Brogan, Rogan contacted me over the weekend on behalf of an initiative he, Celticrollercoaster and others have taken to assist some of our community during these terrible times. This note below appeared in the comments’ section, which many of you will have read. We are nothing, if not a community of people, bound by values. If you share those values, please give consideration to this. From Brogan, Rogan, Trevino, Hogan:
Dear all,
First and foremost I hope this finds you, your family and friends all safe and well in these difficult days and circumstances.
These are unreal times and unchartered waters for all of us, with many of us forced to stay at home in quarantine. This means we are away from our friends and loved ones and that we have lost the normal everyday interactions with friends family and work colleagues that we treat as part of every day life.
Such enforced quarantine and such a dramatic change in lifestyle is uncomfortable and unwanted at the very best.
Some of us are very lucky in that we can remain at home with our spouses/partners and children (or at least some of them) while others are unfortunately facing this crisis as best they can on their own and without support . No matter what your individual circumstances the situation is difficult.
For many that difficulty is made a million times harder because of basic money worries.
Despite the Government announcing all sorts of grand plans and schemes, the harsh reality is that many people are struggling as a result of simply not being able to work.
Some are employed by small businesses which just cannot afford to carry them while waiting for the Government’s furlough provisions to kick in and apply.
Others are self employed who know they will not be receiving any kind of income or support until June at the earliest.
Still more may be forced to wait in line for subsistence level benefit payments which may, or may not, be granted, while others have simply lost their jobs because a business has folded or because a contract has been cancelled or postponed. Their entire future is uncertain.
These situations cause concern, worry, anxiety and ill health for men, women and children – not forgetting parents.
And of course there is the ongoing Covid19 related health worries and concerns which affect all of us and our families.
It is against that background that myself and others have decided to reach out to you tonight in this somewhat unusual way.
Over the past few days, myself and others have become conscious of some within our community who are struggling – really struggling.
They are struggling on mental and physical health grounds, on a financial basis, and are becoming increasingly desperate as they do not know where to turn for support, advice or help in the immediate, short or long term.
They are in a position where they never thought they would be and in circumstances which they, and we, could never have imagined.
Some of those concerned may be known to you personally, others will be faceless but familiar names on a blog page, while yet more may be complete and utter strangers but known to someone you know.
Over the years, Celtic Quick News and those who have participated in the blog, have helped oh so many people in times of need.
From bringing Martin home, to raising money for Veronica, Oscar and others or walking with Shay and so much more, the CQN community, and to be honest the followers of other blogs, have always done their bit to help where help was needed.
Now, we want to help some of the helpers so to speak.
We want to do what we can to take away some of the worry and angst that is afflicting those who, in past times, were amongst the best at helping others in times of need.
Unlike previous campaigns, we can’t and wouldn’t provide any names or any details. We will never be able to say who was helped and how – that would not be our place.
What we can say is that no one involved in this process or campaign will benefit to the tune of a single penny and no one will receive assistance or help without a few of us knowing precisely what is taking place and being fully involved in the process.
Further, we don’t want this to be any kind of simple request for funds and help. We want the wider CQN/Celtic community to at least have the chance to get something back and to see some benefit as a result of our efforts.
To that end we are going to raffle/auction a number of items some of which will hold personal or real value and which may be treasured by fellow fans and serious memorabilia collectors alike.
For example I am donating an unworn Celtic strip personally signed and dated by Henrik Larsson in 2004 complete with sales tags as if it came straight out the shop yesterday.
Hopefully it will raise a few quid.
So, if you have anything we can raffle or auction please get in touch.
Once the raffles and auctions are online please participate and buy tickets but only if you can afford to at this time.
If you have anything to donate which you think would help please get in touch.
If you want to simply make a cash donation then please do through the walk with Shay account the details of which are to be found below.
If you know of someone who is struggling and who you think we could help in some way then please let us know.
This is a plea to help some people who are struggling through no fault of their own, who you may have met and shared a pint with and who have been very good to others in the past.
Those same people would never think of looking for help for themselves.
On the other hand, some of us cannot sit idly by and do nothing while others struggle.
We hope you feel the same way.
Those of you who participate in last man standing will know how that money is looked after and accounted for.
The same people will be in charge of these funds and a full accounting for funds will be available but with the beneficiaries remaining anonymous for obvious reasons.
Please look out for the details of raffles/auctions and donation details in the coming days – they will appear via facebook and online hopefully through a number of sources.
Thanks for reading this long message.
Take care, stay safe, God bless and HAIL HAIL.
BRTH/CRC AND OTHERS.
Donations to
Walk with Shay
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Before anyone should ask…”Yes..I did let out a Big Cheer when that other Tory Reptile Thatcher Died”…and celebrated singing “The Witch is Dead” due to the Deaths and Misery that SHE Caused with several Pints of Beer ”
Rant over…for now
LOL
HH
Happy birthday M (Mini BT) I reckon she’s about 14 by now :O) oh and all the best to POGMATHONYAHUN.
When/IF we are allowed out and the Pubs open up again….especially my Local….I am going to get pure Steaming Boats…PRONTO !
HH
Not read back yet, but i believe POG and Mini BT
had birthdays today.
Happy Birthday to both lovely people.
H.H . Mick
Nally
Prayers said for Hugh McLaughlin
HH
Iain Duncan Smith on BBC at 7.30am this morning – The prime minister is going through COVID 19 virus for the nation…
What The Feck
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D. :)
In ither news……………
Regime change at the Judean People’s Popular Front (Angry Wing) ?
