An evening of Words, Music and Wine to help Make Poverty History
From Heartland to the World
VICTIMS of both natural and political disasters need long-term and continued support to improve homes and livelihoods. As public awareness has ballooned, an international alliance of organizations is calling on world leaders to fulfil their commitment to halve world poverty, writes LindaCracknell.
This year is a unique moment to achieve it, and Perthshire is earning its place. Aberfeldy warms up for July’s G8 gathering of world leaders at Gleneagles, by hosting a cabaret night to raise funds and launch awareness locally of the Make Poverty History campaign.
“We have had a glimpse of what could be achieved if we all worked together to end poverty around the globe,” said Charlotte Flower from Acharn, who works for Oxfam. “March 5th is going to be a memorable night, when we hope people will open their purses and minds towards alleviating poverty. An opportunity to feel good and do good in one fell swoop!” Funds raised on the night will go to Oxfam and UNICEF.
From Heartland to the World, in Aberfeldy Town Hall on Saturday 5 March, features performances by rising stars of the musical and literary worlds. The line-up for the night is still ‘lining-up’ but word on the street anticipates local |
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musical and literary talents Claire Hewitt and Linda Cracknell; Dalguise-dwelling Yorkshireman Tim Turnbull (above), described as ‘one of the most sought-after performance poets’ who has appeared all over Britain and the U.S., both on his own and with the slam team ‘Heart of Darkness’; energetic local band Inspire; and many more.
Native Novelist
A particular coup has been to attract award-winning poet and novelist Anne Macleod (right), who now lives on the Black Isle but was born in Aberfeldy cottage hospital when her father came to work here in the early days of the Hydro-electric schemes.
“Having seen Perthshire, the raw grandeur of Tummel and Rannoch, he decided never to go back to Newark, and after fifty-odd years in the Highlands considers himself a time-served Scot,” said Anne who left Aberfeldy when she was two. “I find the land an enduring inspiration in my writing. I have to say, though, that I agree with my mother’s view. Perthshire, she always said, has something special.”
Anne MacLeod’s new novel The Blue Moon Book is published by Luath Press
Local businesses have generously supported a raffle, and coming in the middle of Fair Trade Fortnight, there will be a stall selling goods which help to support livelihoods in self-help communities. Wine and nibbles will be served as part of the ticket price.
From Heartland to the World - An evening of Words, Music and Wine to help Make Poverty History. 7.30pm, Saturday 5 March, Aberfeldy Town Hall. Tickets available in advance from Aberfeldy Tourist Information Centre for £10. Every penny, except the charge for the Hall, will go to charity.
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