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Below is the latest news from James', a local student we have sponsored with his trip to Kenya 2024. Quiz Night fundraiser for Kenya 2024 As well as Morgan Payne & Knightley’s amazing sponsorship support for my Kenya 2024 volunteering expedition with Camps International, I am also organising lots of fundraising events. On Friday 28th April, my best friend and I hosted a Quiz Night for family and friends. We hired a local village hall and spent Friday afternoon setting out the tables and chairs while our mums stocked up the bar! Over 80 people bought tickets and came along. Jake and I wrote all the questions and tried to make it lots of fun with rounds like Hits-From-The-Movies, Guess-The-Jelly-Bean-Flavour, Emoji Landmarks and Celebrity-Picture-Round! Being Quiz Master was quite stressful but also really great fun – except for some of the really difficult pronunciations! We also ran an amazing raffle with lots of fantastic, donated prizes including some Tanners Wines and Bannatyne Spa Vouchers! It was a resounding success and because of people’s generosity we raised even more than we’d hoped! It was really encouraging to see our friends and family support us and have fun at the same time. I was proud to wear Morgan Payne & Knightley’s logo on my t-shirt, and to spend time explaining to people about their support and the trip. It was a great evening and we were both was really grateful for everyone’s kindness in helping us raise funds for Kenya 2024, a 4-week expedition with Camps International to volunteer on community, environmental and wildlife development projects. I am hugely grateful to Morgan Payne and Knightly for their incredible support. I am also doing lots of other fundraising activities – next up is a 2-day sponsored hike of the Shropshire Way!

The West Midlands region of England has a variety of cities and towns that offer different opportunities for rental investments. Here are three areas in the West Midlands that may be worth considering for rental investments: Birmingham: Birmingham is the largest city in the West Midlands and has a vibrant economy, with major industries such as finance, tourism, and automotive manufacturing. The city is also home to several universities and colleges, which attract a large number of students each year. This makes Birmingham an excellent area to consider investing in student accommodation or buy-to-let properties. Wolverhampton: Wolverhampton is a smaller city located in the western part of the West Midlands. The city has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, including the development of new retail and leisure facilities. Wolverhampton also benefits from its proximity to Birmingham and is well-connected to other major cities in the region, making it a good location for rental properties. Coventry: Coventry is another major city in the West Midlands that is home to several universities and has a strong student population. The city is also well-connected to other areas in the region, including Birmingham and Leicester. Coventry has also seen significant investment in recent years, with new housing developments and regeneration projects, making it a potentially lucrative area for rental investments. It's important to note that rental investments can be subject to fluctuations in demand and rental income, and it's important to do thorough research and seek professional advice before making any investment decisions

Properties in Telford had an overall average price of £224,661 over the last year. The majority of sales in Telford during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £192,261. Detached properties sold for an average of £334,246, with terraced properties fetching £165,356. Overall, sold prices in Telford over the last year were 2% up on the previous year and 11% up on the 2020 peak of £202,997. Source: Righmove

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We are proud to be sponsoring a local student, James with his travels to Kenya as part of Camps International's expedition. We are delighted to support the youth of today and encourage young people to follow their dreams. James will be holding many fundraising events in the coming months before his trip to Kenya in 2024, we will keep you posted throughout his journey. A few words from James... 'I am delighted that Morgan Payne & Knightley are kindly sponsoring me to attend Camps International’s Kenya 2024 expedition! Kenya 2024 is a 4-week expedition to volunteer on community development work, environmental projects and wildlife conservation. I will work on projects to raise educational standards, improve the living standards of local communities and assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programs to preserve biodiversity and protect vulnerable habitats. The expedition is organised by Camps International a social enterprise with philanthropic aims alongside my school, Wrekin College. I am really excited about Kenya 2024 – and quite nervous too! I hope the experience will help me to grow in maturity and build my international cultural understanding. I am keen to bring any new skills and outlook learnt from this incredible challenge to my established volunteering activities at school, and as a local Scout Young Leader, when I get back. I am hugely grateful to Morgan Payne and Knightly for their support. I am also doing lots of other fundraising activities – like Quiz Nights and a 2-day sponsored hike!' ----------------- Pop-Up-Pub fundraiser for Kenya 2024 As well as Morgan Payne & Knightley’s amazing sponsorship support for my Kenya 2024 volunteering expedition with Camps International, I also need to run lots of fundraising events. Last weekend, my family held a Pop-Up-Pub at our home. We invited all our local friends and neighbours to come along. We re-named our house “The Castle Inn” and my parents ran the ‘bar’ where we sold drinks and snacks. We also ran a very popular raffle! It was a resounding success! It was amazing to see people from our community come together and enjoy a few drinks and a catch up. I was proud to wear Morgan Payne & Knightley’s logo on my t-shirt all evening, and to spend time explaining to people about their support and the trip. It was a great night and I was really touched by everyone’s kindness in helping me raise funds for Kenya 2024, a 4-week expedition with Camps International to volunteer on community, environmental and wildlife projects. I am excited - and nervous – about this huge challenge! More fundraising news soon…! Link to James fundraising link:  James Kenya 2024 (google.com) Camps International - Ethical Journeys With Impact - YouTube

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