Jill continues her journey through North Island, New Zealand

Jill continues her fact finding trip in New Zealand. She continues:
Avondale Stud in Masterton is one of the venues that I particularly wanted to visit becuase it is such an unusual placement. It is set in beautiful surroundings owned and operated by Catriona and Sam who were most welcoming. I had the opportunity to learn much of what happens between October and January and what the Changing World's delegates do. It is demanding and tiring, but rewarding, work.

Hayley, Emily and Marise have been working primarily with young stock which has presented them with a steep learning curve. However, the rewards have included observing a foaling and caring for an injured foal.

I also visited Lakeview School and met with the Principal, Ed Hodgkinson. Ed told me about the school's unique position because of its population and said how much the school had benefitted and enjoyed having Changing Worlds volunteers work with their students.

It was also delightful to meet Anne and Andrew, the Changing Worlds' representatives in Masterton and I was pleased to be able to pass on the girls' thanks to them for such a thorough orientation on their arrival in Masterton.

Will be in touch, Regards, Jill x

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