This will be a high profiled one day conference (9.30am-3.30pm) aimed at anyone who is involved in the area of mental health work (grassroots, operational or at a strategic level).
The focus of the conference will be on refugee and asylum seeker communities as well as the elderly.
Mental health in the South Asian Community is a taboo subject, despite its prevalence in the UK. Based on national statistics, 1 in 4 people in the UK will suffer from an episode of mental illness episode in the course of the year.
Advisor Training on Discrimination Law
Birmingham
25/3/2014
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FREE ADVISER TRAINING
Something is not quite right - is it discrimination? Gaining a better understanding of discrimination law
The Discrimination Law Association, in collaboration with Citizens Advice, is pleased to announce training consisting of three sessions aimed at assisting advisers to provide informed advice to clients on discrimination issues.
Date: The first session will take place on Tuesday 25 March 2014 The second and third sessions will take place on Monday 28 April and Wednesday 28 May 2014
Time: 11:00 to 16:00
Venue: St. Philips Chambers 55, Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS
The training is open to anyone whose work includes advice to clients on discrimination. The training is being offered free of charge, and St. Philips Chambers has generously offered to provide lunch for all participants. Priority will be given to advisers working in not-for-profit organisations. Please contact Chris Atkinson for a booking form: Tel. 0845 478 6375
Time: Doors open from 6pm. Event commences in the Ondaatje Theatre at 7pm.
Cost: Tickets £25
Event Details:
Afghanistan - a Literary Intervention Sarah Montague (BBC Radio 4 Today Programme) in discussion with authors: Timothy Albone (Out of the Ashes), Sir Rodric Braithwaite GCMG (Afgansty, The Russians in Afghanistan 1979-89), Nick Danziger (Danziger’s Travels; Danziger’s Adventures), Patrick Hennessey (The Junior Officers’ Reading Club; Kandak, Fighting with Afghans), Christina Lamb OBE (The Sewing Circles of Herat; Small Wars Permitting; I am Malala) and Saira Shah (The Storyteller’s Daughter). The authors, who have written on diverse aspects of Afghanistan, will offer a deeper perspective on a country about which so much is written but so little is understood.
There will be a photographic exhibition and a display of items from the Afghanistan-related Collections of the Royal Geographical Society. Collections, display and pay bar open until 9.30pm.
Date: Tuesday 18th March 2014 - Wednesday 19th March 2014
Venue: University of Warwick
Description This event is organised by the NWG Network and will incorporate International Speakers on Child Sexual Exploitation and have in excess of 30 discussion groups highlighting effective and innovate practice in the field of child sexual exploitation along with an associated exhibition and a conference dinner with an Awards Ceremony for our ‘Unsung Hero\'s\'.
You will be able to participate in seven of these discussion groups at the Conference, choosing from:
Improving understanding of the sexual exploitation of boys and young men Ella Cockbain, University College London
Putting Boys in the Picture. Blast Excellence for Boys Phil Mitchell, Yorkshire MESMAC
A Community Awareness Programme - "Say Something if you See Something" Julie Hague, Sheffield City Council
A Residential Therapeutic Model Charu Kashyap, Advanced Childcare
Integrating Health into a Multi Agency Team Loretta Swale, Lancashire Care Foundation Trust
Home Office The Home Office will host a discussion on the work of the National Group and the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub
Wise Project Brighton Sussex Central YMCA
Parents as Partners in Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation Penny Grant, Pace
An introduction to Witchcraft, JU JU and Possession in the UK Mike Hand, National Working Group
Developing a Multi-Agency Response Sue Evans, Oxford Kingfisher Team
Missing People Karen Robinson, Missing People
POSITIVE FUTURES: A Strategic Whole School Approach to Dealing with Controversial Issues at Flixton Girls\' School Julie Hazeldine, Head, Flixton Girls\' School
Running train-the-trainer programmes for young women affected by gangs Abi Billinghurst, ABIANDA
A Wilderness Way Clare Houghton, Wilderness Experiences
