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FUNDRAISER GIG: Voices on the Bridge for the Children of Gaza


A great line up for this much-needed fundraiser... including Patrick Jones, Tracey Rhys, Abeer Ameer and Mr W. 

Fundraiser for the Children of Gaza. Saturday 21st June 2025

Storyville, Pontypridd

Starts 6.30pm.

Voices on the Bridge is organised and presented by Rob Cullen -
Reading and performing will be Sabrin Hasbun, Patrick Jones, Abeer Ameer, Mike Jenkins, Rob Cullen, Tracey Rhys, Greg Cullen, Leanne Evans, Des MannayDisabled, Welsh writer of colour, Fiona Cullen, and Ben Wildsmith.
Elizabeth Heath of RCT Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be speaking about the upcoming Palestinian youth visit to RCT and they will have a stall with info leaflets.
Menna Elfyn couldn't be with us but has generously donated 20 copies of - Y Bachgen a'r Wal - The Boy and the Wall - a book creeated by the young people at Lajee Centre near the city of Bethlehem.
Local artists Gerhard Kress & Barabara Castle, have donated paintings to be autioned on the night .
Great news Gerhard Kress has donated £410 he raised from the sale of his art work!
There will also be food and music. Bring cash if you plan to eat.
Tickets are £10 online - £12 on the door.
This is not a fundraiser for Hamas.
This is an event to provide funds to support the Children of Gaza.
All monies raised will be donated to UNICEF.

This event is part of The Pontypridd Great Big Community as Super Power Day.

Get your tickets now!


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