Freedom from Torture
Sunday 20th November, 7.30pm
Torture -the most brutal and inexplicable example of all human behaviour- has been practised since antiquity to the present day. Despite international agreement on its prohibition it is still used by aproximately 81 governments. Freedom from Torture, founded in 1985 has grown from small beginnings to become a major force in healing and rehabilitating victims from all over the world into society.
This fundraising, unticketed event will include an address by Lord Gawain Douglas, The sale of his book of poetry, Fortuna (50% to Alma Books, 50% to the charity) and also musical and literary entertainment.
Performers include:
- 'Edge' (the London Gospel choir) and local artists
- The Ladies of the Lake
- James Hodgson
- Fen Wilson
- Hugh Mitchell
- The Wollaston Ballet school
- Dance with Danni
- Nikki and Gawain Douglas
- Mhairi Thatcher
- Mimi O'Halloran
- Sabrina Curwen
- Nichola Harby
- Karen Lane
The Cocos Lovers will be donating 50% of their cd sales to the charity
