Our association was founded to bring together people of every background and all ages to have fun, talk and organise events with each other. This is your opportunity to meet new friends – we’re always happy to welcome new members to our group. Drop in and see us – we’d love to meet you!
Meet the team - The BAFA committee 2019/20 (Please see The Committee link, to get a full list of members and any current vacancies.)
Jeff Jones
Chairman
George Franklin
I have held several roles during that period including Chairman and now Treasurer.
I'm an Advisor at Adviza
Former Industrial Relations Officer at Barbados Employers Confederation
Studied Accounting & Finance at Uni of West Indies
Went to Harrison College, Barbados. I enjoy working as part of the BAFA team.
Finance Officer
Carlisle Bovell
I have been a BAFA (Reading) Executive Committee Member for over 10 years and have seen the committee grow and develop into a well oiled machine, it definitely has it's challenges, but we work together to achieve our mutual goals.
During my time on the BAFA committee I have held several roles including Vice Chair, PRO and Floor member.
Working as part of a committee whose focus is bringing the community together at multiple events is very interesting and also rewarding. I enjoy a bit of golf, tennis and I am a big Chelsea Fan.
Anesta Vaughan
I have been a BAFA (Reading) Executive Committee Member for several years
I play an active role as a member of the PRO TEAM - Public Relationship Officer.
Working with BAFA is interesting and very challenging.
Successfully led and organised BAFA Gospel Concert, I am a Senior Computer Software Support Engineer.
Margaret Vaughan
Nigel Chandler
Hi, I’m Nigel Chandler and have been a BAFA (Reading) Executive Committee Member for last 4 years.
Working with commercial businesses to attract sponsorship and helping to raise BAFA's profile within the wider community.
The activities I undertake are challenging but very rewarding.
In my spare time I love to watch the mighty Arsenal at the Emirates and Formula One.
Richard Weekes
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I have been a BAFA (Reading) Executive Committee Member for 4 years.
I am currently the Vice Chair and I manage the Website and Facebook.
I have worked within the local community for a number of years within youth football and I hold a FA level One Football Coaching Badge.
I find working with BAFA interesting and challenging.
BAFA acknowledges previous committee members honoured below.
Rodney Harewood
Held several roles within BAFA - Chair,Treasurer and Executive Committee member.
Jenny Harewood
Jenny has been Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Social & Welfare Officer, Floor Member over her time on the BAFA committee.
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