The Green Party fundraising gig headlined by Pembrokeshire’s own ska-punk band Beneath the Reef last Saturday evening was a sell-out success. Many more people were turned away from the doors once Ffwrn in Fishguard reached maximum capacity. Music from Beneath the Reef, Baked Goods, Uncle Funk, Scene Red and DJ Baz kept the audience on their feet all night.
A raffle during the interval helped raise much needed funding for the party which does not accept donations from big businesses or corporations. Game of Thrones actor Jerome Flynn kindly donated signed photographs from the HBO hit television series and Ripper Street to the cause.
Jerome said: “I am happy to support the Greens because I want to see them do well. I’m pleased to be able to help Pembrokeshire Green Party raise their profile.”
With exceptional feedback from both audience and venue alike, Pembrokeshire Green Party intends to host more live music nights at Ffwrn in Fishguard, and at other venues around the county. Green Party Development Officer Jim Scott said: “What other political party is there that holds events like this? The support we received from so many talented people in Pembrokeshire is incredible. This shows just how much support the Green Party has from real people with real lives, both young and old.”