FWA-UK Hits the Royal Albert Hall for a Spooktacular Afternoon with Ghostbusters!

On Saturday, 26th October 2024, the FWA-UK Outreach Committee organised a special afternoon outing at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall. The event brought together members, friends, and families for a delightful cinematic experience: the Friendship Matinee of Ghostbusters in Concert. The sold-out event offered attendees a unique chance to relive the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, featuring a screening enhanced by live …

Thank You The National Lottery Community Fund

As we age, it’s important that we stay active, both physically and mentally. Sadly, many seniors can face isolation and loneliness, which can lead to poor physical and mental health. That’s why we at the Filipino Women’s Association UK are so grateful for the support of the National Lottery, which has allowed us to offer activity days and IT training …

Free IT Training for Seniors at the Stratford Library

Supported by: The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) continues to offer free IT training to seniors every Saturday at the Stratford Library as part of their outreach project, “A Helping Hand to the Elderly and the Vulnerable in Newham, London” funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The goal of this programme is to help seniors become more comfortable and proficient …

Post-Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Party for Seniors

The Filipino Women’s Association – UK hosted a post-Valentine’s afternoon tea party for seniors in the community on 19th February 2023. The event was made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery, and it was a great success. The party was held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, Kensington, and it was attended by dozens of seniors who …

Outreach Event: Afternoon Tea Party

By: Nieves Bates, Publicity Committee Lead Once again, The Outreach & Community Affairs Committee held another successful fun time afternoon at Bugis Brasserie of the Copthorne/Tara Hotel, Kensington, London on the 6th November 2022. Nothing could dampen the spirits of those who attended the tea party despite of a very wet and gloomy afternoon. The heavy rain did not deter …

Free IT Training Sessions in Newham

The FWA-UK will conduct multiple IT training sessions in Newham from October 2022 – July 2023 as part of their new Outreach project, “A Helping Hand to the Elderly and the Vulnerable in Newham, London”. The project is funded by the National Lottery and will be offered free of charge to all senior attendees in The Hopkins Room at the …

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 …