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Art & Jazz Spring House Concert in Support of Julius & Dora Children’s Centre

Join us for an intimate afternoon of live jazz, good food and community, hosted in a beautiful private home this April. As spring unfolds, we’re gathering to raise funds for the Julius & Dora Children’s Centre in Maseno, Kenya — a loving home for 31 children, run with extraordinary dedication by my Aunty Flossy. The afternoon will include: This is a relaxed, heart-led gathering — a chance to enjoy beautiful music while directly supporting the daily care, food, schooling and safety of children who rely on the centre as their home. 19th April 2026 at 4pmChelvey Court, Backwell, Bristol There will also be original paintings available by silent bid on the day for those who would like another way to give. Spaces are limited to keep the atmosphere intimate. We would love to share this spring afternoon with you! FACEBOOK Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1625209391756627 A little info about the organisers:

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2025 Autumn JandD Children’s Centre Kenya Newsletter 33

Our Autumn 2025 newsletter brings news from J&D Children’s Centre as the children return home for the Christmas holidays. Three of our oldest students — Baraka, Riziki and Steven — are currently sitting their final national exams, which will determine their next steps into university, college or vocational training. Please keep them in your prayers. There has also been both joy and sadness in recent months. Blessing has now been adopted into a loving family, while other children await exam results to see if they can begin Senior Secondary School in January. We continue to prioritise strong foundations in education through our own nursery and early primary programme. Alongside these milestones, we are supporting several children facing health challenges and academic pressures, and remain deeply grateful for our dedicated staff team and your faithful support, which makes everything possible. 📄 Read the full newsletter here:

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2025 Summer JandD Children’s Centre Kenya Newsletter 32

Our latest newsletter shares encouraging news from Julius & Dora Children’s Centre in Maseno, Kenya. Four children are now being fostered with plans for adoption, and four new children have joined the J&D family this year. The children continue to work hard at school, from our youngest “Baby Class” through to senior students preparing for their national exams. Many have big dreams for the future — including becoming doctors, lawyers and engineers — and several are actively involved in music and church life. Despite recent health challenges and nationwide school disruptions in Kenya, the children remain resilient and determined. We are deeply grateful for the continued prayers and support that make this work possible. 📄 Read the full newsletter here:

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