Hi, I am trying to establish if this was the teacher who taught in Newport in the mid-90s. I truly hope it wasn't. My thoughts, Matt Foster-Smith

Its 5:53 am London time and I was thinking of the most inspirational trip of my life and i only have Mr. Cottenden to thank for as he gave me every reason to love India and thanks to him i watch bollywood movies every night and order in only indian food haha. I probably didn't think that the trip would affect my life as much but eventually as i grew older it did. With time I remember saying that i wanted to feel alive again and lead a meaningful life and feel the same way i felt when i was on the trip to India. I wanted to make the most of my life and time that i have left in this world. I travelled to India when i was probably 17? with the British School of Riyadh and I'm 23 today and my thoughts are always with Mr. Cottenden and his lovely wife and beautiful daughter India. I have to thank him for planning the trip India and volunteering with Khandel light. Mr. Cottenden always wanted us to see life from a different perspective he didn't just want to take us on a holiday he wanted to inspire us and change our lives... he was full of life and i will forever remember him and the lessons that he taught us. I am lost for words there's so much i want to say and express on how he has changed my life... Much love to the ultimate legend ..... from Safia Al-Sarouri <3

Dear Daddy, I miss you lots. India