Pilipino in Cumbria
Newsletter
Pinoy Fiesta 2006
Budgets from different committees have been submitted and all systems go for the fiesta to happen on January 21st 2006 and will run from 12:30 pm and will have a presentation in the evening where dignitaries from the local Government are expected to attend. Officials from institution where most of the Filipinos are employed such as the NHS and Risedale Estate are also expected to share their views. The venue will be at the Forum 28 in Barrow in Furness. There will be an exhibit featuring Filipino history, culture, dances, dishes, crafts and Filipinos in action photo exhibit. It will also highlight the many beautiful spot in the Philippines. This project is in coordination withCumbria Multi-Cultural Centre headed by IreneTroughton. The organizer will be expecting the participation of all the Filipino in Cumbria and adjacent town in order to make this event a success. Our theme this year, “Filipino, Partners in Industry and CommunityBuilding”. Let’s all do our share and show the true beauty of the Filipino way of life.
Made in the Philippines
In line with the January fiesta, may we ask everyone who have any handicraft or souvenir items form the Philippines to be loaned during the event. You will be given due recognition for your contribution on the item caption. Please contact any of the committee chair person or visit the Cumbria Multi Cultural Centre at 48 Cavendish Street to have your item registered. Any item will do no matter how big or small.
A Gathering of Friends and Family the Filipino Way
It was an evening of songs and dances, from the youngest to the not so young. From different nationality, they all know how to party. The food was overflowing and some of us just think will it ever stop? The night was filled with laughter and the feeling of belonging to one family. Some came early and some came in late. But they all came in unity that it’s high time that we all get together and be heard and be seen.
The June 17 gathering at the Victoria Park Hotel is just the beginning of something good and big for the Filipinos in Cumbria. It opened lots of avenues to network with different institution from the private to the local government entities. We thank all our friends for having shared the evening with us. We thank Mr. William Jenks for blessing the affair with his prayers. We thank Arvie Macalinao our friend all the way from Morecambe for gracing the night with her lovely singing voice. We thank Irene for making it all happen. But most of all we thank you for taking part and hope that we keep the spirit of unity for years to come. Mabuhay!
Ipagdasal Natin
Una sa lahat, ang ating Bayang Pilipinas sa patuloy na pagbagsak ng ating ekonomiya sanhi nang problemang political. Marahil alam nating lahat kung gaano kahirap ang buhay sa atin ngunit mapalad pa rin tayong mga nakapag trabaho dito upang makatulong sa ating mahal sa buhay sa Pilipinas. Marami na tayong pinagdaanan pagsubok ngunit tila walang katapusan ang problemang ating inaabot. Gayunpaman, nananatiling umaasa at nakatindig ang bawat isang Pilipino sa muling pagbangon ni juan dela Cruz sa lugmok ng kahirapan. Maaring sigurong maging mas magaan kung dadagdagan pa natin angating panalangin para sa ating mga kababayan na manatiling matatag sa mga pagsubok na kanilang kinakaharap.
Pangalawa, sa mga nagging biktima ng pagsabog nang bomba sa London. Ating ipanalangin ang mga nasawi at sampu nang kanilang mga kapamilya na sanay bigyan sila nang lakas ng loob at katahimikan sa mga pumanaw. At sa mga salarin, harinawa malinawan sila na ang pagpatay nang mga inosenteng sibilyan ay hindi kasagutan sa anumang adhikain o dahilan. S’ya nawa…
The Beauty of Barrow in Furness.
How many among you have visited the serenity and historic Furness Abbey? How many of you have seen the Exhibit at the DockMuseum? Have you seen the FurnessPark lately? A lot of us always set our eyes to the far and hard to reach places. Typical of us isn’t it? We always set our eyes to Manchester, London, Birmingham or New Castle and yet we have not discovered the beauty that is right under our noses. People are warmer and pleasant to talk to. Air is fresher and sights are greener. What more do you want when one can always visit the city anytime. There is a lot of fascinating thing to do in Barrow if one will just open their eyes. Have you seen the Banger racing? Awesome I tell you! Were you at the Carnival two weeks ago? Are you going to the Air show on the 16thof July? You bet you buster! You have been missing a lot haven’t you? Get yourself up and see the beauty of Barrow in Furness now. Be there or be square…
Witty and Funny
A woman is like a tea bag. You will never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water.
Nancy Reagan
Joke Time
Sa isang siksikang pampasaherong bus. May umutot, nagtakipan lahat ng ilong ang pasaherong nakatayo.” Ang baho naman! Mamatay n asana yung umutot!” sigaw nang isa sa mga nakayong pasahero. Walang umamin. Sumigaw ang kundoktor, “hoy, yung umutot dyan magbayad ka na nang tiket mo”! Sagot nang isang pasahero “ hoy, bayad na ko ha”! Tawanan ang ibang pasahero.
The Newest Member of the Family
Nhap and Me Anne’s baby
Born on the 28th day of April 2005
Samantha Nicole Mojica Solidum
Ronald and Lanis baby
Born on the 28th day of May 2005
Liana Jeanne Asis Palabay
Send your story, announcements, birthdays, information on your area or any article to Bennette Panlaqui c/o Cumbria Multi Cultural Centre at Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness.