United African Association
@uafricanassoc-nton.bsky.social
We are a charitable and non discriminatory organisation. We support the African Community in Northampton, as well as the larger community All are welcome.
Just 5 ladies braved the snow for last week, typical for January although it was busier this week! ❄️🏊♀️ This lady took advantage of the quiet session to have fun and improve her swimming skills.
Come and join us next week and be a part of the fun! 🧜♀️✨
#LadiesSwimming #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
Come and join us next week and be a part of the fun! 🧜♀️✨
#LadiesSwimming #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Just 5 ladies braved the snow for last week, typical for January although it was busier this week! ❄️🏊♀️ This lady took advantage of the quiet session to have fun and improve her swimming skills.
Come and join us next week and be a part of the fun! 🧜♀️✨
#LadiesSwimming #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
Come and join us next week and be a part of the fun! 🧜♀️✨
#LadiesSwimming #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
Our Weight Loss Programme, in partnership with Gro Health officially launches on Monday, 19 January, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Join us at the Leicester Street Community Room, NN1 3RS. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register, please call: 07783 189911
#uaanton #unitedafrican association
Join us at the Leicester Street Community Room, NN1 3RS. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register, please call: 07783 189911
#uaanton #unitedafrican association
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Our Weight Loss Programme, in partnership with Gro Health officially launches on Monday, 19 January, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Join us at the Leicester Street Community Room, NN1 3RS. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register, please call: 07783 189911
#uaanton #unitedafrican association
Join us at the Leicester Street Community Room, NN1 3RS. We look forward to seeing you there!
To register, please call: 07783 189911
#uaanton #unitedafrican association
Let’s get active! We’re starting 2026 on a high note with a community walk and exercise session. Free walking equipment after you complete 5 walking sessions.
We want to see your energy and your smiles—everyone is welcome!
📍 Sign up today: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS....
We want to see your energy and your smiles—everyone is welcome!
📍 Sign up today: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS....
January 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Let’s get active! We’re starting 2026 on a high note with a community walk and exercise session. Free walking equipment after you complete 5 walking sessions.
We want to see your energy and your smiles—everyone is welcome!
📍 Sign up today: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS....
We want to see your energy and your smiles—everyone is welcome!
📍 Sign up today: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS....
We were so happy to send some families to a panto! One parent said:
"An unforgettable evening enjoying the adventures of Peter Pan pantomime.The kids absolutely loved it. Thank you to UAA and Royal Derngate for such a wonderful experience"
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #royalandderngate
"An unforgettable evening enjoying the adventures of Peter Pan pantomime.The kids absolutely loved it. Thank you to UAA and Royal Derngate for such a wonderful experience"
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #royalandderngate
January 8, 2026 at 9:52 PM
We were so happy to send some families to a panto! One parent said:
"An unforgettable evening enjoying the adventures of Peter Pan pantomime.The kids absolutely loved it. Thank you to UAA and Royal Derngate for such a wonderful experience"
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #royalandderngate
"An unforgettable evening enjoying the adventures of Peter Pan pantomime.The kids absolutely loved it. Thank you to UAA and Royal Derngate for such a wonderful experience"
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #royalandderngate
Thanks ClickArtsFoundation, who raised >£1100 for OxfordshireAnimalSanctuary & UAA! Download &listen:
ffm.to/amigos-para-...
donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
Read the NorthamptonChron article: www.northamptonchron.co.uk/.../friends-....
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charitysingle
ffm.to/amigos-para-...
donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
Read the NorthamptonChron article: www.northamptonchron.co.uk/.../friends-....
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charitysingle
Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for life)
Listen to Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for life)
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January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Thanks ClickArtsFoundation, who raised >£1100 for OxfordshireAnimalSanctuary & UAA! Download &listen:
ffm.to/amigos-para-...
donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
Read the NorthamptonChron article: www.northamptonchron.co.uk/.../friends-....
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charitysingle
ffm.to/amigos-para-...
donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
Read the NorthamptonChron article: www.northamptonchron.co.uk/.../friends-....
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charitysingle
Fab start to 2026 at the pool for Ladies' Swimming! A smaller group of learners, great to have quality time with all & the water was quite warm despite the snow outside! We worked hard to stay warm, making for a fun workout. Hope to see more Ladies next week!
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton
January 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Fab start to 2026 at the pool for Ladies' Swimming! A smaller group of learners, great to have quality time with all & the water was quite warm despite the snow outside! We worked hard to stay warm, making for a fun workout. Hope to see more Ladies next week!
