Author Archives: annie

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our sales of Alalay Christmas cards for 2012. Each card has been individually designed and hand-painted by ex-street children currently supported by Alalay. A variety of cards are also available for … Continue reading →

We are thrilled to announce that long-time Friends of Alalay supporter Nathan Jones has reached Tokyo, Japan on his bike! Nathan left Bristol, England in September 2011 and has been cycling ever since (over 10,000 miles!) to reach his final … Continue reading →

Kingsdown Homegrown Fair last Saturday was a great success. The Friends of Alalay stall and Whack-the-Olympic-rat went down a treat and many people came to support. We were also one of the supported charities of the event, so should hear more about that … Continue reading →

As some of you may already know, I am currently living in Zugdidi, Georgia (ex-USSR) where, alongside co-ordinating ‘Friends of Alalay’ from afar, I am working with a Georgian organisation called Charity Humanitarian Centre Abkhazeti (CHCA). CHCA works with internally displaced … Continue reading →

The recent ‘Wonderland Fun Day’ at No.4 Clifton Village was a huge success with almost £500 raised for the street kids. Many thanks to all at the Clifton Hotels Group for their hard work organising the event and to all … Continue reading →

“… part urban street fair, part old- fashioned village fete … Kingsdown’s new annual festival” Come and find the Friends of Alalay stall at Kingsdown Homegrown Fair tomorrow afternoon! We are one of the supported charities and will have a stall selling beautiful … Continue reading →

Huge congratulations to Jay Williams who recently completed the Bath 100 bike ride for ‘Friends of Alalay’. He cycled a terrific 100-mile distance through the Cotswold Hills and back to Bath, completing the gruelling course in 8 hours and 40 … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who came and supported Friends of Alalay at the recent Marshfield Fête. We raised almost £300 and a brilliant time was had by all. Keep checking the website’s upcoming events page to find fundraising events coming soon … Continue reading →

[please support us – download an event poster for your window at the bottom of this post!] A note from the organisers: Wonderland Fun Day: A magical land for children in the heart of Clifton Village “Saturday 1st September is … Continue reading →

We have now sent out the latest Summer newsletter, packed full of news, information and a special report following some of our Alalay adolescents in their future lives. If anyone does not currently receive the newsletter (via Email or post) … Continue reading →