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Sponsored climb to the top of the highest mountain on the Balkans in aid of the new Social Medical and Training Centre in SofiaMountains by moon-light, thunderous hail storms, giant goats, sparkling icy streams in flowery meadows, manic mosquitoes and Turkish toilets…..what an amazing adventure!Borovetz is Bulgaria’s biggest and highest ski-resort, bustling with skiers in the winter, indeed I was

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Bulgarian Partners Trust supporter Julia Philpott completed a skydive on Saturday 10th October to raise much-needed money and awareness for people living in poverty in Bulgaria.Not only did Julia thoroughly enjoy the experience ("Old enough for a bus-pass but not too old to skydive!" she said), but she also managed to raise more than 2,000 pounds towards to cost of the new centre to help those

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A Musical Evening with a Bulgarian Flavour, which took place at Upton House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire on Saturday, raised more than 2,500 pounds to go towards the building of the new medical, educational and training centre in Sofia. Commenting on the successful evening, Geoff Wallis, honorary secretary of Bulgarian Partners Trust, said that in addition to raising important funds, it really

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The Grand Auction, hosted by Bulgarian Partners Trust and Fair Investment Company in Bristol last week, has raised more than 5,000 pounds to help people living in poverty in Bulgaria.BBC Points West presenter Dave Harvey (pictured with Fair Investment Company directors James and David), did a great job as auctioneer, inciting several tense bidding wars for all sorts of things, from a day's

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Those of you who would like to come along to our Grand Auction on 1st October but haven't got your tickets yet should move fast!Ever wanted to drive a steam engine, fly a hot air balloon, or have a special gourmet meal prepared just for you? This is just a glimpse of some of the things you can bid on, but with little over a week until the auction, there isn't much time left.Click here to see more

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Julie Philpott is undertaking a skydive in aid of the Good Samaritan Foundation in Sofia, to assist with the building of the new centre for underprivileged adults and children. Her strapline for this feat is 'old enough for a bus pass but not too old to skydive'!Julie will be undertaking her dive in October. You can donate here or by clicking on the DONATE link on our homepage. Thank you!

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Grand Auction 2009 with Dave Harvey, BBC West TV Reporter and Presenter.Fly a hot air balloon, watch quarry-blasting, help run the world's oldest steam engine, visit interesting places not open to the public, buy a unique wine, tuition, services, holiday accomodation. With 60 lots to choose from, there's bound to be something that takes your fancy!Please come along to the auction on October 1st,

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Read Teddi Oprenov's interesting address at a recent conference in Amsterdamhttp://www.bulgarianpartners.org/pdf/baptist_times_july_30.pdf

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Spend time getting to know the beauty of Bulgaria's natural environment, hear the songs of the birds, relax in mineral-water pools, enjoy traditional cuisine, discover local traditions, and visit historic churches and monasteries. In 2010, come with us to visit the children in an orphanage, attend Sofia Baptist Church, and take a guided tour of the new Social, Medical and Training Centre.For

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The June issue of our newsletter is now available!If you haven't had a copy in the post, you can read about the progress of the Centre, from plastering and security systems to musical fundraising ventures, by clicking here.

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People have very kindly been contributing all sorts of wonderful things that we can sell at our Grand Auction in October, but we still need a lot more lots!So, we have extended the donation deadline from the end of May to the end of July, to give everyone a chance to hunt through their attics or have a think about what things they might have of value that could be sold for this good cause.Geoff,

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In April, Bulgarian Partners Trust supporter Lillian Coggan spent Easter in Sophia with Teddi and Didi, their family, and the members of Sophia Baptist Church.She had a tour of the new Social, Medical and Training Centre, where she saw the excellent progress it has made thanks to everyone's hard work and contributions.Click here to read Lillian's personal account of her trip to Sophia.

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Summer is on the horizon and the Social, Medical and Training Centre in Sofia is really starting to take shape. The air-conditioning, insulation and weathering of the roof is being finalised, while work on the interior is well underway.A team of young Roma people are helping with the plastering after Sofia Baptist Church received generous donations with which to buy materials, and the youth and

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If you have anything of value that could be sold in aid of Bulgarian Partners' Trust at our Grand Auction, then you need to be quick as the deadline for donations is fast approaching!People have kindly been sending in pledges for all sorts of valuable things that will be sold in our Grand Auction on October 1st, such as gardening services, a rare tour of the mysterious inner chambers of Clifton

