Category Archives: Preparations

Preparations for the visit to Sierra Leone in 2010

Travel Arrangements

Posted on 25/01/2010 by Ben Quant

For some reason I don’t know, and can only speculate, the airport is 8 miles north of Freetown, the capital, across the river. There are three main choices for getting from one to the other, the ferry, the hovercraft and … Continue reading →

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Suncream and prayer warriors

Posted on 25/01/2010 by Tim Wells

I’ve got a tube of suncream, some insect repellant and quite a few people have said they will pray for us – what more could we possibly need?????

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Skype

Posted on 22/01/2010 by Ben Quant

If the boasts of the Family Kingdom are to be believed, we shall have Wifi in our accommodation. This has provoked me into installing Skype on the home PC so that I can contact the family easily, and freely. No … Continue reading →

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It’s getting clearer….

Posted on 18/01/2010 by Tim Wells

SLM Committee meeting on Saturday made the visit seem very real – I was given tons of useful advice which I will try and remember! At this stage I am very grateful to our prayer partners – the preparations inspire … Continue reading →

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Got them…

Posted on 18/01/2010 by Ben Quant

…our passports, visas attached, are now in hand! Unfortunately wasn’t able to buy in London a detailed map of the Western province as I had done before.

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A home of its own

Posted on 15/01/2010 by Ben Quant

The itinerary has now a page of its own. I will try and get a map posted too at some point next week to show where the different places are.

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Draft Timetable

Posted on 13/01/2010 by Ben Quant

I’ve just received an email from Rev. Reuben Dove, the General Superintendent of the SL Connexion of churches. Attached is the first draft of our timetable… Reuben also writes, “As we continue to prepare and plan conference programme it has … Continue reading →

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Beds & the wonder of the internet

Posted on 13/01/2010 by Ben Quant

Had an email from the Family Kingdom today to confirm that our room is as hoped a twin room rather then a double. I love the internet! In the days before email, it could take a month to get a … Continue reading →

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Tim’s first taste of the High Commission..Update

Posted on 12/01/2010 by Ben Quant

Just had an email to say that Tim was successful in his efforts to track down the High Commission and that the visas will be ready to collect from Monday!

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Tim’s first taste of the High Commission

Posted on 12/01/2010 by Ben Quant

Yesterday I delivered my visa form, passport, letter of invitation and photos to Tim who’s kindly offered to take them to the S.L. High Commission today. All being well I shall pick them up next week. I can’t believe how … Continue reading →

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