Corsets and all

        My friends and I love the chance to dress us, so Nepal Leprosy Trust’s (NLT’s) Vintage Afternoon Tea Party at the Celbridge Manor Hotel was the perfect opportunity. We thought we were doing well with our 1960s flowery outfits and hairbands but the Irish Historical Costumers stole the show in their hand-made Victorian costumes. They wore bonnets, bodices, corsets and all. The tables were as colourful as the clothes. Éclairs, iced cakes, scones and biscuits stood on tiered stands and hotel staff, also in vintage dress, served endless cups of tea.

            We enjoyed ourselves so much, chatting to people about their costumes and walking in the beautiful hotel grounds. The Nepali Handicraft stand and raffle were a great way to raise interest in Nepal. Vera’s speech reminded us of the cause and encouraged people to support NLT, especially in the aftermath of the earthquakes. We all had a brilliant time and would gladly come to another fundraiser. By Emily Thomas, age 16.

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Above photos: by Emily Thomas. June 2015 © NLT Ireland

Busy Summer

We have had a very busy Summer here in Ireland. We completed the touring art exhibition Borders: from Kathmandu to Kerry and Beyond and held our exciting Vintage Afternoon Tea Party. 

Both these events raised greater awareness of our charity and increased our funds by €5,700 between them.

Above images by, A. Foster, M. Gillard, K. Hendy, G. Leonard, P. Quinn, L.  Watkins, and D. Walsh.
Above images with artist approval, A. Foster, M. Gillard, K. Hendy, G. Leonard, P. Quinn, L. Watkins, and D. Walsh.

The very best part of these events is the wonderful people we met. Reconnecting with supporters and establishing new relationships and friends along the way.

The art open call was launched in February and just as the final exhibition was winding down the Vintage Afternoon Tea Party was starting to generate excitement.