RAFFA International Development Agency

Name:   Lilieth Nelson, Poet
Date :   Friday 23rd July, 7pm
Venue:  Lynwood Christian Fellowship, COGOP, 14-16 Lynwood Rd, Tooting, SW16 8SA
Contact: Hermine
Tel No: 07966725876
E: hkelly.hall@talktalk.net

Lilieth Hyacinth Nelson, born in Kingston, Jamaica, has been referred to frequently as an “Artistic Scientist”.  This is due to the fact that in addition to an academic and work-related career in Science Education, Business, Administration and Management, she has a long history of training and active involvement in the Creative and Performing Arts in Jamaica, the Caribbean and beyond.

Professor, the Hon. Rex Nettleford, in launching her book in September 2009 said “There are some people whom, if they didn’t exist, we would have had to invent.  Lilieth Nelson is one such person.  This multi-factored Being ranges from science teacher, and academic administrator ……, through lady of the theatre whether as actress in legitimate drama or as contralto and soprano in choral theatre, to the generous-of-spirit, decent and the endearing soul she has been to a great army of friends.  She is now a published poet……. Her artistic orientation drives her to the theatre which, she insists, inspires her to spin words on the printed page, giving thanks to such works of the NDTC as “Dialogue for Three and The Crossing”.  But more than that to the close and enduring source of energy she has found in the University Singers an ensemble which she once led and passed on to Noel Dexter, her soul-brother, long-time colleague, friend and shield and buckler when the occasion demands.”

Miss Nelson is no stranger to the UK, having visited several times on work-related missions. In addition to sharing her artistic talent with audiences in the UK, has graciously offered to donate  20% of all books and CDs purchased at her Reading today, towards RAFFA’S Windrush International Development Scholarship Fund.

Click here for more information about Lilieth Nelson.

Website: http://fulloflife.direct.gov.uk/index.html

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Healthy Communities Open Day, COGOP Park Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, Saturday 17^th July, Midday – 9pm, featured Health Promotion, Sports and Cultural Showcase by young people from COGOP Park Lane and Sandwell supported by Bang Foundation to celebrate Mandela International Day.

Ava Johnso, Chair, Park Community Forum, introduced a wide range of programmes to provide information, advice and guidance for reducing mental health inequalities, improving carers lives, support for older people and disability support group.

Football Futures Programme included an introductory coaching sessions by Justin Tyrrell, owner, Soccer Star Coaching, This fun packed day also included an evening of arts & culture.

For more information: admin@raffa.org.uk

Passing the Baton|
Launch to
Inspire peaceful, caring and enterprising neighbourhoods

COGOP  and New Testament Church of God ( NTCOG ) Nuneaton announce the launch of “Passing the Baton 2012″ at NTOCG Nuneaton on Wednesday 28th July 2010, inspired  by London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Passing the Baton, a social action initiative, reflects the sacred trust, Olympic values and the desire to serve vulnerable people through three inter-locking themes; reducing mental health inequalities, improving carers lives and support for older people.

“Passing the Baton will also support More Than Gold and encourage young people to be active in sports, culture and community development for Healthy Communities”.

It’s in our hands to create a better world: Mandela Day, July 18 2010

United Nations General Assembly, has declared July 18, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, as Nelson Mandela International Day, an international day of activism. Mandela Day is an annual international day of humanitarian action in celebration of Mr Mandela’s life and legacy. It serves as a catalyst for each and every person to realise that they have the ability to change the world through action. Mandela Day is particularly geared towards people doing work in their communities and contributing to the global movement for good. Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life actively devoted to promoting and bringing about social change through peace and reconciliation.