ISSUE 12 AUGUST 2014
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Contents
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Welcome
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@ The BCoM
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Health And Wellbeing
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Children And Young People
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Community Development
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Mosque Directory
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Welcome A Message from the Chairman Salaams and welcome to the Summer 2014 newsletter,
These are challenging times for the Muslim community
where we bring you a taste of the activities and events that
where we have had to face several protests from far right
our Staff have organised over the last few months.
groups in the town. Our Executives have been in close
Ramadan Mubarak
liaison with officials to ensure that our communities and At the last AGM held on the 17th June there were a few
mosques are protected and reassured.
changes whereby Dr Kamran Khan and Asif Patel decided to step down from their roles as Chair and Vice Secretary
We are indebted to all our volunteers on the Health Forum,
respectively. Their replacements are now Sabir Khan
Halal Forum, Madressa Forum, and Funeral Committee. If
as Chair and Farook Chapti as Vice Secretary. The 3
you have any ideas do not hesitate to contact the relevant
remaining Executives continue in their roles, Imteyaz Ali as
officers who would be more than happy to assist – Youth
Secretary, Bashir Shama as Vice Chair and Rashid Nadat
Work (Khalid Kadva or Fozia Yasmeen/Aminah Atcha),
as Treasurer. We are grateful to both Kamran and Asif who
Community/Interfaith (Hafiz Yunus Bobat), Mosque/
have served BCoM diligently over a 5 year period.
Madressa (Saeed Malji), Counselling (Riana Abbas or Ml
“Eat and drink from the provision of Allah, and d o not commit abuse on the earth, spreadin g corruption.” (Al Qur’a n , 2:60)
Remember to recycle your food Dairy products, eggshells
Cooked and uncooked meat
Yunus Mohamed). Ring the Office Admin who will be more The last quarter has seen several seminars and events
than happy to help.
waste right
Please put all your unc ooked and cooked left over food in your green bin or foo d waste container.
Bread products
Cut flowers Samosas
with great attendances from Mosque representatives, these include a SRE event held on 4th June, a managing
As regards interfaith and community engagements, BCoM
“Diabetes in Ramadhan” event organised by the Health
representatives were present at the Spirit of Bolton event
Forum on the same day, an Interfaith Cricket tournament
on Sat 5th July, Mayors Inauguration on the 28th May ,
on 24th May due to be rearranged for 2nd August. There
Installation of the University Chancellor on the 1st July
was also a great turnout of Mosque delegates at the
and Tackling Domestic Abuse event held on Monday 16th
launch of Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND)
June. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @THEBCOM1
at the Excellency on 24th June. In terms of staff, we say
for all the up to date news and information and @BCoM
farewell to our Female Youth Worker, who performed
Funerals for any updates about funerals in the local
superbly in her role and wish her well in her new job. Her
community.
replacement are two youth workers who will job share the responsibility and we welcome on board, Fozia Yasmeen
Sabir Khan (Chair)
and Aminah Atcha. Khadija Patel who was on maternity leave has also resigned and we wish her all the best too.
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Rice Twigs and branches
Leaves
Meat and fish-bones
Please only use the compostable liners pro vided, do not use plastic or biodegradable bag s.
Grass cuttings and hedge clippings Tea bags and tea leaves Fruit and veg peelings
Onions
Let us live a Green Ramadan
19.00
20.00
14.00 Shorai Martial Arts
9.00
15.00
16.00
18.00
For more information on Function Rooms and Conference Hire, contact BCoM on 01204 363680.
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Friday
Girls Youth Club
SDF Tutoring Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Thursday
Deane Nursery
Wednesday
Deane Nursery
Deane Nursery
Tuesday
South Bolton Over 40’s Forum
Sewing Courses
Deane Nursery
Monday
Shorai Martial Arts
17.00
Bolton Shared Care Reading Group
12.00
Shorai Martial Arts
11.00 Sahara Women’s Drop-In
Time
Deane Nursery
10.00 Sathi Men’s Drop-In
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@ The BCoM Saturday
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Are you active in a Greater Manchester community group?
with lots of people in Greater Manchester?
Health And Wellbeing Could you be a Best Care Ambassador?
Are you social media savvy?
Healthier Together
Diabetes In Ramadan
Does your job or social life put you in contact lots of The Healthier Together consultation started onwith the 8th We need your help! people in Greater July and is for the wholeAre of Greater Manchester. The idea you active Manchester?Working with Key 103, we are looking for 1,000 ambassadors to help spread the inisa for Greater behind Healthier Together everyone to get the best message about how people can get their views Manchester heard and help shape the future of healthcare services in Greater Manchester. care – wherever they live community in Greater Manchester. Your help could be as simple as: group?
