re my very first blog!

I would just like to give you an update-
As many of you know my first ever post (all about me) told you of my interests, well although i am still interested in Faraja Support i have resigned as a trustee and membership secretary. Helen and the remaining trustees of the charity still need the support of the public to assist in her vision to create Faraja Suports first home (which is now underway) if you feel that you may be interested then please log onto the website for more information www.faraja.support.org.uk. The journey with Faraja Support has been very worth while and we have had many laughs. The Big Gig was great fun to organise, and the other fun raising events have also proved sucessful, so what are you waiting for... check out the website and see for yourself the good work that has been achieved this year.

The Gig

Hi everyone
Just to let you know that the gig went really well, if you attended - we at Faraja Support hope you had a great time. I would personally like to say a big thank you to those who made it happen and those who gave us fantastic support. These amazing people were;-

The Trustees of Faraja Support especially Sarah, Mark & Ami who helped me to find some of the amazing bands. Helen, Jill, Marian & Mike for the poster/flier dash, plus everyones involvement on the day.

Jason from Produkty for sharing his valuable knowledge on many issue and many occasions. Love the E.P! copies can be obtained via;- www.produkty.webs.com

Conor from Weekend Schemers my very own hero! for helping me with the last minute hiccups (and there were a few). This guy is full of useful contacts x

Zack from Third Time Lucky for rounding up his band at such short notice after a band had pulled out and carrying out a great performance.

The bands, The Heroes, The Pennyhangers, Mike Sole Trio, The Retro, All Systems Fail, Teenage Kicks & Primal Device

Unfortunately The Pickpockets did not attend their allotted slot, however, Primal Device lead the way in what was an amazing performance and their CD can be purchased from their website www.primaldevice.com

Other people/organisations who deserve recognition are:-

LORD'S ELECTRICAL 63 Blaby Road Leicester, for sponsoring the event, printing our posters and tickets, and using five of their branches to sell the tickets.

Morgan from- Morgan Gleave Art & Design for producing such a fabulous poster and tickets.

South Leicestershire College, Wigston for allowing three very talented media students to video and take photographs of the whole days event. These Guys are;- HARLEY, JOE & BEN, well done! we look forward to viewing the results soon.

We were also very privaledged to have Tevor Locke from Arts in Leicestershire on board (we await his review, so watch this space).

OLLIE (Conors contact) for the last minute loan of his precious drum kit.

Daryl & Anthony from the Half Time Orange, for doing a fab job with the sound system

Last but not least thanks go out to Rockaboom Records and the Leicester Tourist Information Centre for agreeing to be ticket outlets.

Thank you all for your support and i hope you keep upto date with the Faraja Support Website (you never know who we will need for our next venture).

Love to you all, its been a pleasure.
DAWN XX

It's happening this week!

YES FOLKS! this is it, The Big Faraja Gig will soon be upon us (SATURDAY 31ST OCT @ THE HALF TIME ORANGE, Burnmoor Street Leicester)

SO WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR?

Our team has been really busy!

• We have been busy handing out fliers,

• adjusted the ticket price on the posters & fliers
  

• Heard the Pickpockets on TakeOver radio where the gig also got a mention,

• Helen (chairperson of Faraja Support) and band members from Produkty and the Weekend Schemers undertook a fantastic interview on BBC Radio Leicester on 24th October with Pinash on the 'into Africa Programme' (well done guys)

• We have now got three Media students (Ben, Harley & Joe) from South Leicestershire College, Wigston, Leicester, on board to video and take photos of the event. Thank you to Morgan for instigating and making it happen.
  

WHATS HAPPENING NEXT?

I will be undertaking an interview on LEICESTER SOUND Radio, which will be broadcast on Friday 30th October on 'the breakfast show with Ivan Dsa' (i am looking forward to that).


Finally we all need to promote this gig and have a fantastic time on Saturday (HALLOWEEN) Hope to see you all there.

TICKET PRICE CHANGE

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRICE ON THE POSTER IS INCORRECT. IT SHOULD READ £6.00 ALL DAY TICKET, BAR & REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.

There is another ticket outlet available ;- ROCK A BOOM in Leicester. That's 8 places in total so what are you waiting for?

FANCY DRESS

JUST THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW THERE WILL BE A FEW PEOPLE IN FANCY DRESS AT THE GIG HA HA! well it is Halloween :-)

PLEASE JOIN US

Leicestershire's Top Indie/Rock Bands Playing for one night only at the Half - Time Orange Burnmoor Street, Leicester Saturday 31st October 2009 (Doors open at 1.30pm) 2pm - 2am Under 16's until 9.00pm Heroes are headlining and other bands playing on the night are the Weekend Schemers, Pickpockets, Teenage Kicks, Produkty, Waits, Pennyhangers, Mike Sole, Retro and All Systems Fail. Primal Device are opening the gig at 2.00pm Only £6.00 per ticket - what a superb deal!

Tickets available from all Lord's Electrical shops and the

Leicester Town Hall, or buy on line from the GO Leicestershire eshop, at

http://www.goleicestershire.com/eshop/thedms.asp?dms=70&p1=d

Tickets can also be purchased direct from Faraja Support - call 07714116114 or 0116 2331519

This gig is in aid of Faraja Support(Reg:1125285). The charity supports orphaned and impoverished children in Northern Tanzania. The charity is currently working towards two projects. The first is the establishment of a Home-from-Home and a property is currently being refurbished to be used as the first (of hopefully many) home for children in genuine need of support. The second is a truely innovative mobile play scheme - a fully equipped vehicle and two play workers will move around villages bringing play to children who would otherwise have no access to any form of early years learning.

ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO!

Welcome to all the new students joining our Leicestershire Uni's & colleges. You have probably seen our posters, heard us on the radio, know someone from facebook, twitter or picked up a flier. As you are aware we are putting on this fantastic gig which includes some of Leicestershires best bands. So if you would like to join in with the trendy souls of Leicestershire the place to be is:-

The Big Faraja Gig

TICKETS

You need a ticket for the gig, so what are you waiting for?
go to:-

LORD'S ELECTRICAL 5 Leicester Road, Wigston Magna, Leicester
63 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester
5 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leics
465 Saffron Lane, Leicester.
259 Uppingham Road, Leicester

LEICESTER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Town Hall Square, Leicester

Faraja Support 0116 2331519 or 077141161114 ask for Helen

SEE US ON:- www.artsinleicestershire.co.uk look under gigs, then the date 31ST OCTOBER 2009
www.thesunflowerfm.co.uk ROLLING FLIER
www.goleicestershire.com

Most of the bands can be seen on www.myspace.com or have their own facebook or twitter site. They are worth checking out.