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If the Cowfolk are doing it, this is where it’s at…
Justin Campaign Tournament
The Justin Campaign was founded to demonstrate that ten years after Justin Fashanu’s tragic suicide in 1998, homophobia is still hugely prevalent in both grassroots and professional football.
Along with raising awareness the campaign has a strong focus on Art, Events, Education and football. Through these four key initiatives and some forward thinking strategic work with other inclusive sporting organisations, The Justin Campaign seeks to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions that exist around LGB & T (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans) people and work towards a future where the visibility of LGB & T people in football is both accepted and celebrated.
Copa Sandino
The Copa Sandino is a sponsored, charity five-a-side football tournament which raises money to support solidarity and development projects in Nicaragua..
Red Trousers Come To Easton
From thisisBristol (i.e. The Evening Post):
Following the disturbances in Easton on Monday evening the Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson, said he wanted to have a debate with activists and the wider community of Easton to find out why this happened.
One week on The Post has organised a debate at Easton Community centre between Mr Ferguson and Richard Lloyd who was at the party. I would like to invite community leaders to take part in the debate looking at why it happened in Easton, what the wider impact has been and the way forward. This is not meant to be a debate about pro/anti Margaret Thatcher views though, inevitably, this will come up in some form.
The top table will be filmed on the request of Mr Lloyd, and the video published on our website This is Bristol. The Post will also send a reporter and photographer along to write up the story for Tuesday’s paper.
Once again I can only reiterate that this is not a pro/anti Thatcher debate, but an open discussion on Easton, it’s community and the way forward.
Venue: Easton community centre
Date: 15th April 2013
Time: 8-9pm
Confirmed: Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson, Richard Lloyd
CACKK Camp
CACKK camp is on the weekend of 7th and 8th June at the beautiful Clyngwyn Bunkhouse/farm in South Wales. http://www.bunkhouse-south-wales.co.uk/ Last year we had crafts, lots of footie, barbeques,kids disco, cocktail bar (for grownups) and walks to nearby waterfalls. So if you want to have fun with your kids and meet other parents/carers in the club bring your kids, friends kids or nieces and nephews along. The weekend costs £16.25 per person. Children under 3 are free.The bunkhouse has limited space so act fast to book a space as it is first come first served- or you can book a camping pitch. Camper vans are permitted and there are 2 hardstandings for them. The rest are in the field. All campers have use of the bunkhouse facilities showers and toilets and a big kitchen facility.
Book by either sending your cheque to Sam (Bongo)our treasurer or by paying direct into the CACKK account. Please remember to include your name, contact email and say how many people you are booking for and whether you want space in the bunkhouse or whether you are camping (tent/ vehicle etc) .
Email Sam (Bongo) to say find out about paying cheque. His email is sambongo@gmail.com
We will be posting more info on www.eastoncowfolk.org.uk shortly but if you have kids/look after kids do join the CACKK email list emailing Marcus on marcus mtait@fsmail.net.
Rage In The Cage
Following on from the success of football and netball events at Easton Community Centre, the cricket boys are getting a 6-a-side tournament together on May 6th, bank holiday Monday. Games will be a faster pace than you’ve seen before! It’s a publicity event to generate some new players, a fresh drive and a bit of cash to help us out, as the rain last season hit us hard financially (we still have ground costs when games are continuously rained off).
Its gonna be a family-friendly day, and we’re hoping for a mixed up team or 2 from the wider club as well as outside teams. There’ll also be a drinks bar, food, sophisticated tea and cakes and stuff for kids as well as the usual tomfoolery that these EC shenanigans provide!! Look out for more details coming soon on EC website and message boards!
The sun is coming and bring on the cricket!
Full Club BGM
Items for the agenda should be sent to Peace by April 10th.
All section of the club need to get at least two people to the meeting.
Antiracist Football Tournament
We have been invited to the “International Kick for tolerance” to be held in Switzerland.
You can read the whole invite here: Invitation2013
Doing Good Collective
Nigel – cycling 1100 miles to raise money for Doing Good Collective
A fantastic Bristol-based group sourcing and producing a range of wholesome delicatessen items from snacks to meals that do your body good while 100% of profits go towards our Heal Your Child project. This project is recently set up by Emily Williams, running a series of educational workshops with various therapists teaching numerous techniques from their specialisms that can be used on sick children to ease their pain, improve their health and overall, and with love and light, will heal your child of the sadness of illness, of the pain in sickness, of the doubt of wellbeing. Find out more here: http://www.thedoinggoodco.com/
If you want to pledge some money get in touch with Nige (or use the contact form and it will be forwarded).
Mad Hatter’sTea Party
Easton Cowgirls Netbal l Team presents:
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
Crazy funky tunes, games and tomfoolery galore!
Sheesha lounge.
Best hat wins a prize.
Raising funds for St. Peter’s Hospice and terminal cancer sufferers.
Tristan Da Cunha
We have been invited to play football on Tristan Da Cunha, a small volcanic island with a population of about 275. It sits in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean halfway between South Africa. It has no airport and being a 7 day boat journey from Capr Town it claims to be the most remote inhabited island in the world.
Interestinly until modern times there was not hierachy on the island and until a fish canning factory was set up there they did not use money either.
If you want to find out more Ian Bone wrote an article on the island a few years ago.