"GRAND AID" Charity Event Feb 28th - An Entertainment Extravaganza

Heartman


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Message Posted:
13/02/2010 13:55

Grand Aid will be happening on Sunday 28th Feb starting at 4pm and going on till 11pm at the Pia Bella Hotel. Acts who have confirmed so far are :- Pete Murray, Dawn, Wade David, Kibris Line Dancers, Elvis, Johnny Lee, Andy P, Starfever, Anna and Emma, Kelvin, and Ron Brown as Frank Sinatra. A Turkish singer and Turkish dance troop have also said yes but names to be confirmed. All money raised will go to Haiti Earthquake and Guzelyurt Flood victims. Tell everyone as this will be a night not to be missed!!!!!

Also look for Grand Aid on Facebook. Keep your eyes on this as acts are confirming every day.

If you want to help, call me on 0533 871 1927 or email on dustyptrnc@live.co.uk .



This is the TRNC version of Live Aid so as Bob Geldof said "Give me your F*%$ing money" on the night.



Please support us as these people need your help.



* See posters and press for more details *

TheBlackOlive


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 755

Message Posted:
13/02/2010 19:36

great work guys



come see me next week glen and let me know how i can help



Vicki

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
14/02/2010 08:18

Heartman,

If anything I can do to help just give me a call.



Chris

Heartman


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Posts: 140

Message Posted:
15/02/2010 13:12

Thanks for you offer of help Chris. We are looking for people to stand on the door collecting money as people come in and for people to go round the crowd whilst the music is playing and rattle a bucket to get more money out of them. You up for something like that?

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
16/02/2010 09:29

Great idea wish you all the very best and that you collect loads of money

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
16/02/2010 09:56

Heartman have sent you e-mail.



Chris

metin


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Message Posted:
17/02/2010 13:25

Turkısh Sınger ıs called Sertap. Brıllıant voıce.

Heartman


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Posts: 140

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 18:57

More acts have confirmed.



The Breakaway Blues Band and Gypsy Brothers will both be there.



Raffle Prizes so far are :- Steve Dickenson - Third party car insurance and house cover for a year, Homefront - A Double bed and 2 cabinets, 15's - Meal for 2 at 15's inc a bottle of wine and Mark Rumbelow - 2 cases of top quality wine.



A BIG thanks to JK's for their generous donation of 500TL !!!!!!!!!!!!!



Big thanks go out to Magic Touch for kindly printing the posters and flyers FREE (keep an eye out for these).



Look out for me and Andy P on TV and radio

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 19:57

hi heartman can i donate a meal for 2 at guidos please. Do you need a voucher if so how do i get it to you xxxxx

Heartman


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Posts: 140

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 21:50

Thanks Lilli

If you can get a voucher ready I will come and collect it over the weekend.

Heartman


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Message Posted:
17/02/2010 21:53

Had another Band confirm. They are called The Tunes. So far we have over 5 and a half hours of live entertainment. This one is not to be missed.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/02/2010 22:18

will do with pleasure xxxxxxxx

NCMan



Joined: 19/09/2009
Posts: 670

Message Posted:
18/02/2010 08:12

Wow sounds like a fantastic event well done.

When / where will tickets be on sale & how much please.

Goonerboy


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Posts: 723

Message Posted:
18/02/2010 08:21

Guys, just an idea, why not also have a charity auction for items such as the meal for 2?

Heartman


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
18/02/2010 12:29

Mess 13: Entry is free but you will be asked for a donation on the door as you enter. We are doing it this way so we dont put off people with children (they can come to). Buckets rattlers will be walking round the event all evening tempting you to part with more money and there may be a time when you will be asked to raise an amount to have extra song from guest singers.





If you turn up early we hope to have the TV cameras there to film the event. So you could even get on the telly.



Be there or be square and miss an evening like you have never seen.



Its only the time aspect that we cant do an auction as we have over 6 hours of entertainment.

A BIG thank you to the Pia Bella Hotel for everythink thay are doing for us.

metin


Joined: 08/09/2008
Posts: 1588

Message Posted:
19/02/2010 10:07

When posters are ready we can dısplay one ın All Occasıons Party Shop.

Also, wıll donate a gıft voucher for a 50tl spend, on jewellry ın the shop.

Every lıttle helps !!!

