Mayfield Lavender Farm

Summer is here and so are the lovely lavender fields of Mayfield Lavender Farm in Banstead, Surrey!  The FWA-UK Support the Senior Citizens and the community project had another fun-filled day of walking and exploring the farm today, 14th July 2018. Everyone enjoyed the day out, explored the 25 acre property full of glorious, stunning lavender in bloom, lots of …

PND 2018 – Thank You

The Filipino Women’s Association-UK’s (FWA-UK) dinner and dance (9th of June 2018) came and went and the overall review – it was a rousing success! On behalf of the officers and members of the Association, our heartfelt thanks to everyone including H.E. Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo, our patron, Mrs Maria Linda Lagdameo, the Founder and President of Honour, Mrs Angeles Quimson …

Friendship Matinee

Royal Albert Hall  this had a full live orchestra that played to the iconic tunes of Rolling Stones, Queen, Led Zepelin, Adel, Michael Jackson, George Michael and the like.  It was a perfect Spring day out and we also enjoyed walking around High St Kensington in London. 

Liza Stewart, RIP

FWA-UK is sad to announce the passing away of Liza Stewart on Good Friday, 30 March 2018. Liza was a friend to many members and a supporter of FWA-UK in particular  and the Filipino Community in London in general for many years.   May she rest in peace. From left to right: Liza Stewart with former FWA-UK Patron, the late Maria Paz …

Despedida for Consul Myla Macahilig

The FWA-UK ladies hosts a despedida dinner for Consul Myla Macahilig at the Yumenoki Japanese Restaurant in London on 3rd April 2018.  Goodbyes are the saddest part, but it also signals a new start. The gathering was very cosy, informal and topics of discussion varied from the continued collaboration between the FWA-UK and the Philippine Embassy, exact date of Consul Myla’s …

An Afternoon Tea

The Filipino Women’s Association-UK (FWA-UK) organised a mini gathering of friends coming from the young and not so young generation to assist the Support the Senior Citizens of the Community project.  This afternoon tea was held at the Royal Festival Hall on a cloudy, windy Saturday the 10th of March 2018 . The friends of the FWA-UK occupied a corner …

Rest in Peace our dearest friend, Esther!

Our deepest condolences to the passing of our very dear friend, Esther Murray! Esther was one of the loveliest, kindest, generous, thoughtful members of the FWA-UK. Esther was the staunchest supporter of the FWA-UK projects and initiated the fundraising emergency relief during the Haiyan tsunami. We will miss her charitable and optimistic outlook on life. Our hearts go out to …

FWA 30th year, 9th June 18 – Save the Date!

Dear valued friends, Hope you’re all having a good start to the New Year! 🙂 Our annual celebration of Philippine National Day (PND) coincides with the celebration of the founding of FWA-UK. And this time, it is our 30th Year! To Reserve your Ticket(s), simply get in touch with any of our Board Member’s or PND Working Group Team: Clarita …