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Island school children receive letter from Prime Minister!

by isleofman.com 12th September 2013
Island school children who took a stand against world poverty have had a surprise response from Downing Street!
Pupils sent thousands of hand-decorated paper plates to UK prime minister David Cameron, demanding action ahead of the G8 summit of world leaders in June.
Colourful designs spelt out the message - wealthy nations should do more to alleviate hunger in the world's poorest countries.
The appeal was organised here by the One World Centre in St John's - and the plates were sent to Number Ten because Mr Cameron chaired the G8 meeting.
The centre's Rosemary Clarke says the unusual delivery hit the spot:
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Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 12th, September 2013 09:53pm.

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