Roy Anthony Reid Foundation

Birmingham, UK

Nominations now open for the R.A.R.F. Annual Awards 2018

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Following on from a hugely successful inaugural Awards & Caribbean Evening, last July, the Roy Anthony Reid Foundation (R.A.R.F.) is pleased to announce details of its Annual Awards programme for 2018, which will recognise and reward African-Caribbean children and young people, from the West Midlands and Caribbean, who have excelled in the following categories:

  • Outstanding academic achievement
  • Improved academic achievement
  • Citizenship
  • Sporting ability
  • Creative ability
  • Personal development

If you or any of your family, friends, colleagues or associates know of any children or young people who would be deserving of a nomination, please do take the opportunity to read the nomination form that will need completing and returning to us by Friday 18th May 2018.

Winners will be announced at the Foundation’s Annual Awards & Caribbean Evening scheduled to take place on Saturday 7th July 2018 at The Stadium West Midlands Travel Social Club, Kings Heath, Birmingham.

For further details, please send an email to royareidfoundation@gmail.com or contact Sonia Moore, Founder and Trustee, on 07794 081 344.

RARF Caribbean Cultural Day packs a real punch (and we are not just talking about the rum variety!)

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A feast of Caribbean culture and entertainment came to the All Saints Centre in Kings Heath, Birmingham as the Roy Anthony Reid Foundation held its popular Caribbean Cultural Day on Saturday 21st October, to coincide with the annual Black History Month celebrations.

Attendees at the free event were encouraged to join African drumming workshops, led by Nicky from Kokuma, listen to poetry depicting the life of Nanny of the Maroons and learn more about black history through an informative Black Heroes display.

The event also provided a wealth of information and advice through a number of stalls promoting Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness and Health and Wellbeing therapies. In addition, who can forgot the impressive cuisine on offer, which allowed visitors the chance to sample a “taste of the Caribbean”.

Kash “The Flash” Gill, the retired British professional kickboxer who is a former four-time world champion, added a real punch to proceedings by leading a martial arts demonstration involving students from his Birmingham-based Martial Arts Fitness Gym.

Taneisha Deans, a multi-talented local artist, and one of the first recipients of a 2017 Roy Anthony Reid Foundation award, performed some of her own poetry, in her own unique and vibrant style that appealed to the younger attendees.

The Roy Anthony Reid Foundation would like to thank all visitors, stallholders and supporters who helped to make the event a great success. Special thanks to the team at the All Saints Centre who, as ever, were accommodating and flexible.

Anyone interested in contributing to or supporting the work of the Foundation should contact the team by email: royareidfoundation@gmail.com.

Community Caribbean Cultural event coming to Kings Heath

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As part of this year’s Black History Month celebrations, the Roy Anthony Reid Foundation will be hosting a community-focused Caribbean Cultural Event at the All Saints Centre, 2 Vicarage Road in Kings Heath, Birmingham on Saturday 21st October 2017 between 12noon – 5.30pm.

The event will feature a range of stalls offering arts and crafts, Caribbean foods, handmade cakes, health and wellbeing advice, jewellery and much more. Specialist workshops will also take place covering African drumming, poetry and dance.

To enquire about stall availability or to get involved, please contact Sonia Moore on 07398 759 574 or email: royareidfoundation@gmail.com.

First RARF winners recognised at inaugural Awards Evening

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The Roy Anthony Reid Foundation (RARF) held its first Annual Caribbean Evening and Awards Presentation on Saturday 8th July 2017 at the West Midlands Transport Social Club in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Attended by over 100 guests, all enjoyed an entertaining and inspiring evening featuring guest artistes and a tasty Caribbean buffet.

More importantly, the event provided the perfect platform to recognise the first winners of the 2017 RARF Awards, following a nomination and shortlisting process which took place during May/June.

Congratulations to all our award winners recognised during the evening:

UK
Taneisha Deans – Creative Ability
Renee Johnson – Citizenship
Romello Martin – Personal Development
Naomi Matabsi – Citizenship
Shanequa Paris – Personal Development

Caribbean (Jamaica)

Coley Mountain Primary School, Manchester, Jamaica

Demone Carter – Outstanding Academic Achievement

Dunrobin Primary School, Kingston, Jamaica

Ronaldhino Romario McLean – Outstanding Academic Achievement
Brae-Anna Yates – Outstanding Academic Achievement

Please continue to visit the website to keep updated on our plans for next year’s RARF Awards.

Email all enquiries to: royareidfoundation@gmail.com