May 2011DID YOU KNOW...? Children
born abroad to British female citizens and children of unmarried
British male citizens are not recognised as equals in the United
Kingdom to those either born before 1983 in the case of British female
citizens or those born before 2006 in the case of unmarried British
male citizens. They should be treated equally with those persons who
are younger and and not be discriminated on the basis of their age as
it is dividing families where one siblings and children all under go
various formalities some automatic and others requiring registration
payment of fees, checks, and have to attend ceremonies.
As
of November 2010, the £550 fee for a nationality registration was
dropped but the discrimination continues. Rights to claim British
citizenship is dependent on specific conditions: submitting an
application (which can be denied!) paying a fee (£80) and attending a
citizenship ceremony. The registration form and citizenship ceremony
are intended for foreigners who don't have a British parent.
If you believe this is discrimination please join the campaign for the law to be changed so as to correct this inequality.
Read & sign this petition to the Prime Minster and UK Government if you agree:
http://www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/british-nationality.html
You do not have to be British to sign this petition.
For more information, Click Here for for the official website for the UK Government about British nationality:
April 2011
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MESSAGE FROM BAC CLUB MEMBER BARBARA FREEMAN:
To my friends at the club. I would
like to thank you for your kindNess to me in the sad loss of my dear husband,
Bob. We had forty three happy years together. We enjoyed happy
times during many years with the club. Again I must thank
you all sincerely for the support given me.
Barbara Freeman
Brits In America Network is the new Social Network for
British Expats in America.
It's free to join, you can even log in with your Facebook id, create your own
profile page, invite friends to join and make new friends too. You can have
your say with any of the discussions or start one of your own. Become a member
of one of the many groups - New groups are being added all the time, you can
even start one up yourself. You can also add pictures & videos, post your
own blogs, chat with your friends online in our chat room or enjoy any of the
online games. Connect with other British expats at www.BritsInAmericaNetwork.us
March 2011
NEWS FROM THE BRITISH EMBASSY: The Florida Volunteers Network is looking to recruit new volunteers to join
their network of volunteers throughout Florida. There are a range of
volunteer opportunities available from the adventurous to the not so
adventurous roles, but all essential none the less!
Take a look at their website to fill out an application to join their database. If something arises in our area they'll let us know.
BRITISH PASSPORT PRICE INCREASE: The cost of a British passport changed on 7 March. Full details here: http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/passport-fees-march-11
January 2011
IN MEMORY