TWO INTREPID ADVENTURERS have set their sights on an African odyssey - and their dreams have been backed by their local pub.
Tommy Walker, (26), and Justin Henson, (30) (both correct), from Hucknall, are planning a life changing ten week trip to Madagascar to work for the charity Azafady.
The boys need to raise £2000 each to make the journey this April and the Green Dragon pub, in Watnall Road, has been a crucial part of the fundraising.
The lads are regulars at the pub which has spearheaded many initiatives - including a sale where old glasses were brought up from the cellars, cleaned, and then sold on. Money from pool players raised £40 and a collection pot at the end of the bar over £200. A car wash was also held in the car park.
Mr Henson heralded the pub's involvement. "Everyone has been behind us” he said.
"After another bad day at work we just wanted to do something worthwhile and achieve something. The pub has been great, keen to help as much as possible" he added.
Madagascar lies in the Indian ocean off the South-Eastern coast of Africa and is the world's fourth largest island. It is home to a hugely diverse range of animal and plant life but is also one of the world's poorest countries. Azafady looks to address conservational issues with schemes aimed at preserving the country's forests and endangered species. But they also help the indigenous population with programmes such as Aids awareness.
Green Dragon landlady Jacqueline Duchemin (correct), said that her pub's involvement was simply about "Helping the local people". Anyone wishing to donate to Tommy and Justin can do so by contacting Azafady on (0)208 9606 629 or by popping into the pub.
Tommy Walker, (26), and Justin Henson, (30) (both correct), from Hucknall, are planning a life changing ten week trip to Madagascar to work for the charity Azafady.
The boys need to raise £2000 each to make the journey this April and the Green Dragon pub, in Watnall Road, has been a crucial part of the fundraising.
The lads are regulars at the pub which has spearheaded many initiatives - including a sale where old glasses were brought up from the cellars, cleaned, and then sold on. Money from pool players raised £40 and a collection pot at the end of the bar over £200. A car wash was also held in the car park.
Mr Henson heralded the pub's involvement. "Everyone has been behind us” he said.
"After another bad day at work we just wanted to do something worthwhile and achieve something. The pub has been great, keen to help as much as possible" he added.
Madagascar lies in the Indian ocean off the South-Eastern coast of Africa and is the world's fourth largest island. It is home to a hugely diverse range of animal and plant life but is also one of the world's poorest countries. Azafady looks to address conservational issues with schemes aimed at preserving the country's forests and endangered species. But they also help the indigenous population with programmes such as Aids awareness.
Green Dragon landlady Jacqueline Duchemin (correct), said that her pub's involvement was simply about "Helping the local people". Anyone wishing to donate to Tommy and Justin can do so by contacting Azafady on (0)208 9606 629 or by popping into the pub.
