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17-05-2025
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Warwickshire charity art auction to support children in Nepal
A charity which supports disadvantaged children and young adults living in the shadows of the Himalayas is looking to raise funds with an art Futures Nepal, which is based in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, has been running for 20 was set up by Andrew Small who learned about a centre for orphaned and disabled children in Kathmandu while he was trekking in one of the world's poorer countries."Nepal changed my life forever," said Mr Small, who created the charity to help youngsters in Nepal to find jobs and homes. Mr Small said he was "impressed" by how many Midlands artists had agreed to provide pieces of work for the auction."With help and support, many of our youngsters go on to find jobs and a home and are able to give back to their community. So any contribution makes such a difference," he are dozens of different artworks in the auction, which closes on the day of the fundraising dinner. Also taking part is French artist Alan Reullier, whose latest work centres on the heritage of the motor industry in the Midlands. He has a collection of original drawings from British Motor Heritage Ltd, dating from the 1800s to the late 1970s, which were being digitised and couldn't be took ownership of them on the proviso that they could not be resold in their original form, so he reimagined them, turning them into pieces of artwork that have been sold around the world."I'm delighted to help New Futures Nepal," he said. "Children should always have access to education and care wherever they are in the world. The charity is doing valuable work and I hope all these artistic contributions will make a huge difference." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
07-05-2025
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Choirs mark VE Day singing Dame Vera Lynn's White Cliffs of Dover
Choirs mark VE Day singing White Cliffs of Dover 7 minutes ago Share Save Emily Coady-Stemp BBC News, South East Share Save Buskerteers Choir The choirs will sing the song at their weekly rehearsals Members of more than 20 community choirs will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a rendition of Dame Vera Lynn's wartime classic The White Cliffs of Dover. Buskerteers Choirs will perform the song at rehearsals including in Haywards Heath, Ipswich, Crawley and Brighton. Footage from across the south and east of England will be compiled into montages, to be shared by the choirs. The campaign is raising money for the Royal British Legion, supporting veterans and their families. Buskerteers Choir The performances are being added to a montage Founder Andrew Small says the choir is "incredibly proud" to be marking the anniversary with the song which he says "so beautifully captures the spirit of hope during wartime". He said: "As we aim to raise £1,000 for the Royal British Legion, we do so in heartfelt remembrance of those who made immense sacrifices for our freedom. "It's more important than ever that we come together to honour their legacy and ensure their stories are never forgotten." The song was one of several of Dame Vera Lynn's which helped raise morale during World War Two. VE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe when huge crowds took to the streets on 8 May 1945 to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war. The Buskerteers Choir includes 28 community choirs which are open to everyone and they aim to raise £1m for charity through busking and performance. Videos will also feature choirs in Chelmsford, Cambridge, the New Forest, Bury St Edmunds and Bournemouth among others. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
