The Corowood Choir Christmas Concert was held at St John’s on December the 18th and raised about $550 for the The Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association (NAWA).
Peter Martin, nephew of the late Mary Martin, spoke about the charity, and his late aunt’s involvement with NAWA. He told the large gathering that
‘the Mary Martin Foundation is being set up to continue the work that Adelaide's bookshop entrepreneur Mary Martin did in India in the 1960s, where she dedicated her last ten years to raising the living standards of the local tribal people, the Adivasi of the Nilgiris region. I was there a few years ago and spent time with NAWA and it's director. They are doing wonderful work.
The plan we developed is to raise $AUD 20 000, the interest from which if invested in India would be enough to support a permanent part-time social worker position which they badly need. The St John's support is a fabulous start to the campaign. What a great community! ‘
It was a terrific concert, enjoyed by a full church, raising money for a worthy cause. and with the evening concluding with refreshments served in the parish hall afterwards.
Our thanks to the Corowood choir for putting on such a wonderful event.
Peter Martin, nephew of the late Mary Martin, spoke about the charity, and his late aunt’s involvement with NAWA. He told the large gathering that
‘the Mary Martin Foundation is being set up to continue the work that Adelaide's bookshop entrepreneur Mary Martin did in India in the 1960s, where she dedicated her last ten years to raising the living standards of the local tribal people, the Adivasi of the Nilgiris region. I was there a few years ago and spent time with NAWA and it's director. They are doing wonderful work.
The plan we developed is to raise $AUD 20 000, the interest from which if invested in India would be enough to support a permanent part-time social worker position which they badly need. The St John's support is a fabulous start to the campaign. What a great community! ‘
It was a terrific concert, enjoyed by a full church, raising money for a worthy cause. and with the evening concluding with refreshments served in the parish hall afterwards.
Our thanks to the Corowood choir for putting on such a wonderful event.