Category Archives: Festival 2011

Line up of Bands on the Village Stage

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Hey we are heading towards the highlight of the Festival week – Sunday Family Fun Day lots of great events for all the family in Lucan Village. One of the the big event on the Sunday will be the Village Stage 8 great bands appearing from 1.30 to 6pm. Around 3pm we are also hoping to have a little Dublin silverware on the stage if you get my meaning?

Here is the schedule of bands appearing on the day, come down and enjoy some great music!

Village Stage time table

1.30pm – 2.0pm Prince4God

2.05pm – 2.35 Morgan la Faye

2.40 – 3.10pm Sophie Coyle

3.15pm – 3.45 Half shot

3.50 – 4.20 The Gandhis

4.25pm – 4.55 Adela and the Meanits

5.00pm– 5.30 pm Lorcan James

5.35 – 6.05pm Riptide movement

Seán Carabini bring you a on a memorable road trip – (Wednesday at 7pm – Lucan Library) free event.

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Seán Carabini is a Dublin-based writer and author of the humorous travel memoirs, Sticking Out in Minnesota: A Dubliner’s Journey. Seán’s newest book, American Road, is a travel memoir about the iconic American Road Trip. Take a seat in the back of the car as Seán and his partner traverse the American Interstate system from Las Vegas to New York City as Seán attempts to avoid being gored by buffalo in Yellowstone, accidentally dresses as a ranger at the Grand Canyon, and discovers what Freedom really is in America.

Join Sean at Lucan Library for a glass of wine  relax and enjoy lovely evening of reading.

Lucan forward to 2050

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If you are old enough to remember back to 1972? – have the changes to how we lived then and now altered that much?  and will the changes to how we as a society in 2050 have transformed radically from 2011. We all have a stake in our future; many of us will probably be around to see Lucan in 2050. As a country, we face serious threats from economic uncertainty, climate change, inequality, energy security and an ageing population – and, contrary to popular belief, technology won’t solve all our problems. Can culture play a bigger role in our future?  Join us in an evening of discussion at Finnstown House Hotel at 8pm on Wednesday 21st of September. The panel includes:

Stephen Kinsella, PhD :  is a lecturer in Economics at the University of Limerick. Originally from Dublin, and in his early thirties, he has lived and studied in the US before taking up his position in the Kemmy Business School, Limerick. His book Ireland in 2050 published in 2010, began as a newspaper opinion piece in the summer of 2008, which sparked a huge response.

Dermot O’Leary:  is the senior economist at Goodbody Stockbrokers and a native of Lucan, providing a local perspective and an insight into social economics.

Dave O’Connor: Is a Lecturer in Transport and Urban Design at DIT School of Spatial Planning. Facing an uncertain future with reserves of fossil fuels depleting and the need to reduce our carbon emissions how we can adapt our planning and transport demands to reach those targets.

Gavin Kostick:  is Literary Officer at Fishamble the new play company. Gavin works with new writers for theatre through script development, readings and a variety of courses. Gavin is also an award-winning playwright. He has written over a dozen plays which have been produced in Dublin, on tour around Ireland, the UK, New York, Philadelphia and Romania. His most recent works are The End of the Road for Fishamble, This is What we Sang for Kabosh (Belfast and New York), The Sit and Fight Night on tour 2011

John Henry:  former CEO of The Dublin Transport Authority

This is a limited seating event and we would strongly recommend that you book your seat in advance.

Full list of films at cinemobile

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One of the big interest events at this years festival has been Cinemobile. Here is the full list of films that you can attend over Friday and Saturday.

Friday 23rd of September

3.30 pm Spy Kids 4

Admission €6 including a McDonalds voucher

7.30 pm Ladies Night out! (Bridesmaids)

Cheese and wine reception at 7.30pm at the Superquinn Café

8.30 pm – Bridesmaids at the Cinemobile

Saturday 24th September

1.00 Pm – Harry Potter – Deathly Hallows part 2

3.00 Pm – Super 8

6.00 Pm – The Inbetweeners

8.00 Pm – The Guard

All Saturday tickets €6

Great events at Lucan Library during the festival

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So you think you know your Lucan? – A local photography quiz

Saturday 20th August – Friday 30th September Lucan Library (during library opening hours)

Local History and Genealogy Online Workshop.-

Monday 19th of September,  7pm. (Booking Essential 6216433)

Musical Tots with Karen Donnellan

Tuesday from 10am – 11am Lucan Library (Booking Essential 6216422)

Musical Tots is a musical parent and toddle group, providing a “FUN”, structured, educational music class which aims to develop language, co-ordination and social skills and be a stepping stone to play school. 1-4years of age

Join Seán Carabini on a memorable road trip

Tuesday 7pm at Lucan Library free event.

