Volunteers from all over the UK converged on Netley Marsh on 4 March to celebrate 25 years of supporting artisans in Africa.

There was a full day of events which included workshop tours, ‘pack a tool for Africa’, news from a recent field trip to Tanzania, unveiling of a memorial bench for David Wainwright, birthday cake competition and other activities. There was also plenty of opportunity for volunteers, staff and others to meet, relax and catch up.

An evening forum led by founder Glyn Roberts preceded an evening buffet and entertainment provided by the Raw Sextet jazz band.