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton
✨ 2025 held happy & sad memories, including award ceremonies, and losing a treasured drumming group member, Shyam, RIP. From special events to our regular activities – Foodbank, Warm Spaces, ladies’ swimming, football, job club, allotment & more – we enjoyed them all
Here’s to an even better 2026!✨
Here’s to an even better 2026!✨
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
✨ 2025 held happy & sad memories, including award ceremonies, and losing a treasured drumming group member, Shyam, RIP. From special events to our regular activities – Foodbank, Warm Spaces, ladies’ swimming, football, job club, allotment & more – we enjoyed them all
Here’s to an even better 2026!✨
Here’s to an even better 2026!✨
As the festive season approaches, please note that our offices will be closed from 22nd December, reopening in January.
To our valued food recipients, food bank dates have been adjusted to 20th, 23rd, 30th December and 10th January.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
#uaaton
To our valued food recipients, food bank dates have been adjusted to 20th, 23rd, 30th December and 10th January.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
#uaaton
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As the festive season approaches, please note that our offices will be closed from 22nd December, reopening in January.
To our valued food recipients, food bank dates have been adjusted to 20th, 23rd, 30th December and 10th January.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
#uaaton
To our valued food recipients, food bank dates have been adjusted to 20th, 23rd, 30th December and 10th January.
Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
#uaaton
Our jollof competition took place this afternoon. Ghana vs Nigeria jollof rice. With 3 Nigerian and 3 Ghanaian cooks - Eunice, Sherifa, Samuel, Chinyere, Michael and Lily.
77 people attended the lunch.
#GhanaVsNigeriaJollof
#CommunityCookOff
#FoodieFest
#ChristmasFeast
#JollofCookOff
77 people attended the lunch.
#GhanaVsNigeriaJollof
#CommunityCookOff
#FoodieFest
#ChristmasFeast
#JollofCookOff
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our jollof competition took place this afternoon. Ghana vs Nigeria jollof rice. With 3 Nigerian and 3 Ghanaian cooks - Eunice, Sherifa, Samuel, Chinyere, Michael and Lily.
77 people attended the lunch.
#GhanaVsNigeriaJollof
#CommunityCookOff
#FoodieFest
#ChristmasFeast
#JollofCookOff
77 people attended the lunch.
#GhanaVsNigeriaJollof
#CommunityCookOff
#FoodieFest
#ChristmasFeast
#JollofCookOff
Free 6-Week Weight Loss Programme for West Northamptonshire residents!
📍 Leicester Street Community Centre, NN6 3RS
📅 Starts 19/01/26
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm
To register, call 07783189911 or email [email protected]
#uaaton #HealthyLiving #WestNorthants #UAACares #WellbeingJourney
📍 Leicester Street Community Centre, NN6 3RS
📅 Starts 19/01/26
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm
To register, call 07783189911 or email [email protected]
#uaaton #HealthyLiving #WestNorthants #UAACares #WellbeingJourney
December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Free 6-Week Weight Loss Programme for West Northamptonshire residents!
📍 Leicester Street Community Centre, NN6 3RS
📅 Starts 19/01/26
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm
To register, call 07783189911 or email [email protected]
#uaaton #HealthyLiving #WestNorthants #UAACares #WellbeingJourney
📍 Leicester Street Community Centre, NN6 3RS
📅 Starts 19/01/26
🕥 10:30am–12:30pm
To register, call 07783189911 or email [email protected]
#uaaton #HealthyLiving #WestNorthants #UAACares #WellbeingJourney
Please donate to the charity single via link below www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
CharitySingle25
We're wishing everyone a PAWSOME Christmas this year in support of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and the United African Association.
www.justgiving.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Please donate to the charity single via link below www.justgiving.com/campaign/cha...
Our year in pictures highlights what truly matters community, compassion, and collective impact.
Thank you for standing with UAA. Looking forward to the year ahead.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!
#uaaton #CommunityFirst #CollectiveImpact #SeasonOfGiving #unitedafricanassociation
Thank you for standing with UAA. Looking forward to the year ahead.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!
#uaaton #CommunityFirst #CollectiveImpact #SeasonOfGiving #unitedafricanassociation
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Our year in pictures highlights what truly matters community, compassion, and collective impact.
Thank you for standing with UAA. Looking forward to the year ahead.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!
#uaaton #CommunityFirst #CollectiveImpact #SeasonOfGiving #unitedafricanassociation
Thank you for standing with UAA. Looking forward to the year ahead.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance!
#uaaton #CommunityFirst #CollectiveImpact #SeasonOfGiving #unitedafricanassociation
Our charity took part in a charity single to highlight Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary's work. Please see link below for more info & to donate.
