CAATnews Oct/Nov 2005 - Fundraising

Fundraising

By Kathryn Busby

A sell-out crowd packed London's Red Rose Club on 8th September for the CAAT comedy night "Stand Up Against the Arms Fair". Adam Bloom, Ayesha Hazarika, Ivor Dembina, Felix Dexter, Stewart Lee and Ian Stone joined compere Angie McEvoy to provide a night of top-class entertainment. With a variety of different stand-up styles and themes, the seven performers delivered something for every sense of humour to a lively and appreciative audience. The event raised £1,447 for CAAT's campaign against the DSEi arms fair and I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the night such a huge success. In particular, our thanks go to all the performers who generously gave their time, Joe McNamara and the Red Rose Club, Chaz at Mirth Control and finally, CAAT volunteer Tyler Hague, who did a superb job of co-ordinating the event.

You may have already found the Chicago Marathon sponsor form inside your issue of CAATnews. As I write, Steven Downey is getting ready for the biggest sporting challenge of his life as he prepares to run the Chicago Marathon in aid of CAAT. (Click here to read a message from Steve). Please show your support for the time and effort that he has dedicated to training for this event and send a sponsorship donation today. You can send a cheque payable to CAAT, or make a secure credit or debit card donation by visiting www.bmycharity.com/stevendowney

I am delighted to announce that CAAT supporter Ian Davison has generously donated 50 copies of his new album - "Right-On & Up-Front" - to help raise money for the campaign. With influences ranging from world music to Scottish traditions, this 19-track CD brings together a selection of political songs written by Ian over the last twenty years. The collection addresses a range of subjects including war and peace, ecology, human rights and the arms trade. To buy a copy, please send your name and address with a cheque for £5 (payable to CAAT) to Ian Davison, 5 Dick Street, Glasgow, G20 6JF.