We Shall Overcome All-Dayer @ The Wedgewood Rooms

This weekend, under the banner of the We Shall Overcome campaign, a series of music and art events will take place across the UK. The aim of these events is both to raise awareness of the ongoing effects of austerity and provide help to those in our communities affected by it. The policies of austerity have had an impact on communities all over the country, including Portsmouth and its surrounding areas, and unfortunately it's only through the efforts of organisations like the Trussell Trust that some in our community are able to put food on the table.

We Shall Overcome is an alliance of artists, musicians and others who came together to provide practical assistance to those affected by austerity. Since 2015 they've encouraged people to organise gigs and events that:

• Get direct help to those in our local communities who have been adversely affected by austerity policies.
• Raise awareness, show solidarity or apply pressure to those who have political power.

The Wedgewood Rooms is hosting an all day event this Sunday, 7th October, which will feature live performances from The Autumn Stone, Southerlies, Amba Tremain, Brave Rival, Blue Harvest and several others. Rather than buy a ticket for your day's entertainment the organisers instead ask that you bring a small box of food; all food donated will be distributed amongst local foodbanks.

If you are unable to attend an event this weekend but want to help others in your community, here are some links to local foodbanks:

Portsmouth Foodbank
Fareham & Gosport Basics Bank
Beacon Foodbank, Havant

Outside of Portsmouth? You can locate a foodbank near you via the Trussell Trust's website.