Seán Carabini author of the humorous travel memoirs, Sticking Out in Minnesota: A Dubliner’s Journey. Seán’s latest book, American Road, is a travel memoir about the iconic American road trip. Take a journey with Seán traversing the American Interstate from Las Vegas to New York City as Seán attempts to avoid being gored by buffalo in Yellowstone, accidentally dresses as a ranger at the Grand Canyon, and discovers what freedom really is in America. Plus a glass of wine courtesy of Lucan Library.

Historic Exhibition: (Church of Ireland Centre, Saturday and Sunday (2 -6pm)

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Festival Chairman and local historian Joe Byrne will exhibit a large collection of historic photographs, documents and other memorabilia on Lucan. The exhibition will take place on Saturday the 24th and Sunday 25th of September at the Church of Ireland Parish Centre. This exhibition has proved very popular for both new and old residents o. Lucan is steeped in history from the 1200’s : to the arrival of Patrick Sarsfields family at the end of the 1500’s to James Gandon one of the most renowned architects of the 18th century.

Historic Walks – Tuesday and Thursday at 11am

Joe Byrne will bring you on an informative stroll around Lucan village pointing out some of landmarks, their relevance in Lucan’s long history. Famous people associated with Lucan include Patrick Sarsfield, Shackelton, Agmondisham Vesey, and James Gandon. The Tuesday walk will commence at 11am from St Mary’s and Thursday’s walk will commence from the bus stop opposite Topaz garage at 11 am.

Come and join us at this year’s festival

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This year we have programmed a very exciting and wide range of events which we hope everyone will enjoy throughout the week. Now in its third year, promises to be even bigger and better than last year, and that would not be possible without a small voluntary committee who work enthusiastically all year round. Our festival volunteers, the support of Lucan Gardaí and the participation of some amazing artists make our festival what it is. Despite the difficult times we all find ourselves in, we are very pleased with both the financial support and positive feedback from local businesses towards this year’s festival. There is a growing awareness within the community of the vital role the festival is playing in making connections.

While Lucan Festival is still in its infancy we see it growing year on year. Preliminary census figures for 2011 show that the population of Lucan has just hit 50,000 and to put that in perspective that’s as large as Waterford city! We believe that the festival has a vital role to play in building connections between the new and old communities of Lucan, developing a real sense of cultural identity and with your continued support of the festival we can achieve that.

We hope you enjoy this year’s events. Tell all your friends and come back next year for more!

It’s your festival: be part of it!

Tom Dowling.

Festival Secretary.

Festival Launch at Courtneys

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Just a little more than 3 weeks to the opening of Lucan Festival 2011, the festival was launched on Wednesday 24th of August by The mayor of South Dublin Caitriona Jones upstairs at Courtney’s. It was attended by many local businesses people, representatives from Lucan Garda, local organisations and politicians. Chairman Joe Byrne and Sandy McKenna our Press Officer spoke on role Lucan festival is playing in generating a greater cohesion between the new and old communities of Lucan and gave an overview of events in this year’s festival. Caitriona Jones the Mayor of South Dublin spoke on the strong community spirit in Lucan and how Lucan Festival was playing a vital role in fulfilling that. Attending guests were presented with a copy of the programme for this years events.

Entertainment on the evening was provided by Lorcan James who can be seen on the Village Stage on September 25. A special thank you, to Sane McGibbon and Courtneys Lounge for providing the venue and complementary drinks and finger food on the night. Thanks to Rachel Fox Photography, for providing us with great images of the evening.

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Lucan Festival Photo Competition 2011- In association with Liffey Valley Centre.

