Fire.CloudEDITION 8 / AUGUST 2011

welcome...June passed in a flash here at Fire.Cloud, we raced through July and now it feels wehave tumbled into August, somewhat dishevelled but happy. As we gear up for ourthird birthday and our first anniversary of moving into the Hidden Lane we’ve beenworking hard from London to Inverness. We have an exciting calender planned for thiscoming Autumn and Winter; parties, concerts, ADVENTure and our latest researchpublications will be in print. So far, the summer here has been a good one; there is asense of fun and industry in the air. We hope that whatever you’ve been hoping for,working on or dreaming up lately, it’s been a good time for you too!

Suzanne BunnissFire.Cloud Director

contactWant to know more about Fire.Cloud stuff?

• There’s loads of info at www.fire-cloud.org

• Follow us on Twitter (Firecloud1) and Facebook (Fire.Cloud)

• Finally, If you have any ideas, thoughts, or something you thinkwe should hear about let us know at enquiries@fire-cloud.org

Suzanne Bunniss

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introducing...NAME: Kenny Waters

ROLE AT FC: MUSICIAN

KENNY’S MOSTMEMORABLE F.CMOMENT:“I love that so manytalented folks pulltogether and share theirgifts and faith with zerothought of self gain,promotion or praise. Inan age of reality tv andtalent shows, it’s very refreshing and positively

counter-cultural. The evening in the Buff Club was

a great example; dancers, musicians,

photographers, a new web-site on the go - all done

in a funky and relevant setting as the boundaries

are continually pushed back.”

F.C SAYS:“One of our favourite moments with Kenny was

asking him while rehearsing: ‘does it blow your

mind how talented you are?’ With characteristic

humility he pretended he hadn’t heard. The

question was genuinely posed though, because

Kenny plays music effortlessly. He has used this

immense talent often and generously at our events

over the years and we are so chuffed to have him

as a great friend and spiritual support at

Fire.Cloud. His quiet demeanour belies an

impressive chin up record too; challenge him with

caution - this guy has some steel!”

girls of spiritEarly this summer three of our team packed up and travelled southof the river to work on our first ‘Girls of Spirit’ event for S3 girls. Thepupils gave us a good Glasgow welcome and together we spenttime considering their prayers for the future and their hopes for thetype of women they want to become. We were much inspired bytheir questions and ideas wish them lots of luck as they start theirfirst big year of exams!

intention of the month International events have been dominated in recent weeks bystories of death and loss.

Please pray with us for those who have prematurely lost peoplethey love in acts of violence, war or tragedy; that they will beconsoled and not feel alone in their grief.

easter ross update:Way up North in a Scottish village a small group of friends andacquaintances are quietly going about the business of socialchange. We’ve been working with this intrepid bunch asthey’ve created a year long ‘conversation’ exploring the artof listening and talking about the big questions of lifetogether. Over the coming months they’ll be sharing some ofthe fruits of their discussion through their website and more.One of their questions has been ‘what lifts your spirit?’ - that’sa good one to have up your sleeve next time there’s a lull inconversation at the bus stop!

exhibit AWe are delighted to announce we haveteamed up with Joe Mulholland from theprestigious Hidden Lane Gallery and JohnLinton of the Scottish Press PhotographersAssociation to showcase the best examplesof Scottish photography.

The exhibition will be on show from August26th and will raise funds for Medicins SansFrontiers and Leukemia Research.

If you or someone you know has takenphotographs worthy of the front page,submit them now to be considered for theexhibition!

http://thesppa.org/news/?p=257

hidden lanefestivalThe best part of the West End Festival happened right onFire.Cloud’s doorstep when the Hidden Lane Festivalbrought the Lane to life on Saturday 25th June. Despitepredictably bad weather, the Lane was choc full of WestEnd scenesters checking out the live music, stalls, food andfashion shows. There was even a (damp) Turkish lounge anda man wearing a fez. We opened our doors for the day atFire.Cloud HQ so anyone could pop in for a chat, and madesome new friends as a result. A grand day was had by alland we are already looking forward to next year’s sun-soaked – we live in hope – Hidden Lane Festival.

’’‘‘I’m normally not a

praying man, butif you’re up there,please save me

Superman. Homer Simpson

wedded blissOur designer Jennygot hitched lastmonth to herdearly belovedGerard. We wishthem lots of loveand laughter formany years tocome. Aaaawww!

Photograph courtesy of JohnLinton, www.lintonpix.com

F.C is turning 3!Fire.Cloud turns 3 this week and in order tocelebrate this momentous occasion we’rethrowing a trademark move and having aparty. This is the perfect excuse for aknees-up and gives us the chance to toastall those folkwho help us outall year round.The party is onFriday 5thAugust at 7pmin Muse pub onQueen Street,Glasgow soplease comealong for drinks,cakes, and thebest everFire.Cloud raffle.

FIRE.CLOUD IS 3and we’re having a party!

You’re invited to celebrate Fire.Cloud’s

3rd birthday on FRIDAY 5th AUGUST

TIME: 7pm - late

VENUE: Muse,

35-41 Queen St,

Glasgow G1 3EF

(next door to Tam

Shepherd’s Trick Shop

- basement bar)

There’s going to be a brilliant raffle,

delicious cakes and some surprises too!

RSVP Email: Joan.beattie@fire-cloud.org

or Mobile: 0793 232 1965

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