How time flies and FWA-UK were at it again. The Association celebrated Christmas party on Saturday 17 December 2022 at Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, attended by some 100 guests of all ages.
Madam Chair Dulia Prado gave a welcome speech highlighting the work of the Association to date specially mentioning the scholarship programme in place in the Philippines and the current project for the senior citizens on IT training in Newham London, supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Acting Ambassador Rhenita Rodriguez conveyed her well wishes and congratulations to the FWA-UK.
The programme featured the marvellous Mervic Monocillo who showcased her soprano voice with an array of classical English and rock Filipino music encapturing the audience at large. The FWA-UK Fabulous Four Dancers Pat Shah Rina Grosser, Celia Herrera and Chelo Valencia also showcased their zumba skills to the tune of Feliz Navidad by Thalia.
The Association prepared an assortment of fun and games for adult and children alike with plenty of prizes given away.
Of course the party wouldn’t be complete without Father Christmas paying a visit to the delighted children and their parents bringing joy and presents. A huge thank you to the Third Secretary and Vice Consul Emilio Lopue for taking part.
The delicious spread of food did not disappoint and the party ended with everyone on the dance floor.
The party was hosted by Crystal Dias who did a great job as the Christmas Fairy godmother.
FWA-UK would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to :
CASH DONATION
- TOUCH SPA
- GOLD RUSH
- CELIA HERRERA AND FAMILY
- BING CABATIC
- IRA LEHMANN
- RAQUEL SCRIVENS
- CRYSTAL DIAS
- NIEVES BATES
- MARINA CASTILLO
RAFFLE TICKETS PRIZES DONATIONS
- CELIA HERRERA
- WILMA LONE
- CLARITA RICHARDSON
- MANILA SUPERMARKET
- COCO LOUNGE
- IMEE PINTO
- PAT SHAH
- ZANIE DEL MUNDO
- CHELO VALENCIA
- LORILIE RIRAO
- NANCY NACION
- LINDA CHALLIS
DOOR RAFFLE PRIZES DONATIONS
- CHELO VALENCIA
- LINDA CHALLIS
CHILDREN GIFTS DONATIONS
- ELSIE DE JESUS
- PAT SHAH
GAMES PRIZES DONATIONS
- CHELO VALENCIA
- PAT SHAH
- LINDA CHALLIS
SPECIAL PRIZE FOR MOST FESTIVE ATTIRE
- PAT SHAH
PHOTOGRAPHER
- Andrea Santoni
- Viva Flynn
We wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
Pictures of the event are available on our Facebook page here.