Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June

Subject: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 10 Jun 25 - 06:10 AM

Dear 'catters,

I'd be grateful if you could help spread the word about an important fundraiser for the people of Ukraine happening this coming weekend.

Scots Trad Ukraine Concert

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spidersforukraine/1691761

Sat 14 Jun 2025 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Heart of Newhaven Community Centre, EH6 4HY

Performers:

The Erratics (featuring Rod Paul, one of Scotland’s finest mandolin players)
Lucy Pringle (a marvellous Scottish traditional singer)
Chris Wright (one of Scotland’s best stringed instrument players and singers)
Frances Morton (Glasgow’s exceptional flute export to Donegal)
Mark Maguire (an all-Ireland champion bodhran player and drummer)
Elzara Batalova (a superb Crimean Tatar singer)
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhride (one of Ireland’s leading sean nós singers from Donegal)
Gary West (the legendary presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s Pipeline and renowned Scottish piper)
Solo Way Ukrainian Choir (a wonderful Ukrainian choir based in Glasgow)
Frank McLaughlin (one of Scotland’s elite traditional music guitar players)
Marc Duff (a founding member of Capercaillie and Scotland’s supreme whistle player)

Date of Concert: 14 June 2025
Location: Victoria Hall, 4-6 Main Street, The Heart of Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH6 4HY

Bring Your Own Beer (B.Y.O.B.)

Ticket Prices:
£13 ONLINE;
£16 ON DOOR;
£5 CONC.
Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult

All proceeds from this concert will go to Spiders4Ukraine – spiders4ukraine.org.uk

Poster design by Calum Hadden at Birnam CD

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 10 Jun 25 - 06:13 AM

I also wanted to mention that this will be the first time Lucy and I have performed together in about 8 years! We'll be presenting all new songs, potentially with a view to a (dare I utter the words!) new album...

Be good to see you if you can make it!

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: GUEST,Steve Shaw
Date: 10 Jun 25 - 10:03 AM

Have a good 'un! Unfortunately #1, we live hundreds of miles away, and, unfortunately #2, we'll be playing that very afternoon to raise money for the repair of Marhamchurch village hall here in Cornwall. We can't claim the kind of illustrious lineup that you can, but we are only charging £12 AND you get a cream tea into the bargain! There are plenty of good fights to be fought and yours is one of the best. Have a great day!

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: mayomick
Date: 10 Jun 25 - 01:15 PM

Has the event any connection to Operation Spiderweb ,Chris?

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 11 Jun 25 - 11:57 AM

Hi Mick,

No. Spiders for Ukraine make camo nets for shelters and evac vehicles:

https://www.spiders4ukraine.org.uk/

Chris

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: mayomick
Date: 12 Jun 25 - 09:19 AM

You say that Spiders for Ukraine make camo nets for “shelters and evac vehicles” . But the Spiders for Ukraine link below says that you make protective nets for Ukrainian forces “fighting on the frontline.” Your Spiders for Ukraine organisation is making military webbing for use in the war against Russia . https://themashhouse.co.uk/event/spiders-for-ukraine-2/

You will likely be aware that there is an asymmetrical military campaign currently being waged by Ukraine and its allies against Russia under the name "Operation Spider’sweb" and that a   passenger train derailed by Ukrainian Operation -Spider’sweb.saboteurs in western Russia last Saturday, killed at least seven civilians and injured 30.

Is the Spiders for Ukraine organisation a registered charity ?

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 12 Jun 25 - 11:13 AM

Well, I never thought I'd see useful idiot Mick Wallace on Mudcat!

Thanks for encouraging me to support Spiders for Ukraine even more, Mick.

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: mayomick
Date: 12 Jun 25 - 12:39 PM

You want to support war against Russia even more than you already do with your camo weaving. So what do you plan next to help the Zelenski regime - get edinburgh knitting swastika socks maybe ?The latest thing in Kiev

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=45c8bf4228d081b3&rlz=1C1VDKB_enIE1075IE1075&q=swastika+socks&udm=2&fbs=AIIjpHx4nJjfGojPVHh

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 12 Jun 25 - 03:12 PM

On the plus side, Mick, the ruble is under such strain now, you'll have plenty of those notes to wipe not just your tears but your arse as well. And since your fascist pals are having their arses handed to them by the Ukrainians too, there'll be even more blood-money to fill your pockets.

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: mayomick
Date: 13 Jun 25 - 10:55 AM

you had a big success in Iran last night as well, I see ! The drones used to attack Israel and the UK's enemy in the Middle East built in Iran itself - very much like how you did it in Russia . Undeniably a professional Spidersweb-style job . You will be hold a fundraiser for the people of Iran once you get rid of their government

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: mayomick
Date: 13 Jun 25 - 11:06 AM

after Iran once you get rid of Putin , you can hold a fundraiser for the people of Russia . I'm sure one of Scotland’s very best stringed instrument players and singers will provide his services .

Subject: RE: Ukraine fundraiser Edinburgh Sat 14 June
From: Chris Wright
Date: 13 Jun 25 - 03:35 PM

Cope harder, Mick...