southwell scored their second try. A successful conversion opened up a 12-point gap.

Kesteven still had plenty of time to rescue the match and Cowley showed great handling skills to pluck the ball out of the air, but again he was tackled into touch.

Ks spent much of the final 20 minutes in the Southwell half but the strength of the visiting pack was able to turn ball over.

The visitors had one final surge for the home line and added a third try in the corner in the final minute.

The conversion attempt failed and the referee brought proceedings to an end, leaving Southwell rueing the missed bonus point which would almost certainly have secured promotion.

Gavin Purvis was chosen as man of the match by Mayor Ian Selby who was the club’s guest for the day.

Kesteven: Whittaker, Jepson, Aspinall, Goodrich, Taylor, Parker, Addlesee, Odams, Sheardown, Purvis, Pert, Cowley, Webster, Woolerton, Bloodworth. Reps: Payne, Cartwright, Cole.

Under-15

Kesteven 10

Sleaford 19

Kesteven met Sleaford on one of Woodnook’s wettest and windiest days and even faced horizontal sleet during the game.

Sleaford are one of the strongest sides in the region, so a Kesteven team depleted by injury and holiday commitments was always going to face a stern test.

The opening moments of the match provided evidence that the teams were well matched as possession was fairly evenly shared in the opening exchanges. Both teams had opportunities to score but it was Ks who did so first. Cox pounced on an open ball, feeding scrum half Brighten who passed back to Cox to score one of the tries of the season.

From the restart, a moment of confusion within the home side’s backs allowed Sleaford to gain a five-metre penalty from which their large number eight picked up and was knocked backwards by back row forwards Kwasau and Fuller – much to the delight of the sodden spectators.

Kesteven’s forwards continued to take their own ball at the set-piece but Sleaford’s size and weight advantage up front meant Kesteven’s defence needed to be strong, with Bartlett, Edwards and Archer harrying the opposition backs into making mistakes.

Second rows Taylor and Hughes took turns to drive into the heart of Sleaford’s pack all morning long and severely tested their resolve, ably supported by Fuller, Moth and Peters. Edwards had a great first half, but took a kick to the shin which finished his game at that stage.

Sleaford restarted the second half the better and found space out wide to score their first try.

Kesteven then kicked to their largest and quickest back who ran the ball straight back for another score – and the try being under the posts allowed a grateful kicker to add the extra points.

With the game drawing to a close, Sleaford’s superior numbers began to count and Sleaford put down their third try to close out the game.

Kesteven: Archer, Bartlett, Brenton, Brighten, B. Cole, J. Cole, Cox, Edwards, Fuller, Hodgson, Hughes, Kwasau, Moth, Palin, Parr, Peters, Salam, Tapson, Taylor (c).

A Rotary club has been able to help people struck by famine in Kenya by joining up with a UK charity.

Grantham Kesteven Rotary Club’s international charity, Trade-Aid has been working with a UK charity with local links called the Friends of Kianjai, Kenya. This charity has been substantially funded and supported by the community in Grantham through the efforts of its chairman, Caroline Newton.

Through Trade Aid’s work with this charity, Grantham Kesteven Rotarians heard of famine caused by two crop failures in the Kianjai area due to drought. A total of 1,200 families were without seed to plant for the next harvest and were facing starvation.

An urgent appeal was made to Rotary Clubs and the Grantham Kesteven Club made a £500 donation which, together with donations from other clubs, quickly raised £6,400.

Within a week, the money was sent and good quality maize and bean seed was bought locally, distributed to the families and planted.

Five days later, the rains came which means there are good prospects that the seed will germinate and famine will be avoided.

For more information on Friends of Kianjai, Kenya, see their website at {http://www.friendsofkianjai.com|www.friendsofkianjai.com}