2nd Barrio Fiesta in Blackpool - 1st August 2010

[jaishann]

Hi All,

Please join us in celebrating the 2nd Barrio Fiesta in Blackpool 1st August 2010 10AM-6PM
Stanley Park Lawson's Field Blackpool FY3 8LL

Sophie is joining us!!!

[Sophie]

See you there sis :)

[Arthur Little]

Jaishann ... :welcomex: back to our midst! I'm glad you and Sophie are in contact. And :68711_thanx: for notifying us of the forthcoming Barrio Fiesta at Blackpool. I hope it's well-supported ... and that you both - together with all the others attending - have a lovely day there on August 1. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jaishann]

thank a lot Sophie and yes Arthur it is fantastic meeting people from the Forum I met Florge and Pocahontas in Leeds Fiesta. I am really looking forward support from Pinoy's as this event is a social cohesion and in partnership with the Race Equality Forum.. a day for other communities/faith and voluntary groups to experience Filipino Culture. For those who wish to participate please feel free to contact Sophie :):) Thanking you all in advance !! Also for those who wish to apply for dual citizenship please download form from www.philemb.org.uk and send form before July 23 at Phil Embassy in London. Oathtaking will be administered by Hon Consul Theresa Dizon- De Vega in Blackpool Fiesta. Thanks Again!!

[Alan]

I shall be there.:Wave: It will be my first time!!!!:xxgrinning--00xx3: Hope to meet some people 'cos I shall be on my own.:bigcry:

Al.:)

[Alan]

P.S. I'm actually going to Blackpool today!

Al.:)

[jaishann]

that's cool Alan !!

[jaishann]

Alan there will be a booth (marquee) like an information centre and I am so lucky because Sophie agreed to be our Information Officer so pop in!!

[aromulus]

I shall be there.:Wave: It will be my first time!!!!:xxgrinning--00xx3: Hope to meet some people 'cos I shall be on my own.:bigcry:

Al.:)


Shall I fetch some of that horrific german Brandy stuff that you used to degrease your vocal chords with...???:Erm:

[aromulus]

I shall be there.:Wave: It will be my first time!!!!:xxgrinning--00xx3: Hope to meet some people 'cos I shall be on my own.:bigcry:

Al.:)

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww..... Bless him and his cotton socks...:Rasp:

[jaishann]

:)

[jaishann]

Shall I fetch some of that horrific german Brandy stuff that you used to degrease your vocal chords with...???:Erm:
:yikes::)

[jaishann]

just an info from the Cultural Officer - Phil Embassy


EMBASSY’S MATRICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS/ADVISORIES/PRESS RELEASES
As of 15 July 2010

