United African Association (UAA)
August was a lively and impactful month for UAA, filled with music, culture, awareness, and community activities:
🎶 Music & Performance:
UAA drummers entertained the public outside Northampton Railway Station with an energetic lunchtime performance that drew praise from passers-by. The group is also preparing to perform at the Northampton Music Festival pop-ups, building excitement ahead of the England v Samoa Rugby World Cup match at Franklin’s Gardens.
🪂 Fundraising for a Cause:
Excitement is building as four UAA volunteers get ready for a skydive on Saturday, 7th September, raising vital funds and awareness.
🧠 Dementia Awareness & Community Health:
UAA hosted a Dementia Awareness Event, welcoming Andrea from the Community Health Champions project. The event combined sociable discussions with an unexpected but delicious lunch, helping spread awareness and support.
🌱 Grow, Cook, Eat Project:
Volunteers, including a team from Barclaycard head office, joined in healthy cooking sessions, enjoying a tasty vegetable lasagne. Enthusiastic helpers also tended to the UAA allotment, which produced pumpkins, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and growing maize.
A month that showcased UAA’s heart for community, culture, and wellbeing – bringing people together through music, health awareness, food, and fundraising.