Day Trip to Portsmouth

by Linda Challis, Membership & Personal Development Chairman Blessed with glorious weather …. it’s Portsmouth here we come, the port city and naval base on England’s south coast known for its maritime heritage and historic dockyard. The group convened in front of Westminster Cathedral and, whilst waiting for the coach, some sneaked into a nearby McDonald’s for breakfast. The journey …

OUTREACH – FUN TIME AFTERNOON!

The Outreach & Community Affairs Committee, inspired by the success of the ‘Getting to Know You Afternoon Tea Party’, held its own event “FUN TIME AFTERNOON” last Saturday 13th August at the Artist Corner of the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London.  It has been a while since the Association has held an event for senior members of the community due to …

FWA-UK’s ‘GETTING TO KNOW YOU’ Afternoon Tea Party for Members

The Membership and Personal Development Committee (MPDC) headed by Linda Challis organised the FWA-UK afternoon tea party held last Saturday, 30th July at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London. This event was open and free to all its members and friends as a gesture of appreciation for their continued support and loyalty. Held in the usual spirit of FWA-UK …

2022 Annual PND Fundraising Gala

During the last two pandemic years, we have experienced almost no social contact, which made it impractical for the Association to interact and organise its major fundraising event of the year. This year, FWA-UK celebrated the 124th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day, the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the FWA-UK’s  34th year of its founding …

General Meeting – Chairman’s Report

By: Dulia Prado, Incumbent FWA-UK Chairman Dear Members Welcome to this year’s General Meeting. I am pleased to present to you the midterm report. Our financial statement for the year 2021 up to May 2022 will be presented by the Treasurer. I wish to highlight the following key issues: Membership Growth During the last two pandemic years, we have experienced …

33rd ANNUAL PHILIPPINE NATIONAL DAY Charity Gala

By: Clarita Richardson / Imee Pinto, PND Co-Ordinators The organisation is delighted to announce the date of its annual charity fundraising gala to celebrate the 124th Philippine Independence Day! The Philippine National Day Charity Gala will be held on Saturday, 18 June 2022 at The Palace Suite, Royal Garden Hotel, 2 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 4PT, from 06:00 …

International Women’s Day 2022: Leadership Through Adversity

By: Crystal Dias, Vice-Chairman for Internal Affairs The 8th of March 2022 marked the day to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.  This year, the FWA-UK‘s theme is “Leadership Through Adversity” and we explored how we can hone our skills to lead every day, lead and adapt through constant change and support and show up for …

International Women’s Day 2022 Virtual Celebration

Join us as we celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day via a virtual event to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Our guest speakers for this event are: Rowena Romulo: Entrepreneur, Kasa & Kin and Romulo Café & Restaurant London May Parsons: The first COVID-19 vaccinator in the world, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Councillor Myla Arceno: First …