Archive | September, 2009

Rovers in The Gambia

My Mum and Dad have been holidaying in The Gambia now for many years, my Dad told me of how he gives all his clothes away to the locals on his return home to the UK. I always fancied visiting The Gambia as I had been to Kenya and really enjoyed the experience Africa gave me.

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Gambia U17s coming to the UK

The near all-conquering Gambia U17 football team, whom we’ve been keeping a close eye on as they approach next year’s U17 World Cup in Nigeria, are coming to the UK! The trip is part of the build-up to next year’s World Cup and after they arrive this Friday (the 25th) they have several matches against [...]

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A short walk in the Gambian bush…

Now then, here’s a project for you: to circumnavigate the entirety of The Gambia on foot – all 700 miles of it – carrying your own gear, and capturing audio footage and images of people’s lives as pass through, creating a living account of a unique culture. As you go you’ll pass on knowledge gleaned [...]

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Degluluen – Live in Chiswick

A quick note to let you know that the excellent Gambian band Deglulen, featuring Solomelo on vocals and guitar, will be playing at the George IV pub on the Chiswick High Road on Sun 27th September.

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