Disability and Child Sexual Exploitation NSPCC
Gang-associated sexual violence and exploitation Helen Beckett, University of Bedfordshire
Challenges investigating young men as victims DCI Bev Lewis, West Midlands Police
Girls and Gangs Jennifer Blake, Safe\'N\'Sound Peckham
RUClear Diane Cordwell, Central Manchester University Hospitals
The results of the first International expert meeting on internal human trafficking between young victims and young offenders Frank Noteboom, the office of the Dutch Rapporteur on human trafficking and sexual violence against children
Reach Model Railway Children will be showcasing the work done on their Reach Model is an innovative model of best practice
Staffordshire Investigation Toolkit Andy Maxfield, Staffordshire Police
The Rowan: Northern Ireland\'s new purpose built sexual assault referral centre Anne Marks, Police Service of Northern Ireland
Working with minority ethnic children and young people: lessons from Protect and Respect Dr Ash Chand, NSPCC
The Children\'s Commissioner for England Gareth Edwards and Sandra Gulyurtlu, Children\'s Commissioner
Risk Assessing CSE Using the Derby Risk Assessment Toolkit Mandy Macdonald, Derby City Council
Chelsea\'s Choice - CSE Applied Theatre Production Sean McGrath, AlterEgo Theatre Company
Zero Tolerance; working with Youth workers preventing abuse and exploitation Liz Ely, Zero Tolerance
Getting it right for victims in court Amanda Naylor, Victim Support
Engaging Young People in Discussion - Cody\'s Choices Dean Coady OBE, Greater Manchester Police
PhotoVoice Having Our Say Too participatory photography project Helen Cammock, PhotoVoice
Be Healthy, Health Advocate The Association for Young People\'s Health (AYPH)
Note: Some reduced attendance places @ £200 per person can be offered - to include two days at the Conference, the awards dinner and overnight accommodation. To be eligible for the reduced attendance fee you must work within a CSE role and we ask that only those who do not have any other funds to draw on apply for this reduced fee.
It’s an evening for Christians and Muslims (and others) to think about how we live in a secular society, being faithful to our beliefs and engaging with the world around us. The evening will include contributions from speakers and a chance for discussion and questions.
Extradition: Citizenship in the War on Terror
Bradford
7/3/2014
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Extradition: Citizenship in the War on Terror
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7/3/2014
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Venue: Bradford Students Union - Lecture theatre 0.51
Time: 5.30pm
Description: FREE EVENT. Leading commentators and activists discuss UK's participation in the war on terror by exploring entrapment practices, the extradition of UK citizens for terrorists trians in the US, solitary confinement and pre-emptive prosecution in the US criminal justice system
Panelists: Hamja Ahsan (free Talha Hassan Campaign) Arun kundnani (Author0 Nisha Kapoor (Lecturer at Uni of York) Alyas karmani (Bradford Councillor and imam)
Fundraising Courses for Faith Based Organisations
Birmingham
6/3/2014
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Fundraising Courses for Faith Based Organisat
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6/3/2014
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Fundraising Courses for Faith Based Organisations
Led by John McCallum from 9.30 am to 3.00pm at the FNC, 10 Court Road, Sparkhill, B11 4LX.
Free of charge but £10 payable on the day to cover lunch and course materials.
March 6th – Introduction to Fundraising for faith-based groups. Building confidence and skills for fundraising for projects and groups with little prior experience. March 25th – Developing Confidence and Skills in Making Grant Applications for Faith Based Community Activities. Understanding how to identify the right grant makers and how to approach them with confidence.
Join the fourth annual WOW – Women of the World festival and celebrate the formidable strength and inventiveness of women. The three-day programme of events includes theatre, music and comedy as well as lively talks and debates; there’s also the chance to take part in mentoring, workshops and hear from celebrities, politicians, artists and activists speak on the topics that matter to women and girls worldwide.
