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On Sunday, September 14th, Robin and his wife Dwina are hosting Afternoon Tea in the gardens of their Thame home. This special Charity event begins at 3pm and the Battle of Britain aircraft will mark the occasion with a fly past. The Heritage Foundation is organizing the event and Tickets cost 55(EUR) and may be obtained by calling David Graham of the Heritage Foundation at 44(0)1494 714388 (Mon.- Fri. 9:00-21:00 BST). Robin Gibb has been spearheading a campaign to raise two million pounds for a Memorial to honor the Royal Air Force Bomber Command. During World War II almost all the RAF Bomber Command were young men between the ages of 18 and 22. They served their country proudly, 55 thousand died and 10 thousand were captured. Even though 63 years has passed. These brave young men have not been recognized for their sacrifices.Tomorrow, check in to learn about Robin and Dwina’s 13th century home “The Prebendal”.

Back in 1970 Robin released his solo album “Robin’s Reign”. But the last few years have definitely been Mr. Gibb’s Reign!

Besides working on his own music, doing interviews and performing concerts. Robin wrote and recorded a song in tribute to the late DJ Alan Freeman which became available for download in May of 2008.

Robin has been working with new young artists. He recorded a version of the Bee Gee song “First of May” with the operatic pop quartet “G4″ which was released on G4’s Cd on December 19, 2005. In January 2006 Liz McClarnon released her debut solo single “Woman In Love” which Robin co-produced. Robin joined the young pop band US5 on the Bee Gees #1 hit from 1978 “Too Much Heaven” which was released in November 2007. He also appeared in the video which was filmed in Berlin. Robin also worked with Russian singer Valeriya singing backing vocals on the Bee Gees 1977 hit “Stayin’ Alive”. The album was released March 2008 in Russia and is scheduled for release in the UK this summer.

As if all of this does not keep Robin busy enough. He still finds time for charity work and to promote artists. In June 2007 Robin was unanimously elected as President of the CISAC (the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers). The Heritage Foundation elected Robin Gibb as the Annual President for 2008. And it has just been announced that Robin Gibb has become the Outward Bound Trust’s first Ambassador.

With how busy Robin keeps it will be hard to keep up in this blog!