There is an all day event on
Saturday 7th February, starting at 9:30 am, to raise money for refugees from war-torn countries (e.g. Gaza). People can get sponsored, or if they prefer make a donation to go along to Christchurch in the City, at the top of Broad Street (the church with the quarter-jack clock) and either play something on their instrument, sing, create some art or write a poem. It doesn't matter if they are a complete beginner in one of these fields, or have been doing it for years. The idea is that it's an opportunity to give something of themselves that will really help these desperate people. For sponsorship forms and more information about participating, people can phone Clare on 0117 947 0699.
There will be tea, coffee, cakes etc all day, and a very friendly atmosphere! Shoppers are welcome to take a break and join us. Perhaps they will be inspired to draw or write a poem of their own and make a donation.
At 6.30 there will be an exhibition of the art made throughout the day, which can also be bought to raise more money and then a concert at 7.30 which will include world music, folk, jazz/rock and classical and feature local singer/songwriters, recording artists and professional musicians. Something for everyone! One or two of the poems will also be read during the concert. The concert is free: people will simply be invited to give what they can by way of donation.
The organisers hope that as many as possible will come. It looks like being great fun, and is of course extremely worthwhile!
This is not an event affiliated to Christchurch, nor to any particular religion or perspective, and is an opportunity for people of all faiths and backgrounds to come together to do something in support a more peaceful world.
