The Club was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing away of Julian Kenny, husband of our member Joan, on 10th August.

We send Joan our love and deepest sympathy at this sad time.

There will a Celebration of the life of Professor Kenny on 15th August at the Country Club at 5pm.

I know I speak for all members who would have wished to be there on Monday, but are currently out of the country - we much regret that we cannot attend the Celebration, but our thoughts are with you Joan.

'Professor Julian Kenny was a zoologist who made his mark documenting the natural history of the Caribbean. His research uncovered details on the distribution of freshwater fish species in Trinidad and Tobago and provided information on the species of anurans to be found in these islands. He also spearheaded research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), which highlighted information on the ecological dynamics of some of the country’s natural areas, including its savannas, wetlands, cave systems, marine systems and coral reefs. His work has contributed to the protection of sensitive ecosystems, the management of fisheries and the development of a National Trust.' From www.caribbean-icons.org

Paulo Kernahan wrote a very fitting piece in the Trinidad Guardian on Saturday, 13th August which you may like to read. http://www.guardian.co.tt/category/byline-authors/paolo-kernahan

Veteran television presenter Allyson Hennessy passed away on 7th May, 2011, after falling ill last April. The UKWC mourns her passing and sends our condolences to her family and loved ones.

Many members of the Club knew her and have provided a few words:

Erika Mouttet writes:
"Allyson was a friend of UKWC and many other charitable organisations of T&T.  I also knew her and her sisters personally through their connection with Magnolias Hockey team as my family are stalwarts of that team.   When promoting  Club events on TV Allyson would give us the opportunity to speak on her morning programme. Her very amiable personality enabled us to feel very comfortable and confident while she interviewed us - asking us all the right questions to promote our event. Both Brian Lara and Dwight York are good friends of hers and when we were auctioning signed cricket bats and football jerseys (for charity) she was instrumental on one or two occasions in getting these two gentlemen to sign the memorabilia for us which allowed us to achieve excellent sales values. Apart from her sporting and charitable interests, Allison has always been concerned about all things 'women' and many of her programmes revolved around women's issues.  As a women's club, we most certainly have an affiliation with this very special lady and she will be sorely missed and greatly remembered."

Linda Hayton writes:
" Since coming to Trinidad 6 years ago I have met Allyson Henessy on many occasions both personally and as a past President of the Club. Her great interest in people and her personal warmth came across in everything that she did and while Allyson was not a member of the Club she represented  our values of friendship and service  in a very special way and helped us to promote them throughout Trinidad on her television programmes.   Carnival TV was not the same this year without her commentaries on what was happening but  I am so happy that my last memory of her was of seeing her playing mas herself on Carnival Tuesday with her band "Allyson and friends".   To me that epitomised all she stood for including friends, causes and having a good time. We will indeed miss Allyson and remember her with great fondness."