Thanks to CLICK Arts Foundation for the opportunity to be part of 3rd charity single.
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#uaanton #clickartsfoundation #charitysingle
Thanks to CLICK Arts Foundation for the opportunity to be part of 3rd charity single.
lnkd.in/eMQRC-ii
#uaanton #clickartsfoundation #charitysingle
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Our charity took part in a charity single to highlight Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary's work. Please see link below for more info & to donate.
Thanks to CLICK Arts Foundation for the opportunity to be part of 3rd charity single.
lnkd.in/eMQRC-ii
#uaanton #clickartsfoundation #charitysingle
Thanks to CLICK Arts Foundation for the opportunity to be part of 3rd charity single.
lnkd.in/eMQRC-ii
#uaanton #clickartsfoundation #charitysingle
We are very proud of our volunteer Maria! Not only did she skillfully sew a lovely fabric bag, but she also helped create some of our Northampton Carnival outfits. In addition, she just learnt to swim with our Ladies' Swimming sessions in just over a month! #uaanton #seamstress #LadiesSwimming 😍
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We are very proud of our volunteer Maria! Not only did she skillfully sew a lovely fabric bag, but she also helped create some of our Northampton Carnival outfits. In addition, she just learnt to swim with our Ladies' Swimming sessions in just over a month! #uaanton #seamstress #LadiesSwimming 😍
NEW ZOOM
You're invited 🎊
Join us tonight in this webinar for your chance to learn more or to get helped and also to connect with amazing people.
Stay engaged, ask questions or take notes – let's make the most of it! 👏
#Northamptonshire #PersonalityDisorder #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
You're invited 🎊
Join us tonight in this webinar for your chance to learn more or to get helped and also to connect with amazing people.
Stay engaged, ask questions or take notes – let's make the most of it! 👏
#Northamptonshire #PersonalityDisorder #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
NEW ZOOM
You're invited 🎊
Join us tonight in this webinar for your chance to learn more or to get helped and also to connect with amazing people.
Stay engaged, ask questions or take notes – let's make the most of it! 👏
#Northamptonshire #PersonalityDisorder #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
You're invited 🎊
Join us tonight in this webinar for your chance to learn more or to get helped and also to connect with amazing people.
Stay engaged, ask questions or take notes – let's make the most of it! 👏
#Northamptonshire #PersonalityDisorder #uaanton #unitedafricanassociation
Apologies for the short notice but there will be no job club tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience caused
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Apologies for the short notice but there will be no job club tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience caused
We had a large turnout yesterdy! Our office provides Warm Spaces where individuals and families can gather in a comfortable environment, enjoy hot beverages, and access a range of support services
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #wellbeing #CommunitySupport #wncwarmspaces
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #wellbeing #CommunitySupport #wncwarmspaces
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We had a large turnout yesterdy! Our office provides Warm Spaces where individuals and families can gather in a comfortable environment, enjoy hot beverages, and access a range of support services
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #wellbeing #CommunitySupport #wncwarmspaces
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #wellbeing #CommunitySupport #wncwarmspaces
What an great IT/Job Club session we had! We dove into updating CVs, explored the clipboard & format painter tools in Word, & looked at keyboard shortcuts. It was fantastic to connect with both new & familiar faces. Good job, all! 🌟💻🥰😁
#uaanton #unitedafricanassociation #MicrosoftWordTips
#uaanton #unitedafricanassociation #MicrosoftWordTips
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
What an great IT/Job Club session we had! We dove into updating CVs, explored the clipboard & format painter tools in Word, & looked at keyboard shortcuts. It was fantastic to connect with both new & familiar faces. Good job, all! 🌟💻🥰😁
#uaanton #unitedafricanassociation #MicrosoftWordTips
#uaanton #unitedafricanassociation #MicrosoftWordTips
Our Pop up Charity shop is this Sat 8th Nov, 11am-3pm. Come & shop for your men's, women's & children's clothes - all good quality and affordable. There'll be a tombola too! All proceeds go to support the UAA's projects, especially the homeless 👍
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charityevent
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charityevent
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Our Pop up Charity shop is this Sat 8th Nov, 11am-3pm. Come & shop for your men's, women's & children's clothes - all good quality and affordable. There'll be a tombola too! All proceeds go to support the UAA's projects, especially the homeless 👍
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charityevent
#unitedafricanassociation #uaanton #charityevent
Massive Congratulations to Tio and Portia, who passed the Swim Instructor course! They'll still volunteer @ Tues Ladies' Sessions but they're now qualified Tutors too!
