Race for Life 2011

This year I will be taking in the amazing Cancer Research fundraiser Race for Life, I've wanted to do this for many years to raise awareness of the illness. A lovely friend mentioned she was doing it and I jumped at the chance to join her, so along with my aunt and fellow Teya Lilly friends we will embark on this amazing challange to raise money for a good cause whilst getting fit at the same time!

To make a small donate please visit our page via the link below
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/TeyaLilly

Cancer research UK is a world leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. To find out more about the charity and their partnership with Tesco for the Race for Life event visit http://www.raceforlife.org/about-us/latest-news/tesco-news.aspx

 Your support is appreciated thank you.

Anita Richards.

March for the Alternative: 26th March 2011

Contrary to the later anarchy that ensued after a peaceful march on the 26th March 2011. The official march organised by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) was a harmonious family day where the big society banded together against the fast and harsh cuts to the public sector by the current Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government. Since the government's entry into power in May 2010 their "Big Society" and the take over of public services by the private sector has not been widely welcomed. The estimated 500,000 demonstrators started the march at the Thames Embankment at 11.00am east towards the Houses of Parliament, the march then turned up Whitehall, passing down Downing Street and heading into the heart of the West End of London to Piccadilly towards Hyde Park. I am glad to say I was one of the 500,000 attendees, my first march and I doubt the last! The atmosphere was electric, the chants were powerful the visual banners were impressive sending a strong political message. It was lovely to see the vast amount of families present which added to the peacefulness of this well organised official march.




Young tired marcher. All rights reserved Anita Richards.

 

Large crowd heading towards Hyde Park. All rights reserved Michael Mapp.



Its my future too!
 All rights reserved Anita Richards.



passionate young demonstrator
All rights reserved Michael Mapp.



The sound of music at Hyde Park. All rights reserved Michael Mapp.

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As a nation we are aware cuts are imminent however cuts to core sectors such as children's and front line services I'm sure could have been avoided or money saved from other means. The leader the of TUC Brendan Barber's key quotes "where all in this together." "The government are taking us for fools, the British people will not be fooled". "They are cutting services which binds our communities together". "keep people in work keep our economy moving". "This is the beginning of our campaign we have a big society here in Hyde park".

I personally do not agree with the actions of the splinter group however they did send a big message to big businesses and of course the government. I am hoping the Con-Dem Government can review their policy cuts and really get the public out of this gloomy economic plight likely to affect generations. We should take lessons from Germany their current economic growth has been supported by their manufacturing industry they have been adamant to encourage part-time working instead of large queues at their unemployment offices. The government should take note of our Creative Industries here in the UK, with adequate investment, funding and access to good business support this sector could generate vast growth to our economy.

Creative industries facts and figures
•creative industries contributed 5.6% of the UK’s Gross Value Added in 2008
•exports of services by the creative industries totalled £17.3 billion in 2008, equalling 4.1% of all goods and services exported.
(DCMS 2010)

Reported by Anita Richards.



 



Charity: The Kindness of Strangers

The Kindness of Strangers
Small Independent Registered Charity






Kindness of strangers a new small independent charity established as a result of discontentment with big international charities and their lack of disclosure, inspired the charity to develop an organisation with 100%transparency all monies raised through their appeal will be donated to support global families around the world at risk of illnesses.


The charity follows the platform of the Channel 4 production the Secret Millionaire In this self funded trip, they plan to camp rough and are relying on the kindness of strangers across the globe to help them on their journey whether it be providing a home-cooked meal, directions, or a barn to stay in for the night, which will guide them to families in need of the most support. The Duo Kimmi and Brett are extremely realistic about their challange "Although we understand that we will never raise enough money to change the world, we would like to think that we can change the world for a few". The duo are not restricted as to where they donate the raised funds, but believe they will get more mileage from the pound in areas like Asia. "We are aiming to get to these areas by January 2012 and the finish line in October 2012 in London".

Support Kimmi and Brett as they embark on their self funded journey around the globe to support families whose children are at risk of illness linked to poverty, they start their bicycle mission from London to Melbourne on the 11th June 2011. Help The Kindness of Strangers to raise their Target £5,000 they currently have raised £390.00 to donate visit http://www.thekindnessofstrangers.net/

They will be hosting an event Bar Wars on Sunday 10th April 2011. Entry is a £3 donation going straight to the charity.

Details
The Roadhouse Covent Garden
The Piazza, Covent Garden, London, WC2
7pm-3am

For more information on Kindness of Strangers visit their website http://www.thekindnessofstrangers.net/
Brett Seychell - Kimmi Kifun
Email: smiling@thekindnessofstrangers.net

We will keep you posted on Brett and Kimmi developments around the globe!