2015 – 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic meant that we had to postpone the vast majority of our planned in-person fundraising events and talks during a long time period. Meanwhile, Alalay’s work obviously did not stop (the kids still needed a healthy diet, educational input, and time to simply play more than ever), nor did our support to them. We allocated special funds to keep everyone safe, healthy and happy, and remained in constant contact with the Alalay staff team.

However this meant that we experienced a big loss of revenue, so we greatly appreciate your support as events begin again. Please do get in touch with any ideas/questions – every penny goes to the kids. 

Please see below for the numerous events we were still able to run – with grateful thanks to everyone involved – we couldn’t have done it without you! 🌈

26 November 2022 – Fundraising concert (including music by WA Mozart and Robert Schumann), St. Matthew’s Church, Bristol

11 October 2020 – Bryony’s birthday fundraiser for Alalay

September 2020 – Michael Jones’ fundraising cycle ride, Spain

14 March 2020 – Presentation to the Saltford Walkers

8 February 2020 – Fundraising concert at St. Matthew’s Church, Bristol

5 February 2020 – Presentation to Keynsham Baptist Church Homemakers

14 December 2019 – Charity wine auction for Alalay

16 July 2019 – Presentation to the University of the Third Age, Bristol

15 June 2019 – Stall at “Party in the Garden”, St. Matthew’s Church, Bristol

8 June 2019 – Southfield Road Street Fair, Bristol

January 2019 – Hilary’s “Dry January” fundraising

15 December 2018 – Charity wine auction for Alalay

20 December 2017 – “Birds, Bees and Beasts” fundraising concert. Read more HERE

16 December 2017 – Charity wine auction for Alalay

17 June 2017 – Boat Party in Reading, organised by Reading University Latin American and Spanish Society (LASS)

17 June 2017 – Stall at “Great Get Together” event, Bristol

5 May 2017 – Cinco de Mayo Mariachi Fiesta in Reading, organised by LASS

20 March 2017 – Presentation to Keynsham Womens’ Guild

9 March 2017 – Brazilian Carnival event in Reading, organised by LASS

18 February 2017 – A fundraising concert of song, flute and piano. Read more HERE

27 January 2017 – Fiesta Latina and Cuban Salsa Class in Reading, organised by LASS

25 September 2016 – Zach runs Bristol Half Marathon for Friends of Alalay

10 June 2016 – Harlequin Singers fundraising concert for Alalay, Bristol

10 February 2016 – Presentation to Stockwood Womens’ Institute

16 January 2016 – Winterreise fundraising concert for Alalay, Bristol

4 November 2015 – Presentation to St. Francis Ladies’ Group

22 September 2015 – Languages Week presentations at Howells School, Llandaff

21 September 2015 – Presentation to Keynsham Victoria Womens’ Guild

10 September 2015 – Latin American Charities Forum

20 June 2015 – Stall at Cotham School Fiesta

18 June 2015 – Presentation at Avenue House, Bristol

21 May 2015 – Presentation to CAMEO group, Keynsham

16 February 2015 – Meetings with the Bolivian Embassy in London

10 February 2015 – Presentation to St. John Ambulance Brislington division

4 February 2015 – House of Lords Reception with the Latin America Travel Association (LATA), LATA Foundation and the All Party Parliamentary British-Latin America Group

3 February 2015 – Presentation to NHS Retirement Fellowship, Bristol

19 January 2015 – Presentation to Local Authority Retirement Network (LARN), Bristol