Islamic Studies Pedagogy in Britain: Interrogating the Secular and the Sacred
Derby
4/3/2014
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Places are limited so please book you place via the HEA website - http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2014/Seminars/AH/GEN905_University_of_Derby
Venue Multi-faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB.
Description This seminar will bring together Islamic Studies educators from universities and Muslim institutions Darul Ulooms, Jamias, Hawzas and Madrassas to discuss, debate and share their different approaches to the teaching of Islamic Studies in Britain, and to thus demonstrate the synergies that are possible between their respective approaches.
Our recent research indicates that Britain is less Christian, more secular and more religiously plural that it was 10 years ago (Weller, Purdam, Ghanea and Cheruvallil-Contractor 2013). Furthermore as demonstrated by the 2011 survey Muslims are the second largest religious group after Christianity. Young British Muslims are seeking to critically engage with their faith and are increasingly seeking to study Islamic Studies. This is partly in order to better understand their identities as British Muslims and their roles in modern Britain.
Islamic Studies provision in the UK is firstly taught at universities, where it is perceived to be secular, critical and modern. Secondly classical Islamic studies is taught at Muslim institutions such as Darul Ulooms, Jamias, Hawzas and Madrassas, where it is perceived to be confessional, non-critical and out-dated. While some aspects of such dichotomisation may be true our previous funded research (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) indicates that the boundaries between these two approaches are much less rigid and much more permeable.
Our research also indicates that the two sides of this dichotomy rarely have the opportunity to come together or learn from each other’s curricula, pedagogy and philosophical approaches. However it is imperative that opportunities for such cross-fertilisation are developed, which can lead to models of Islamic studies that can enhance student employability; lead to interfaith and inter-cultural dialogue; and enable society to be more cohesive and understanding of diversity. In this context, the proposed seminar will bring together educators to share and learn from each other’s pedagogies and to thus develop collaborative teaching models.
Proposed Programme 10 - 10:30 Welcome and Introductions
10:30 to 11:30 Panel: Current Contexts: Teaching Islamic Studies in Britain (This session will include three presentations by Islamic Studies educators from Universities and Muslim Institutions – speakers to be confirmed)
11:30 to 11:45 Coffee + Time for Reflection
11:45 to 12:45 Participant Responses / Roundtable discussion
12:45 to 1:45 Lunch + Networking
1:45 to 2:45 Panel: What may a collaborative pedagogy look like and its impacts for the future? (This session will include three presentations – speakers to be confirmed)
2:45 to 3:00 Coffee + Time for Reflection
3:00 to 4:00 Participant Responses / Roundtable discussion
4:00 Close
Pashtun Culture Day
Birmingham
2/3/2014
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Pashtun Culture Day
Activities include stalls, food, music, dancing, as well as talks.
Date: Sunday 2 March 2014 Time: 6-9pm Venue: St Cyprians Memorial Hall (By Next on Coventry Road) 7 Fordrough, Birmingham, B25 8DL
Inclusive Mosque Initiative presentsJokes!: Humour in the Hadith
Date: Saturday, 22 February. Time: 3pm. Location: Jamyang Buddhist Centre, The Old Courthouse, Tara Room, 43 Renfrew Road, London, SE11 4NA.
Nearest underground: Kennington and Elephant & Castle
Description Yasmin Amin is currently a PhD candidate at Exeter University, researching “Humour in Prophetic Traditions (Hadith)”. Yasmin has more than 20 years of experience in the corporate world, working in various capacities in the educational, financial and state technology investment board sector in Egypt. Her academic research interests are in Hadith, Early Islamic History, Qur’an Studies and the intersection between Islamic and Gender Studies. Married with 2 grown up sons, she currently lives in London.Our events begin with congregational prayers and refreshments will be made available.
The venue is wheelchair accessible via the cafe and there is a wheelchair accessible toilet at the decked area.
We are an entirely voluntary run and funded organisation, a donation in advance or on the day of only £5 helps towards venue and speaker costs, if you can donate more than that would also be most welcomed. You can donate here
Parliament Week Partners’ Conference will be held in Portcullis House, Westminster, London on 21 February 2014.
