meet……….

YEHWON

…….. but you can call me ‘the beauty’


I started in the Drury Lane Oxfam shop in May 2007 – at the suggestion of one of my friends!

My favourite song ever is ‘I still haven’t found what I’m looking for’ by U2.

My favourite work of art of all time – is TS Elliot – A Lovesong of Mr. Pruprock.

The best book I have ever read is Love Story by Eric Segal.

I was born far away – in a land named Korea – South – of course!

The place I would most love to live is right here in London!

My favourite journey so far – was a shopping trip to Tokyo – Japan!

The two times I have been my happiest were when I found a gorgeous pair of shoes – and when I found a gorgeous date!!

When I grow up I want to be a singer.

My favourite colour is white – and I am an Aries.

My favourite meal? Oooooooo – everything with high calories.

The three people I would invite over for a meal would be: Madonna – I want to experience her Karisma!, Johnny Depp – I want to have a bottle of wine with him, Boy George – I would love to have a dance with him – I’ve heard a lot about hime – but am not too sure why he’s so famous?!

I love volunteering for Oxfam because it is interesting to find out what people want to throw away!

meet………

CHRISTINE

No nickname as yet – still waiting to be given one.

I have been here at the Drury Lane Oxfam shop since February 2007.

I joined because I wanted to contribute more to society.

My favourite group of all time is Queen.

As far as art goes – my favourite artist is Raphael.

I can read anything by Tolstoy!

I was born in Germany – but ideally I would want to live right in the centre of London – in a big house – with a big garden – communally.

My favourite journey is anywhere in my dreams.

The time & place I have been happiest was thirty years ago in France.

I hope I wont grow up anymore – I am what I want to be already.

My favourite colour is purple – and I am an Aries.

My favourite meals are beau salads.

The three people I would love to have a lovely meal with are Heather, Sasha & Dave – for good fun and conversation.
I love volunteering for Oxfam because it has a great atmosphere & I feel like I am doing something worthwhile.

meet………..

RENAUD

……….. but you can call me Chocho.

I started in the Drury Lane Oxfam shop on Mayday 2007.

I decided to join Oxfam to help many people in the world. I also wanted to improve my English – and working here means I can mix learning English and working for a good reason!

My favourite group is a French group called Suprême NTM.

My favourite work of art of all time has got to be the Eiffel Tower.

The best book I have ever read is Le Petit Prince (or The Little Prince in English), by the French aviator - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

I was born in Grenoble – in France – but I guess I would love to live in Australia.

I think that my best journey was when I discovered my first foreign country – which was Ireland.

I was definently happiest when I was surrounded by my entire family – especially my grand mother – but I am only 20 years old – so watch this space.

Most of all when I grow up – I would like to be ‘a good boy’.

I think my favourite colour is blue – I am a Virgo – and my favourite food is anything beefy.

The three people I would love to invite to a meal at the moment are: Sarkosy – to know why he says so much boolshit, Le Pen – to understand why he’s so racist – and Segolene Royal – to understand why she didn’t become France’s president.
I love volunteering for Oxfam because the other volunteers are so open & sympathetic. Also because I feel I am working for others who need our help. I like learning & understanding the importance of working for other people.

meet…….

KEYLA



I started in the Drury Lane shop on the 12th may 2007 because I want to help people in less developed countries. Also - it’s fun coming here – and to help organise the shop.

My favourite album of all time is the soundtrack to High School Musical

The best book I have ever read is Lola Rose by Jacqueline-Wilson.

I was born in Quador in South America – but ideally I would love to live in Italy.

My favourite journey so far – has been travelling around France.

When I grow up – I would like to be either a teacher – or a doctor.

My favourite colour is baby blue – I am a leo – and I absolutely love pizza.
I love volunteering for Oxfam because it’s fun & I get to meet loads of new people!

meet…….

JUNG – YUN KIM

……… but – if you really can’t pronounce that – please call be John.

I have been volunteering in the Drury Lane shop since the 2nd of May 2007.

I decided to join Oxfam as a volunteer as I came to London to study English - & I wanted to practice talking English to lots of customers & co-workers.

I was born in Busan in South Korea – but I really love it here in London.

I also love volunteering for Oxfam because I feel that I am playing a small part in helping people less fortunate than me.

meet…….

Alexandre


…….. but you can call me Ales.

I started working in Drury Lane on the 1st of May 2007 – because it is a great solution to improve my English, work in an English shop – and help other people in the world!

My favourite music has got to be French rap music – like Booba, Soprano …..

I love da instrumental sound!!

I was born in ‘La Tronche’ – near Grenoble City – in France.

The place in the world I would most like to live – is either back home in France – or in Portugal – the sunny part!!

My favourite journey ever – was following the French soccer team winning the world cup in 1988!

The time I was the happiest so far – was at a party before my departure for this job! All my friends were there!

When I grow up – all I want is a good job.

My favourite colours are black & white.

My favourite meal is anything that my mother cooks – but especially her Lasagne!

Three people I would love to invite a meal would be my girlfriend – to have many French kisses, my team of friends – so we can joke and be crazy – and maybe come up with new ideas for a new rap sound, & my best friend – to go to a club afterwards!

I love volunteering for Oxfam as I think this shop has the best solution for helping people who don’t have resources – in my mind – the implication is that it is not ‘lost time’.

SISTAZ!!

This is how it should be everyone!

If we all brought along another friend, sister, brother, neighbour, classmate, chess opponent, etc - not only will we have more volunteers to do the funky things we do - but - 'cos you already know them - the ice is half-broken.

you can introduce them to the rest of us without anyone feeling too shy.

Andrea has introduced her lil' sista Keyla to our Drury Lane shop - and guess what? She loves it!!

As Andrea filled her in about most of what she does here - and so it was quicker & easier for Keyla to get into the swing of things.

Look out for Keyla's very interesting 'meet.........' in a few days.

Welcome Keyla!!

MIRIANA

Many Thanks

A huge thanks to Miriana for completely overhauling our clothing section of the Drury Lane shop!!

She worked with all of us showing many hints, tips, shortcuts & stunning displays!!

Of course - thanks need to go to everyone who helped her - but especially Andrea - who worked exceptionally hard!!

And many thanks to Derek Sims of the Oxfam Skill Bank - who arranged for Mariana to be on loan from the Hampstead Oxfam shop for this week! We owe you Derek!

The trick - now....... is to maintain the high standards we have!!

Once again - thanks Mariana - we will miss you!!

Monica Candy

Sadly - our longest serving volunteer - Monica has passed away after a short illness.

Monica has been a volunteer ever since the Drury Lane shop opened - way back in 1980!! In that time - every single one of us has passed through her training course in fashion, sorting & pricing. She has been the one consistent voice in the shop - and I am not alone in saying that I feel slightly rudderless at the moment.

We will all greatly miss her amazing warmth, friendship, guidance, patience (especially those not overly familiar with fashion trends) - but above all - her stories of her life as a nurse throughout the worlds refugee camps & tales of the Drury Lane shops history.

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