ASKaND Chair’s Message From SKN!
Good evening Members
I am currently on island, in St. KittsNevis, celebrating my coming of age. With it being time for me to collect my bus pass so to speak! Not a huge fan of buses!
While I am here, I am trying to meet with as many Ministers as possible; to introduce them to the Association and showcase the work we are currently undertaking in England. Along with our future plans and aspirations.
I have received some exciting proposals from a person of influence; however I will wait until the information is confirmed before I reveal the news! It will be good to share this information with members on my return.
Moving on to our ‘Steppers’! (i.e. walkers); they are making great strides towards achieving our target. I would like to see everyone get behind them. Please support them and cheer them on as they cross the finish line. I have managed to get back into a rhythm, and I am making a heroic effort catch up with the team; to show those Doubting Thomas's that I could do it!
With ‘Sponsor a Netball;’ we are backing this initiative to support St Kitts and Nevis with a supply of netballs to enhance the young peoples physical activity and wellbeing in the primary and secondary schools on the islands.
SKN HERITAGE DAY 18/08/2024!
Thank you for your contributions thus far. Netballs can be purchased for an £11.00 donation, and for more information please contact the Secretary at: askand2022@gmail.com.
Once again the Caribbean has been hit with the forces of a hurricane and Hurricane Beryl has taken lives, livelihoods and residences. A lot of nationals have been left homeless. An appeal has gone out via the High Commissioners offices of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. We will make an effort to donate dried goods and tinned items. I have been approached by Aaron Mapp to form an alliance with other Associations in Birmingham to start an appeal and to organise some fundraising activities very soon. I will keep the membership updated every step of the way.
So, as I write this report I am celebrating with my family; as we give God thanks for life. Let us do,
the very best we can do, with an open heart and a grateful and an appreciative spirit. Take care until we meet, remember those who are suffering at home and abroad, not just those badly affected by Hurricane Beryl; but those who are weak, those suffering with their mental health, the child/children left without a parent or parents, the hungry, the homeless, those with addictions to drug and alcohol trying to fight their way out. Give them the strength and support they need. To those, living in Temporary Accommodation due to no fault of their own, especially the children. Lord; that pains me. To those who are bereaved and don’t know how they are going to cope with their loss. I am asking God to help them hold on to his undying love and to wrap them in his comfort blanket.
Amen and Amen!
Warm regards
Jacqui
JacquiDaniels ASKaND Chair
SPONSOR A NETBALL FOR SKN SCHOOLS
Celebrate Windrush Gen with “SHIP AWAY”
Prepare to embark on an exciting adventure with "Ship Away," an innovative new board game that brings the historic journey of the Windrush generation to life. "Ship Away" promises a blend of fast-paced fun and educational trivia, offering players of all ages an engaging way to learn about this pivotal period in our UK history.
Inspired by beloved classics like Ludo and Snakes and Ladders, "Ship Away" is designed for simplicity, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The game’s title evokes the poignant image of a ship departing from the Caribbean, filled with people seeking new opportunities in Britain, known affectionately as the ‘Mother Country’.
The game is vibrant with captivating images and narratives of notable figures from the Windrush generation, including:
• Evelyn Wauchope: Recognised for her daring feat of stowing away aboard the Empire Windrush from Kingston Harbour in Jamaica.
• Euton Christian: A versatile individual who served in the Royal Air Force, excelled as a cricketer, and a founding member of the Manchester Council for Community Relations, advocating for racial equality.
• Mona Baptiste: A Trinidadian who rose to fame as a singer and entertainer in the UK, sharing stages with icons like Tony Hancock.
• Sam King: The first Black Mayor of the London Borough of Southwark and a co-founder of the Windrush Foundation in 1995, leaving a lasting legacy on British society.
The game also invites player to commemorate Windrush Day, observed annually on 22nd June, by engaging in spirited gameplay with friends and family. This special day is perfect for reflecting on the contributions and experiences of the Windrush generation.
The creation of "Ship Away" was made possible through the dedication and vision of Patricia Jones, who coincidentally was born on 22nd June, Windrush Day. Integral contributors include Max Parsons and Reza, the talented designers behind the game’s engaging mechanics and vibrant graphics. Shaun Wallace from the popular TV show "The Chase" provided his expertise as the ship quiz master, crafting challenging trivia questions. The historical accuracy and authenticity of the game were ensured by Arthur Torrington of the Windrush Foundation.
Therefore, we are thrilled to announce that on Sunday 18th August, at the St Kitts & Nevis Heritage Day, you will have the opportunity to meet Max Parsons, one of the game’s developers, in our Games tent. He will be there to share in the excitement and play "Ship Away" with you. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into history, have fun, and be part of a day filled with learning, and community spirit.