The Parliament Week Partners’ Conference is a free day of talks, workshops and networking to inform and inspire organisations from across the UK who are interested in taking part in Parliament Week 2014. Parliament Week is an annual programme of events and activities that inspire, inform and connect people across the UK with Parliament and democracy.The conference is for organisations who are already Parliament Week partners as well as those who haven’t taken part before and want to find out more. During the day you will hear about plans for Parliament Week 2014, how other partners have taken part in Parliament Week before and have opportunities to share ideas and create your own partnerships.
Leading Muslim academics debate the pressing issues surrounding the treatment of women in Islam, and ask if its is possible for adherents of the religion to \'escape misogyny\'.
The conference will tackle the thorny issue of gender relations in Islam as well as some of the most controversial readings of the Islamic texts. as well as the issue of the treatment of women within Muslim majority societies continues to generate headlines. Moreover, stories of forced marriages, domestic violence justified under the guise of sharia law and FGM perpetuated by purported religious figures, continue to make the headlines. Does Islam place one gender above another? Does the Quran really condone Domestic violence? Are pious women to be equated with submissive wives? And beyond issues strictly associated with Islamic texts, what do Islamic teachings have to offer women in terms of freedom from male domination?
Guest Speakers : Professor Tariq Ramadan, Dr Ingrid Mattson, Dr Laura Zahra McDonald
Where: Logan Hall, Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL
Inquiries: To book tickets please contact www.thedeeninstitute.com
Grooming & Sexual exploitation of Asian Women & Children (Men Only)
Birmingham
17/12/2013
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Grooming & Sexual exploitation of Asian Women
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17/12/2013
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About the Event (Men Only)
This men only event is taking place after the overwhelming response to the Women only event of Muslim Women\'s Networks report on Grooming & Sexual exploitation of Asian Women & Children \'Unheard Voices\' in conjunction with Small Heath Community Forum.
When: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Where: Khidmat Centre, 2A Heather Road, Small Heath, B10 9TA
Time: 10am - 3pm
Speakers: Shaista Gohir MBE (Author of \'Unheard Voices\'), Barnardos, West Midlands Police,
Registration : Please email Razia Hadait razia@shcf.org.uk, please book early as spaces are limited.
The Importance of Isa (Jesus) peace be upon him, to Muslims
London
7/12/2013
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7/12/2013
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About the Event: The discussion will be lead by Shaykh Michael Mumisa of Cambridge University.
Date 7th December 2013
Time 2pm
Venue Guanabana restaurant, 85 Kentish Town Road, Camden. London, NW1 8NY. Registration Registration is requested with a suggested donation of only £5 in advance or on the day, if you can afford more then please feel free to do so, this goes towards the speakers costs. http://inclusivemosqueinitiative.org/2013/11/the-importance-of-isa-jesus-peace-be-upon-him-to-muslims/Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/145241262304737/
Asian Womens community engagement event
Birmingham
3/12/2013
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Asian Womens community engagement event
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3/12/2013
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About the Event Asian Women’s community
engagement event is around improving Recruitment in the Fire Service, Positive
action and improving Community Safety. We will also be discussing the
West Midlands Business Partnership; a leadership forum that works with
networking business, public sector and third sector community leaders to gain
access to peer skills development and support to further our common aims.We will also have an interactive tour of our Safeside, our
award winning facilities and a networking lunch.Date
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Tuesday 3rd December 2013
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The event takes place between 11am -1.30pm
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WMFS HQ, West Midlands Fire Service, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW
Overview of forced marriages in Britain followed by showing of 40 min documentary, \'Poles Apart: Chains do not keep Marriages Together\' and conversation / QA with documentary maker Samar Minallah.
