New Windrush Advice Project being launched
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new project to support those people from the Caribbean, and other Commonwealth countries, who came to the UK in the 1960s, 70s and 80s who now want to sort out their nationality status and obtain proof that confirms they can stay in the UK.
This project, which starts officially on June 1st, is financially supported by the Windrush Justice Fund and NREC is also working in partnership with Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice.
Anyone who wants to seek advice and support to make an application under the government's Windrush Scheme, and obtain the required documentary proof of their status, can contact NREC by telephone: 01604 400808, email: info@northamptonshirerec.org.uk or text: 07393181482.
The advice and support is totally free and confidential.
An initial appointment/ discussion will be arranged by telephone, WhatsApp or Zoom - when an initial assessment will be made.
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new project to support those people from the Caribbean, and other Commonwealth countries, who came to the UK in the 1960s, 70s and 80s who now want to sort out their nationality status and obtain proof that confirms they can stay in the UK.
This project, which starts officially on June 1st, is financially supported by the Windrush Justice Fund and NREC is also working in partnership with Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice.
Anyone who wants to seek advice and support to make an application under the government's Windrush Scheme, and obtain the required documentary proof of their status, can contact NREC by telephone: 01604 400808, email: info@northamptonshirerec.org.uk or text: 07393181482.
The advice and support is totally free and confidential.
An initial appointment/ discussion will be arranged by telephone, WhatsApp or Zoom - when an initial assessment will be made.
Free HIV Testing for All
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FREE HIV TESTING FOR ALL
8 June 2020 There has never been a better time to test for HIV. Covid-19 Lockdown has changed people’s behaviour by reducing sexual contact with new and multiple partners, thus reducing transmission. Public Health are funding HIV testing for everyone (16 years upwards) in Northants until the end of June. Online HIV testing is very simple, check this link to see what’s in a kit: https://www.test.hiv/hiv-postal-test For more information check BHIVA, BASHH and PHE websites. |
Bid for an African Centre in Northampton
The African community in Northampton would like an African centre in Northampton that will act as a one stop shop for information exchange, a training centre, events venue and more. The United African Association (UAA) recently featured in Northampton's Chronicle about the centre bid - https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/bid-to-provide-new-centre-for-northampton-s-2-000-strong-african-community-1-8960313
The African community in Northampton would like an African centre in Northampton that will act as a one stop shop for information exchange, a training centre, events venue and more. The United African Association (UAA) recently featured in Northampton's Chronicle about the centre bid - https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/bid-to-provide-new-centre-for-northampton-s-2-000-strong-african-community-1-8960313
Our lady of Kibeho
Some members of the United African Association are part of the community ensemble in Royal and Derngate's 'Our lady of Kibeho' production which ran until 2nd February 2019. For more information please visit - www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/our-lady-of-kibeho
Some members of the United African Association are part of the community ensemble in Royal and Derngate's 'Our lady of Kibeho' production which ran until 2nd February 2019. For more information please visit - www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/our-lady-of-kibeho
Christmas Day 2018
United African Association hosted a community lunch/afternoon on Christmas day 2018. We welcomed homeless and isolated people in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Was a fun filled day where friendships were made. We are grateful to councillors Danielle Stone, James Hill, Les Marriott and Clement Chunga for their kind donations towards the cost of food for the day.
United African Association hosted a community lunch/afternoon on Christmas day 2018. We welcomed homeless and isolated people in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Was a fun filled day where friendships were made. We are grateful to councillors Danielle Stone, James Hill, Les Marriott and Clement Chunga for their kind donations towards the cost of food for the day.
Thanks to all our performers and speakers at the Africa day celebrations on 23 May 2015. Amongst the speakers were John Buckles, Betty Makoni (pls google for info) , Councillor Clement Chunga, (look on www.northampton.gov.uk for info, under councillors) Annia Matekere, a representative from the combined armed reserves and the High Sheriff.
