A RECENT visit to Tanzania by trustees of the charity Devon Aid Korogwe (DAK) revealed the continued importance of its work.

DAK raises money to give families living in rural villages and regions of Tanzania access to clean drinking water instead of dirty water taken from holes. The visit undertaken by charity trustees highlighted how crucial its work continues to be.

Vivien England, of DAK, said: 'It has been an extremely dry time and water levels generally were low throughout the Tanga region.

'We found grateful villagers benefiting from the wells and pipelines DAK had provided, saving many women the long mountainous climbs and dusty treks to fetch their family's daily water.

'The charity has helped over 50 villages to clean, accessible water and there are many more in need.'

To help raise more funds for the water charity and Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall, DAK is joining the parish hall committee to host the Australia Welsh Male Choir, which will be joined by Launceston Male Voice Choir, for an evening of singing on Tuesday, May 6 in the parish hall at 7.30pm.

A bar will be available before and after the concert.

The Australians, all with Welsh ancestry, are touring and giving performances around the UK, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Tickets, to include light refreshments, are available from 01837 871310  and 01837 871614.

One of DAK's main fundraisers, the annual wine and wisdom evening held in Bratton Clovelly Parish Hall, was a success again this year raising almost £900.

Organisers expressed thanks to everyone who attended and to question master David Arney.

The winning team this year was DAK's regular supporters the Isaac family and Richard Verschoyle.