Five years ago when CQN’er Kano was confined to hospital with a debilitating illness Pablophanque was first to issue the call, “We need to raise the money to bring Kano home”. In the weeks which followed the Bring Martin Home campaign launched. The campaign succeeded and then some; the Kano Foundation is its lasting legacy.
While working in Holland in May 2011 Pablophanque took ill suddenly and died a few days later, leaving two young-adult children to deal with matters a long way from home. As the news filtered through of his death, the call went out in the comments section here to raise money to bring his remains home. One day later Pablo’s son was told the money was there and to confirm arrangements.
Pablo’s estate has recently been settled and his son and daughter wanted to repay the generosity shown to them when they needed it most. Mary’s Meals are now in receipt of £4500 from them towards our CQteN Malawi School Kitchen Appeal. It is an enormous gesture by two young people and shows the level of appreciation they have to those who helped them in 2011.
Raising money is hard and I remember telling Pablo his idea was ambitious, to say the least. There has never been a spontaneous movement like Bring Martin Home and the Kano Foundation. Many of those who made the call for Pablo were inspired by Bring Martin Home. The cumulative impact of this generosity is quite stunning.
My thanks to Pablo’s son, daughter and brother for this fantastic support, inspired, as it was, by the wider Celtic community. I never use the ‘Greatest fans in the world’ line, largely as I don’t think there is much competition, but the Celtic support are among the finest human beings you could hope to meet.
Thanks also to everyone who booked a seat or table for the CQteN St Patrick’s Day Party at the Kerrydale Suite on Friday 14 March, where we hoped to raise the bulk of the money for the school kitchen. If you want know what it’s all about, read Friday’s article.
SOLD OUT
All 470 tickets for the event have gone. Any applications received from now on will go to the waiting list.
Brilliant response. Many thanks.
There are just a few posting days left to order your CQN Annual in time for Christmas. £5 from every sale is going towards the Malawi appeal, get yours here:
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67Heaven,
your right,..oops.
Sandman,
post at 23.11 was for you :)
TET
Off to bed – worn oot!
Will look at your email in the morning.
Again – many thanks for looking after me at the cave!
H!H!
zimmerman – Conspiracy Theorist : Nothing more than a derogatory title to dismiss a critical thinker)- DAM Right !
23:11 on 16 December, 2013
67Heaven
Can’t argue with your plans for shiny Dave,
don’t see the Taliban helping you out though,
they’re on the payroll methinks.
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That is ridiculous, though likely true.
It takes hardly any, to control many, especially if hidden symbology is embedded deep in All cultures.
I imagine if we vote YES and Alex Salmond can keep us in the EU he will divert millions to increase the capacity of Paradise, Scotland’s only CL venue, to 80,000 to help bump us up the co-efficient – bringing reflected glory and prosperity to this great wee country.
No? Well, everybody else seems to be doing it!
praecepta
Not a bother.
No a bad wee place for a hole in the ground >}
sleep well mi amigo.
HH
big-cup-winners
23:18 on 16 December, 2013
You are SO right…….wonderful people everywhere…….as per Paul’s latest article,……..despite politicians and ruthless exploiters of the vulnerable in our society………we need to get the gloves off and tackle this disgraceful political failure……
petec
That is ridiculous, though likely true.
It takes hardly any, to control many, especially if hidden symbology is embedded deep in All cultures.
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Got it in one,
timosmancsc.
Are UEFA beyond reproach?? They seem to be.
67Heaven
‘.despite politicians and ruthless exploiters of the vulnerable in our society………we need to get the gloves off and tackle this disgraceful political failure……’
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/02/us-egypt-soccer-ultras-idUSTRE8110K420120202
:)))))
TD and macjay in 5….4…..3…..2…..1……
Cowiebhoy, as you’ve heard me say on numerous occasions , we are just the pointmen for The Celtic Family.
If I put a list together of everyone who has contributed to The Kano Foundation , in whatever way, whether monetary or effort , I’d have a list so long that the list police would be round at my door in the morning.
We are proud of what we’ve helped achieve as everyone who has contributed should also be.
We were born out of the Bringing Martin Home campaign and indeed the first working title was “standing on the shoulders of giants” to indicate how each group and campaign works as a springboard for the next .
We have a core of about 12 people who help out regularly and another 40-50 for the bucket collections/leaflets and I’m proud to say they’re a great bunch, but then they would be , wouldn’t they ?
Here’s to the next 1000 .
Hail Hail
Sanna
Kojo
I was at the semi-final v Dundee Utd and was extremely impressed with Gauld’s performance. I also saw him at Tannadice v Celtic and again was impressed as well as various matches on Sportscene against other teams. His balance, awareness and intelligence are outstanding for someone of his age (he turned 18 today). Definitely one to watch, though whether he would get a game at Celtic is a moot point, as our bunch of good youngsters don’t get much of a chance.
petec
23:16 on
16 December, 2013
Guitar lessons.
There`s so much on the internet.That`s where I would start your lad.
The crucial question is:can he sing in tune?
If so, first learn the three chord tricks eg. E,A B7 for starters.
