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Quail project report

Our quail project is going strong in Santa Cruz. Thanks to the LATA Foundation for fully financing this new Alalay project which should be self-financing in a couple of months – providing both food for the street children and a … Continue reading

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Easter Saturday charity rugby match!

Please do come along to a charity rugby match on Easter Saturday (30th March) to mark Thornbury RFC’s 50th anniversary and to raise money for Alalay. Thornbury RFC vs The Old Colstonians Kick off at 2:30pm, festivities until 8pm As … Continue reading

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Huayna Potosi – a 6000+ metre climb for the street kids!

A MASSIVE congratulations to Jamie, Will, Mike, Dan and Tom who have just completed a three-day trek up Huayna Potosi, a 6088m mountain near to La Paz in Bolivia. Will’s sister Amelia worked at Alalay as part of a school … Continue reading

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Fundraising cello concert HUGE success!

A very big “THANK YOU” to all those who attended our recent fundraising cello concert or helped in any way with the organisation of the event. We are extremely pleased to announce that we raised well over £6,000 – a … Continue reading

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Silent auction items available for early bids!

I now have the list of confirmed items for the silent auction to be held at the fundraising cello concert this Friday 1st March. If you can’t (or can) come to the concert but see something you like on the … Continue reading

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Friday March 1st: Fundraising Cello Concert

We are all very excited about our upcoming fundraising cello concert next Friday 1 March 2013, with the kind support of world renowned cellist Michael Jones playing: A selection from JS Bach suites for solo cello and Rodrigo’s “Como una … Continue reading

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House of Lords event

I was delighted to be invited for a second time to attend a reception at the House of Lords in the last week of January. The evening was organised by LATA (the Latin American Travel Association) whose charitable branch – the LATA … Continue reading

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Red, yellow, green non-uniform day

Cotham School, Bristol (my former school) organised a non-uniform day with a difference on 8th February. All students made a donation to wear red, yellow or green clothing: the colours of the Bolivian flag. All donations will come to Friends … Continue reading

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Silent auction goodies?

We are currently on the look-out for some more exciting items for our upcoming silent auction which will be run on the night of the fundraising cello concert on March 1st. If you or your friends have any ideas for … Continue reading

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Concert posters ready!

A big thanks to Greyhound Graphics Ltd, Bristol for printing our posters for the upcoming Michael Jones cello concert on March 1st. We highly recommend the printing shop for their efficient and professional service. Find out more about the concert … Continue reading

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