Our Aims
Descendants main aims are to create an environment where young people primarily of African and Caribbean descent can learn to appreciate each others cultures and traditions, to instil in them a sense of identity and develop a true sense of pride in their heritage.
Our Motto
UMOJA – “UNITY”
"Education is our right. We strive for excellence. We are talented, ambitious and gifted young people. We aim for the sky. With your support and help we will achieve our full potential."
1993-2010 Descendants working to inspire, mentor and uplift children and young people.
Current Programme
Book Project
We are writing the history of Descendants 1993-2012. We are looking for contributions from past participants, children, parents and past volunteers. We have selected the name of the book after conducting a poll on Facebook and during our weekly Friday night session. We have had a lot of contributions so far and the deadline for last contributions will be Monday 9th January 2012.
The date for the Book launch
Descendants 'Echoes from the past'
is Saturday 17th March 2012.
Reggae Project
Last Descendants Project at Priory
Over the years we have worked on numerous projects. This coming term we will be working on a Reggae music project. The project will entail looking at the history of Reggae, the impact the music has made on all genre of music, including classical and pop music. We will be exploring the key people who have promoted the music and brought it to a much wider audience for example, Bob Marley or otherwise known as the King of Reggae.
This project will be starting on Friday 20th January, culminating in a performance show on Saturday 25th February 2012.
Poster can been seen here
New Parenting Course
Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities
13 week course starting on 19th January 2012.
It will be in John Perryn Children’s Centre Long Drive Acton W3 7PD
Referrals to Kate Subaney (Ealing Children’s Services)
Course will be run by trained facilitators:
Margaret Noel and Elaine Beresford (Descendants), and Beaulah Green (CORAM Ealing Outreach Service)
Volunteer first Aid training
Wednesday 15th February 2012 at Priory Community Centre.
Boys Club
Every Monday from 30th January to 5th March.
More information here
Final Farewell to the Priory Community Centre
After 18 years at Priory Community Centre Acton Lane, Descendants has been asked to leave as they are turning the community centre into a school. We are currently searching for new premises and we appeal to anyone who is able to help us relocate. Please contact Margaret Noel. After 19 years we have accumulated a lot of historical information and documents (such as pictures, costumes and props) that we need to house. Thank you.