Friends are forever, so is a freezer - a perfect gift for friends, any time! Representatives from Islington Chinese Association and St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church got together again at the lobby of SGCC on Friday 12/12/2008 for another happy occasion - a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

We celebrated our members' birthday on Wednesday, 3^rd December 2008, for those who were born in the months of October, November and December, in style with the traditional Pun Tsoi or Walled Villages' Basin Meal (i.e. food served in basins) - a special custom in the New Territories in Hong Kong for many generations.  It was not only our first birthday party at St Gabriel's Community Centre (SGCC), our new home,  it was also our biggest birthday party for the elderly in ICA's history.  More than 160 people turned up, including friends, members, staff, and management committee members.   Father Kevin and Rachel of St Gabriel's R.C. Church also came along and celebrated it with us.

Islington Chinese Association is very pleased to have Ms Cherie Booth QC and Alderman Sir David Brewer CMG JP agreed to be patrons, in addition to Baroness Dunn DBE who has been ICA's first patron since 1996.

After months of preparation and hardwork, Islington Chinese Association has finally moved to its new home at No. 21 Hatchard Road, London N19 4NG on 1st October 2008 today.

Read More The first lunch at the new home was enjoyed by many members, staff, and committee members. Father Kevin also came along to give us his blessings. Official house warming party is scheduled to be early next year when all innovation is completed – so stay tuned for further details.