If you have some old items that could raise a few cash (think of it as a virtual carboot sale), then please do go via this link:

www.tinyurl.com/ebaysams

We managed to raise over £2,300 thanks to the generosity and support of those who attended, performed and helped out on the day and in advance.

Endless thanks to:

• Adam Maltpress
• Andrew J Lederer
• Ann Collins
• Assist Employment Ltd
• Ava Vidal
• Catherine Scott
• Claire Duncan
• Chris Edwards
• Ealing, London & West London College
• Emrys Green
• Far From Kansas / The London Gay Men’s Chorus
• Gavin Thorrold
• Henning Wehn
• Jean Fitzpatrick
• John Cook
• Kevin Eldon
• Lidgate’s of Holland Park
• Louise Golbey & band
• Martin & Co (Ealing & Brentford)
• Martin Emmett
• Martin Gulliver
• Matthew Searle
• Maureen McGinn
• Milton Jones
• Otto Kuhnle
• Paramjit Sangha
• Patrick Monahan
• Paul Murphy
• Polyprint
• Sandra Greenwood
• Stephen Pettitt
• Stephen Wilkie
• Sue Green
• Trish Judd

and to the staff and volunteers at The Questors Theatre and to all of the cake-bakers…

The concept is very simple.

We are offering 300 virtual bricks for £5 each.

You log onto www.justgiving.com/newroom, buy as many bricks as you like and your name will be added to our wall.

Samaritans save lives by offering non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day.

Help us to do more - buy a brick for the Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow Samaritans New Room appeal.

Get brick-laying!

Thank you very much

We are delighted to be including a short appearance by award-winning German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and the Fatherland’s foremost Yodelmeister, Otto Kuhnle. Teutonic jolliness at its best. Thigh-slapping, beer-guzzling and an accordion. You will visit them or they will visit you. Deutschland über alles!

Andrew J Lederer has also been annouced as compere for the night. Andrew is a prominent “alternative” comedian. His long-running The Second Show and Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale’s Invite Them Up were the first comedy shows at Rififi/Cinema Classics, one of alternative or indie comedy’s most important New York venues. His one-person shows, Petula Clark’s Greatest Hits, Bridge-Burner, and Me and Hitler were all presented as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2007, Andrew as a consultant for a new Fringe venue, The Green Room. He recently made a high profile return to singing as part of the Loser’s Lounge Tribute to the Bee Gees.

“Possesses a wry erudition that could turn the dullest dinner party into the social event of the decade” - Metro

The heroic jumpers are aiming to raise £3,000 between them, which will be split between the New Room Appeal and the Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow Samaritans branch everyday running costs.

You can sponsor Paul at www.justgiving.com/murfhousen

and you can sponsor Ben at www.justgiving.com/benlidgate

For information on doing sponsored events for Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow Samaritans, please email richard@newroomappeal.com

We are delighted to announce that tickets for Stand-up for Sams on Wednesday 15th October are now on sale through the Questors Theatre box office.

Booking is online only until next week, and then you can also book over the telephone. Online booking is very simple, 100% secure and you can select your own seats from a handy plan.

Log on now:
http://www.questors.org.uk/

Or go straight to the online box office: https://secure.questors.org.uk/qobo2/

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Why is everyone talking about Stand-up for Sams?

It is going to be brilliant, that’s why!

The line-up includes some of the most glorious music and comedy acts in UK at the moment, and the tickets are only £15 - with ALL of those pennies going to the Ealing, Hammersmith & Hounslow Samaritans New Room Appeal.

Who’s playing?

Kevin Eldon, Louise Golbey, Milton Jones, Patrick Monahan, Far From Kansas (from the London Gay Men’s Chorus) and more! Rumour has it that some very exciting comedians and guest speakers are about to confirm…

We expect to sell out very quickly, so buy your ticket as soon as you can.

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If you can’t come, you can still make a donation to the appeal. All of your support is extremely valuable.

Information on the appeal, on Samaritans and on how to donate online is all available at: www.newroomappeal.com

Thank you!

Handpicked from the ranks of the internationally renowned London Gay Men’s Chorus, Far From Kansas combine musical excellence with warmth, humour and style. This year has already seen sell-out shows at Edinburgh Festival and the legendary King’s Head theatre in Islington.

Thanks to all at The Daisy Trust!

Top UK comedians: Milton Jones, Patrick Monahan and Kevin Eldon have joined the billing of Stand-up for Sams.

MILTON JONES-

star of five Radio 4 series, Time Out Award Winner 2003, Perrier Best Newcomer and declared the ‘King of the surreal one-liners’ by The Times, Milton Jones tells the best puns with the best timing. The comic other comics bring their parents to see.

PATRICK MONAHAN-

Patrick started off on the glamorous Irish/Iranian/Geordie stand-up circuit where he developed his chatty and friendly story-telling style. Now a regular on the UK comedy circuit, playing venues such as the Comedy Store, Jongleurs and the Glee club, Patrick has also performed on the international comedy scene, including shows in France, Monaco, Germany, Belgium, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

KEVIN ELDON-

‘the actor’ Kevin Eldon is best known for his inimitable performances in ‘Nighty Night’, ‘Big Train’, ‘Lee & Herring’s Fist of Fun’, ‘Jam’, ‘Hyperdrive’, ‘Brass Eye’, ‘Green Wing’ and ‘Hot Fuzz’ to name just a few. On top of his countless radio shows, sitcoms, theatre producing and film work, Kevin is one of the UK’s most imaginative stand-up comics and poets.

All acts will be performing at Stand-up for Sams on October 15th at Questors Theatre, Ealing.