Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology & Innovation (UK)
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Caribbean Science Foundation (UK) Fundraising Luncheon

July 5, 2015 @ 15:00 - 21:00
£50

We cordialy invite you to  the  Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology and Innovation UK’s (CADSTI-UK) inaugural fundraising luncheon,at Holiday Inn- Kensington Forum famed for its Caribbean buffet.

In attendance will be our President, Barbadian, Professor Cardinal Warde, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 

The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to network  and to learn more about the work of CADSTI-UK and the Caribbean Science Foundation whilst enjoying great Caribbean food, drink and music with artistes like Carrol Mapp, Sophia Mackay ( HUSH 123 and Chrissy) ,Santiago, ( London Calypso’s  tent Peoples choice 2015)  and Ava Golding ( singing the best Blues and Jazz) performing  for your pleasure. Your host Jonathan Chase (BBC TV –Bitesize and Radio Cardiff – Radio presenter,  and Sciece Rapper), 

Guests will have the chance to take home several great prizes during an auction and raffle in the afternoon and all proceeds from the event will go towards  advancing the work of CADSTI and the Caribbean Science Foundation, as well as  encouraging our young people to study STEM subjects.

One notable project is the Student Program for Innovation, Science and Engineering (SPISE). SPISE is  led by the Interim Executive Director of the CSF, Professor Cardinal Warde, and is modelled after the well-known and highly successful Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science program at the MIT (web.mit.edu/mites). All SPISE students will participate free of charge, due to generous donations from sponsors.

Tickets are £50 and can be bought directly from CADSTI members or online at EventBrite

CONTACT 07727 159826 INFO LINE   or cadsti.uk@gmail.com

Agenda

2:30 – Seating

3.00 – Welcome and Prayers (Daryl)

3.10 – Buffet opens promptly / Dining starts

3.30 – Ava Goldings Sings (while dining)

3.45 – Jon Chase presents/ informs/updates

– Cardinal Warde

4.00 – Auction/ Raffle conducted by J. Chase

4.40  – Vote of Thanks

 

Entertainment

5.00 – Santiago performs

5.10 – Carrol Mapp

5.20  – Sophia Mackay

5.35 – Dancing/ Raffle if not Completed

6.00 – Jon Chase –  Raps

7.00 – 9.00 – Dancing till Close

 

Organiser

CADSTI-UK
Email
cadsti.uk@gmail.com
View Organiser Website

Venue

Holiday Inn Forum
97 Cromwell Road, South Kensington
London, SW7 4DN United Kingdom
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