Date: Monday 2nd December 2013
Time: 9.30am to 12pm
Venue: Small Heath Community Forum, Khidmat Centre, 2A Heather Road, Birmingham, B10 9TA
Registration: FREE (open to men and women) but as places are limited, you must register by emailing Muslim Women’s Network UK on contact@mwnuk.co.uk or calling 07415 206 936 / 07802225989
Samar Minallah, an award winning documentary filmmaker and human rights activist from Pakistan, uses documentaries for social change and advocacy in Pakistan. For the last 15 years she has highlighted various forms of forced marriages including compensation marriages like Vani/Swara and early marriages.
Her latest documentary on forced marriages, Poles Apart: Chains do not keep Marriages Together,’ focuses on individuals who eventually managed to get out and forced marriages amongst the Diaspora communities in order to maintain links with their roots or other social and cultural reasons. Samar also focuses on parents as prospective agents of change: “When they realise the detrimental consequences of forced marriages on their children, they will stop perpetuating the tradition.”
The documentary was shot in Oslo, Jhelum, Gujrat and Lalamusa. Khadija from Jhelum dared to return back to Pakistan after enduring an abusive relationship with her husband for seven years abroad. Now she teaches driving to young girls in her local area and is an inspiration to them. However, the documentary does not restrict itself to just women, adding another layer to the issue by focusing on the impact forced marriages have on men.
Saverah Fashion Weekend at the Global Peace & Unity Event
London
23/11/2013
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23/11/2013
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This Winter London becomes even more MAGICAL Be mesmerized by the warmth of vibrant colours and trendy fashion from around the world - as the Global Peace & Unity Festival hosts the 1st ever Saverah Islamic Fashion Weekend. Discover the creativity and contemporary style of Islamic Fashion as UK and international designers come together to showcase their collection
Title: Saverah Islamic Fashion Weekend the Global Peace & Unity Event
Date: 23rd & 24th November 2013
Where: Excel London
Enquiries: email us on events@saverah.com or call 0203 384 6839 Facebook Fan Page: goo.gl/hakyw Facebook Event Page: http://goo.gl/ztEJ8cr Twitter: @saverahevents#Saverah
IMI Masjid Talk on Mental health
London
26/10/2013
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IMI Masjid Talk on Mental health
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26/10/2013
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Venue: Godly Play Room, Basement, St Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8TY Topic Mental health with Dr. Iram Sattar Date Thursday, 26th October 2013 Time Time: 7pm – 9pm
About the topic: Dr. Sattar would like this session to be interactive and relevant as possible, so has asked for those interested in attending to indicate what they’d like to discuss. Here are some possible topics:-Types of mental health problems- depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia, bulimia.-Signs and symptoms of mental health problems-What to do if you think someone has a mental health problem but is not seeking help?-How can you support someone who has a mental health problem?-Stigma – how it affects peoples and how can we challenge it-Voluntary organizations that can help-Treatment for mental health problems – drugs and talking therapies (a brief introduction)-’Jinn v mental health problems – is there a link?
To register: Please indicate in an email your preference or other suggestions to: admin@inclusivemosqueinitiative.org Registration is requested with a suggested donation of £5 in advance or on the day, if you can afford more then please feel free to do so. This goes towards the venue and speakers costs. http://inclusivemosqueinitiative.org/events/
Recruiting Mosaic Mentors
Birmingham
3/9/2013
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Recruiting Mosaic Mentors
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3/9/2013
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Mosaic are recruiting Mentors
About Mosaic Mosaic inspires young people from deprived communities to realize their talents and potential. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2007, Mosaic’s mentoring programmes create opportunities for young people growing up in our most deprived communities. Our programmes are delivered by volunteers, and lift the aspirations of young people and close the gap between those aspirations and their attainment. By linking young people with inspirational role models in this way, we boost their confidence, self-efficacy and long-term employability
How do I become a Mentor? Anyone interested in becoming a mentor should register on line http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/en_gb/portal/sign-up and click on the APPLY button where they can complete an online application form and submit it with their CV. Once Mosaic receive your registration and CV. Mosaic will call you for an informal chat, answer any queries they may have and invite you to attend one of our forthcoming training sessions.
