Rhoda Wilson meets Nubian Ski connoisseurs

Rhoda Wilson interviews W. Livingston Gilchrist &president Paul Skelly will take members of its loyal
Elaine Robertson of The Nubian Ski collective;membership to Lake Tahoe in California and the
discussing the changing dynamic of Afro-Caribbeanbeautiful island of Hawaii.  With yet another well
travel & leisure in modern times.attended and successful holiday launch under its belt
Nubian Ski is a Non-profit Afro-Caribbean ski clubNubian Ski anticipate really strong attendance figures
based in London with over 300 members acrossdespite the doom and gloom often presented by the
Europe. Their aim is to increase and extend the reachtabloid media.
of affordable skiing holidays to the Afro-Caribbean 
community thus increasing the network capabilities ofCatch The Rhoda Wilson Show every Friday at 10pm
the Afro-Caribbean community as a whole. Soon BEN TV, Sky Channel 184
whether you’re an extreme skier, a completeNotes to Editor:
novice or you simply want to have fun on the slopes 
Nubian Ski has something to offer everyone- The Rhoda Wilson Show with Nubian Ski will be
regardless of age or abilitybroadcast on May 22nd at 10pm, BEN TV.
The Nubian Ski club was the brainchild of four ski 
enthusiasts who decided after skiing in Europe for a- In addition to offering great ski holidays Nubian Ski are
few years to venture out, and seek out the many skilooking to offer its members a number of other unique
resorts on offer in North America. By the second trip,activities. Over the last three years they have
a handful of similar minded people shared their visionsuccessfully launched a number of new initiatives 
and aspirations that would in years to come propel thesuch as 'come dine with me', based on the highly
interest of black skiers across the U.K to newersuccessful TV programme,  Scuba Diving adventures,
heights.Dinner clubs, Family days.  That said, not all of its
A team of six eager skiers and boarders orchestratemembers are die hard skiers, many of them simply
the events of the Nubian Ski Club, which comprise ofjust want to meet other likeminded people and enjoy
Family fun days, Ski group parties and of course skiing.the atmosphere and ambience of their events.
All of whom share the same idea, vision and drive, 
where our primary objective or aim is to provide- The success and growth of Nubian Ski events and
affordable group ski holidays for the Afro- Caribbeanski holidays is largely attributed to word of mouth. The
community, hence fostering and promoting the benefitsbest sales people are always our members they
of community and networking amongst thealways have the best and unbiased feedback. It’s
Afro-Caribbean community.  In 2010 the Nubian Skitheir 'sales pitch' that drives Nubian Ski’s growth
organisation led by Robert Fearon, Elaine Robertson,and continued interest.
Yvonne McKenley, Gilchrist Livingston and the group