The Communicator - Swan Housing Association

Residents firstDates for the diaryCoffee morningsLGBT History MonthShrove TuesdayRegular tea and coffee morningsare held on some of our estates toprovide residents with an opportunityto meet each other, discuss commonissues or just make new friends.The times for these are:Essex - Five Links, Information &Community Centre, 202Somercotes, Laindon - Mondays at9.30am-11.00am.London - Bow Cross, CommunityHall, Swan Office, 2a PristmanPoint, E3 3EY Wednesdays at10.00am-11.00am.Valentine’s DayLGBT History Month isin February. It is awonderful opportunityto celebrate thecontributions andachievements oflesbian, gay, bisexualand trans peoplein British life.TOInternationalWomen’s Day1FEBFEB28Also called PancakeDay and Mardi Gras.The British name of“Pancake Day” comesfrom the tradition ofmaking pancakes to use up all thefood that could not be eatenduring Lent.Easter SundayFEB12FEB14Valentine's Day, or StValentine's Day, iscelebrated every yearon 14 February.It's the day when peopleshow their affection for anotherperson or people by sendingcards, flowers or chocolates withmessages of love.MARCHInternational Women’sDay celebrates theachievements ofwomen across theworld, promotes genderequality and campaigns againstviolence towards women.Please seeinternationalwomensday.comfor more information.8MARCH31Easter commemoratesthe resurrection ofJesus Christ. It isone of the mostimportant Christianfestivals.The date of Easter changes eachyear because it is set according tothe phases of the moon. Severalother Christian festivals (such asLent) set their dates according tothe timing of Easter Sunday.Find all the latest events on www.web4residents.org.uk/calendarDo you have an event you want residents to know about? Email us at editor@swan.org.uk with the details.8