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04 Dec 04 - 01:10 PM (#1347294) Subject: Guide Cats for Xmas From: Richard Bridge This is a blatant commercial plug - for a very good cause. Remember all the previous discussions of the Guide Cats CD (which I lawyered pro bono, MG if you are out there)? If there is a mudelf about, could we please have a table at the head of this thread about previous mentions of BCAB (the British Computer Association of the Blind, the registered charity behind this? Thanks to Clive Lever (Wild Rover) and Don Thompson (WYZIWIG), and the wonderful wonderful Les Barker poems on the Guide Cats CD (free use on the CD thanks to Les) and the many celebrities who gave their time and performances for nothing in a good cause. Oh, and a brief mention to one famous naturalist who was the ONLY celebrity approached to be less than 100 percent supportive. His sense of humour failure meant the CD did not have a rendition of Spot the Zebra. Perhaps he lost his sense of humour when his brother got the big K the naturalist was expecting, but no names no packdrill. He just thought it wasn't funny. Sad man. The others of you who have already heard the CD will know it is two hours or more of side-splitting humour - and ideal Xmas present for all those who need a laugh in their lives - and the Xmas special offer is too good to miss. My next post will be a paste of a special message from David Boden of BCAB. Please support generously. |
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04 Dec 04 - 01:11 PM (#1347295) Subject: RE: Guide Cats for Xmas From: Richard Bridge Here is the message: - "Les Barker double CD from just £5 IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT 34 read poems and 6 set to music all by the world renowned poet Les Barker. Les Barker, world-renowned poet on the international folk scene, has generously allowed his poems to be recorded by the likes of Ken Bruce, Mark and Lard, Sir Jimmy Young, Sarah Kenedy, Johnnie Walker, Terry Wogan, Mike Harding, Martin Carthy and June Tabor, plus many more famous names in the world of folk music and radio. Ideal for anyone liking the poetry of Pam Ayres, Spike Milligan, Marriott Edgar (Stanley Holloway) and Edward Lear as the style of these poets can all be found on this CD. The profit generated by the sale of the CD will help the British Computer Association of the Blind pay for the running of short courses which will enable visually-impaired people to use their computers more effectively, leading to a much more independent and fulfilled life. Single copies of the CD can be obtained for £12 by post via the sending of a cheque or by credit card payment (please see www.bcab.org.uk for full details). Until the end of 2004 we have introduced a special bulk purchase price of five CDs for £30 or ten CDs for £50 (plus postage). The cost of sending five CDs by recorded delivery is £3.03 and for ten CD's the charge is £4.96. If you would like to order more than ten CDs, the unit price will remain at £5 but please contact david.boden@nottscc.gov.uk for details of the cost of the appropriate postal charge. If you would like to take advantage of this limited-time special offer please make a cheque payable to BCAB and send it as soon as possible to BCAB, c/o RNIB, 58-72 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN." |
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08 Dec 04 - 06:20 PM (#1351377) Subject: RE: Guide Cats for Xmas From: Richard Bridge Refresh |
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09 Dec 04 - 05:39 PM (#1352364) Subject: RE: Guide Cats for Xmas From: Richard Bridge Many thanks to the mudelf |
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10 Dec 04 - 05:25 AM (#1352737) Subject: RE: Guide Cats for Xmas From: My guru always said This is a Brill CD!!! Thoroughly enjoyed my copy, a good pressie to give at Christmas but unfortunately I've done all my shopping. |
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10 Dec 04 - 06:07 PM (#1353507) Subject: RE: Guide Cats for Xmas From: GUEST,wildrover If anyone on Mudcat decides to buy bulk copies of the CD, please consider two good uses to which you can put your multiple copies: 1. The obvious at this time of year: buy them for your mad friends for Christmas. It's better than getting them the three esses: Soap, Socks or Sod all. 2. If you support another charity, you can buy at discount and flog at full price, thus raising funds for both BCAB and your own pet charity. Since we sold the first copy in July 2003, the CD has so far raised over £17,000 for the BCAB Project which David Boden's message outlines...That's enough to warrant the production of a follow-up CD, which will come out next Summer. If you know any celebs whom you think would be likely to want to contribute a track, please email me at: clivelever@lineone.net. Indeed, if you are a celeb, a big folk name in disguise, I'd be particularly interested to hear from you. Especially if you, or someone close to you is called Waterson! (smile) Cheers, W R |