When do the training sessions begin?
PRIMARY SCHOOL MENTORING TRAINING SESSIONS:
Tuesday 3rd September, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, City Centre location Tuesday 10th September, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, City Centre location
SECONDARY SCHOOL MENTORING TRAINING SESSIONS: Wednesday 4th September, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, City Centre location Wednesday 11th September, 6.00pm to 9.00pm, City Centre location
For more information please contact Annalisa Lockett, West Midlands Regional Manager, Mosaic UK Tel: +44 (0)121 451 2227 Mob: +44 (0) 7718 792299 www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk or annalisa.lockett@bitc.org.uk http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/en_gb/portal/sign-up
Free film-making course for women of colour – Digital Desperados
Glasgow
2/9/2013
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Free film-making course for women of colour –
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Digital Desperados want to let you know about our free film-making course for women of colour.
About Digital Desperados are a Glasgow (Scotland) based group running free film-making courses for women of colour (trans welcome) where each participant makes their own short film. We also host free public film screenings (often with talks and Q & A with the film-makers) of films by, or about, people of colour that are open to everyone.
We run on an entirely voluntarily basis because we are passionate about our aims: To empower the creativity of women of colour To break down the barriers which prevent women of colour making their own films To be part of creating a rich DIY culture where everyone can experiment with expressing their ideas, opinions and visions To be part of creating a world free of racism and sexism
Location We are a Glasgow (Scotland) based project. Women from outwith the area are welcome to apply but we cannot provide accommodation. However we’ll do what we can to help you find some.
Dates It will be running over September and October 2013.
Application process We are inviting applications now - you can find out more via our website.
What will i learn? You don’t need to have any film-making experience Each participant will produce their own short film and develop enough skills to be able to create more independently. The course is intensive and runs approx 3 evenings per week (7-9pm) and weekends 10-5pm approx. You will learn camera use, film-editing and a variety of empowering skills e.g. self-defence, massage (clothed), and sound improvisation etc.
For further information You can contact us at digitaldesperados at yahoo.co.uk
Women only Islamic Spain tour
Andalucia
26/8/2013
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Women only Islamic Spain tour
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26/8/2013
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Andalucia
Women only tour of Andalucia. Visiting all the historic sites and enjoying unique meet and greet experiences with local muslims.see our website for more informationwww.islamic-spain.comtasneem_m@islamicspain.co.uk
IMI’s Meat-free zone BBQ
London
17/8/2013
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IMI’s Meat-free zone BBQ
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17/8/2013
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Venue: Highbury Fields, London, N4
Date: Saturday 17 August 2013
Time 3pm
Topic: ‘Humanistic Islam\'
About the the speaker: Dr. Elham Manea from the University of Zurich
About the Event IMI are honoured to have Dr. Elham Manea of the University of Zurich attending and giving a talk on ‘Humanistic Islam’ Facebook .Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/147729522053141/
About the Event 'Join us for a summer vegetarian friendly BBQ in North London’s Highbury Fields, near Highbury underground station.To widen the inclusivity of BBQs we’re going for a meat-free BBQ so soya, Quorn, tofu etc. substitutes will only be on offer, no animal meats makes for a healthier yet tasty gathering.Bring a picnic and something to share, we’ve got the meat-free products, charcoal and grill!
To Register: Note: We always begin our events with a jamaat salah to which everyone is welcome to join.Registration is requested with a suggested donation of £5 in advance or on the day, if you can afford more then please feel free to do so. This goes towards the venue and speakers costs. http://inclusivemosqueinitiative.org/events/august-events-2013/
About the Event: Join us for iftar at this halal Caribbean Latin cuisine restaurant in North London between Camden Tube station and Kentish Town tube station. We will also hold a jamaat salah to which everyone is welcome to join.Registration is requested to indicate numbers attending.
To register: Registration is here: http://inclusivemosqueinitiative.org/events/august-events-2013/
