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The Jesters Children’s Fair IS this Sunday
Jesters’ Pub Night follows right after, 6 days later
Lewis Underwood
Although our main focus is on the Children’s Fair right now and this is the
‘last call’ for Sunday the 10th, we are still keeping a watchful eye on the
following weekend, Saturday, September 16th, when the 9th Annual Jesters Pub
Night is staged at Jameson’s Irish Pub in central Pattaya.
 Dave
and Nom James have generously joined the cause as new Platinum Sponsors.
This night will be special, not only because it is the final event of the
2006 Charity Drive and we will all be in a celebratory mood, but also
because of the special people who will be in attendance. We will kick off at
6 p.m. with stand up comedian Mike Gerrard, who will warm up the crowd for
the evening ahead. Our official opening will ensue, which should coincide
approximately with the arrival of Robert and Erik on their pushbikes
completing their 417 km two wheel marathon.
After their arrival professional DJ’s Paul Jackson and Andy Francis will
take over the entertainment and take turns with auctioneer ‘extraordinaire’
Eddy Henheffer who is committed to raise the most money from the amazing
items on our hefty list of lots. A very special guest on the night too, will
be Mike Axford, visiting from the UK and the generous donor of many of our
valuable auction items over the past 5 years.
 This
signed Ian Rush jersey will be on the auction block.
Headlining the auction are lots of wonderful signed, and authenticated,
items of sports memorabilia that feature Mohamed Ali, the 1966 England World
Cup Team, Diego Maradona, George Best, Ronaldhino Joe Montana, Vijay Singh,
Blackburn Rovers team, Yorkshire CCC and many, many more from sporting
luminaries. We also have a Siam Country Club family membership to auction
off along with antiques and diamond rings as well. The corporate sponsors
keep coming too. Dave & Nom James at the Platinum level and another
international sponsor, Sinokor Shipping (Silver) from Korea.
 This
signed Dean Richards shirt is one of the auction items up for bids on
Saturday, September 16.
The evening also features the Grand Raffle and our roving friends will be
enthusiastically selling raffle tickets throughout the evening before the
draw takes place. This year our two top prizes are from DTC Travel: a week
long trip to Phuket for 2 and a Samui 3-day trip for 2. Following this are
Judi McNamara’s River Kwai 2-day trip for 4, Swiss Air Bangkok/Singapore
return for one, Chaophya Park Hotel stay in Bangkok for 2 nights, Royal
Cliff Beach Hotel in Pattaya for 2 nights, Banyan Tree Hotel in Bangkok for
a night, Dusit Fitness Center family membership and an i-Pod Nano! There are
also many more meal vouchers and gift certificates graciously donated by
various local business people.
And, when it is all over, veteran rockers Rick and Harpic will keep the good
times flowing well into the night.
 Pooh
is looking after the many Children’s Raffle prizes.
We wish you a wonderful time with your family and friends at the Jesters
Children’s Fair on Sunday 10th at the Diana Garden Resort & Driving Range,
North Pattaya. It starts at 10 a.m. and goes on until 6 p.m., action packed
throughout, 85 stalls to visit, children’s games with lots of prizes and
something for all the family to enjoy. And don’t forget 6 days later to make
it to Jameson’s on Saturday, September 16th. Come on by and bid on some
auction items, buy some GR ticket books, enjoy the tunes and the Eddy
Henheffer show. In the end, it is all for giving the kids in need a better
tomorrow.
We call it ‘Care for Kids’ and that is what the Jesters 2006 Charity Drive
is all about!
Bid for this signed Fredrik
Modin jersey.
Suan Dusit students prepare lunch for blind children
This little one captured
everyone’s hearts with her singing.
With all the greetings out
of the way, it’s time to dig in and enjoy lunch.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Students from Suan Dusit College at the Pattaya Center Faculty of
General Management on August 27 gathered to serve lunch to the children
of the Redemptorist School for the Blind and to provide funds for the
educational support of blind students.
The Suan Dusit students’ visit was part of a college project for helping
both the young and the elderly.
During the morning there was singing, dancing and games, and a lucky
draw with prizes for the blind youngsters. This was followed by lunch,
and the college students succeeded in fulfilling their project’s
purpose, which is to spread happiness.
The Redemptorist School for the Blind is located on Pattaya-Naklua Road
Soi 16, and was established in 1986 by Father Ray Brennan for the
purpose of providing education to blind students in the primary and
secondary school class level. Currently the school has a total of 148
blind students.
The children thank
students from Suan Dusit College for lunch.
Students honour their leaders
Mark Beale
Teachers and students from Assumption College Sriracha gathered to honour
Brother Director Surasit Sukchai and Brother Loechai, the school’s
Principal.
 Brother
Director Surasit Sukchai, left, receives a portrait of the Pope as part of
the Feast Day celebrations.
A day of celebrations saw the Brothers receive gifts and hand out presents
to teachers. In the evening a party was held for students and teachers which
culminated in a giant fireworks display that could be seen - and heard - all
over Sriracha.
This year’s celebrations were extra special as it was the Brother Director’s
60th birthday. The Feast Day celebrations are held every year.
Assumption is the largest school on the Easter Seaboard and offers special
English language classes to many of its students.
For more details visit www. acs.ac.th
Science Week depicts technology in action
Chanyuth Hengtrakul
(center) cuts the ribbon to set Science Week in motion.
Chanyuth Hengtrakul, former MP of Chonburi Zone 7
presided over the opening of Science Week at Ban Nern Plabwan School on
August 21.
Amongst those attending were Mai Chaiyanit, president of the Nongprue
Administration Association, and Suwat Ratchatawattanakul, chairman of
the Nongprue Administration Association Council.
August 18 is National Science Day, observed in memory of King Rama IV’s
achievements in science. The organizers of the Science Week exhibition
focused on scientific and technological developments that have
particular relevance for Thai society and local needs, with many
official and private organizations participating.
A display on the safe and economical use of electricity was given by
Banglamung Power Department, Khao Kheow Open Zoo presented a display on
wild animal research, recycling methods were depicted by the Engineering
Technology School in Laem Chabang, and the Agriculture and Technology
College in Chonburi mounted a display on planting.
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