IMHO When he has learned a little of the groundwork,go to a tutor to learn technique.
MacJay
Hiya,palomine?
Nice tae Greet n Meet.
Thanks ,fur the V-Clip.
Lovely stuff, fae the Kid.
Kid Gauld….Looks Pretty Good, tae Me.
Ah wid Buy Him.. No Quibbling..
That is…
If Ah wid be Going by How He performed in the V-Clip!
N ,should Dundee want.. Six Million, for their Hot Properteee.. Ah wid be
DEELITED..
Tae ,Willingly…. Haund it Over..Withoot a Quam or a Quibble.
Howevahhhhhhhhhhh
It is No ME… Who Wull Mak That Decision.
It .. Wid be… Pierre!
And..
And DO NOT BELIEVE for a Nano Sec . that Pierre,wid be sae
keen, tae adopt, a…
” Hail, Fellow.. Well Met”,attitude towards The Kid..or.. Dundee’s Askin’ Price.
.. n tae Dae whit Kojo wid..Dae.
It looks tae me. that we must Mark up this Kid..
As Wan of the Miny, Miny, Youngsters..
Who escaped oor Fitba’ Talent… Drag-Net.
Thanks , Again.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
67Heaven
The worst injustice is that being perpetrated on our young, T
The lack of jobs and the resurrection of failed training schemes from the 1980’s are bad enough. But the odious manipulation of a word that many held as a good thing ie apprenticeship is appalling, Our young can now aspire to be an apprentice call centre worker or frozen food shop assistant and all at the apprentice rates of £2,68 per hour. I personally believe this lowering of expectations is truly evil.
Petec
This looks not bad.
Three chords.He starts with D,A and G
Nae borra.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4dr1u7CHG4
Worth a read in my humble opinion.
http://athousandflowers.net/2013/12/16/weekly-wanker-024-peter-lawwell/
zimmerman,
Even way Bach the Secretive Hashish (Assassins) branches were in cahoots with the Templars, if history tells you one thing? There is a Global Elite.
Kojo
23:39 on
16 December, 2013
MacJay
He`s also a bit young and light.
Nevertheless,one to watch.
Re.Talent dragnet.I think we have just employed a former Dundee Utd. coach with a view to improving the talent spotting.
Cheers,pal.
Petec,
as long as your following the correct history,
and not Hollywood’s version ;)
macjay1 for Neil Lennon,
Thanks m8ty, the wee guy, I’m sure, has been spending a lot of Time online learning things and is ready to get proper coaching. ;)
Hows things down in Oz?
Friesdorfer
Hiya, Pal..
Ah Am very Pleased tae Mak yer Acquaintance..
How ur ye?
Yes, Whit Ah saw in the V-Clip..
Soitenly, convinced Me.. That Gauld Is A WEE.. BRAMMER!
Although, AH must enlighten You.. tae the Fact… That..
Ah am A Self confessed Sucker..
That is..
when it comes tae watching a Player’s PLayin’ Performance,which is Being Recorded.. oan a Fleeting V-Cip.
Thur Performance .. inevitably.. Shine like a New Penny..
Seein..is Believin”??
Right?
Na.. It is No Right, at Awe!
It is ..well… A very Dicey wey, tae be found ..
fur..
in order tae weigh up a Potential Signing Target..
And ..
Ah am Afraid that .. A Loat o oor Recent Signings
Hiv bin .. Confirmed, in that Manner..
Oor Scouts, In a Loat of Cases.. In Ma Opinion.. of Course..
Trouser ,thur Travellin Expenses..tae say.. Poland or.. Timbuctoo..or.. Pollokshields..
and .. Settle doon , at Hame.. In Front of Thur Computer..
and.. Watch oor Next Big Signing.. oan You-Tube.
Ye think Ah am Kiddin’??
Well..
Jist Remember..
“Many a TREWTH..is Offered ..In Jest.”
Right?
Damn Right..
Thanks, Fur taking the Time tae Gie Me a run Doon oan the Kid,though
It is Much Appreciated.
Nice Chatting,pally.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
Never thought I’d see Andy at scotzine selling out the Celtic community with his attack on Jeannette Findlay
zimmerman,
The Truth be known, who knows real history from back then?
HollyWood is just telling you what is coming, or what they want to come.
Bada Bing – I stay at the Millenium every January for a Retail conference It’s a fantastic location, just off Times Square. As hotels go, it’s big, clean and comfortable and has good service. I don’t spend too much time in it as there is so much to do around that location. Room are very comfortable There is a Scottish Bar, just two blocks up called the St Andrews bar with a huge range of malts. You can find it on-line. Not sure how the price compares to others but you will be sorted there.
petec
yip,
“History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.”
Napoleon Bonaparte
Paul Mc Gowan admits police assault.
petec
23:53 on
16 December, 2013
Oz.
Big,bad economic news coming out today.
Unemployment bound to increase.
