Upcoming Fundraising Events - Garden Opening & Comedy Night

On Sunday September 30^th 2012, Arthur Moffitt and his family are hosting a Lunch & Garden Opening in Rockfield, Co.Meath. ‘Rockfield’ has an idyllic setting in the rolling drumlins of North County Meath, on the banks of the river Dee.  It is a traditional ‘mixed’ working farm.  The one acre walled garden slopes down from the back of the house to a small stream, running through the middle. The event begins at 12:30pm with admission of €25 for adults and €10 for children. Adults will receive a complementary glass on wine. For more information or to book contact Olivia Moffitt at 086 3541442 or email: keith.olivia.moffitt@gmail.com. 

On Thursday October 18^th, Charlotte Copper has organised an ADULT ONLY Comedy Night at Dublin’s Laughter Lounge (on Eden Quay, near O’Connell Street), beginning at 7:00pm. There are complementary drinks from 7:00pm to 7:30pm and a late night bar and DJ after the show. Tickets cost just €25 and can be ordered by emailing charlotte111996@gmail.com or visiting http:/www.habitatdonations.webs.com. It’s a guaranteed great night out.

Zambia - June 2013

We are delighted to announce details of St. Columba's new Habitat for Humanity project. In June 2013, 20 pupils and 6 staff will travel to northern Zambia for two weeks, helping to build new homes with the worldwide charity. The picture above is of rugby legend, Brent Pope during his recent trip to Zambia with HFH back in June. After four extremely successful trips with HFH to Hungary, we felt it was time for an even bigger challenge and Zambia seemed like the perfect project for our highly motivated pupils. The team will need to collectively raise close to €80,000 and the team are already busy fundraising during their summer break. Individuals can now make donations online using our new MyCharity webpage (www.mycharity.ie/event/scchabitat) or participate in our various fundraising activities throughout the next 10 months - stay tuned to the blog to find out more. Below are the names of the pupils travelling to Zambia next June!

1. Ally Boyd Crotty
2. Eliza Hancock
3. Jessye Faulkner
4. Freya Pierce
5. Lydia Johnson
6. Charlotte Cooper
7. Bethany Sheill
8. Arthur Moffit
9. Sally Beeby
10. Sadhbh Sheeran
11. Harry Johnson
12. Sofia McConnell
13. Samuel Clarke
14. John Clarke
15. Mark McAuley
16. Aidan Chisholm
17. Brendan Dickerson
18. Molly Dunne
19. Julianna Huggard
20. Anna v. Schlintling

Image Credit: Ciaran O'Kelly

And they're off!!

The Habitat for Humanity Team have just departed for Hajdu in Hungary to begin their house building project. Over the past few months the team have been busy fundraising for the charity and have amassed a total just shy of €34,000. The team will spend ten days in Hajdu there they will help to build houses for the homeless under the direction of a building project manager. A final boost came with the retiring collection from the Choral concert on Tuesday night. €1140 was donated to the fund. Regular updates will be found here, as the team post photos and thoughts of their trip. The party consists of four teachers and fifteen pupils. So, good luck everyone! And enjoy!

Humphrey Jones (Ground Control)

Habitat Team

Mrs. Heffernan, Mrs. Hanna, Mr.Coldrick, Mr.Clarke, Jack Armstrong, Robbie Hollis, Seán Ralston, Steffan Davies, Michael McBurney, Fergus Morton, Patrick O’Malley, Patrick McGonagle, Dalton Tice, Tanaka Khosa, Jessica Sheil, Susannah Cooke, Stephanie Brann, Thomas Emmet and Jasper Pickersgill.

Final Arrangements!

We're nearly ready!

Final arrangements are now being made for this year Habitat for Humanity trip to Hajdu in Hungary. The fundraising is near complete and we are very close to our €30,000 target. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over the past few months, especially considering the times we are in. Well done to all our team members on their amazing fundraising efforts.

Once in Hungary, the team will post pictures and a daily diary outlining what's happening in Hungary!

Merry Christmas!!

The SCC Habitat for Humanity Crew would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, especially to our friends in Csurgo and in Habitat for Humanity Ireland!