The main reason we started ZAUK was to unite South Africans in the UK. It seems that expats from other countries all group together in specific areas of the UK, however South Africans can be found all over the UK and for those Saffas who are here for the long term, we seem to integrate into the UK life and don't seek out other South Africans. This is great as it is important to embrace your new home, however we also feel it is important not to forget our roots and who we are.
We were thrilled to be approached by a few people around the country wanting to help us with this goal so we now have a Scotland, NW England & Wales, Newquay, Oxfordshire, Kent and SE England reps who are working to arrange events in their area for Saffas. We are looking to get reps in other areas so if you are keen get in touch with us at info@zauk.co.uk
You can read all about the ZAUK reps on our newsletter which you would have received if you are registered on our website.
Also, just another reminder to keep the 21st August free for our 'The Lifestyle, it's a South African Thing' event in Welwyn Garden City. It is going to be great, so you won't want to miss it!
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Is it February Already?
This year has started at full speed for us at ZAUK - it started with us finalising details for our big summer party 'The Lifestyle - it's a South African Thing' which is taking place on 21st August in Welwyn Garden City. We are really excited and finding that from all over the UK, South Africans are coming together to offer their services to ensure that this is the best SA day that has ever taken place in the UK.
There is lots more news, but you can read about it in our newsletter.
Make sure you also take a look at our new 'specials' section of our South African shop at www.zaukonline.co.uk - we have all sorts of specials for the month of February, so get in whilst stocks last.
See ya all later.
There is lots more news, but you can read about it in our newsletter.
Make sure you also take a look at our new 'specials' section of our South African shop at www.zaukonline.co.uk - we have all sorts of specials for the month of February, so get in whilst stocks last.
See ya all later.
Sunday, 24 January 2010
The lifestyle - its a South African thing
Firstly, happy new year everyone! Hopefully yours was as good as ours :)
We were in LA for two and a half weeks which, although was the middle of winter, was 24 degrees - warmer than most days in the UK summer LOL. It was great and it made me realise how accessible the world is when you are living in the UK.
As a very young child I had wanted to go to Disneyland, but it was always a dream which my family couldn't afford living in South Africa. I mean how many people in SA can afford to travel overseas? The percentage must be tiny! Well our family went to Disney and it was everything I had ever hoped and dreamed it would be. It really is the happiest place on earth. I am still amazed that we were able to take our ZAUKettes (children) to this amazing place. Some really special memories were made.
So we are back in the UK now and our fantastic holiday feels like it was a lifetime ago.....sigh. But we are back in the swing of things and our plans for ZAUK are getting really exciting. We have two confirmed events, the Homecoming Revolution event in May and the ZAUK SA day on 21st August. Make sure you keep these events on your radar cause they are going to be great. The SA day in particular is going to have everything you as a Saffa in the UK would want - spitbraai, potjiekos competition, children's entertainment, rugby tournament (we are looking for some players for the ZAUK team!), SA bar, braai and so much more.
We have also asked some of our members to consider putting together some monthly pub evenings in their area so keep an eye open on our website and facebook pages for details. If you are keen to get involved please get in touch, also via our website.
Then although we have lots of things going on we aren't going to spill all the beans now...LOL... so I'll leave you with one more bit of news which is that we are working with the Round Table in South Africa, Peninsula 77, and will be looking to raise as much proceeds as possible to assist them in the great work that they do.
Hope January hasn't been too tough for you....payday is just around the corner (so don't forget our online shop.....heehehehe, so cheeky).
Remember the lifestyle, its a South African thing!
We were in LA for two and a half weeks which, although was the middle of winter, was 24 degrees - warmer than most days in the UK summer LOL. It was great and it made me realise how accessible the world is when you are living in the UK.
As a very young child I had wanted to go to Disneyland, but it was always a dream which my family couldn't afford living in South Africa. I mean how many people in SA can afford to travel overseas? The percentage must be tiny! Well our family went to Disney and it was everything I had ever hoped and dreamed it would be. It really is the happiest place on earth. I am still amazed that we were able to take our ZAUKettes (children) to this amazing place. Some really special memories were made.
So we are back in the UK now and our fantastic holiday feels like it was a lifetime ago.....sigh. But we are back in the swing of things and our plans for ZAUK are getting really exciting. We have two confirmed events, the Homecoming Revolution event in May and the ZAUK SA day on 21st August. Make sure you keep these events on your radar cause they are going to be great. The SA day in particular is going to have everything you as a Saffa in the UK would want - spitbraai, potjiekos competition, children's entertainment, rugby tournament (we are looking for some players for the ZAUK team!), SA bar, braai and so much more.
We have also asked some of our members to consider putting together some monthly pub evenings in their area so keep an eye open on our website and facebook pages for details. If you are keen to get involved please get in touch, also via our website.
Then although we have lots of things going on we aren't going to spill all the beans now...LOL... so I'll leave you with one more bit of news which is that we are working with the Round Table in South Africa, Peninsula 77, and will be looking to raise as much proceeds as possible to assist them in the great work that they do.
Hope January hasn't been too tough for you....payday is just around the corner (so don't forget our online shop.....heehehehe, so cheeky).
Remember the lifestyle, its a South African thing!
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