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We are delighted to announce details for a fantastic competition which takes place during Lucan Festival, sponsored by Liffey Valley Centre.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

  1. Participants can upload images to our Facebook fan page http://www.facebook.com/Lucanfestival
  2. Alternatively if participants don’t have Facebook you can email images to lucanfestival@gmail.com, along with name and address, under the heading Lucan Photo Competition.
  3. Image’s submitted by email may be uploaded to our Facebook page and the owner of the image will be credited.
  4. Entries into the competition will not be accepted through any other channels.
  5. Photographs must have been taken between 19th and 25th September 2011 at Lucan Festival events or locations otherwise they are deemed ineligible.
  6. Entrants can submit up to 10 photos to the competition. All photos entered are subject to moderation.
  7. All entries must be the property of the entrant. Entrants must agree to be bound by the rules.
  8. The deadline for the Lucan Festival photo competition is midnight Friday 30th of September 2011.
  9. One winning photo and a runner up will be announced on 14th of October 2011. The judges’ decision is final.
  10. Lucan Festival retains the right to use photos entered for future online and print promotional activities. By entering the Competition, you hereby acknowledge this and grant Lucan Festival permission to use the photos.

First prize is a voucher to the value of €100

Second prize is a voucher to the value of €50

Prizes are not transferable, and there is no cash alternative. All winners will be notified by email and details of winners will be announced on www.lucanfestival.com

Help us choose the films for this year’s Cinemobile

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Last year Lucan festival bought cinema back to Lucan for the first time in more than three decades with the visit of Cinemobile to Superquinn Centre. With the success of last year we have invited them back for two days this year Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of September.

Cinemobile is a large truck which transforms into a 100 seater state of the art cinema, fully heated, air conditioned and with Dolby Surround Sound. Mobile cinemas have been in existence in France for over 20 years. This particular truck was built in France 2001 and Cinemobile has now been touring Ireland since, mobile cinemas also operate in Scotland and Eastern Europe.

On arrival in Lucan when it is parked up, this truck goes through a magical transformation in 45 minutes unfolding to become a fully operational cinema, ready to entertain the resident of Lucan.

We need your help deciding what films we should choose for your entertainment. We will be showing kids movies in the morning last year with one of those shows including a McDonalds meal voucher included in the price. There is a fee for all screenings and booking of all movies is essential, details will follow later.

Here is the Cinemobile selection which ones would you like to see?

Possible Kids Movies:

  1. Cars 2
  2. Super 8
  3. A Turtles tale
  4. Mr Poppins Penguin
  5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2
  6. The Smurfs
  7. Zookeeper
  8. The Secret of Kells  - as Gaeilge

Possible: Ladies Night out Movies:

  1. Bridesmaids
  2. Dirty Dancing
  3. Strictly Ballroom
  4. Julie and Julia
  5. Glee 3D

Possible home grown Movies:

  1. The Guard
  2. The Runway
  3. His and Hers

Saturday teens/adults Movies

  1. Cowboys and Aliens – Harrison Ford in a classic Western movie gets mashed with the alien invasion.
  2. Horrible Bosses – comedy starring Colin Farrell.

Looking forward to getting your suggestions, if your choice is not on the list please let us know and we will see if your choice can be accommodated.

Custard Pie Puppet Company to perform at this years festival

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Last year was the first ever visit of Custard Pie Puppet theatre company to Lucan and proved to be very popular with both adults and kids. Custard Pie is Ireland’s newest and most exciting touring puppet Theatre Company they will perform two 45 minute shows the first will commence at 2.30 and a later show at 4pm. (outdoors weather permitting)

As you can see from last years performance their show was a major hit.

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Headspace – mixed media art by Lucan youth during Lucan festival.

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Headspace is a Youth Arts Collective based in the Lucan Area which focuses on mixed-media and technology. The aim of the group is to produce and facilitate projects of art by the youth of Lucan. It is currently made up of musicians, photographers, painters, film makers, sound and visual artists, programmers, writers and many combinations of these! It was founded in 2010.

During Lucan festival, Headspace will hold a series of concerts, and exhibitions at the Griffeen Youth Centre events as follows:

Friday 23rd September:  There will be a gig from local bands and artists at the Griffeen Youth Centre from 8pm to 11pm. List of artists and bands have yet to be confirmed.

Saturday 24th of September: Exhibition & Workshop from 1 -5pm, featuring interactive and live performance art works of various media by artists and composers and performers from the collective. Members of the public will be invited to experience these art works in an open environment with the creators present. This event will be repeated on Sunday 25th in Lucan Village at a location to be confirmed.

