Members page - Pageant supporting education in The Gambia

This page contains information which is mainly of interest to Pageant Members. If you are looking for information on how to become a member, please see our Membership Page.

Dear Pageant Member. This is your website, and in particular this is your page. We will use this page to keep you informed about activities and events for members. In return, please let us know of any news about Pageant's activities which we have somehow missed. We would also be grateful if you could tell us about any mistakes you spot. We would even appreciate comments on the look and feel of this website! Please send news items and comments direct to the Webmaster

Pageant in the North of England, Scotland etc.

Pageant has many members in the North (suggestions welcomed as to the location of the great divide). As our activities in the UK tend to be focused in the South, we worry that our Northern members might feel left out. Previously, Ann and Brian Keating coordinated Pageant's activities in the North, but they have now moved South. Sue and Phil Taylor, who have been helping schools including Sheik Hatab Memorial Nursery and other projects in Gunjur over the last two years, have recently become Pageant members and have expressed their interest in becoming the Northern coordinators. If you live in Northern England or Scotland and would be interested in attending informal get-togethers etc. please contact them by email Read more about Sue and Phil's project to ship containers of donated outdoor play equipment to The Gambia on this page.

2012 Pageant AGM The tenth AGM was held on Sunday 22nd January 2012. About 35 members attended,

2011 'Summer Get-together' for Pageant members was hosted by Pippa and Ian on Sunday 10 July. In all 56 people attended, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We made £338 on sales, raffle and lunches, all of which has gone to our Emergency Sponsorship Fund.

2011 Pageant AGM The ninth AGM was held on Sunday 30 January 2011. About 30 members attended,

2010 'Summer Get-together' for Pageant members Once again Pippa and Ian hosted their annual 'Open House' day for Pageant Members on 11 July 2010. This was attended by over 60 of our enthusiastic members. See this news item for a full description and photos.

2009 'Summer Get-together' for Pageant members Pippa and Ian hosted their annual 'Open House' day for Pageant Members on 12 July 2009. See this news item for a full description and photos.

2009 Pageant AGM The seventh AGM took place on Sunday 25 January 2009. See this news item for more details.

2008 'Open House' day for Pageant members Pippa and Ian hosted an Open House day for Pageant members on Sunday 20 July 2008. This was well attended. A buffet lunch was provided, with many of the dishes brought by members. A nominal charge was made, £5 per head, with proceeds going towards Bakary Congira's studies. (see pictures)

2007 'Open House' day for Pageant members on Sunday Following three years' successful summer meetings, we held an 'Open House' day for Pageant members on Sunday, 15 July 2007. 52 members were present, together with two Gambians who were visiting the UK; Ishmaila Sanyang (Smiley) and Bakary Congira. Smiley is a barman in a Gambian hotel, and Bakary is studying Health Care to work in up-country clinics. A total of £322.28 was raised by charging for lunch, a raffle and a Gambian mini-market. The money raised by charging for the lunch was donated to Bakary to help with his work. Pageant was also presented with a most generous cheque (£1,000) by Horsham Rotary. We will bring you full details of this in a news item soon.

Annual reports on traffic and other statistics for the Pageant website are available in PDF format:

Pageant has an Ethical Gifts Scheme, which operates throughout the year. There is a list of gifts ranging in value from £6.50 upward. You purchase a 'Gift Token' for your friend or relative, and schools, children or villagers in The Gambia benefit from an ethical gift which is sure to be greatly appreciated. We offer additional gifts in association with GEPADG. At Christmas we supply the Gift Tokens in a specially designed Pageant Christmas Card.

The Pageant News Blog is there for breaking news stories, which can be put directly onto the blog without having to send text and pictures to the Webmaster. We invite Pageant members, who are at the sharp end of events, to join the team of contributors. Please contact the Webmaster

if you have something to contribute, and would like to join.

The PAGEANT T-shirt is still available to members at £11.00 (plus post & packing where necessary). The style has been changed to V-neck by popular request. They are deep blue with the Pageant logo in red & black on the front and 'Helping Gambian Education' on the back in black - see pics. Sizes available at present are Adult XL, L, M, S and child 7-8 years. Please contact Pippa for further information.


Frances modelling the T-shirt

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