Carlisle's Palestine group to host fundraiser at The Brickyard

Carlisle's Palestine Solidarity Group will be hosting the event at Carlisle's The Brickyard on Friday, December 8. 

Money raised, on top of what has already been collected at vigils held every Saturday throughout the city centre, will go towards the British charity Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) - who are currently increasing efforts to send supplies and surgeons to the conflict zone. 

The event promises to be a 'diverse mix' of music, politics, and philosophy.

Fundraiser gig poster. (Image: Fiona Goldie)

Fiona Goldie, of the Carlisle branch of the Palestine Solidarity Group, said: "The evening promises to be informative and fun in equal measure, and we
hope to raise some vital funds for medical aid for those affected by
the assault on Gaza.

"The number of civilian injuries and casualties is unprecedented in the timescale, and facilities that would have previously offered support have also been devastated. 

"We aim to help MAP get crucial supplies to those who need them most; to help stop the suffering," she said. 

Acts on the night will include Phil Haslehurst, blues band Bees in Blankets and reggae sounds from Reggie.

Guest Nicholas Robson will also be sharing his personal experiences of life in Palestine through the lens of human rights.

The event will also host an art sale courtesy of StART Collective and a Palestine-themed raffle.

Information leaflets detailing core issues of ongoing events will also be on hand. 

Tickets are available to buy via The Brickyard's website. 

Doors open at 7pm with entry tickets priced at £10. 

Carlisle's Palestine Solidarity Group will continue to set up in the city centre each Saturday between 1pm and 2pm, calling for an end to all violence. 

The weekly vigil continues to grow in numbers, with passersby continuously adding to a long list of signatures on petitions aligned with the group's campaigns. 

The public has already donated over £570 to MAP via the solidarity group’s vigils.