A GROUP of talented artists has teamed up with Crediton Palestine Group to host a fundraising evening to help Palestinians in Gaza.

The evening will be a celebration of Palestinian culture, take guests on a journey through Palestine’s history and give a platform to young Gazan storytellers.

The event is open to everyone and free to enter. Doors will open at 6.45pm on Saturday, November 22 at the Boniface Centre.

There will be music, storytelling, artworks, and Palestinian food and drink. Please take cash for the bar and donations.

One of the organisers said: “For two years, supporters of Palestine have been campaigning for a ceasefire; now there is a fragile pause in the worst of the fighting, but Palestinians are still dying everyday.

“This evening aims to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians and other charities to help Palestinians recover from their injuries of war and malnutrition, and try to rebuild.”

Crediton Palestine Group hold silent vigils on St Lawrence Green every Wednesday at 5pm. They are open to anyone – an opportunity for rural communities to be connected to global events. Contact the group on: www.facebook.com/CreditonPalestine

The artists involved include Turning Tides – a local organisation who support equal access to music, the arts and life for people with “Learning Disability and Autism labels”. Sandford Sings will also be performing – many will have seen this lively choir at events around Devon. Caravan Al-Yasmeen are a collective of international musicians led by Anita Munson – a talented musician who works locally and nationally.

Those attending will also hear from David Heathfield’s global storytelling project “Tell a Child in Gaza's Tale” amplifying the voices of young Palestinians.

Everyone will also have chance to view and buy artwork by Crediton artist Phil Smith, whose Moroccan and marine-inspired work will be sold with 40% going to Medical Aid for Palestinians.