Kisumu Connections

Apr 3, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: Uncategorized

Alison at Aniga women's initiative

Alison writes:

• Come and hear about my recent visit to the Aniga Womens Initiative, one of our partner projects near Kisumu, Kenya
• Meet other Gloucestershire people who have links  with projects and schools in the area
• Join the discussion on the challenges the Kenyans face, and how we can work with them
• Browse and buy cards and gifts from the area

Join us on Sunday evening, 15 April from 7pm at Footsteps Cafe, 169 High St, Cheltenham.

Jazz Night – Thurs 22 March

Mar 15, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: cheltenham, fundraising, jazz, music

Alex Steele Group

Come and see Alex Steele (Resident pianist at the Everyman Jazz Club) and special guests play an amazing gig in aid of Global  Footsteps.  The event takes place on Thursday 22 March at 7.30pm, and the venue is Bentley’s Bar (back bar), 76 High St, Cheltenham.

Tickets can be purchased in advance price £3 from Bentley’s Bar or Footsteps Cafe, or at the door for £4.  What could be more pleasant, after the hustle and bustle of Race Week, than a chilled evening of jazz!

For more about Alex Steele, visit his website.

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Vegetarian and vegan lunches at Footsteps

Feb 14, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: cafe, cheltenham, footsteps, gloucestershire, vegetarian

Preparing lunch at Footsteps cafe

From Tuesday 14 February (Valentines Day), Footsteps cafe is serving a choice of vegetarian and vegan lunches each day.  There is usually a gluten-free option as well.  Come along to Footsteps between 12.00 and 2.00 to sample our fare.  The meals are wholesome and very good value – you won’t be disappointed!

Hard hats must be worn

Feb 8, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: Building renovation, cheltenham

Services shaft at 16 Portland St

Building work has started in earnest at our 16 Portland St headquarters.  The building is surrounded by scaffolding, as local residents have no doubt noticed.

The past two weeks have seen the inside of the building opened up, the staircase to the basement blocked off in readiness for a new staircase at the back of the building, and the roof dismantled, to be replaced by a flat roof.  This will allow us to install renewable energy and heating technologies on the roof of the building.

The photo shows a view looking up the former light well, now a services shaft.

Alison’s African adventure

Feb 8, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: africa, Kenya, Kisumu, sustainability, travel

Global Footsteps member and trustee Alison Crane was voted Midcounties Co-op ‘Green Member of the Year’.  The Co-op have sent the six winners to Tanzania to assist with a school decorating project.  After completing a week in Tanzania, Alison will travel on to Kisumu, Kenya this weekend and visit Global Footsteps partner projects there

Alison is blogging as she goes.  Read all about her travels on the Global Footsteps blog.

Jan 23, 2012 by Jenny    No Comments    Posted under: cafe, footsteps, shop

Footsteps shop and cafe

The new Footsteps at 269a High St, Cheltenham just gets better and better!

STOP PRESS!  We are now open Monday-Saturday.

Come and enjoy a great cup of coffee or tea, and sample one of our fairtrade cakes.  The cafe is available for hire if you want to hold an event, meeting or class.

We have free wi-fi, as well as a new computer which you can use at very competitive rates, and we also have facilities for printing and photocopying.

Members of Global Footsteps enjoy a discount on cafe drinks as well as most shop products.  You will find the same selection of fairtrade food and gift products and some special offers.  We now do gift vouchers as well.