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  • 🚌 A day in London, bringing our community together! ❤️

    Yesterday, 27 October, United African Association took community members on a trip to London—a chance to enjoy a different day, explore the capital and spend time together. For some, it was their first opportunity to get to know London! 🇬🇧✨ We wanted to bring our community together, share new experiences and create lasting memories. Here…

  • **SATURDAYS ARE FOR FOOD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY AT UAA!** ❤️🍲

    Another wonderful Saturday at the **United African Association (UAA)**, filled with delicious food, warm smiles, laughter and togetherness! 🥰🙌🏾 Our amazing volunteers were busy in the kitchen, preparing a mouth-watering meal of tasty rice, chicken and fresh salad, made with love and served to our wonderful community! 🍗🍚🥗😋 Alongside our **Saturday Food Larder**, our *Community…

  • 🥁 Celebrating African culture for Black History Month! 🌍

    On Monday 26 October, United African Association had the pleasure of delivering a drumming workshop at Barclays Northampton Campus in Brackmills. It was lovely to see everyone enjoying the rhythms, joining in and sharing the joy of African music. Afterwards, we continued the celebration with a few songs in the restaurant! 🎶 A big thank…

  • Saturday Football⚽🔥

    Every Saturday, the United African Association Weekly Football Saturday Series brings people from across Northampton onto the pitch. Good football, good energy, good people. 🥁 Everyone is welcome, whatever your background or level. We encourage integration within Northampton, because the best teams, and the best communities, are mixed. 🌍🤝 📍 Every Saturday👉 Follow @UNITEDAFRICANASSOC for…

  • A lovely meeting with Co-founder of The Lewis Foundation

    Founded by Lorraine and Lee Lewis, the charity brings comfort, kindness and dignity to adults receiving cancer treatment in hospital, helping them feel supported during a difficult time. We were delighted to contribute to their cause and take part in their raffle—fingers crossed we win that lovely hamper! 🧺🤞 It was a pleasure to meet…

  • 🎓 Connecting with students at the University of Northampton!

    Today, United African Association had the pleasure of taking part in the Student Futures Careers Expo, sharing our work and speaking with students about volunteering with UAA. It was a fruitful day of conversations, making connections and encouraging students to get involved in supporting our local communities. A heartfelt thank you to Stella Boonin and…

  • Joining Nationwide in Northampton to celebrate Black History Month.

    Today, United African Association had the pleasure of joining Nationwide in Northampton to celebrate Black History Month. Through our session, we shared the cultural heritage and significance of drumming, bringing colleagues together through rhythm. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community and connection, while recognising and honouring the people and traditions that help sustain…

  • 🌱 From our allotment to the kitchen! 🍅🌶️🎃

    Yesterday morning (21 October), we returned to our community plot at St David’s Allotment to harvest more tomatoes and chillies—and two pumpkins! It was lovely to enjoy the fresh air while collecting what we’ve grown together. The harvest is inspiring some delicious cooking too! Pictured are Mama Mary cooking with produce from our previous visit,…

  • Visiting NLive Radio to talk about United African Association

    📻 Today, we had the pleasure of visiting NLive Radio to talk about United African Association and the work we do to support people in need across our community. A big thank you to our volunteer, Sunday, for his support, and to the NLive team for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to share…

  • Sometimes the best get-togethers are the ones we don’t plan

    Today, we enjoyed a spontaneous café catch-up—a chance to chat, laugh and check in on how everyone is doing. 💛 Making time for each other helps tackle social isolation, strengthen friendships and support our mental wellbeing. A simple conversation can make a real difference. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Let’s do it…