Actor WOODY HARRELSON and British pop star ROBBIE WILLIAMS have put their artistic skills to use to help raise money for victims of the political conflict in Northern Ireland.
The stars are among a host of celebrities and renowned artists, including Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin, who have picked up paintbrushes to lend a hand to the Wave charity.
The organisation, which promotes the use of arts as a form of therapy, provides help and support to those affected by the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The area has been marred by violent conflict between Protestant Unionist and Catholic Nationalist communities for years.
The artworks will be auctioned off in Belfast in April (10) and all proceeds will go to Wave.
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Мне так нравится как Роб с ребятенками нянькается Вот так бы смотрела и смотрела

Me too .

The chart-topper has signed up to support Caudwell Children, which provides therapy, equipment and treatment to sick and diseased youngsters in the UK.

Rob said: "It's my pleasure."

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Робби Уилльямс (Robbie Williams) принял приглашение стать послом доброй воли детского благотворительного фонда Caudwell Children. Фонд был основан в 2000 году бизнеменом-филантропом Джоном Коудвеллом в Сток-он-Тренте, родном городе Уилльямса. Организация занимается сбором средств на закупку оборудования для лечения больных детей и детей-инвалидов.

«Я давно знаком с Джоном Коудвеллом. Я очень уважаю его энтузиазм и рад сделать свой вклад в благотворительность, - заявил певец. – Для меня большая радость и честь стать послом доброй воли Caudwell Children». За время своей деятельности фонд собрал более 11 миллионов фунтов стерлингов для помощи детям и подросткам с ограниченными возможностями по всей Великобритании. Руководители организации надеются, что участие Робби Уильямса привлечет внимание публики - а с ним и дополнительные пожертвования.

Миссия Уилльямса приурочена к десятилетию Caudwell Children. Наряду с музыкантом к празднованию юбилея приобщатся другие звезды шоу-бизнеса: Род Стюарт (Rod Stewart), Элизабет Херли (Elizabeth Hurley) и Джоан Коллинз (Joan Collins).
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А эт в Москве
Hosted on Fotki

И вообще, какой же он молодец!

The Take That star set up the Give It Sum foundation in his hometown of Stoke-On-Trent, England with the help of charity Comic Relief in 2000.

More than $7.5 million (£5 million) has been invested into various projects in the local area, including an organisation to help youths struggling with their education and a hospice set up for kids with life-threatening diseases.

And to mark the milestone, Williams spent a day meeting those who have benefited from the organisation.

In a special feature in Britain's The Sun, he writes, "The past ten years of my life have seen some amazing highs, but without doubt one of the best things I've ever done was to set up the Give It Sum fund with Comic Relief. Being given the opportunity to be able to help people from the town I grew up in has been a real blessing and has given me much more back than I've put in.

"Over the years the stories I've heard from people who have benefited from Give It Sum cash have stuck with me, no matter what else has been going on in my life. And I was excited to be able to come and say hello again...

"I've made some good and some bad calls in my life, but without doubt starting Give It Sum is something I am genuinely proud of. Here's to the next ten years."
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And celebrities from stage, screen and sport responded in their droves, with 35 lots being auctioned off.

Among those who donated were Take That's Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Harry Potter actor Emma Watson.

Joanna Lumley sent in a signed photo, as did England manager Fabio Capello, Holly Willoughby, Phillip Schofield and X Factor star Olly Murs.

One lucky cricket fan got their hands on a cricket bat owned by Graham Gooch and signed by 14 members of the 1997 England Ashes team.

Football fans snapped up a signed Pompey pennant and a West Ham shirt. Havant MP David Willetts donated a bottle of House of Commons whisky.

Altogether, the silent auction - where sealed bids were put in for each item - raised more than £700.

The cash will go to Sreepur Village, an organisation which helps destitute women and children in rural Bangladesh.

Headteacher Bruce Waelend said: 'The auction went amazingly well.

'We have been involved with the Sreepur Village for around two years along with Emsworth Primary School. The charity provides homes and support for abandoned women and children in Bangladesh.

'One of the governors there has a close connection with the charity and we decided to support them too.

'Each of the children wrote to their favourite celebrity and simply explained why they wanted the items and I was quite amazed with the response they got - it was brilliant.'

Year six pupil Hannah Cooper wrote to Andy Akinwolere from Blue Peter.

She said: 'I wrote to Blue Peter, because I knew a lot of people who had written to Blue Peter and had an answer. Also, I know that they do a lot for charity.'

The silent bids allowed parents to keep the amount they paid for the items secret as many will be wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree. For information about the charity go to sreepurvillage.org

CELEBRITIES WHO CONTRIBUTED

THE world's favourite pop princess Kylie Minogue stunned the school with her prompt response to their call for help.
She signed a copy of her 2006 book The Showgirl Princess which is a lavish telling of her life story, aimed at children, and full of positive messages. It will no doubt take pride of place in a lucky little girl's bookshelf.

POP superstar Robbie Williams, who has recently rejoined Take That, was so moved by the work of the Sreepur Village charity that he donated a stunning item to the auction.
The sheet music from his mega hit Angels – a favourite love song for wedding ceremonies across the country – was sent to St James's signed by the star.

ONE of England's all-time cricketing legends Graham Gooch gave St James's CofE School a unique gift which would be a dream Christmas present for any cricket fan.
The England cricket coach and former batsman donated his 1997 Ashes cricket bat, signed by 14 members of the team. Sadly they lost the series but hopefully the team will do better this time round.

FORMULA One star Lewis Hamilton donated a piece of his fast-paced, jet-setting life to the school.
The 25-year-old McLaren driver, who is dating former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, was impressed by the pupils' pluckiness in approaching him and donated a bag and a signed photo of himself. He donates thousand each year to charities.

SHE is one of the most sought after young stars of her generation - and one of the wealthiest.
But Emma Watson, known to millions as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, still took time out of her busy schedule to sign a photo of herself to auction off for charity.
The 20-year-old is currently appearing in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

FORMER glamour model turned horsewoman Katie Price gave generously to the school when approached by a student.
The mum of three - previously known as Jordan - sent a woven box full of goodies. She included multi-coloured socks, books and pens in the parcel which was snapped up in last week's auctions
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