Oxfam’s Homegrown Gig

You missed out if you weren’t able to come to the Oxfam Society’s HOME GROWN Gig on Wednesday 23^rdNovember. With several acoustic acts, a jar of jelly beans to be won, and fairy lights and bunting galore, it was guaranteed to be good fun, and all in the name of a good cause.

The Oxfam ‘GROW’ Campaign seeks to help the 1 in 7 people going hungry every day from the effects of issues which we can help to change. The effects of climate change and food price hikes means crops are unpredictable and poor families cannot find enough money to feed themselves. Intensive farming overworks land which has vast untapped potential, and sustainable techniques could be used. Further, land grabs by wealthy companies which evicts poor families who use the land to grow their own food. The campaign is seeking to put pressure on politicians and companies to start discussion and stop these actions.

Seeking to help increase awareness of these issues, acts at the gig included Usman Mohammed, Earl Harper, High House and a brilliant rendition of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’ by the She Choir. There was a great turnout and wonderful atmosphere, and everyone’s generous contributions raised £319.93.