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The Link Magazine • December 2005
Give a future with a tea bag!
SueLynn
A couple inspired by a trip to South Africa are urging Swindon residents to think twice when making a brew.
Partners ! Bob and Lyn New- system," said Bob.
man from Westlea are "Many of the families in
For tailor made convinced that ordi- Imazamo Yethu does
nary tea bags could im- S, c not have electricity, run-
Curtains prove the lives of peo- .- . f ping water, or sewage
Swags & tails ple on another Conti disposal. In spite of their
nent. After seeing first hardship, the people we
Pelmets hand the poverty that met were cheerful and
Roman blinds engulfs people living in friendly."
the sprawling town- ' Those lucky enough
Measuring and fitting advice ships of South Africa ® to be at the top of the list
they are determined to ¶• ( i' for more permanent
For further information call
help one refreshing housing, are slowly be-
Sue: 01793 870451 project. ing helped by a building
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or L nn: on 01793 330595 While visiting the project privately funded
Imazamo Yethu town- Tea groin in India consumed in Britain, can provide jobs from Ireland, where vol-
ship near Cape Town in South Africa. Bob and Lyn hold dried teabags unteers travel to South
the couple met English- and examples of craftwork made from there Africa for a short period
woman Jill Heyes over a cup of tea. winter months in Cape Town when each year to construct small con-
She has started an unusual busi- there are far fewer tourists visiting crete block houses. In the context
ness, Original T-Bag Designs, pro- the area. of Imazamo Yethu these small
viding work for local people who The couple had no intention of dwellings are luxury compared to
would otherwise be unemployed, visiting a township, as they did the very basic plastic sheet and
They use dried teabags - emp- not wish to intrude on the misfor- corrugated iron shacks which are
tied of tea leaves- to decorate cards, tune of others. Luckily they were home to whole families.
stationery, packaging, wooden convinced by a tour guide that it Jill's project provides hope and
boxes, mats, coasters and candle might be a rewarding experience, money to settlements likelmazano
holders. and travelled to the settlement of Yethu,andthesimpleactofsaving
But they need more. Bob and Imazamo Yethu at Hout Bay. a teabag could make a positive
Lyn hope to provide Jill with a "What we saw brought home to difference for hundreds of people.
constant supply of teabags with us, in a very brutal way, how for- Anyone interested in saving and
the help of readers. Bob wants to tunate we are to have a lifestyle recyclingusedteabagsshouldcon-
find ways to sell the finished prod- which gives us more than just the tact Bob Newman on 872389 or
ucts in the UK, a move that would basic necessities of life, and to live mail: [email protected]
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be particularl helpful during the in a country with a social support www.tbagdesigns.co.za

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