SKN 2024 Diaspora Conference
Our dedicated walkers are 8 weeks into our 12-week Birmingham to St Kitts-Nevis Walk, covering the 4054 mile distance. We are hoping to raise £2500 to cover some of the cost of the activities we deliver to the community. So please give what you can, and please share our Just Giving links amongst your contacts. Thank you. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/askand2?utm_term=9JjmjjqgD
GET ON OUR SOCIALS!
Don’t forget to access the Linktree links on our website. Peter, our Communications Officer, is always keen to hear your suggestions, so please let him know your thoughts on how we can improve our contents. Also, if you have a website you would like us to add, just let Peter know.
But in the meantime, please don’t forget our Socials which are having more and more people wanting to connect to us every week. So please find us at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askandbrum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askandbrum/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/askandbrum
Email: askand2022@gmail.com
Find us at: www.askand.org
ASKaND Communications Officer
RIDU Diaspora Magazine Available!
Dear Chair,
The Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit, in the Prime Minister’s Office, is delighted to share with you the third issue of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Diaspora Digest which focuses on the topics of investment and technology for economic growth and social development.
The Unit takes great pleasure in sharing the link to this digital publication both for your awareness and for onward dissemination to nationals and other organisations. The link to the publication is https://riduskn.qrplanet.com/jpt89v
We are thankful for the opportunity to coordinate with you on this Diaspora building effort and we look forward to working more closely with you in the future.
If by chance, you have missed any of our past Issues, feel free to read them at:
Volume 1 Issue 1https://riduskn.qrplanet.com/uis3a7
Volume 1 Issue 2https://riduskn.qrplanet.com/r3ijhz
H.
E. LARRY VAUGHAN (Mr.)
Head of Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit
Prime Minister’s Office
Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
PeterNwabuokei
Sponsor A Netball For SKN Schools
Netballs for SKN
Helping to promote the sport of netball across schools in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis
Are you able to sponsor a netball for a school in St Kitts and Nevis (SKN)?
Well, join our drive as we prepare to send netballs to St Kitts and Nevis; as we help to improve the wellbeing of our young people at “home” by igniting social interaction through sport.
For more information, please contact: askand2022@gmail.com
Welcome to New UK Minister Counsellor
Ms. Thouvia France has been appointed as the new Minister Counsellor to the St Kitts and Nevis High Commission in London. Previously, Ms. France was employed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of St. Kitts for six (6) years.
Of those six years, she has served at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations in New York from 2010 to 2015 where she served as Third Secretary. At the United Nations, she served initially on the Second Committee which deals with economic and financial issues including issues relating to economic growth, sustainable development, poverty eradication and financing for development. She later served on the Fifth Committee which is responsible for the Administration and Budgetary matters of the United Nations.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in St. Kitts and Nevis, Ms. France had responsibility for the geographical regions of Europe, the European Union and Turkey. Her other desk duties includes Human Rights Issues and Sustainable Development which have also been recently assigned.
Ms. France was later assigned to the Latin America and Caribbean region prior to being assigned to Europe, with responsibility to the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC), an organisation that consists of 33 sovereign countries in the Americas representing roughly 600 million people.
Ms. France earned a Bachelor of Honors degree in Managing International Tourism at Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom.
ASKaND would like to welcome Minister Counsellor France to the UK and we look forward to a fruitful partnership with her and her office.
God bless St. Kitts and Nevis.
Upcoming Members Meetings
ASKaND Members meetings will be held at the BCA, Jenkins Street, Birmingham, B10 0PQ at 1900hrs. However, please always check our location. We are always working to try and offer our members different experiences; and that might mean we change our venue! But don’t worry; we will always give you plenty of notice of any changes!
Friday 2nd August
Friday 6th September
Friday 4th October
Friday 1st November
Friday 6th December
Brum to SKN Challenge Update
Most adults in the UK will struggle to remember a June when the weather has been more miserable! In the press, they even started calling it ‘June-uary’, as it has been so far from what we might come to expect for this time of year.
The weather, therefore, has been the most significant factor affecting our step count last month. It was difficult to get out as it was so cold and wet. This is not to make excuses; we all know that we could have done more but, there is a world of difference between walking on a bright, summer’s day and a grey, showery one!
Nevertheless, our dedicated walkers have kept going, and we were blessed with a few days in June where we briefly got the impression that summer had arrived!
Our new 'stars' have continued to surge ahead leaving the rest of us chomping at their heels! It is accepted that our steppers figures are a little lower this year; but we have not stopped. We will not stop until with get to St Kitts & Nevis!
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/askand2? utm_term=9JjmjjqgD
