Hi Figsters

Great News! The Fondoo event in November 2009, has raised £320 for Macmillan  Cancer Support. Thanks to Ken and Colin for donating the evening’s takings. Thanks also to a great crowd and all who played: Kris Barnett, Ken Barrett, Paul Gilbody, Douglas Kay Band. The Fig played too of course.

The donation of this money  to Macmillan means a lot to me. This was my first time performing with the Fig since being diagnosed with cancer in October 2008. And it was because it was my ‘come back’ gig that Keith and I wanted it to be a belter! And such it was – joined by Colin Usher (drums), Paul Gilbody (bass) and Hooverfish (beats, samples, percussion) we Figged like we had never Figged before.

But this Fondoo was also special, because it was the last ever Fondoo. Colin and Ken have consistently delivered brilliant line ups at every Fondoo event and it’s a damn shame it’s come to an end. I guess the guys figure it’s time to move on to other things. This last Fondoo though, was sooo good, they must be having some second thoughts!

So it was a night of celebration. Celebrating the return of the Fig, celebrating triumph over adversity, celebrating quality local music and celebrating Fondoo itself. And now we can  celebrate raising this money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Figgin’ fantastic!

Thank you Fondoo, thank you Macmillan.

Tim Fig