Saturday: Concert performance at 7pm a  by works written, produced and performed by the Lucan Electro –Acoustic Orchestra. The group has previously performed at Exchange Arts Centre Temple Bar, and Griffeen Youth Centre.

Have a listen to Lucan Electro – Acoustic Orchestra performance of Lux Aeterna on 11th December 2009 at Mega-Bites youth Café in Griffeen Youth. Amazing talent in our midst we are looking forward to the Saturday concert.

Timetable of Aspen Couselling talks

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Through out Lucan Festival,  Aspen Counselling will have a series of talks at their offices – Aspen Counselling Centre, 16 Main Street, Lucan

Monday 19th September

Reflexology  -  Niamh Brady     9:15 – 1:00  Room 6                              Niamh Christopher from Lucan, Co. Dublin qualified as a Reflexologist in October 2009. Reflexology has been practised for thousands of years. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands that correspond to all glands, organs, parts and systems of the body. Applying pressure to these reflex areas, using the thumb, finger and hand will result in the reduction of stress which promotes physiological changes in the body. Reflexology can treat Stress, Migraine, Sinus problems, Back problems, Breathing problems, Hormonal imbalances, Digestive disorders, Circulatory problems and many other problems.

Brendan Lynch – Men’s Health  7:30 – 8:30

An evening looking at issues around men’s mental health.  This is abroad area and this talk will focus on two main areas:

  1. Cognitive issues, they way men think about themselves and life in general and what are the thought processes at times of stress.
  2. Do men have emotions? What does it mean to me a man with emotions, what do we do with them?

It could be said that men are prone to “think and do” when they are dealing with problems and life in general, however often the way we think about problems can be part of or even add to the problems themselves.  The traditional man does not wear his heart on his sleeve, emotions are kept at bay, so if these emotions do exist what happens to them at times of stress?  What role models do me have for the “emotional man”?

Tuesday 20th September        

Reflexology - Niamh Brady  9:30 -1:00 Room 6    (As per Monday session) 

Meditation - Dawn Freeman 10:00 -11:15 (Room 5)

A little space and time for yourself…..Contact your inner calmness through guided meditations and discover techniques and ways of relaxing your body and mind.

Nutrition – Alice Kennedy  7:00- 8:00 (Room 4)

“Health is Wealth”, Our Health is our responsibility. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Would you like more energy? Better sleep patterns? To be more alert? Less sickness? Nutritional talk focusing on improving your Health and Energy for the future.

Please respond by mobile, text or email to reserve your seat on the evening. Alice Kennedy, Nutrition Advisor www.alicekennedy.ie  087 7539818

What is Dyspraxia? – Harry Conway 8:00 – 9:00 (Room 4)

Some children despite adequate teaching, a stimulating environment and with a generally normal intellect, have difficulty with movement and specific aspects of learning. Dyspraxia is a difficulty with thinking out, planning and carrying out sensory / motor tasks.

Wednesday 21st September

Reflexology – Niamh Brady 9:30 -1:00  (Room 6) See Monday for details

Meditation - Dawn Freeman 6:00 -7:15 (Room 5)

St Vincent De Paul  - Talk  7:30 – 8:30pm Room 4 -Downstairs

Thursday 22nd September

Reflexology - Niamh Brady 9:30 – 1:00 (Room 6)

Japa Yoga – Mary Hodnett  10:0 11:15 – &1:00 – 2:00  (Room 5)

JAPA Meditation group commencing with teacher Dennis Curran. Dennis is a spiritual teacher/healer who has practised and taught JAPA for many years. JAPA meditation is based on the ancient Vedic teachings of India. It is a sound based meditation using Mantras.

Introduction to Art Therapy Aoife Lally 12:00 1:30

Maping your further potential through Art Therapy using clay and oils. An opportunity to full-fill your inner-self Life potential

Friday 23rd  September

Educational talk – Eimear Donnelly 7.30 – 8:30 Disordered Eating Workshop

A brief introduction  to the world and mind of those who suffer from eating distress. In a world filled with modern  pressures and focus on image. Our children and loved ones sometimes find it difficult to comprehend where their identities lie. Disordered eating – Is it a disorder of behaviour? Or disorder of mind and identity. What can their loved ones do to understand more about this condition? How can loved ones aleviate their own fears and frustration.

