Off the Cuff Day Raises 32,200 Baht for Orphanage

On Saturday the 16th May a last minute discussion resulted in a day out for the children of the Baan Jing Jai Orphanage and a very useful 32,200 baht bonus towards the running cost of this very worthwhile establishment that looks after some 60 children of all ages.

The day began with a trip to the beach at Sattahip with the aid of one of Lewiinski's golf mini-buses, courtesy of Colin Davis, at 9.15 am. The weather of late was a worry and with rain on the way down to the beach even more so, but on arrival at the beach the rain stopped and for the next 3 hours the kids had a great time playing in the sea with canoes, rubber rings and the odd banana boat ride thrown into the bargain, under the instruction of Mikael Andersson I might add, who thought it better to go on the last banana boat himself in case further instructions were required!

Happy to be at play on the beach

Despite a very large snack bag and coke for each child on the beach, playing in the sea obviously gave them an appetite because they were keen to get to the second half of the day being arranged at the Haven Hotel, so we packed up and after an area cleaning sweep of the beach where we were all gathered we departed for Pattaya. On arrival at the Haven Hotel, we were met by Steven and Lamyai who greeted the children and gave them all drinks and the run of the swimming pool area. After spending 3 hours at the beach, you would thick that they had had enough of the water, but the swimming pool at the hotel was soon being invaded by eager kids wanting to play more in the water. Lamyai then provided a running buffet that must have kept the chef working for some time because some of the children made several return visits to the buffet and forced the chef to crank up the kitchen even after he thought he had long since finished.

A Big Thank You to Everyone

The day was rounded off by Steven and Norman Isherwood collecting from guests staying at the hotel and casual visitors alike. This added to funds already collected by a donation box on display at the Haven, funds from Lewiinski's Hidden 6 golf competitions and a very impressive anonymous donation, from a gentleman known only as big Jim, resulted in the presentation of the 32,200 baht to Piangta who runs the Baan Jing Jai Orphanage. In addition, Kenny Priddy turned up with some 30 football type shirts for the children. A very worthwhile day indeed, and a big thank you to everyone involved, God Bless you all.
Roy Thornton

Charity at the Haven

The Haven held a free party for over forty children from the Bann Jing Jai on Saturday the 25th October when we also presented the home with a donation of 41,500 baht from the golfers here at The Haven and also from some at Lewiinski's and a further donation from the UK.