Thanks to Trilogy & Sport Northants for their continued support!Well done Tio & Portia!
#uaanton #SwimInstructor #splashtastic
Thanks to Trilogy & Sport Northants for their continued support!Well done Tio & Portia!
#uaanton #SwimInstructor #splashtastic
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Massive Congratulations to Tio and Portia, who passed the Swim Instructor course! They'll still volunteer @ Tues Ladies' Sessions but they're now qualified Tutors too!
Thanks to Trilogy & Sport Northants for their continued support!Well done Tio & Portia!
#uaanton #SwimInstructor #splashtastic
Thanks to Trilogy & Sport Northants for their continued support!Well done Tio & Portia!
#uaanton #SwimInstructor #splashtastic
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Giving back, one meal at a time. Meet one of our amazing UAA volunteers helping families through the foodbank every week, proof that community starts with compassion.
#UAAVolunteerExperience
#UAAVolunteers
#UAA #CommunityHeroes #GiveBack #FoodbankSupport #TogetherWeRise #NorthamptonCommunity
#UAAVolunteerExperience
#UAAVolunteers
#UAA #CommunityHeroes #GiveBack #FoodbankSupport #TogetherWeRise #NorthamptonCommunity
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Giving back, one meal at a time. Meet one of our amazing UAA volunteers helping families through the foodbank every week, proof that community starts with compassion.
#UAAVolunteerExperience
#UAAVolunteers
#UAA #CommunityHeroes #GiveBack #FoodbankSupport #TogetherWeRise #NorthamptonCommunity
#UAAVolunteerExperience
#UAAVolunteers
#UAA #CommunityHeroes #GiveBack #FoodbankSupport #TogetherWeRise #NorthamptonCommunity
Laura Williams joined us for an Aqua session at the Mounts! She was one of the Tutors who taught the Ladies' Swimming sessions in 2021. She’s leaving Trilogy to pursue her goal as Swim Tutor Trainer with a new company. We all enjoyed the session & wish her luck! 💃🏿 🏊🏿♀️ 🌟 🤩
#SwimStrong #aqua
#uaanton
#SwimStrong #aqua
#uaanton
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Laura Williams joined us for an Aqua session at the Mounts! She was one of the Tutors who taught the Ladies' Swimming sessions in 2021. She’s leaving Trilogy to pursue her goal as Swim Tutor Trainer with a new company. We all enjoyed the session & wish her luck! 💃🏿 🏊🏿♀️ 🌟 🤩
#SwimStrong #aqua
#uaanton
#SwimStrong #aqua
#uaanton
Join us for a special fundraising Pop Up Charity Shop by the United African Association (UAA)💛
🗓 Date: 8th November, 2025
🕚 Time: 11am – 3pm
📍 Venue: The Gathering Room, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, 2 Union Street, NN1 2EW
#CharityEvent #UnitedAfricanAssociation #CommunitySupport #SustainableShopping
🗓 Date: 8th November, 2025
🕚 Time: 11am – 3pm
📍 Venue: The Gathering Room, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, 2 Union Street, NN1 2EW
#CharityEvent #UnitedAfricanAssociation #CommunitySupport #SustainableShopping
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Join us for a special fundraising Pop Up Charity Shop by the United African Association (UAA)💛
🗓 Date: 8th November, 2025
🕚 Time: 11am – 3pm
📍 Venue: The Gathering Room, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, 2 Union Street, NN1 2EW
#CharityEvent #UnitedAfricanAssociation #CommunitySupport #SustainableShopping
🗓 Date: 8th November, 2025
🕚 Time: 11am – 3pm
📍 Venue: The Gathering Room, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, 2 Union Street, NN1 2EW
#CharityEvent #UnitedAfricanAssociation #CommunitySupport #SustainableShopping
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month! ✊🏾
Date: October 25th, 2025
Venue: Leicester Street Community Room, NN13RS
Free Food: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Music, Dancing & Children’s Activities: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Film Screening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth #UnitedAfricanAssociation
Date: October 25th, 2025
Venue: Leicester Street Community Room, NN13RS
Free Food: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Music, Dancing & Children’s Activities: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Film Screening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth #UnitedAfricanAssociation
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month! ✊🏾
Date: October 25th, 2025
Venue: Leicester Street Community Room, NN13RS
Free Food: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Music, Dancing & Children’s Activities: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Film Screening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth #UnitedAfricanAssociation
Date: October 25th, 2025
Venue: Leicester Street Community Room, NN13RS
Free Food: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Music, Dancing & Children’s Activities: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Film Screening: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth #UnitedAfricanAssociation