Saturday 24th September

Introduction to Art Therapy – Aoife Lally 12:00 – 1:00

Lucan Gospel Choir

Sophie Coyle, singer/songwriter to perform at Lucan Festival

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Sophie Coyle from Dundalk began writing songs at the age of 12 on a rare ‘two string’ guitar but threw it all away to complete her secondary school studies. All the old 45minute cassette tapes containing her songs have been lost or taped over, such is life.
Sophie’s music could be described as folk-jazz, old-timey feel with quirky lyrics and catchy tunes.Her song `Delirium` has been used for the Credits of `Spiderhole`, a 2010 feature length, Irish made horror film being distributed internationally. She has sung at many well-established Irish venues such as the Spirit Store, the Roisin Dubh, the Cobblestone, the Belltable, and at the Electric Picnic. Sophie recently played support to John Spillane and was also on the line up for this year’s Flat Lakes Festival just gone.

Sophie’s’ influences included Ella Fitzgerald, Hugues Aufrey, Divine Comedy, Madeleine Peyroux, Willie Colon, John Spillane, Joni Mitchell, St. Vincent, Bob Dylan.

The Village stage promises to keep the crowd entertained through the afternoon with the best line up of acts ever seen at one location in Lucan. This is one event you don’t want to miss at its all FREE!

The Gandhis back in Lucan on the Village Stage, September 25th

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Lucan Festival are delighted that The Gandhis have confirmed to play The Village Stage on Sunday September 25th. The Gandhis are a Dublin based four-piece, in which writing and singing duties are shared between all four members. They have a unique style and panache in creating a simple yet immediately infectious melody – something that you can sing along to as if you’ve known it all your life. Throw in a neat brass section; some wonderfully arranged harmonies, and a collection of delightfully sunny guitar riffs. The four band members are: Niall Cullen – Bass and Vocal, Conor Deasy – Lead Guitar and Vocal, Aidan McKelvey – Guitar and Vocal, Bazz O’Reilly – Drums and Vocal.

In 2008 they were signed to Dublin label 1969 records, and their debut album ‘You Are My Friend’ was released in October ’09 with a sell-out launch night in Whelans. The band have made national appearances on the likes of RTE’s “Saturday Night With Miriam” and “The Cafe”, Having developed a strong reputation for their energetic live shows, some press comments attributed to The Gandhis include:

“A sweet delight….some of the catchiest pop tunes you’re likely to hear all year” Evening Herald,
“a great night out is always guaranteed at their gigs” News Of The World..
In the recent past they played three support slots with Declan O’Rourke at Dolan’s Warehouse in Limerick, The Róisín Dubh in Galway and The Killarney INEC, Saturday. Gandhis. The guys should have a new single out in early October watch out for that.

Madra the latest act to confirm for The Village Stage

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Madra are a rock ‘n’roll band with members from Lucan and Cabinteely. Each member brings their own diverse and unique styles and tastes in music, but it is the guitar driven, drum pounding, bass thumping rock ‘n ‘ roll of the 60′s and 70′s that shines through in our original material. While listening to Madra, one can expect to hear anything from Zepplinesque! Heavy rock to melodic music in the vein of The Beatles to songs, with just a hint of good solid punk like the Ramones or a touch of the alternative, a la Bowie. Recently the band have played at Captain Americas, The Village and the Twisted Pepper.

The band consists of Noel Gleeson – Guitar & Lead Vocals, Darragh Dalton – Drums & Backing Vocals and Mark Phelan on Bass & Vocals.

Check out their music here

Morgan La Faye confirmed for The Village Stage

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Local band Morgan La Faye, have had a good year on the Irish music scene appearing at many festivals up and down the country. We are delighted that they will also perform at The Village Stage on Sunday 25th of September.

Morgan La Faye began with Robbie and Derek meeting up and jamming some songs they both had been working. Later Robbie and Derek were joined by bass player Dar O’Brien who gave they guys that deeper thump they needed. The threesome used Dar’s sufficiently sized shed for a few months before they took the show on the road. A combination of fate and the internet delivered to their door a drummer! – Darren Malone this completed the line-up of Morgan La Faye. They guys have been gigging over the past few years at some of the best music venues around the city such as Whelans, The Village, Crawdaddy, and The Mezz.

