Urban Synergy’s own Leila Thomas talks to The Voice about founding the organization
Black Health and Social Needs Conference
The ACFO (Croydon African and Caribbean Family Organization) are planning a Black Health and Social Needs Conference taking place on the 23rd May 09 in the Croydon area. They are a small voluntary sector organisation who provide an excellent service. Click here for a press release, and the image below for a poster.
Join Paul Lawrence this evening on Playvybz
From the man himself: “Join me on www.playvybz.com internet radio. From 6pm til 8pm I will be discussing the G20 demonstrations. Were the police heavy handed Have you lost confidence in the police Does this just confirm how you have always felt Do you think the police have a hard job and deserve our support If you want to contribute to this …
Deptford Green’s London Challenge Boys show their talent
In February 2009, the London Challenge Boys at Deptford Green, under the guidance of TV Presenter and host Darae Palmer and record producer Linslee Campbell of DYEW, Jacqueline Bygrave an Assistant Head Teacher of Deptford Green School and Trevor Cole of Urban Synergy produced a stunning showreel to demonstrate their musical and presenting talents. Click here to experience it for …
St Matthew Academy Living the Values Celebration
Members of Urban Synergy, REACH Role Models and Barack Obama (sort of ;-)) were invited to an afternoon of entertainment at St Matthew Academy. The highlight of the evening was a recreation of the Dragons’ Den by Tsu Chu Biz, where the contestants were students from St Matthew Academy, who impressed the audience and judges alike with their enthusiasm and …
Chi Creation Griots Last gathering!
Ndeewu Beautiful one! This will be the Chi Creation Griots last open space gathering for a while. We are going into rehearsal to prepare for a storytelling production based on our last year of story sharing and storytelling. We have gathered many ancient, many modern and many personal stories with our community. The production will be structured around the personal …
Urban Synergy trains more mentors
Over the last two weekends, nearly 30 volunteers came to the Thomson Reuters Building in the Docklands for training to become a mentor.
Profile of Mo Ibrahim
“Africans, he says, smiling, should realise that there are so many potential great African leaders that the continent has even been able to lend one to the United States” Here is a link to an article on Mo Ibrahim which appeared in the Observer 1st February. In addition to being a fantastic role model and a great inspiration to everyone, …
Pictures of the Inauguration
Stunning images from a truly historic event see http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html Thanks Melanie for supplying the link.
Do You Know Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work?
More food for thought from Steve Beckles-Ebusua of Serious Intentions www.seriousintentions.co.uk Click here to find out why. Happy New Year!
Interview with our Founder
An article from Pride Magazine featuring an interview with Urban Synergy’s Founder Leila Thomas.
Merry Christmas and Thank You!
Big thanks for your support this year.. It’s been fun! And we’re looking forward to 2009. Happy Holidays folks – Enjoy! Leila