Filipino Mothers UK (FMUK), the UK’s largest Filipino mothers’ group, and Talking ng Ina Mo, a weekly talk show focusing on topics relevant for mums, are holding their “Christmas Catch Up” on Friday, 23 December, from 10 am until 12 noon.
FMUK has some 4,400 members across the UK and offers support and advice to Filipino mums on pregnancy, parenting, finance, relationships, career and many other topics.
Talking ng Ina Mo is an online talk show presented by Mel Dizon held every Friday when mums get to talk about the challenges and joys of being an immigrant mum in the UK.
The organisers have prepared several competitions for the members:
1) Heads O’ Shoulders sponsored by Cherry Igarta-Allison – £20 Amazon gift voucher
2) Wackiest Christmas family photo sponsored by FMUK founder Catherine Joy Wigley – a special prize awaits the winner
3) Merriest dancing mum sponsored by Rap-sa and KPO Architecture – First prize, dinner for two at Rap-sa@Play Archway and second prize, £20 Amazon voucher from KPO Architecture.
4) Talentadong Ina Mo, on the spot talent show sponsored by Pooten Forwarding International – £80 voucher standard box size collection from London/Southeast area only OR £20 Amazon voucher.
5) On the spot singing contest sponsored by Mae Nepo Ellis of JSP Foods and Party – £35 cash prize
6) Ma, Show Me (mums’ version of “bring me) sponsored by Tri Via of Pasabay Express – One winner each of £10 and £20 gift card
7) Best dressed mum sponsored by Interns Online – £20 Amazon voucher
The event will be capped by a special message from FMUK founder Catherine Mosquera-Wigley.
New Year’s Day get together
The following Friday, 30 December, mums and their kids will be treated to another round of competitions and prizes.
1) Life in the UK Quiz Bee sponsored by Brenda Pearson – £20 store card voucher
2) Kiddies’ Christmas craft competition to be judged by Karla Magpantay-Ramos and sponsored by Cherry L. Igarta-Allison
3) Groceries Raffle para sa mga Nag-Iisang Inay. This is open to all single moms without a boyfriend or a partner. There will be three (3) winners of groceries worth £30 from Beberly’s World Foods – Scotland.
To find out more about the competitions, visit the Facebook pages of FMUK and Talking ng Ina Mo.
