London which rises like a Phoenix, with a cocktail

You will no doubt have heard about the Westminster Bridge terrorist attack, and the London Bridge terrorist attack, and the Finsbury Park terrorist attack, no matter where you are in the world.
London seems to be a scary place to be, facing such violence and such, for want of a better word.. terror.

Westminster North Bank.

This blog can't ignore the fact that sometimes a wonderful city, full of vibrancy and spirit is the target of those who seek to gain notoriety and influence.
But it is the view of this blog that they are simply cowards, cowards picking easy targets.
Geoff Ho, a fellow journalist there at the time agrees when he saw a bouncer being attacked he simply said 'not on my watch' and went in to help. He was stabbed and currently recovers in hospital.
Down but not trodden, there were many wonderful heroes in these scenarios, professionals and lay people, and that fills my heart, and the hearts of all the good people in London, this was true in the times of the IRA which I lived through, and it's true now.

Grenfell Tower

So it also applies to the totally avoidable tragedy that is the fire of Grenfell Tower, I am about a mile away from Grenfell, and my heart was so attached to the scene as it unfolded.
I cried and I stand in solidarity with the people of that Tower, they could easily be me.
They were failed. Seriously failed, and while the whole situation unfolds and personal stories come out, there is still that fierce London spirit that followed, the volunteers that came out, the people that donated and the hub bub of the common person that cared and wanted to help.
They came out long before any formal response from the council and the government. This is the real spirit of Londoners, we are a city with heart and love.

So the fact that on the 9th July,  some of the best bars in London will be coming together to shake up some incredible cocktails at a one-off fundraiser event - with 100% of revenues going to charities connected with the disaster, comes as no surprise.

The London Fire Brigade Welfare fund- many fire fighters saw things they need help with, the K & C foundation – an organisation connected to every charity involved, who will be able to distribute the funds effectively and appropriately. The Big Give have pledged to double all donations to this charity while match funds last and the
The Harrow Club + Rugby Portobello

These community charities were chosen because not only do they exist to help young people in the community they have proved their value during the Grenfell Crisis; this donation can help to make their jobs easier now it’s harder than ever.

 

Bartenders from communities across London will be making the journey west to Westbank in Notting Hill, with the drinks menu changing throughout the day and night depending on who’s behind the stick. Cocktail bars such as Callooh Callay, City Social, Trailer Happiness and Barrio Bars are included, but the list grows as I write they say – "get ready to taste the best drinks you’ll ever drink in the name of a good cause."
A whole day out 3pm-1am there'll be live music, DJs, food, a charity auction, and both indoor and outdoor space. 

3 Cocktails for £20 and all that money goes to charities for Grenfell Tragedy

Ticket price, which will be donated in full to the chosen charities, will be £20 and will include 3 delicious full-size cocktails. 
More drinks will be available to buy on the day – and thanks to the incredible generosity of many of the UK’s best-loved drinks brands and all the money you pay goes to the charities.
We Stand Together T-shirts by the W11 Campaign will also be on sale on the day.
Details below:

Venue:  Westbank Arts and Music, 3-5 Thorpe Cl, London W10 5XL

Time: 3pm-1am

Tickets: £20 including 3 drinks tokens.

Website: www.communityspirit.fund

Direct Ticket Link: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/food-drink/community-spirit-for-grenfell

Social: @ldnspiritfund