January 08 we had the first meeting
The organisers to us all they were speaking
Explaining the project and what we would do
Is the trip really for you?
Time soon passed and we made our decision
To build the classrooms was our vision
Our first team gathering was at Fulwell
To see if we could all get along swell
We worked on communication and team skills
The final presentations were quite brill
Deposits were paid and a commitment signed
The cost of the trip always on our mind
Fundraising was going to be no mean feat
We had a target we had to meet
Our first outdoor camp was at Raven Gill
We carried lots of gear up the big hill
We mixed cement which was a pain
Made far worse by the pouring rain
We made wooden frames to fill with cement
On which the building would be leant
It was a success and we all agreed
At the main project we would succeed
By this time we had chosen our sign
The Zambian flag showing IX09
We had our name and were raring to go
The results of our labour we hope to show
More training weekends they were to come
They all turned out to be such fun
We all worked hard and learnt new skills
Cooking on fires gave us a thrill
The indoor weekend at West Hall
Turned out to be the greatest fun of all
A Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
Followed by a murder mystery killing
The young leaders they acted out a tale
The killer to find you all did fail
The recession it did come as a shock
The cost of our flights did run amok
The fundraising efforts we had to increase
The price of our outgoings we had to meet
Paul suggested that we sell some bricks
So we printed some off and sold them quick
Recycling was the passion of our Sam Cree
So we recycled ink cartridges all for free
Bags pack we did thanks to M & S
How much to make we never could guess
Standing with buckets at sporting events
Increased our profits by thousand of pence
Fulwell hosted many coffee mornings
Baking cakes from the day’s dawning
A disco was held by 1st Wallsend
On the sale of glowsticks we did depend
We all pooled our efforts and the money we made
To support us all on our crusade
Now the planning is over and the time is near
To sort and pack all our gear
The last meeting was held on the fifth of July
For information from Doug we did rely
Last minute checks they were all made
Now we only hope we’ve all made the grade
Our tents are packed and we have our buddies
Each one of us will wear an IX09 hoody
We depart on the 17th from the North East
To be guaranteed some heat at the very least
The success of the mission is down to each one of us
Goodbye for now, I’ll see you on the bus.
Jean Trewick
Are you at it again Jean. haha
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