Annual General Meeting – Chairman’s Report

Dear Members of FWA-UK Welcome to our Annual General Meeting. It gives me great pleasure to present the Chairman’s Annual Report. It will highlight some of the achievements and activities of our association in the past year. I am proud to report that the Association’s Finances for the financial year ended 31st August 2023 is in a healthy state. Our …

FWA-UK Away Day: A Day by the Coast in Folkestone

Location: Folkestone, Sunny Sands Beach, and Ashford Outlet The sun-kissed coastline of Folkestone sprang to life recently as a group of enthusiastic FWA members and friends embarked on a memorable day trip organised by the dedicated Membership Committee. The event was a splendid blend of beachfront leisure, culinary delights, and irresistible shopping experiences. A Coastal Stroll to Remember The participants …

General Meeting 2023 – Chairman’s Report

02 June 2023 GENERAL MEETING – CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Dear Members and Friends of FWA-UK, I am pleased to present to you the chairman’s report for the upcoming General Meeting of the FWA-UK, which will be held on 4th June 2023 at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, Kensington. The past year has been a challenging but rewarding one for our …

AGM 2022 Candidates

Please see the candidates below for the Executive Board members of the FWA-UK 2022 – 2023. Voting will take place during our next Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 18 September 2022. All candidates are listed in alphabetical order sorted by their last name.  Erlinda Challis Elsie de Jesus Crystal Dias Celerina Grosser Celia Herrera Ira Lehmann Dulia Prado Linda ChallisFWA …

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 …

H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee

By Elvie Philipps, Member With four days of parties, displays and pageant, you might think that the ultimate day could not get any better. We were there and can say firmly that it was a day like no other in the past and what’s more will probably never be repeated. We made our way to St. James’s Park, having learnt …

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 …