Blog numero dos

Here we go, lets see if I can get used to this blogging thing.


Week of charity events for War Child is quickly approaching and there is much to be done. Seeing as you nice people came back to my blog (I am hoping you read the first), I will tell you what the plans for next week are-any support would be greatly appreciated.


Day 1-Monday 7th


In order to advertise our charity group, Tug of War (hoping you remembered from last time), we are having a literal TUG OF WAR. This will take place on our school fields and will involve teachers fighting students (6th formers only-don't want any younger years getting squashed by Mr Darter), along with the usual girls v boys (girls rule-clearly). Unfortunately I am unable to attend the event, however, being the extremely organised person that I am (OCD), I have put up posters, printed leaflets and even provided the rope (I have contacts everywhere). Fingers crossed it doesn't rain, if it does we have two options: One-everyone fights in the rain (doubles hilarity factor of situation but means for a lot of angry teachers during afternoon lessons). Or two-we fight in the gyms (boring). Seeing as I will not be there to witness an angry Ms Latima Jones-I vote for option one. Tickets for the Tug of War are 50p and can get bought from the field gate.


Day 2-Tuesday 8th


Lets face it-who doesn't love a good CAKE SALE?


I'll let you into a little secret: I will be baking my world famous (well, almost) Rocky Roads and Flapjacks (for recipe just comment below)! For all those from Burntwood, the cake sale will take place outside the 6th Form block. If you look past the end of your nose and stop ripping them down you will also notice there are posters all round school. 


Day 3-Wednesday 9th


Practically wetting myself: I have to speak in whole school ASSEMBLY. I have never done this before and speaking in front of 1500 students kinda gives me the shakes (I find asking a teacher for paper scary)! However, I know it is for a good cause and I am doing everything I can to promote or group-Tug of War, and raise money and awareness for War Child (hence the blog). The assembly aims to open people's minds to this amazing charity that does not receive the media attention it deserves (not that a blog from me is gonna help that)! We are also going to use the assembly to shamelessly plug our next event...


Day 4-Thursday 10th (hope you're not bored yet)


Yes, it's QUIZ day. And yes, you are reading the blog of the....quizmaster! (please, no need to stand)! If you think taking part in a quiz is hard-try writing one. And to make matters worse, it is a teachers v students quiz, so all questions have to be up to teacher standard (yes, wetting myself again). I have been told we (my co host and I ) will be getting microphones. This excites me a lot. We are now to be referred to as the new (much younger....and prettier) Ant and Dec (clearly I am Dec). Tickets to watch the quiz are £1 and can be bought on the door.


Day 5-Friday 10th


I'm not that generous.....along with blog number 2, comes cliff hanger number 2.......you'll have to come back soon (most likely Monday night) to hear all about Friday's events. I will also fill you in with the antics from Monday's Tug of War, along with pics (if I can work out how to do that). :S


Obviously ALL donations made during the week of events (and all other times), go directly to War Child.


I have recently been tweeted by a guy from uni who is learning about child soldiers who wants to know my opinion on the matter. This made me happy as I realised that there are in fact many people fighting for this good cause. For more information on the matter follow @Tug_Of_War_ or @lucyedyer on Twitter and follow our Facebook page-Tug of War. Please help me do everything I can to help this amazing cause. If you ever wish that you didn't have to go to school-just imagine what a 9 year old child soldier in Uganda is doing right now-and think again.


I am a pretty bog standard average teen. Writing a blog. Watching The Simpsons. (supposed to be revising) and babysitting. I am not special. But by going out of my way (while trying to balance the tribulations of teenage life) to help children in war ridden countries, I am doing something pretty special. So please-do your bit too. Literally-every penny helps someone!


To further the media attention I have managed to get an article in the 'Around Burntwood' newsletter (woop woop). So, I hope you're not bored of my voice (or the voice you put on in your head while reading what I write) :S


oooooooh I forgot to tell you the most exciting news. During our trip to War Chid headquarters for a meeting. We were given...wait for it....T- shirts (come on, who doesn't love a good, free, T-shirt). So look out for a bunch of girls all wearing the same T-shirts next week! (Yes, totally planned).


(still not sure how blogging works-am I supposed to thank you for getting this far)? Thanks for reading and thanks for all your support so far.


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