The Leader of Barnet Council Barry Rawlings has rejected accusations from local residents of Turkish and Turkish Cypriot descent that the local authority is “racist”, calling them “unsubstantiated claims” at a recent council meeting. Councillor Rawlings’ comments prompted an angry exchange with a group of residents present in the public gallery. The council leader was […]
For some, camping can seem like a daunting experience, but it can also be a lot of fun and help build confidence. That was the case for some British Turkish families from North London. Over the bank holiday weekend, the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) organised a camping trip for a group of autistic teens […]
Dozens of British Turkish and Turkish Cypriot women attended a special lunch at the Grand Palace Heather Suite in Wood Green on Friday, organised by the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) to celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day. Among the notable guests for the double celebration was Ambassador Çimen Keskin, the London Representative for […]
Members of the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) are spearheading a new initiative to help recognise the contributions of Turkish Cypriot men and women to Britain’s armed forces, particularly during the era when Cyprus was part of the British Empire. On Sunday, 17 September, TWPA members whose relatives served in the British military will launch […]
