Info about Oxford Twestival

1. SUPPORT US! Support OXFAM!

2. What is TWESTIVAL?Twestival (Twitter +Festival) is a global charity event organised by Twitter users to support local charities. Above map from 1st Twestival, check: www.twestival.com for current events! Support OXFAM

3. Who is behind TWESTIVAL?globally: UK: Support OXFAM

4. What is OXFORD TWESTIVAL?The First Oxford Twestival, in February 2009, was dedicated to Charity Water.We were entertained by the Funky Lammas and Ben Walker, author of Twitter Song. Support OXFAM

5. What is OXFORD TWESTIVAL?Now we're excited to bring together Oxfam - a groundbreaking global charity that was born in Oxford - with the Catweazle Club, a weekly event that has featured some of the city's best performance artists for the past 14 years, as well as local social media professionals and Twitter users, who collectively represent our community of modern thought. Support OXFAM

6. Who is behind OXFORD TWESTIVAL? Support OXFAM

7. Why OXFORD TWESTIVAL?We are meeting to collect money to support another water related cause – this time Oxfam’s water and sanitation project in Mali. We want to raise £1,000! Support OXFAM

8. Why this project?‘Project aimsThe project aims to improve the health ofapproximately 45,000 people. Using low-cost,appropriate technology, and working closely withcommunities and local authorities, we will:Improve access to clean, drinkable water with regularmonitoring to ensure water quality.-Improve sanitation facilities in the region’shealth centres.-Encourage safe practices through a large-scalepublic health and hygiene promotion campaign.-Enable community organisations and localauthorities to continue the development andmanagement of water and sanitation facilities andpublic health activities.’ Support OXFAM

9. Why this project? Support OXFAM

10. So why OXFORD TWESTIVAL?Because it’s a great opportunity to spend an evening with local artists who also support the cause! Support OXFAM

11. Why OXFORD TWESTIVAL?Because it’s the best place to have fun and network with local business professionals at the same time! Support OXFAM

12. When and where isOXFORD TWESTIVALhappening?Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 7:00pm, at The Cape of Good Hope(1 Iffley Road, OX4 1EA).Find us NOW on-line on our blog, but also on Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed, Upcoming, LinkedIn, SlideShare, Flickr and YouTube;) Support OXFAM

13. Why would I sponsorOXFORD TWESTIVAL?-To support local art and community of business professionals!-To be INVOLVED in this unique event!-To support our cause and save people’s lives! To support Oxfam’s work!-To MAKE A STATEMENT during this global event on your commitment towards changing the world into a better place! Support OXFAM

14. How can I sponsorOXFORD TWESTIVAL?-By donating items, services and experiences for the auction and raffle!-By donating your ideas!-By donating money we are collecting for Oxfam and helping us reach the first £1,000! Support OXFAM

15. How can I supportOXFORD TWESTIVAL?-Buy an #oxtwestival t-shirt!-Grab a charity ticket if you cannot make it on the 13th!-Grab a ticket and join us at Oxford Twestival!-Spread the word about us! Check our blog for more info on the above! Support OXFAM

16. ContactOXFORD TWESTIVALContact us on Twitter (@oxtwestival), via e-mail (sylwiapresley@gmail.com) or blogor search for 'oxtwestival' tofind us online. Support OXFAM