This article is from page 51 of the 2012-05-15 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 51 JPG
ENNIS will host its first ever classic music busking event this weekend, with all proceeds going to the Mid West Simon Community.
The unique busking event will take place in Clare’s county town this Friday and Saturday with the Clare Music Makers Orchestra already agreeing to offer their services for a few hours on Saturday morning.
The Simon Community is asking musicians from Clare to take part in the event and support the work of the Simon Community with homeless people in the county.
The recent Mid West Homeless forum report showed there were 1565 households are presenting as homeless in the region in 2010 – with 378 of those located in Clare. The Mid West Simon Community provides services to help people in crisis.
“For those willing to busk, we can offer a new experience, an opportunity to show off, a chance to give a crowd-pleasing performance, a huge thank you from us and a story to tell their grandchildren,” said Susan Ward of the Mid West Simon Community. “When they play that final note, they can take a bow knowing they have played a part in something that will make a real difference to real lives.”
A coffee morning is also taking place in Ennis as part of National Volunteer Week. The coffee morning will take place on Friday, May 18 in our the Charity Shop and Coffee Dock on Woodquay in Ennis.
To volunteer for the busking day, call Clare Volunteer Centre 065 68 66 800 or log on to their website www.volunteerclare.ie to access volunteer opportunities or call Susan at Mid West Simon Community on 061 608980.