Recently, we were able to re-connect the electricity supply to the school and pay for the supply for the year. Such a small act but one that makes school in the winter so much more bearable for the teachers and children. Getting an electricity supply in the Indian Himalaya is no easy feat though - patience, determination and a sense of humour were all required for Ross to be able to successfully negotiate the big switch on! But, it happened and now the school enjoys eletricity all year long enabling the lessons to be taught within the classroom walls!
Currently, we are looking at getting the water supply established making lunch and break times a more enjoyable experience for the children who travel from miles around the valley to attend school each day.
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Our March launch event was a great success! It was great to see so many people who share our interest and enthusiasm in travel with a conscience. We enjoyed meeting all our guests and want to thank you for your support!
Since our launch, there has been considerable media interest in our projects. BBC local radio carried an interview with both Ross and me in which we were able to explain our travel philosophy and what 'Impact Travel' has to offer, which sets us apart from other escorted tour operators. Some print media have come up with a new label for our approach to travel "Holidays with a heart"! This, we feel, is convenient tabloid shorthand for our approach to making journeys special for our guests.
We are keeping in close contact with our project partners, who have some exciting ideas for our April '08 visit. We very much hope that you will want to share this experience with us!!!! If you would like to know more about our plans, please do get in touch.
Jeremy and Ross
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You are invited to the launch of
Impact Travel
at the Savoy Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool
on Thursday 22nd March at 7.30pm.
Are you looking for a holiday with a difference? Would you like to make a real difference? Do you want to travel with a conscience?
If any of these questions interest you, then maybe joining a small team to make a real difference in a small community in the Himalaya, whilst also experiencing real India could be for you.
Impact Travel offers small, fully escorted tours to exciting destinations packaged together with meaningful community projects that are fully hands-on and tailored to your skills.
Come to our company launch - hear about who we are and why we started Impact travel. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, please give us a call or visit our website for further details.
See you soon
Jeremy and Ross
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