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A life devoted to laughs and helping others; literally around the world

An honest appraisal from his drama coach six years ago saying he couldn’t sing, led London boy Andy Bownds to switch from singing to performing a comedy routine. That one defining moment led to a thesis on the benefits of laughter, clowning trips to Peru and Vietnam and a life in Uganda focused on building … Continue reading A life devoted to laughs and helping others; literally around the world →

POSTED January 4, 2016 Stevie 2 Comment NewsSidekick

A Vietnamese Reminder…

As we returned to the capital Hanoi, we visited the final centre on our adventure through Vietnam. Whilst this orphanage provided a home for a number of children who would otherwise be without one, this centre presented a contrast with the other centres we had visited, and a candid reminder many children in Vietnam still … Continue reading A Vietnamese Reminder… →

POSTED July 31, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamAdoptive-Mothers, Balloons, Children, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Contrasts, Cultural Differences, Donations, Hanoi, Homeless Shelter, Jack, Magic, Monk, Orphanage, Perspective, Projects Abroad, Red Nose, Reminder, School, Sidekick, Sox, Teacher, Tricks, Vietnam, Volenteers

That little bit extra

The fourth stop on our journey was a Disabled Children’s Support Facility in Hi Giang. Located in the very north of the country, it was a centre trying to do more to help the wider community. Trying to do ‘that little bit extra’. It was the smallest centre we had visited so far, providing support … Continue reading That little bit extra →

POSTED July 5, 2013 Sidekick 0 Comment VietnamBalloons, Blind, Children, Clown, Clown Shoes, Clowning, Community, Deaf, Diablo, Disabled School, Disabled Support Centre, Disabled Support Facility, Donations, Ha-Giang, HaGiang, Hospital, Inspiring, Language, Legacy, Magic, Monk, Orphanage, Red Nose, School, Sidekick, Sox, Tricks, Vietnam