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The Easter celebrations went off well in Bulgaria, with a play and a pantomime.There are also exciting plans for a charity concert to raise funds for the new centre. Young classical musicians from the church will play and sing in order to raise money.To see pictures and find out more click here

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Read a shocking article from The Good Samaritan Foundation and Sofia Baptist Church about the realities of human trafficking of Bulgarian children.Many girls and boys face a life of forced labour, prostitution and, if they live long enough, having their organs taken and sold.You can read the article by clicking here.To help support Bulgarian Partners Trust, which works with Sofia Baptist Church

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The Bulgarian Partners Trust is holding a Grand Auction this autumn to raise money for the new Social, Medical and Training Centre in Sofia.So have a peek in your attic or shed, and see if there are any hidden gems there, or have a spring clean of things you don't want anymore – one person's unwanted item is another person's treasure, and could help improve the lives of people less fortunate

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The Social, Medical and Training Centre Project has appointed its first employee!Plamena Apostolova started on 25th March as Development Worker to review the services currently provided by Sofia Baptist Church to those in their community, and expand these services prior to completion of the new Centre. Plamy has been teaching the youngsters at Sofia Baptist Church and in orphanages for some years

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Today a trustees meeting is being held in Sofia. James Caldwell and John Ringrose have flown to Bulgaria, accompanying a number of supporters who are travelling there to see the progress of the centre.Also visiting and joining the meeting are Denise and Richard Wolf who have flown from the 'other Worcester' in the US. They co-ordinate BPT supporters in America and it is fantastic to have a

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The Sofia Baptist Church has long enjoyed the support of a number of Churches in the USA. Here is a recently published article, written by Marie Notcheva, about one of the relationships that has grown over the past few years. After 39 years as a principal with Wolf Coach, Richard Wolf had earned a quiet retirement.Instead, the Worcester man committed to helping orphans, Gypsies and the destitute

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Work has continued apace throughout the summer - the exterior of the building is now looking very impressive. And we have been able to rebuild the pavement around the building complete with concrete blocks to keep the pathway clear of cars. The five systems, water, sewage, air-conditioning, heating and ventilation, have been almost entirely built within the interior of the building. The diesel

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Bulgarian Partners has featured in the latest edition of Sorted; a dynamic new magazine for men. In it, Richard Pendlebury talks about his visits to the project and how he was motivated by the need that he saw to come home and work to raise money to help complete the project. Click here to read the article.

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The highlight of the tour. . . After a well-earned lay-in, we gathered at Sofia Baptist Church to share worship with the children, see pictures of the Hon. Secretary's fund-raising sky-dive, and think about the issues around giving our selves and our resources.A guided tour of the new Social, Medical and Training Centre in the afternoon made us realise just how big this project is, and how much

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Today, at the Museum of Sofia we were treated to a high-speed tour by a knowledgeable guide who introduced us to almost all the exhibits in 1 1/2 hours! Items on display dated from 3,000 years BC and included some exquisite gold and silverware.The Rila Monastery, high on wooded mountain slopes south of Sofia is the largest and grandest in the Balkans. It has an exquisite gilded iconoclast (

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Today we had our longest excursion - to Berkovitsa Orphanage for children with learning disabilities. Sofia Baptists have been supporting the children and staff for over a decade with food, clothing, and gifts, and last year even put on a Christmas puppet show which the kids loved.With funding from a UK church they have constructed a new classroom and dormitory, and a toilet block to replace a

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''Inspiring, interesting and great fun . . . but not restful!''At the old capital of Bulgaria Veliko Turnovo we walked around the amazing Tsarevets walled fortress on a rocky hill. Then, as night fell we assembled on an opposing promontory and watched a 20 minute 'son et lumiere' presentation involving 2,000 lights, miles of cables, four lasers and two computers! An amazing spectacle depicting

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Geoff completed his tandem skydive at 9:00am on Sunday 27th April 2008...it was not all plain sailing.From climbing into the 14 seater plane with no seats, wedged on the floor between each others legs .. the door was opened at 5,000 feet... 3 intrepid young solo parachutists smiled, waved a cheery good by, stepped backwards into oblivion, and were gone.A tiny twinge of panic made me realised the

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Due to high winds in the South West, Geoff's jump has been postponed. Undeterred however, Geoff still intends to do his skydive, we will keep you informed. . . .

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Geoff Wallis, our Secretary, has decided to do a sponsored skydive to raise money for Bulgarian Partners Trust.He hopes to raise over 10,000 pounds by doing a tandem jump on the 11th April.If you are interested in sponsoring Geoff, then please contact us at admin@bulgarianpartners.org

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