By Nicola Lathey,
It fills my heart with sunshine and happiness to be back in Vietnam with the Owl Centre’s charity team delivering the third year of our three year training programme to special needs teachers in partnership with Saigon Children’s charity. This year’s team comprises of; Sherri Williams (Autism Advisory teacher), Savannah Harder (OT), Dr Mandy Rose …
By Nicola Lathey,
It’s over and out for now! Our fabulous trip to Sri Lanka has come to an end, and we’re homeward bound to hugs from family and friends – bittersweet. The last week has been as action packed as ever, and wonderfully we think we’ve found a couple of projects for the Owl Centre Charity to partner …
By Nicola Lathey,
(Warning: graphic content of idilic beach life ensues. If it’s raining in Blighty, do not read this blog) We left Colombo for the weekend and headed to the south of Sri Lanka; only a couple of hours drive and where the palm fringed, golden sandy beaches hit the turquoise Indian Ocean waves. These beaches are …
By Nicola Lathey,
If you haven’t already been, Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful and glorious places in the world, and I would highly recommend a visit (although just like Pembrokeshire, do try and keep this little secret to yourself)! And in true Sri Lankan style, I’m being thoroughly spoilt by lots of fabulous people. I feel so …
By Nicola Lathey,
I can’t quite believe I’ve made it back here. The excitement I felt as I walked off the aeroplane was tangible, triggered by a few wonderful memories: the unforgettable hair dryer of hot air that blows into your face; the smell of heavy, tropical heat; the sound of the squawking Sri Lankan birds and the …
By Nicola Lathey,
Children who have parents serving in the British Armed Forces can experience unique challenges as they grow up in the military community. Being separated from a parent who is deployed overseas and moving home and school multiple times are just some of the things that children can find unsettling and may impact on their wellbeing. …