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
20/02/2010 02:34

ok i am gonna commit now, i am not a public performer but I will get up on stage and perform with my guitar and sing you some songs, my set will be Robbie, Travis, Rod Stewart and Oasis, acoustic set and maybe, just maybe do a number with Anna

brightlights



Joined: 09/11/2009
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 09:54

The "Sapphire & Steele" trio will be playing live at the Pia Bella Charity Gig and are scheduled to appear between 5-6pm, come & listen to some great sounds of the 60/70's, look forward to seeing you all there on Sunday!

Kind Regards

Diana

nannycyprus


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 10:41

We will be putting a running order today and have arranged a VERY special guest to open the show. THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 12:45

VERY special guest ?? sounds interesting



Has Barry AKA Snakes been asked to perform here on this event?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHqQwV9xN1E

zerochlor


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Message Posted:
21/02/2010 12:49

A opening duet with Snakes and Elvis. im just trying to imagine snakes dressed as Elvis

AndyP



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Message Posted:
21/02/2010 16:51

http://www.cyprus44.com/events/1092.asp

Maz


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Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 19:48

Sorry I am 'square' and as it ain't Wagner or Verdi, I can't join in, but I would come for an hour and rattle a bucket (wearing ear plugs, possib ly), and I will come and take pikkies of folk having the time of their life.



Any use????



Oh, and I would like to know who the special person is opening the event (cos you haven't asked me!) so that I can take a picture of that!

birdyblaster


Joined: 19/10/2009
Posts: 131

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 20:27

well after listening to for the first time snakes at shayna last night me and my wife thought it was great to not have to sit and listen to the usual karaoke and fat birds from curry houses,in fact it was a pleasure to listen to a skilled musician,this is the man to open your GRAND AID CHARITY EVENT

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 21:02

As far as I understand it. An appeal went out in the press for entertainers to come forward and offer their services. So if snakes has has not offered then I doubt he will be performing. But I guess he still has time to offer his talent to what looks like to be a outstanding evening of performances in aid of a geat cause.

nannycyprus


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 21:33

Yes Tiger, as you say, performers have been asked to come forward and offer their services. So far, Snakes has not done so. But many great people have. Think it's going to be a great night.

A big thank you to all artistes who are giving up their time to become involved and to the people who are working so hard to put all of this together !!!

nannycyprus


Joined: 27/08/2009
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
21/02/2010 21:38

Birdyblaster, I am a bit confused. Whilst you were running down Karaoke artistes and being a bit personal and rude about people who sing at the local Indian restaurants, you mentioned your wife. When I looked to see who you are, you say you are single.....as I said....confusing.

Annna


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 02:59

Hello All, - fat bird from the curry house here! :o)



well, I think this is a marvelous idea, all your favourite 'karaoke artisites' in one place! - working for free.... for a REALLY good cause!



Birdyblaster - no one forces you to listen to anything - there's the door mate.

tiger


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Posts: 245

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 12:06

Well said Anna

birdyblaster


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Posts: 131

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 12:07

nannycyprus; quote:Birdyblaster, I am a bit confused. Whilst you were running down Karaoke artistes and being a bit personal and rude about people who sing at the local Indian restaurants, you mentioned your wife. When I looked to see who you are, you say you are single.....as I said....confusing.

ok.please tell me where i have run down karaoke artists?

ok.please tell me where i have been personal and rude?



now my voice.yes it was a pleasure and a change to listen to a good artists rather than to listen to karaoke and fat birds singing on karaoke in currie houses.



again my opinion,i never said which currie house or i never mentioned any artists,i just said karaoke.

so next time you read a thread make sure brain is in gear before mouth and fingers start operating.

yes i made my profile before i got married and i didnt think it a issue to change my profile as this is not a dateing site. it was you who jumped to conclusions about artists and fat birds.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 12:22

This is out of order, bickering on a Topic that is aimed at helping people. Anna I know about the personel comments made by some people but I do not think it refers to you, everyone knows that you are a superb singer.

Whoever it refers to it is wrong. (Christ im not exactly slim) Did you see the disguting comments made my some Thicko's on the South side with regards to a really good afternoon at Guido's.



I just say well done to the organisers', and everyone involved,

zerochlor


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Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 12:32

Here Here Johhny AKA Elvis



maybe cyp44 should be renamed bickering44



looking forward to this all day jamm

Heartman


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 13:35

Here we go people the final tally of acts are now in.



