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FOTC NEWSLETTER
JULY 2020

In June we celebrated our fathers on 21st June, we commemorated Windrush Day on 22nd June, it was also World Sickle Cell Day on 19th June, and the Black Lives Matters movement continues. Covid-19 numbers continue to reduce and we remain in our bubbles, social distancing, and masked. We turn out thoughts to what a new normal might look like. Breaking News - Free ...summer catch-up programme: to help pupils get back on track amid school schutdowns.

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CELEBRATIONS IN JUNE

For more information on Windrush (Click on picture)

Hon Ashton Alkins Atherley remembered by his daughter, Sonia, on Fathers Day.
'I can still smell your food, hear your laugh and taste your Marby bitters. Happy Fathers Day'. Sonia Bell (FOTC member)

YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE CARIBBEAN

Click picture for Video Log on 'New Normal'.

Discussion on BAME will be posted on 5th August 2020. See live stream on Facebook 'Young Friends of the Caribbean'.

POLITICS

Gary Younge on Windrush debts.
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ONS - Be part of your community's future by working on Census 2021
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FOTC FRIENDSHIP GROUP

Friendship Group Meet-up App still up and running, however, many of the events have been postponed until further notice. In the meantime be entertained by FOTC member Alley Aka Mr C on Secklow105.5.

Listen to some Smooth Jaz - Saturday 8pm - 10pm Smooth Jazz
And
Big People Reggae - Sunday at 3pm

Secklow1055.org (internet)
105.5fm (Radio)

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FOTC member needs help with her allotment. Email us for more details

FOTC SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOL
(NOW ONLINE)

With the majority of students unable to attend a place of study. FOTC Supplementary School are now online.

Click on the picture and find out how to access a full range of tuition services covering English, maths, science 11+ to A level standard.

MEET A MEMBER

What have Veronica and Jo been doing during Lockdown? They have been involved in a compilation of a book consisting of 22 womens' experience of lockdown.

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'Life Inna Lockdown' is currently on Amazon. Click on the pictures for more information and details of the launch.

DIASPORA

The legendary Sir Everton Weekes dies aged 95. He holds the record for consecutive Test hundreds (click on picture for more details)

Guests:
- Dr. Velma Scantlebury, the first African-American woman transplant surgeon of the United States. She has received many honors in her career, having been named to both the "Best Doctors in America" and "Top Doctors in America" lists multiple times.

- Michelle Hemmings and Michael Willis, both transplant recipients.

- Geraldine-Parker Smith, National BAME Marketing Manager, NHS Blood and Transplant
Jamaican Diaspora on Health Legacy

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HEALTH FORUM

Please take the survey titled 'Covid 19 Survey'.
Your feedback is important!
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Sickle Cell is a genetic blood disorder that attacks the red blood cells. It affects people of African and Caribbean origin. Hear more about this condition by attending our upcoming Health Forum in November 2020.
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BUSINESS

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POSTPONED EVENTS

New Date to be arranged:
The Parks Trust have cancelled events and activities at Willen Lake up to end of May 2020. Tickets purchased were non refundable, however, we will let you know as soon as we have a new date for this event.

African Caribbean Associations MK CARNIVAL. Postponed to July 2021.

FOTC Cricket Family Fun Day and Jerk Festival also postponed to July 2021.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

7th Biennial Conference

Current, and Future Events

Milton Keynes Carnival - Postponed to July 2021
Cricket Fun Day & Jerk Festival - Postponed to July 2021
Young FOTC - Facebook group - Young Friends of the Caribean, and youngfotc
FOTC Health Forum - Postponed until further notice
FOTC Charity Fun Run/Walk - Postponed until further notice
FOTC Mentorship project - open to applicants
Membership Fees. Annual subscription helps to cover basic administrative costs. Existing membership fees are now due for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member please visit our website on Friendsofthecaribbean.co.uk for information on membership opportunities, benefits of becoming a member and payment options. http://friendsofthecaribbean.co.uk/membership/

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