By Jeannette Thomson, Fundraising Committee Chair On 30th October 2021, I attended the 1st Executive Board (EB) meeting and presented how to increase the FWA-UK funds by taking advantage of its registered charity status. It was emphasised that the Association has been in existence for over thirty (30) years, and it needs to keep evolving and be sustainable. The Committee …
Month: December 2021
SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATE
by Wilma Lone, Special Project Lead I admire the unwavering commitments of the members of the Executive Board and Trustees to keep up with their ability and willingness to serve. Our continuous dedication to open opportunities for a better future for our disadvantaged youth, and the most vulnerable sectors of society through our unconditional love, commitments to lend a helping …
FWA-UK Christmas Party 2021
By: Nene Martin “Hark the herald angels singing…” Hush…but no angels…yet. It’s December 5…2021. But, clearly, there’s a sound, a Christmas sound. Right at the door of Copthorne Tara Hotel, the doors swung open and a welcome burst of sweet singing of Christmas carols. A hubbub here, a hubbub there, the hotel was exploding with boys and girls, everyone swinging …
Friendship Matinee at the Royal Albert Hall
By: Dina Trinidad “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” – Elf (my favourite Christmas film) So, we did, and at the Royal Albert Hall, no less! The members of FWA-UK with their senior citizen guests met up outside Gates 6 and 9 and were ushered into our seats by the wonderful staff …