Annual get-together of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front

The Anglo-Indian Suburban Front held its 13th annual get-together on 14th February 2016 at St.Antony's Church hall, Avadi, Chennai. The guest of honour for the function was Prof.Richard Hay, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, L.S (Nom).The special  guests for the function were Mr.D.S.Satishbabu, Chairman, RR Group, Avadi, Mr.Freddie Hall, Ex-President, All India Anglo-Indian Association (Vepery Branch) and Richard O'Connor. Mr.Augustine Roy Rozario, Founder-President of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front welcomed the gathering and highlighted the various activities and accomplishments of the association with regards towards the upliftment of the Anglo-Indian community.

 Prof.Richard Hay, in his address stated that he feels proud of the younger generation since they are more focused in life. He also said that education is the key to success. During the function Mrs.Pamela Hayward was felicitated for her contribution to hockey. A environmentally friendly speech by  Mrs.Romaine Francesco, Project Co-ordinator of Samarpan Foundation, Chennai. Financial assistance to the needy were also distributed on the occasion. Mr.Augustine Roy Rozario, Founder-President of Anglo-Indian Suburban Front made an appeal to the dignitaries on the dais to provide land in Ambattur-Avadi limits in order to set up a vocational skilled training centre. He also highlighted reservation of seats in professional courses for Anglo-Indian students and job reservation for Anglo-Indians in Central Government services such as Railways. Mr Roy also suggested setting up a heritage museum with steam engines at the Royapuram Railway station