Hi there

I’m trying this additional method of communication to get us all singing the same song.

This will not replace the message book, meetings, 1:1’s, cups of teas, smoke breaks, notice boards, etc – but will be just one more tool to give us ALL a bit more information!

Please feel free to add any comments to any of the topics – simply follow the instructions – and dive right on in.

As is the case inside the shop - the more of us participating in this additional method of spreading ideas, stories, jokes, news, etc – the better for all of us. But please remember that not everyone in the shop is internet literate – so please try and duplicate your contribution in the shop message book.

Enjoy.

Peace
Sóna

meet........

BEATRICE

I have been a volunteer in both the Drury Lane & Earlham Street Oxfam shops since February 2001.

I had been a customer for about 20 year – and then I saw an advert for volunteers – and I snapped up the chance immediately.

I don’t have a best musical album – and I don’t understand art – but the best book I’ve read recently was about the Third Reich called the Mastership Game.

I was born in Argentina – but ideally I would love to live in England or Scotland.

My favourite journey is the one coming in to work here at Oxfam.

The places I have been happiest were in Cyprus & here in London.

My favourite colour is yellow – and my star sign is Cancer.

For my favourite meal of shepherds pie & roast turkey – I would invite Craig McLean (because he is a good friend) – Sean Connery (because his life story is great) – and Cherry Booth (because she is an outstanding woman).

I love volunteering for Oxfam because the shops are good for everyone!!

meet.......

Daniela

…… but you can call me Dani.

I started volunteering in The Drury Lane Oxfam shop in August 2005 – because I wanted to try and improve my English – and also because I wanted to work in my free time.

My favourite album of all time is Revolucion de Amor by Mana – a Mexican group.

My favourite artists/architects are Gaudi & Calatrava.

The best book I have so far read – is a Portuguese book called Capitais ai Areia.

I was born in Santiago – Chile – but ideally would love to live in Mexico.

My favourite journey is to any beach.

I am happiest when I am with my family & friends – and when I can do what I like.

When I grow up – I want to be a good architect and be happy.

My favourite colour is yellow and I am a Gemini.

My favourite meal is bife and chips – and I would love to eat this with my parents and best friend – because all are very important to me.

I love volunteering for Oxfam because I can meet very different people – and I can help people to maybe build a better future.

Daniela has now returned to Mexico - with a much larger English vocabulary - and many fond memories of the Drury Lane shop. She sends all her love - and her postal adress is in the shop message book if anyone wants to catch up.