High Sheriff - Dr Ahmed Mukhtar
Dr Ahmed Mukhtar, DL made his Declaration as The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire on March 27th 2015.
Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Mukhtar was born in Sudan, and was educated at the medical school of the University of Khartoum. Following this he accepted a scholarship to Edinburgh University to study physiology. He focused child health and specialised in Paediatrics.
He was appointed a Consultant Paediatrician at Kettering General and he spent 6 years as the Medical Director of the Foundation Trust.
Ahmed retired from full-time medical practice in 2004. Ahmed is married to Deirdre (Dr D J Lucas), who is a Consultant Physician, and they live just outside the town of Kettering. They have three sons. In his spare time Ahmed has a keen interest in antiques and actively supports Kettering Rugby Football club.
Annia Matereke – Director Exodus Law
Annia Gombakomba-Matereke has extensive experience in Immigration and Asylum law. She graduated from the University of Bedfordshire with an LLB Law (with honours) and carried out extensive further education in Immigration and Asylum Law, resulting in obtaining accreditation from the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Prior to working in Immigration she worked for the National Probation, Luton County Court and Department of Works and Pensions.
Dr John Buckels – Medicin Sans Frontiers (Doctors without borders)
I was an NHS Consultant Surgeon in the UK up till my retirement at the end of 2010. I received a CBE from the Queen in 2002 for “Services to Transplantation’ and was made an Honorary Professor of Surgery at the University of Birmingham in 2005. Since retirement I have done a number of trips to Africa involving teaching or surgery and most of these have been with MSF (Medicins sans Frontieres).
High Sheriff - Dr Ahmed Mukhtar
Dr Ahmed Mukhtar, DL made his Declaration as The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire on March 27th 2015.
Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Mukhtar was born in Sudan, and was educated at the medical school of the University of Khartoum. Following this he accepted a scholarship to Edinburgh University to study physiology. He focused child health and specialised in Paediatrics.
He was appointed a Consultant Paediatrician at Kettering General and he spent 6 years as the Medical Director of the Foundation Trust.
Ahmed retired from full-time medical practice in 2004. Ahmed is married to Deirdre (Dr D J Lucas), who is a Consultant Physician, and they live just outside the town of Kettering. They have three sons. In his spare time Ahmed has a keen interest in antiques and actively supports Kettering Rugby Football club.
Annia Matereke – Director Exodus Law
Annia Gombakomba-Matereke has extensive experience in Immigration and Asylum law. She graduated from the University of Bedfordshire with an LLB Law (with honours) and carried out extensive further education in Immigration and Asylum Law, resulting in obtaining accreditation from the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Prior to working in Immigration she worked for the National Probation, Luton County Court and Department of Works and Pensions.
Dr John Buckels – Medicin Sans Frontiers (Doctors without borders)
I was an NHS Consultant Surgeon in the UK up till my retirement at the end of 2010. I received a CBE from the Queen in 2002 for “Services to Transplantation’ and was made an Honorary Professor of Surgery at the University of Birmingham in 2005. Since retirement I have done a number of trips to Africa involving teaching or surgery and most of these have been with MSF (Medicins sans Frontieres).
Members of the United African Association attended the end of the Black History month at Barrywood Hospital. The event was well attended by different organisations around Northampton.There was also Alim Kamara based in London and has his origin from Sierra Leone.
Amazed the attendees with his story telling abilities.
Amazed the attendees with his story telling abilities.
There was a fruit display to encourage health and welbeing. It was a lovely display which everyone admired. After the event everyone was encouraged to eat a fruit of his or her own choice. The fruit display was put together by UAA ladies.Well presented ladies.
United African Association made a contribution in planting trees in Corby. Trees are essential in our life, they give us air we breathe, we use them for firewood to warm ourselves, they hold the soil and provide manure. We use trees to make tools and furniture. This was a community project assisted by Plannet Aid and DAPP ( Development Aid from People to People)