We have an amazing 19 acts performing over 7 hour of great entertainment. To find out who is opening it you will need to be there. The Pia Bella will be arranging bar snacks that can be purchased over the bar and a full menu in the up stairs area so you wont miss the show when you eat. ITS NOT TO BE MISSED and now everybodies favourite performer i think will be there. Please remember all the people performing are STARS for giving there time for free.



Just come along and support a good cause.



See you there and a BIG HAND to everyone who is helping.

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 13:59

It all sounds great so will be there to support and good luck!

ShaynaBeach


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Posts: 274

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 15:01

Hi Heartman,

Thanks for your kind organisation. I want to help with 250,00 TL as I will not be able to come on Sunday.

O533 839 02 00

Regards,



Deniz Bardi

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 17:58

deniz you are so very generous, i hope that the orgainisors raise hundred of thousandsm with all the class acts and the work put into it. it will be a day to remember . god bless all it will benefit xxxxxxxxx

Heartman


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
24/02/2010 09:27

Raffle prizes are in and there are some GOOD prizes up for grabs.



Acts are arranged with 1 or 2 suprises.



Opening guest has confirmed BIG WOW. You need to there at 4pm to see this.



Doors will open at 3.30 for the GRAND AID opening show.



Just bring your money and have a GREAT NIGHT.

Heartman


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
26/02/2010 17:16

Important Information please read.



I received information on Thursday afternoon that due to the law in the TRNC the organisers of the GRAND AID event cannot collect donations at the event (this includes a raffle). I was assured that they had NO problem with the event going ahead and they suggested that we raise money in a different way. Taking note of their suggestion we will not be collecting donations BUT we are asking you to add more credit than usual to your mobile phones before coming to the event as we will be asking you to do something a little different to donate money to help the Guzelyurt Flood victims. It is with regret that we will not be able to give money to the Haiti Earthquake appeal.



All acts have been contacted and updated on the situation and I am pleased to say ALL but 1 act have agreed to attend the event so we are still in for a BIG FUN NIGHT of entertainment. We have even had another act contact us which we have added.



Dont be late doors open at 3.30pm

Heartman


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
26/02/2010 17:20

With the rain we have had today the plight of the Guzelyurt victims has come alittle closer to home with flood problems all over the Girne and Lefkosa areas.



We can all still do our bit.

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
26/02/2010 18:58

Unfortunately a great many of those who intend donating to the flood victims might now be in a position where they are in need of money themselves. Despite this I'm sure they will still PHONE THAT NUMBER!!!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
26/02/2010 22:38

Heartman I would love to hear exaclty why the powers that be will not stretch a point for this event. You will be doing the work of the government in helping others, and to give to Haiti shows that we are part of the caring world.

Could you write to me at my e mail and give me some info.

I am extremely disappointed (not for myself) but in view of many of the things that happen here, I would have thought you could have gone ahead.

Just an idea, but wouldn't Pia Bella allow it under ytheir banner. In other words if they agreed that this was THEIR event, SURELY they could collect money in their name and then hand over as requested.

Has this been discussed?

Anyway, I would like to hear more, and I am sure others would too.

Sometimes compassion means bending stupid rules.



By the way I would have offered to do a bit of singing, but as the LSO aren't available and I don't have a backing group, I am not offering. And unfortunately, I am not top of the pops. But the fact that so many

Heartman


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Posts: 140

Message Posted:
27/02/2010 09:21

The Head of the District office was very helpful at the meeting I attended. I had a Turkish speaking friend with me so I got to find out exactly what the problem was. The law states that no person or group of people are allowed to collect money unless they are a registered charity. If you are a charity you must still give a receipt for each donation ie:- if 1000 people donated 1TL we would have needed to give 1000 receipts each named and signed. This law was brought in by the British in 1944. The way charities get round this is to sell tickets which are printed by the government and checked. The Head of the District office said this was to safeguard the people giving money and to ensure that all money goes to where it was originally promised. He has NO problem with it going ahead and he himself suggested (which is what we are doing) that we promote existing ways money can be donated whilst enjoying the evening.



Now we know the issues next time will be very different.



C U there

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/02/2010 14:03

despite your setbacks i hope you all have a wonderful day. Good Luck to you all. Wish I coulod be there but im in my sick bed, in this freezing house no electric etc just the dogs and my duvet xxxxx