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African Caribbean group in Lincoln
Lincoln's African Caribbean group recently celebrated their first anniversary and have taken the opportunity to tell us about themselves and what they do.
Members of the African Caribbean group celebrating their first anniversary
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The African Caribbean group was founded as a way for like-minded individuals to get together to socialise, share ideas and provide support, particularly to those new to the city.
The group's mission is to :
:: move forward and connect with people
:: reach out to other link groups
:: work in partnership with other community organisations
A committee is now in place to facilitate the running of the group. Members are Linda Liburd, Keith Alexander, Cindy Paul, Una Thomas, Tapiwa Mudzekenyedzi and Pauline Savage.
The group also publishes a newsletter called 'In Touch'. In their first issue they have been learning about bananas:
Bananas - did you know...
:: Bananas are one of the best sources of potassium which lowers the risk of high blood pressure and related problemssuch as heart attacks and strokes
:: They contain vitamin B6 which is good for the nervous system and proper tissue growth
:: Bananas were discovered by Alexander the Great in India in 327BC
:: Fifty million tonnes of bananas are picked around the world every year and 1/5 are exported
:: The Windward Islands and Jamaica began growing bananas after the Second World War encouraged by the British who had sufficient US currency to buy dollar bananas
:: A war between Washington and Brussels over EU banana quotas led to the US placing tariffs of $190m on Scottish Cashmere, French handbags and other luxury goods
:: The banana is one of the big five traded tropical products along with sugar, coffee, cocoa and rubber
Bananas are also great in drinks - try out a great recipe for a banana daiquiri:
Juice of a lime 1tsp sugar 1 peeled and chopped banana 1 1/2 oz of white rum Blend with ice Pour into your favourite glass and sip gently
