AAN Xmas BBQ

Posted on December 7, 2009 | 4 Comments

AAN Xmas BBQType:Party – BarbecueWhere:Fishermans Wharf, WOY WOYWhen:Sunday, December 13 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

For those of you travelling by train from Central. We will be at the entrance of platform 11 @ 10.30 (get your return ticket to Woy Woy first) see you then.

Well people, the final official event of the year is upon us.
To share the love with the coastal tribe we will be having the BBQ @/near Fishermans Wharf Woy Woy.

For those travelling from the city we will be looking to meet and travel by train from central station (will have notification of a meeting point soon)

Hope you can come and show your support.

Thanks

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Working it out

Posted on December 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Working it Out: Stories from African-Australian Relationships is a new resource for people in mixed African-Australian relationships based on interviews with fifteen people about their personal experiences. The booklet includes stories, links and suggestions on a range of issues such as parenting, finances, problem solving and cultural difference.

The resource was funded by a grant from University of Western Sydney and produced by AAN Committee members Annie Stopford, Jill Sergeant and Cornel Robinson. A limited number of print copies are available or you can download it here. Working it Out was launched at the AAN fundraising dinner on Friday 27 November.

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New committee

Posted on November 20, 2009 | 2 Comments

A new comittee was elected 15 November.

Co-Convenor – Suzanne O’Garey

Secretary – Cornel Robinson

Treasurer - Jill Sergeant

Ordinary Committee members

Annie Stopford

Jeneby Matthews

Matshepo Molala

Nicole Yade

Our thanks and appreciation to Liz Tinney and Mohamed Dukuly, who stood down from the committee this year.

Download Annual Report 2009

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Annual general meeting

Posted on November 5, 2009 | Leave a comment

Australian African Network will be holding our AGM on Sunday 15 November.  All members of AAN are invited to join us.

Time: 10:00am – 10:30am

The meeting will be followed by an ordinary committee meeting which you are welcome to attend, and then we’ll have a coffee together.

Date:  15/11/09

Venue: Gloria Jeans Coffee Shop at Auburn Central (it’s at the entrance on the plaza).   If you can’t find us phone 0424 853 717 or 0417 777 131

(Download our membership form now and send it in, or you can join on the day).

If you’re a member but you can’t come, you can still vote. Download a proxy form.

Email admin@australianafricannetwork.org.au for more info.

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AAN fundraising dinner and raffle

Posted on October 30, 2009 | Leave a comment

afrobeatsSydney Opera House has kindly given AAN two family passes of four tickets each to the Afro Beats Babies Prom with Afro Moses in early December. More info

Winners of the two family passes will be drawn at our fundraising dinner, coming up on Friday 27 November at the African Queen restaurant in Marrickville. We will also be launching a new resource for people in mixed relationships that’s been developed by three of our members.

Places are strictly limited so book now!

Money raised from these fundraisers will go towards public liability insurance for AAN events.

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October picnic

Posted on October 4, 2009 | Leave a comment

The next AAN picnic will be

1.00pm – 4.00pm

Sunday 25 October

at Central Gardens Reserve Merrylands

Cnr Merrylands Rd & Cumberland Highway.

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Come along and meet new people and families of mixed backgrounds. Bring some food to share, and enjoy good company. The children will enjoy exploring the animal exhibits in the park and there is plenty of room for bike riding or ball games.

If it is raining we will meet at a Cafe close by. Please contact Suzanne on 0417 777 131 for more details. Hope to see you there!

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September picnic

Posted on September 18, 2009 | Leave a comment

Bring your family and hang out with us at the next AAN picnic.

Saturday 26 September, 1.00pm – 4.00pm.

Johnson Park, Constitution Rd, Dulwich Hill

Johnson Park on Google Maps

Johnson Park has enclosed play equipment, a basketball court, and plenty of space for bikes and kicking a ball around.

There’s plenty of parking or it’s a short walk from the 425, 426, 428 & 445 Bus routes (get off near Dulwich Hill shops).

If it’s raining we will meet at Abla’s patisserie on New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill (but they only serve cakes & drinks, so eat first). Call Suzanne on 0417 777 131 if the weather is uncertain.

Abla’s on Google Maps

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Let’s dance!

Posted on August 11, 2009 | Leave a comment

The next event on AAN’s calendar is a night of dining and dancing on Saturday 5 September. A group of us are planning to go dancing at Taylors on Central, a club that has a regular African music night.

We’ll meet up for dinner at around 8.00pm somewhere in Sury Hills – walking distance from the club, then move on to the club at around 10.30pm. You can join us for dinner or dancing or both.

Taylors on Central is at 84 – 86 Mary St, Surry Hills, Sydney.

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If you plan to come, we welcome your suggestions for a suitable restaurant. Email us to let us know you are coming, or RSVP on our Facebook group (you must be a member of facebook to do this).

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August picnic in Merryands

Posted on July 29, 2009 | Leave a comment

The next AAN picnic will be

1.00pm – 4.00pm

Saturday 8 August

at Central Gardens Reserve Merrylands

Cnr Merrylands Rd & Cumberland Highway.
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Come along and meet new people and families of mixed backgrounds. Bring some food to share, and enjoy good company. The children will enjoy exploring the animal exhibits in the park and there is plenty of room for bike riding or ball games.

If it is raining we will meet at a Cafe close by. Please contact Suzanne on 0417 777 131 for more details. Hope to see you there!

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AAN’s July dinner

Posted on July 16, 2009 | Comments Off

Join AAN for a friendly social dinner, Sierra Leone style

Saturday 25 July, 7.30pm

At African Queen Cuisine, 318 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville

$30 set menu for includes mixed entree, 4 different mains, (fish, meat, vegetarian), foofoo, rice & couscous, dessert and African ginger drink.

$25 set menu includes mixed entree, 3 vegetarian mains, 1 lamb main, foofoo, rice & couscous, dessert and African ginger drink.

BYO. Limited seats. Book by email or phone below. let us know how many people and which menu.

admin@australianafricannetwork.org.au

Ph: 0424 853 717

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And keep an eye on the wesbite for details of our next picnic. It will be in Merrylands, Central Park from 1.00pm Saturday 8 August.

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