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. 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! 🌈
13 November 2024 – Fundraising concert (including music by Vivaldi, Rachmaninov, Bruch) at 7:30pm, St. Matthew’s Church, Bristol
10 February 2023 – Concert (The Musical and Amicable Society present Bach’s The Art of Fugue, where poetry and music intertwine) at Bristol Music Club, Bristol
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
