Children and grandparents in the city are being encouraged to join a giant conga across Clifton suspension bridge.
Fathers4Justice (F4J) has arranged the charity event for next month. The group that campaigns for fathers' rights has moved into charity work to help youngsters from fatherless families.It is part of an initiative from the campaign group nationally, but all funds raised in Bristol will help youngsters in the city.
The first Conga4Kids event is happening on Monday in Brighton and Bristol will follow suit on the May Bank Holiday.F4J is holding a big conga event through London ahead of Father's Day to officially launch its Future Heroes charity. It claims to be the UK's first charity run for kids by kids and hopes to give away a million pounds to fund children's projects over five years.The Bristol Conga will take place on Monday May 7 at noon at the Clifton Suspension
Bridge.Campaigners are hoping to hold a picnic and to plan a whole day of entertainment. Youngsters are encouraged to turn up dressed as super-heroes or wear purple wigs.
Local F4J member, Nigel Ace, said: "Hopefully we will have a picnic on the day and will hopefully we will make a really fun time of it."This is our attempt with F4J to show that we're about more than the stunts that we've had bad press for in the past."Anyone who wishes to take part in the event should contact Nigel on 07895 088 049.
Fathers4Justice (F4J) has arranged the charity event for next month. The group that campaigns for fathers' rights has moved into charity work to help youngsters from fatherless families.It is part of an initiative from the campaign group nationally, but all funds raised in Bristol will help youngsters in the city.
The first Conga4Kids event is happening on Monday in Brighton and Bristol will follow suit on the May Bank Holiday.F4J is holding a big conga event through London ahead of Father's Day to officially launch its Future Heroes charity. It claims to be the UK's first charity run for kids by kids and hopes to give away a million pounds to fund children's projects over five years.The Bristol Conga will take place on Monday May 7 at noon at the Clifton SuspensionBridge.Campaigners are hoping to hold a picnic and to plan a whole day of entertainment. Youngsters are encouraged to turn up dressed as super-heroes or wear purple wigs.
Local F4J member, Nigel Ace, said: "Hopefully we will have a picnic on the day and will hopefully we will make a really fun time of it."This is our attempt with F4J to show that we're about more than the stunts that we've had bad press for in the past."Anyone who wishes to take part in the event should contact Nigel on 07895 088 049.
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