Day: March 6, 2017

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Great British Chai Party launched at an International Women’s Day Event

The Great British Chai Party initiative was launched last night at an International Women’s Day event hosted by Bob Blackman MP at the House of Commons on 6th March 2017. Created to tackle loneliness in the elderly, the Great British Chai Party encourages people to host tea parties to aid social cohesion and facilitate news friendships. The initiative asks volunteers to arrange transport and host small groups of elderly people from all faiths and backgrounds at a tea party in their home or at a local community centre. The Great British Chai Party, the brainchild of Sushma Bhanot and Kiran Bhanaut, used the launch pad of International Women’s Day and was supported by Baroness Jenkin, Lord & Lady Dholakia, Lord Popat and Baroness Verma.

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A warm welcome to you all on International Women’s Day (IWD) 2017

This past year has seen a woman – Teresa May, become Prime Mister of UK and Cressida Dick has been appointed as the head of the Metropolitan Police. This is fantastic news! There is however still a lot to do to get to equality in many areas. This is why this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Be Bold for Change’ and the evening promises to be a platform for change and dialogue.

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The evening will also mark the launch of The Great British Chai Party, our exciting initiative focusing on the elderly and supporting the Government’s initiatives for a better quality of life in this age group.

 

We are grateful to our Gold sponsor – Coolherbals and Silver sponsors – Make It Beat, Great British Chai Party, Dilse Radio and Asian Lite Newspaper.

Yours sincerely,
Sushma Bhanot
Chair, IWD 2017