THE Gig promotions have saddled up for a horse welfare fundraiser at Bar Lambs, Westcliff, next week.
Dedicated animal lover and band promoter Samantha Lawrence has put together the concert to boost the Brooke – the UK’s leading charity supporting working horses, donkeys and mules in the developing world.
Three bands – In This For Fun, Maycomb and My Life Swimming with Sharks – play the Station Road venue, on Thursday, December 18.
Samantha’s commitment to the charity’s work was inspired by a gruelling horseback ride across Kenya in 2006, to raise money for the Brooke.
She says: “When I was in Kenya, I saw first-hand the Brooke’s work alleviating the suffering of thousands of donkeys and the training they provide for the very poor animal owners.
“I have been fundraising for the charity ever since.”
In This For Fun and Maycomb generate a pop/punk sound and both bands hail from Nottingham. My Life Swimming With Sharks are from Westcliff. Admission is £3 and doors open at 8.30pm. For more information, visit www.barlambs.co.uk
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