The Mayor and Town Council of Linden, under the guidance of the Mayor, Waneka Arrindell, over the Easter weekend, hosted the children of the Hauraruni Girls Home of the Full Gospel Fellowship of Church at the Women’s Home in Linden.

The members of the Fruits of the Valley Assembly of God Church in Linden made it possible along with the Mohamed’s, who came on board for the first time this year and others, who contributed towards the food and drinks for the children.

Arrindell told the Pepperpot Magazine that the YMCA of Linden also chipped in and was present to ensure that the needs of the children were catered for and they wanted for nothing during their stay there.

The Mayor reported that on Easter Monday, the children had a fun-filled day of kite-flying, games, picnic and they hunted for Easter baskets.

On Easter Monday, they were treated to ice cream and an outing in the community during the evening.

Arrindell stated that this year, they all stayed in one location, that is, the Linden Women’s Home in Richmond Hill, McKenzie, Linden.

She related that the children numbered 15 in total and from ages five to 16 and visited under the stewardship of a House Mother.

Previously, Arrindell reported that the children were housed and catered for by members of the church at their homes in small batches and it is a good thing they are all together this time since it is an annual event.

The children are housed at the location for two weeks, in time to celebrate the Easter weekend.

Arrindell reported that this gesture was possible through the help of many, including the army, who assisted with the transportation aspect and many others, who contributed generously to ensure the children were well–fed and entertained.

The Linden Women’s Home caters for 20 single women and three with families at any given time, and it was a gift project by the Americans who constructed the building.