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 …

Farewell to Mrs. Nene Quimson

By: Nenita Garrad We are deeply sad to inform you that our beloved Founder and President of Honour of FWA-UK, Mrs. Angeles ‘Nene’ Tuason Quimson, passed away on 27th November 2021 after a short battle with lung cancer. Known to us as Tita Nene, she will be missed by everyone here at FWA-UK and in the Filipino community in the …

Juan EU Konek Acknowledges FWA-UK

By: Crystal Dias Award winning Juan Eu Konek acknowledges FWA-UK on ABS-CBN news FWA-UK members attended the film showing of the award-winning Juan EU Konek documentary “KONTRA CORONA” produced by JuanKonek Ltd presented by Rose Eclarinal (of ABS-CBN Europe), Crystal Dias and Gene Alcantara at the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London on 6th November 2021.  His Excellency …

AGM 2021 Candidates

The FWA-UK celebrating International Women’s Day in March 2020. Please see the candidates below for the Executive Board members of the FWA-UK 2021 – 2022. All candidates are listed in alphabetical order sorted by their last name.  Adelaide Beltran FWA member since: Objectives Experience & Achievements Skills Wilma Lone FWA member since: 2018 Objectives I believe in our mission and …

My Advocacy by Wilma Lone

If you asked me years ago what I wanted to do in life, my answer would have been the same as it is today: To help people, support my family, serve my community, and inspire as many adults and children as possible”.  – WILMA LONE – Special Projects Lead FWA-UK When I look back to when I was a young …

Thank You Note from the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii

February 3, 2021 Dear Patricia, May I officially thank you for the gift of 700 Pounds for the indigenous people many of whom lost their homes. We appreciate the help of your organization. We are sending herewith some pictures. Let the pictures speak a thousand words. God BLESS YOU AND YOUR GROUP. Sincerely yours, SISTER EPPIE BRASIL, OP Founder of …