:-(
West Wales Celt
22:33 on
16 December, 2013
Not that this is in anyway a trusted source and neither am I suggesting the lad should be a January target but that sort of money is twice our typical outlay:
“Dundee United could cash in on Gauld if the right price is offered, with The Sun reporting that the Terrors could let Gauld leave for a fee of around £3.75 million. (The Sun)”
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Twice the outlay for twice the (proven) quality?……..seems a very reasonable gamble to me.
That kid is easily going to be the best home grown Scot since Kenny Dalglish……..without doubt.
A true world class player by the time he is around 24……..personally I think he will eventually end up at Real or Barca in time if he fulfils his undoubted potential.
Would be no good to our midfield though…..not one dimensional enough…….
macjay1 for Neil Lennon,
Nowhere is safe now, IMO.
The MSM might talk like things are improving in the UK, the reality is they are not. The people are being shafted and Banks being fined mega millions all over the place now?
Who benefits from these fines. It certainly won’t be any of us.
Up early so bedtime for me.
NN & HH
Watching SPFL highlights show. We defo should be taking a punt on Billy McKay. Reminds me very much of Hooper.
Re Gauld- I wish the board had the balls to take the chance. If we buy him for £4m and he continues to prove, we will get £10m in a couple of seasons.
pauloantony
23:55 on
16 December, 2013
Never thought I’d see Andy at scotzine selling out the Celtic community with his attack on Jeannette Findlay
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i read that.
i thought it was lifted straight from here, from the “greater than you” pensioner brigage.
Oh and I hope the Ashes series is kept alive but cannae see it.
The Aussies have real fire in their bellies and the English have been beaten in every aspect of the game.
I guess the many bad decisions in the last series really got the Aussies totally motivated for this series.
Fingers crossed it goes to a 4th Test anyways.
My Dear, Friend… Petec..
Hiya,Palomine..??
Nice tae Chat… again.
Yep… Ye n Me.. are sure Pinkey, Pinkety..oan whit Ye hiv Jist writ.
Fargo.. said.. Ages ago.. Right oan Here..Ladies and Gentlemen..
“Yoof, are the Light and the Way”
And he wiz so right.. Then.. and You and He and Me..
Are so right Noo.
When we
Echo.. that… Statement.
Neil, should hiv an Iron Cast Rule.. that is Punched oot..in.. well..
Iron..( Whit Dae ye expect?…in Ice?}
Which wid Read…That..
He should Insert One very Promising Youngster, intae his STARTING ..Line-Up..
in ..
Three Successive Domestic games.. during the Playing Season
And.. If that Youngster ,performs well.. He should be draughted intae the First Team Pool… and wid from then oan hiv an equal Chance of Making the Next Game’s Starting Line-Up.. as any Other Celtic Player, who is a Member of the “STARTING :POOL.”
And..
then…
Another,Talented Youngster, should be ,Draughted into the Starting Line-Up..
for the Next.. THREE DOMESTIC GAMES..
and The Same Procedure as before ,which pertained tae the First Youngster ,who wiz inserted intae the Starting Line-Up.. wid be set in Motion.
And …If He..cuts the Mustard,after .. THREE SUCCESSIVE STARTS..
well..He ,also, wid Become a Member of the Illustrious First Team Pool..
And subject tae Being oan an Equal Footing tae be Played in a Game, as Any Ither of the Members of the First Team Pool..
or..if he should Fail tae Cut the Condiment..
He wid be Banished back tae the Reserves..
by repeating this Procedure.. During the whole of the Playing season
Neil
wid,,,Accumulate a Very Appetizing Number of Alternates.. which were Available fur Selectionl…in His Starting Eleven.
when he sat doon tae Mak his Team Selections..
Instead..as, is the Case… at this Time..in which..
Neil,is Forced tae Pick thae same old Tired Tims and Weary Willies..
or..
Is Forced tae go…Cap in Haun. tae Pierre..
Tae Ask fur .. A New Striker..or Middy..of Defensive Player..
Neil,wid hid a Plethora of Choices.. he could utilize tae fill the First Team Positions.
Shucks, If Neil Utilized the Burgeoning Talent that is R.W.n A.
Tae Show thur Stuff.. in a First Team Jersey..
Celtic, wid be a Loat Richer…
Like You say..and Kojo. Says.. And.. Fargo. Says
“Yoof,ur the Light n the Wey!!””
Maks sense tae Me.
Kojo
Still,Laughin’
eddieinkirkmichael
23:46 on 16 December, 2013
Worth a read in my humble opinion.
http://athousandflowers.net/2013/12/16/weekly-wanker-024-peter-lawwell/
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Absolutely on the money.
Now watch out for the easily-offended decrying it.
So, Fatboy has given his 1 or is it 2% to the EK Loyal,,
Let the fun begin…….
But you won’t read this LOCALLY…..
Ha Ha etc…..
Gotta Leave, Steve
Seeya
Kojo
Still, Laughin’
Sandman
I’m offended…….
No by that, by them >}
What can I do???? feck all it seems, just enjoy the fact I am on the back of the bus, better than no bus I suppose, aye right.
One day, one feckin day, they will be gone forever, that keeps me going, their supremacist dna will see to it.
HH
Eddie
Thanks for that link.
Well worth a tea break read.