Event Date/Time Venue Remarks
1. Phil. Centre Barrio Fiesta sa London 2010
(See attached flyer) 17-18 July 2010
Saturday & Sunday Lampton Park, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 4DN Guest celebrities: Pokwang, Gabby Concepcion, Vina Morales & MelaSon.
For stall information, pls call 079 1788 7333 or email bariofiesta2010@gmail.com.
www.philippinecentre.com
2.CREBA Real Estate Forum and Briefing 24 July 2010
Saturday
1pm – 5pm Consular Grounds, Philippine Embassy
6 Suffolk St., London SW1Y 4HG Organized by the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Assn (CREBA) – UK, London Chapter (Bernadette Bisdee, President)
3. Pista Sa Nayon / 1st Barrio Fiesta sa Southwest 24 – 25 July 2010
Saturday and Sunday
9am – 6pm
Bristol, Southwest Durdham Downs, Stoke Road BS8 2, Bristol Organized by the Association of Filipinos in Bristol (AFB), Samuel Culbengan, President;
Angela “Maan” Dela Llana – 07590560663 / 01179559879
For details, call PINOY EVENTS at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email
admin@pinoyevents.co.uk
Also visit www.pistasanayon.com
4. Filipino Summer Festival
Theme: Cultural Integration
FEATURING MR. DAVID POMERANZ 25 July 2010
Sunday
8am – 5pm Three Kings Piece, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2QA Organized by Mitcham Filipino-British Association
The event is a Family-friendly outdoor activity.
Contact details: 020 8646 4181 / 07894 824 512 / 07717 685 795 / 07766 314 207
Email: info@mitchampinoy.com
www.mitchampinoy.com
FREE ADMISSION
5. Fun Day of the Batangas Assn UK (BAUK) 31 July 2010
Saturday
Compton Farm, Surrey Organized by the BAUK (Fred Gomez, President: secretariat@batangas-association.org.uk), as part of their fund-raising for The Home of the Orphaned and Abandoned Elderlies in Batangas, feeding malnourished children and scholarship grants for deserving indigent high school students.
The Fun Day is a 3-kilometer walk at Compton Farm.
6. 2nd Barrio Fiesta in Blackpool 1 Aug 2010
Sunday
10.00am – 6.00pm Stanley Park Lawson’s Field FY3 8LL Organized and hosted by the Filipino-British Lancashire Assn UK (Blackpool) (Zai Martin, Events Coordinator: eventinblackpool@tiscali.co.uk, 0781 804 3006), in partnership with the Blackpool Race Equality Forum and The Blackpool Communities Engagement Division of Blackpool Borough Council.
Open to the public, free entrance.
7. Pista Sa Nayon / Barrio Fiesta sa Scotland 7 – 8 August 2010
Saturday and Sunday
9am-6pm Kelvingrovel, Glasgow, Scotland Organized by the United Filipino Communities of Scotland (Victoria Soutter, Alex Pullan – 07766656856, and Gi Espiritu – 47766418759) in cooperation with Pinoy Events.
For details call PINOY EVENTS at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk
Also visit www.pistasanayon.com.
There is Santakrusan, Filipino cuisine and cultural performances.
8. LONDON BIENNALE – AHOY! 7, 14, 21 and 28 Aug. 2010
(4 Saturdays of August 2010)
3.00 pm Different venues (Please see next column f or details.) Mr. David Medalla, renowned Filipino artist and Director of the London Biennale, organized arts and events celebrating the London Biennale 2010.
Details of Venue:
7 Aug. - Underneath the Aragon Tower, London SE8
14 Aug.- ‘Long Shore Drift’ in Shoreham-on-Sea
21 Aug.- to meet at the lawn in front of Tate Modern
28 Aug.- will take a boat from Putney to Kew, and will gather for tea at the foot of the Chinese Pagoda at Kew Gardens.
9. Family Fun Day 8 August 2010
Sunday
Ferry Meadows, Peterborough Organized by the Filipino Community of Peterborough (Celso Valmonte, President: 079 9956 0738 or oslec_123@yahoo.com)
10. Pista Sa Nayon / Barrio Fiesta sa Northwest (Liverpool) 14 – 15 August 2010
Saturday and Sunday
9am – 6pm Liverpool, Northwest For details call PINOY EVENTS at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk
Also visit www.pistasanayon.com
11.Philippine Jury Campaign International (UK)
“Summer Cultural Event” 21 August 2010
6pm – 11pm
Baden Powell House
65-67 Queens Gate, London SW7 5JS Organized by the PJC (UK) (Amy Balliao, Executive Director – editor@philjury.com)
12. Pista sa Nayon / Barrio Fiesta sa Northeast August 2010 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne For details, call Pinoy Events at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk.
Also visit www.pistasanayon.com.
13. Pista sa Nayon sa London September 2010 London For details, call Pinoy Events at 0845 838 7880 / 0207 096 1246 or email admin@pinoyevents.co.uk.
Also visit www.pistasanayon.com.
14. “Pandangguhan” a Celebration of Song and Dance of the Philippines
By the Lahing Kayumanggi 4 Sept 2010
Saturday
6.00pm – Dinner The Chrysalis Theater
Japonica Lane, Willen Park South, Milton Keynes Organized by Robert Wright.
The Lahing Kayumanggi Dance group will be putting on their most extravagant performance to date.
15.“RITWAL”
Lahing Kayumanggi’s 16th Anniversary Celebration 11 - 12 Sept. 2010
Saturday7:30pm
Sunday 7pm Cockpit Theatre
Gateforth St., London NW8 8EH Organized by the Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company (Ronnie Del Barrio, Artistic Director ; www.lkdance.org.uk; tickets@lkdance.org.uk; Call-020 7193 9828, text- 07879 756 282) Tickets at: £12.00 each

16. Dance Crew Competition “Audition Day” 19 September 2010
Sunday
1.00pm–5.00pm Paul Robeson Theatre, Hounslow Organized by the Filipino Youth Foundation UK (Julius Billones, Founder & Chairman), as part of their fund-raising activity for their activities and projects.
The Competition is open to all nationalities and international groups and will be held for 8 consecutive Sundays beginning 19 September 2010.
Press Releases/Advisories/Announcements
1. Embassy Press Release: Philippine Choirs Shine in UK Competition; UST Singers Win “Choir of the World” Award (copy attached).
2. Press Release: Two Pinoys Gear Up for World Memory in UK, Vie for Grandmaster Title (copy attached).
3. Embassy Announcement: Real Estate Forum and Briefing by the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Assn. (CREBA) on 24 July 2010 (copy attached).
4. Announcement: Feature Film Casting Call for Filipino/Oriental Boys, aged 11-21 years old. Please direct your queries and interest to the Casting Director. See attached flyer for more details.

[Dedworth]

Did anyone go ?