Earlier this month the guys went into the studio to record their very first single which will released late summer. No strangers to Lucan Festival they also performed at last year’s festival. We look forward to having them back!

Here is one of our favourites ‘The Grass is Greener’

Saturday Night Fever Disco – Saturday 24th September

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Aspen Counselling has been providing professional quality counselling & psychotherapy service in Lucan for a number of years. In a safe confidential space whereby either  individuals, couples, families and groups may engage in a therapeutic process where they can realise their own potential and are empowered to find solace peace and understanding within their own lives.’

During festival week Aspen Counselling will hold a number of talks at their offices on Main Street including Men’s Health, Art Therapy, Japa Yoga, Meditation, Reflexology and Nutrition. More details to come shortly, but we can tell you that they have some big stars attending some of these talks.

On Saturday night September 24th, Aspen Counselling are holding a fun raising Saturday Night Fever Disco at The Spa Hotel. It should be a fun evening! – dress code for the evening will be 70’s or 80’s attire, start looking in the wardrobe. Deejay for the evening will be provided by Good Vibrations. Door open at 8pm till late including a late bar, looking forward to it!

Adela and the Meanits to perform at The Village Stage

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Having played solo for a number of years under her own name, Adela Meally was nominated as Best Female at the Balcony TV Awards 07 and was hyped as the “new queen of the local indie scene” by Hot Pres

Adela, played support to John Spillane, Eleanor McEvoy, Liam O Maoinlai, Don Mescall, Gavin Glass, Juliet Turner, Damien Dempsey, Mick Flannery & Arthur Ebeling and also made a video ‘Party for Three’ with the New York Film University. The song has been described as “Sesame Street on craic” and as having “hit written all over it” according to John Creedon of RTE Radio 1.

Comprised of a group of four professional musicians, Adela and the Meanits began as a project in 2009 when they made their debut in the Body and Soul Arena at world famous music and arts festival, Electric Picnic.

After a chance encounter on a St Patrick’s Day float in Portlaoise, Adela met drummer Ros O’ Meara. Then a member of several bands, Ros introduced Adela to Barry Hayes who in turn introduced everyone to John Davidson. Like peas in a far out pod…they became Adela and the Meanits. Their music has been likened to Madness, Sultans of Ping and Lily Allen, but comparisons aside, Adela and the Meanits have an infectious, happy buzz in their sound. Their live shows are a quirky mix of trashcan jazz-meets-pop-meets-folk.

All four musicians (Adela Meally, John Davidson, Ros O’ Meara, Barry Hayes).  are multi-instrumentalists and incorporate vocals, double bass, piano, ukulele, melodica, drums/percussion, nylon string guitar and violin with effects pedals into each live performance. They are now set to release their debut album just in time for this year’s summer festivals. The upcoming studio album has a definite left of centre pop sound.

We are delighted that Adela and the Meanits will perform at The Village Stage Sunday September 25th.

For more information visit their website

Here is a song they recorded for balcony tv in November 2010

CPLN Area Partnership – proving essential funding for Lucan Festival

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Without financial support from government agencies,and local businesses it would prove very difficult to put on the wide programme of events that we have art Lucan Festival. This year Lucan Festival are delighted to receive the support of CPLN Area Partnership they are contributing  €2,000 for this year’s festival towards the intercultural events which will be part of the Family Fun day on September 25.

CPLN Area Partnership located in Clondalkin is a local development company creating local solutions to national problems. Partnerships are supported under the South Eastern Regional Operational Programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013

CPLN focuses mainly on the following target groups: travellers, women, people with disabilities, migrant workers, minority ethnic communities, youth and lone parents. To support these groups in the locality the oartnership is constantly seeking to co-ordinate and enhances the provision of public services to the area.

Seeking to create a partnership incorporating the Community, Voluntary, Statutory and Social Partner Sectors. CPLN has identified seven focuses for its local development strategy and has identified a range of strategies within each of the following action areas. Enterprise and Employment, Local Employment Service, Childcare, Community Development, Environment and Infrastructure, Youth & Youth Homelessness, Education, Health.

A big thank you – to CPLN Area Partnership for financially assisting Lucan Festival in 2011 and the help of Lucy Peprah who is also part of our committee.