#popcorn
@AngryHangover
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HH
Well said Big Jimmy, totally agree with everything you have said this morning HH
DAVID66 – they will be proclaiming Johnson as the “second coming” before the week is out.
I don’t wish death on him – but I would think that many better human beings than Johnson will die from this dreadful disease.
M.M.
Delighted to hear the news about Cardinal Pell.
Tried by the ABC . Convicted in a Kangaroo court .
“To mark the occasion of their gallant gesture, ” The Great Wage Deferral “.
It can be exclusively revealed here on Reporting Shortbread that at 5.30 pm
(or 16.90) the whole of the country is being asked to show their gratitude torainjurz and Stevie’s band of brithers by bangin’ their heads against the nearest brick wall.
Polis Scoddland will be on hand to ensure this commemoration is impeccably observed and to offer encouragement to any members of the Celtic community who display any signs of reluctance.”
Mornin all – keep well and keep posting
So we now have Alan B’stard in charge at No.10.
Those who said we were living through Spitting Image times were only half correct.
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 6TH APRIL 2020 11:29 PM
I detest BJ for his policies but wish death on no man or woman..
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100% agree with you. It’s the only civilised view to hold. This is a terrible illness and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I believe that Boris is seriously ill and hope that he makes a good recovery.
PÓGMATHONYAHUN AKA LAIRD OF THE SMILES and Mini BT
Happy Birthday to you both, have a great day!!
HH
Good morning from a sunny North Staffordshire
Some really poor comments about the prime minister on here
Thought this was supposed to be a compassionate place.
Good morning all. Best wishes to those celebrating birthdays including my nephew today.
My sister and her husband are luckily recovering from this virus, floored them for two solid weeks, fever, cough, loss of taste and smell and zero energy. Essentially bed rest, paracetamol and time. Luckily they didn’t need hospital treatment.
Anybody who’s celebrity the illness of any human being needs to take a good look at themselves this morning, regardless of political persuasions.
Life is short as many poor souls have found to their cost recently.
Take care and stay safe all.
” MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 6TH APRIL 2020 11:16 PM
Some utterly nauseating comments about the British Prime minister , recently elected with a huge majority , whose life is under threat.”
As the poster who MIGHT have triggered those responses, I have to ask: What were those nauseating comments?
To be clear, I simply expressed the view that I felt his life was in danger. I certainly do not wish for his death.
I wouldn’t wish the virus and its impact on anyone.
For those that have undervalued the work of the NHS and carers in our communities I’d hope that anyone now benefiting from those good works emerge with a profound appreciation of the very basic needs of our caring community.
For Boris and his ilk a damascene conversion is required.
HH.
What Bankiebhoy1 said.
What Bankiebhoy1 and The Battered Bunnet said.
What Gene said and SOT ,Bankiebhoy 1 and The Battered Bunnet said .
HOT SMOKED on 7TH APRIL 2020 9:43 AM
I have no intention of trawling back .
Should you wish to do so , they`re not hard to find.
Nothing you said comes to mind.
The marvellous charitable initiative announced yesterday contrasts markedly with the bitter comments related to a sick man whose partner is about to give birth .
I dont want him to die but I dont feel sympathy for him .
His governments policies are directly responsible for thousands of deaths.
UK Arms bombs and military expertise is being used against Yemen(why?).
He sends arms and support for jihadi terrorists in Syria and Iraq. The same in Afghanistan ,and a few other places.
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Good Morning CQN
Very H888py Birthday to both
Pogmathonyahun & Mini BT
Hope you both enjoy your day in the h888se
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BANKIEBHOY1 on 7TH APRIL 2020 9:49 AM
I wouldn’t wish the virus and its impact on anyone.
For those that have undervalued the work of the NHS and carers in our communities I’d hope that anyone now benefiting from those good works emerge with a profound appreciation of the very basic needs of our caring community.
For Boris and his ilk a damascene conversion is required.
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Absolutely spot on. I said something similar earlier. We have got to properly finance our NHS so that they have the equipment and PPE that they need and they must be suitably remunerated to show that we value the work that they do at all times and not because we are in the midst of a pandemic. We need to appreciate that the NHS is the jewel in the crown and everybody needs to stand up and fight for it.
What Bankiebhoy1 , The Battered Bunnet anjd SoT said.
Cheerio for now.
Happy Birthday, Pog !
I am Bankiebhoy1 !!!
Brian Moore
@brianmoore666
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Apr 6
And here is the full list of MPs who voted against removing the annual 1% pay freeze on public sector workers – scroll down to the Js.
Brian Moore
@brianmoore666
· Apr 5
I hope the PM recovers, but I also hope one of the nurses treating him has a conversation that starts wirh “Now then Prime Minister, about this magic money tree your party said didn’t exist…..”
May all those suffering from this dreadful illness recover and live another day.
God’s grace to those treating them also.
Happy Birthday Póg & Mini BT, hope ye both have a great day.
What TOSB said………..
:)
HH
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big jimmy agree with everthing you said this morning about johnson and maggie im sure they can tell allthere stories when they arrive in hell
UNCLE JIMMY on 7TH APRIL 2020 10:15 AM
May all those suffering from this dreadful illness recover and live another day.
God’s grace to those treating them also.
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Hear hear.
Well said , Jimmy .
It’s still dark o’clock
BANKIEBHOY1 on 7TH APRIL 2020 9:49 AM
I wouldn’t wish the virus and its impact on anyone.
For those that have undervalued the work of the NHS and carers in our communities I’d hope that anyone now benefiting from those good works emerge with a profound appreciation of the very basic needs of our caring community.
For Boris and his ilk a damascene conversion is required.
HH.
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