Saturday, May 6, 2006

TIBET SUPPORT GROUP set up in Hebden Bridge

The first 'Concert for Tibet' was an overwhelming success on Friday 28th April at the Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. The event was completely sold out and raised over £1,600.00 for Tibetan projects including the Dilgo Khyenste Fellowship, Act for Tibet and the Free Tibet Campaign.

Co-organiser of the event, Jodie Underhill was delighted that so many people came to the event; 'Richard and I are overwhelmed with the success of the evening and the money we have raised will go a long way in Tibet. We would like to thank everyone who took part, including the staff and volunteers at The Trades Club, you have all been fantastic'.

Dave Boardman of the Trades Club said 'We are part of the Hebden Bridge community which has shown over many years that it cares about the local community and the wider world and we adhere to the old slogan that we should all Think Global and Act Local. We are pleased to be part of raising funds that will help build schools and health centres in Tibet'.

A two hour flight over Yorkshire in a private plane was kindly donated by Nick Cohen and auctioned. Three lucky people won the flights, raising £600. Performing at the benefit gig were Tanjy Wilson, Sugar Fire and Wild Ginger, all of whom went down a storm. There was also a DVD & slide presentation with wonderful images, plus information about Tibet.

RAISING AWARENESS

The concert was primarily organised to raise awareness about the Tibetan situation in the run up to the Olympic Games which are to be held in Beijing in 2008. China's appalling human rights record is subject to much criticism, with an official report by the United Nations admitting that "Torture is still widespread in Tibet and China".

More than 1.2 million Tibetans have died since 1959 as a direct result of the Chinese Invasion. Over 100,000 more, including H.H. The Dalai Lama have fled into exile.

NEW 'HEBDEN BRIDGE TIBET SUPPORT GROUP'

Due to popular demand, a 'Tibet support group' has now been set up in Hebden Bridge. Several exciting events are aleady in the pipline, but we desperately need the help of others to make them reality. So, if you feel passionately about this cause and want to get involved, please contact us;

Jodie Underhill - ujodie@hotmail.com
Richard Dalby - richard@sugarfire.wanadoo.co.uk or Tel. HB 843355.

FUNDRAISING ITEMS FOR SALE

“Free Tibet” T-shirts Available in all sizes / colours for just £5.00 each - please contact Jodie as above.

'Sugar Fire' CD Sugar Fire (who performed at the 'Concert for Tibet') is currently preparing a compilation CD to raise further funds. The music will include recordings taken directly from the mixing desk at the Trades Club, plus several bonus studio tracks and stunning re-mixes by CalderValium & Chemical Monkey. 'Sugar Fire' is the music of Richard Dalby, plus very special guests Mick West (trumpet / guitar), Judah Allen (poetry / djembe), classical Indian singers Sarvamangala Shankar (Professor of Music at Banglaore University, India), Rashmi Manjunatha, and highly respected classical Indian dancer, Shantha Rao. The CD will cost £8.00 inc p&p - to pre-order a copy, please contact Richard.

The debut performance by 'Sugar Fire' at the Trades Club last year was described as 'Absolutely World-class - one of the very best performances ever at the Trades' by Trades Club President, Peter Lazenby. Richard has also 're-constructed / re-mixed' a track by David Sylvian to critical acclaim, as well as writing a short-film soundtrack, which was premiered at the South Bank, London.

Links

www.actfortibet.org - site run by the author Isabel Losada ('The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment & 'For Tibet, with Love')

www.shechen.org - the 'Concert for Tibet' donated £700.00 to this organisation (Dilgo Khyenste Fellowship) doing wonderful Humanitarian work in Nepal and Tibet. All proceeds go directly towards their various projects.

www.freetibet.org - the largest Tibet organisation in the U.K. - Lots of info., history of Tibet etc.

www.yakyak.org.uk - wonderful new shop in Todmorden run by Anne Clarke. Anne visits Nepal several times a year, and buys directly from local Nepalese / Tibetans-in-exile community. All goods are made in Ethical working environments, at what is probably better than 'Fair Trade' terms.

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