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A visit to The Sharpe’s Children Foundation

footlight — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 07:42:43 +0000

On a miserable, chilly London morning, I braved the London underground to Old Street. As I walked down the road towards The Sharpe’s Children Foundation, it was obvious that the amount of road and pedestrian traffic would mean that a lot of people would see the charity office in passing.

I was met at the door by none other than Daragh O’Malley, who was genuinely pleased to greet a visitor and was a charming as ever. Yvette Leavy, the administrator, was also there and we all sat down to a cup of coffee and a long chat.

Daragh is very passionate about the charity and everything it hopes to achieve. It was inspiring hearing the plans they had and the trials they had already been through, and I was proud to be able to reaffirm the commitment of myself and the Sharpe Chefs to their aims.

It didn’t matter that it was a miserable day, that London was overcast and that it hadn’t stopped raining since I’d left the station. I came away feeling that this charity was going to achieve and I will be watching them every step of the way.

Firepower was a blast!

footlight — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:10:30 +0000

Firepower this year went with a bang! From the Sharpe Chefs’ point of view, we were able to sell some books, meet up with old friends and make some new ones – something we love doing!

We were privileged to meet Tom Clegg, the director of the Sharpe series, and were delighted to say hello again to Michael Mears. A newcomer to one of these events was Nickolas Grace, who was charming and natural despite having played the odious Father Hacha in Sharpe’s Honour! Sadly unable to get to the event was Jason Salkey, who was stuck in New York due to a certain natural disaster – the only thing that could have kept him away! He was very much missed by the Chefs.

One of the high points of the weekend was being able to confirm our support for The Sharpe’s Children Foundation, in the person of Daragh O’Malley. We wish them every success and look forward to seeing the charity and its purpose grow.

Adele and Tom Clegg

Firepower “Sharpe Weekend” is here!

footlight — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:50:35 +0000

It’s today! Come along to Firepower at the Woolwich Arsenal. Meet the Sharpe Appreciation Society, Daragh O’Malley and the Sharpe Children’s Foundation, cast and crew of the Sharpe television series and, of course, the Sharpe Chefs! Lots to do and see!

See you there Saturday and Sunday.

Not long now!

footlight — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:16:51 +0000

Only SEVEN days until Firepower! Clear your diary and we’ll see you there!

New opportunity to help the Sharpe Chefs

footlight — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:40:03 +0000

The Sharpe Chefs have now opened a Zazzle store where you can buy products which will help you support our causes. All proceeds from these sales will go to the charities being supported at the time.

Please go and have a look and, hopefully, buy!

Firepower 2010

footlight — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:38:34 +0000

Firepower this year includes a weekend dedicated to Bernard Cornwell’s ‘Sharpe’ on April 17th & 18th. Definitely confirmed, apart from an international contingent from Sharpe Chefs and, of course, The Sharpe Appreciation Society, are Daragh O’Malley – on behalf of the Sharpe’s Children’s Foundation – and Jason Salkey, our staunchest supporter from the ‘Sharpe’ family.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at a wonderful event which, as well as wallowing in ‘Sharpe’, will give you the opportunity to find out more about The Sharpe’s Children Foundation and pick up the latest goodies from Rifleman Harris.

Put it in your diary!

The Sharpe’s Children Foundation goes to India

footlight — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:33:37 +0000

Go to the website (link below) for all the latest news.

“The Sharpe’s Children Foundation have been invited to attend The Indian Philanthrophy Forum which will be held in Mumbai this week. This is a very important event, as for the very first time 120 of the wealthiest philanthrophists in Asia will gather to find ways of making their giving more effective.The Sharpe’s Children Foundation are the only UK charity to have been invited to the event.”

The Sharpe’s Children Foundation is on the march!

footlight — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:01:27 +0000

The Sharpe Chefs are delighted to announce that the The Sharpe’s Children Foundation web site has been launched. It is a fount of information on the work they do and the aims they have. The number of people from the Sharpe series who are involved is impressive.

Please support them in any way you can and keep track of their work either through their own site or their Facebook page.

We have all taken the king’s shilling and are ready for action!

A Happy New Year!

footlight — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:47:01 +0000

The Sharpe Chefs wish everyone a very Happy New Year. May it bring Health and Prosperity as well as everything you wish yourselves.

A Cracking Christmas Gift

footlight — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:29:45 +0000

Just a note to remind all our followers that the two Sharpe Chefs cookery books are still available from Youbooks

There are some great seasonal offers, so go and see what you can do to lighten your present-buying load and help worthwhile charities as you do so.