The main change being consulted on is improvement in high risk surgery, where a patient’s bestCould chanceyou of be
a Best Care Ambassador?
survival is to see a consultant who regularly performs the
medical professionals, discussing issues surrounding Ramadan and diabetes. Areas covered included Speakers Included Dr Harnovdeep Singh Bharaj, Lynne Bromley, and Shamim Nadat.
• Telling your friends and family about Healthier Together • Following the Healthier Together social media networks • Using your social networks to share information.
procedure they need. With a limited number of surgeons,
These are small actions but you will make a big difference.
our proposals are to focus the best 24/7 care for this
Visit: key103.co.uk/bestcare
surgery in four or five sites with teams working together across hospitals.
On Wednesday 4th June 2014, an event was held for
We need your help! Working with Key 103, we are looking for
Get involved, become a Best Care Ambassador today and let’s change our health service together.
Healthcare in Greater nctime. hester Right care / Right place /Ma Right is changing
1,000 ambassadors to help spread the The Royal Bolton Hospital hasabout been astheir a views message howidentified people can get heard and help shape the future of healthcare possible specialist centre, along with a number of other services in Greater Manchester.
hospitals across GreaterYour Manchester. The final decision help could be as simple as: • Telling your friends and family about will be made once the public have had their say – so Healthier Together Following the Healthier Together social please get involved and• let us know what you think! media networks • Using your social networks to share information.
Below is some more information about the consultation:
These are small actions but you will make aand big diff erence. www.healthiertogethergm.nhs.uk a link to the online
survey: https://healthiertogethergm.nhs.uk/feedback/ Visit: key103.co.uk/bestcare
of Mosqu At The Bolton Council 4th June 2014 ay esd dn We On 7.30pm
We want to provide
patients who Do you have diabetic madan? Ra s thi g tin will be fas
the bestbecome Get involved, care foar you and Ambassador your family. Best Care todayWhand change our at willlet’s these changes mean to you? • Impr health service together. oved GP access and services
ce diabetic and • Learn how to redu tions cardiovascular complica ce unplanned • Learn how to redu adhan admissions during Ram safely. your patients to fast • Learn how to allow
• More joined-up care between local councils, voluntary groups and the NHS to make healthcare easier for you to use • Changes to hospital services to improve the quality and standards of care across Greater Manchester.
Please feel free to get in touch with NHS Bolton
Right care Right place / Right time. Tell us/ wha t you think
Clinical Commissioning Group’s Engagement
The Healthier Together website explains all the proposed changes in detail.
Officer, Hannah Carrington, on either
Register your views and opinions by completing our online questionnaire or by attending one of our local listening even ts.
01204 462015 or hannahcarrington@nhs.net
Effective Management Of Diabetic & Cardiovascular Patients During Ramadhan es
Find out more www.BestCareGM.nhs.uk 0800 888 6789 www.facebook.com/heal thiertogetherGM @healthierGM
if you have any questions. Right care / Right plac
e / Right time.
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Refreshments will be served prior to the event.
Speakers Include: h Bharaj - Consultant • Dr Harnovdeep Sing etes, Endocrinology General Medicine, Diab and Metabolism Specialist Practitioner dalay Medical Centre, • Lynne Bromley - Man ner titio Prac t istan Ass • Shamim Nadat -
please call the BCoM on For further information, admin@thebcom.org 01204 363680 or email
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Children And Young People Expert GCSE & A Level Tuition
Building & Room Hire
From Monday 11 August to Friday 29
The BCoM’s building and room hire prices have recently been revised. An updated list is
August, there will be A Level and GCSE
shown below:
tuition courses held at the University of Bolton’s state-of-the-art campus on University Way. The tuition will cover
Get prepared. Get on trac k for high grades. Get involved with Sports and Games
Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The tuition gives a head start to pupils about to start GCSE & A Levels, raising attainment of students in Bolton. It also provides insight into exciting careers, connects people with employers, and helps students to enhance their university personal statements.
years 8-13 who are due to commence or have started GCSEs or A Levels. Very low cost of £75 in total for over 100 hours teaching across a three week programme per person and includes a
STEM ADVANTAGE SCHEME
Get expert TUITION in Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology via a three week course from 11th to 29th August, 2014
When does it star t?
From Monday 11August, 2014 to Friday 29 Augus t, 2014 and includes a residential weeke nd for leadership and teamwork training.
Where will it be held?
At the University of Bolton state-of-the-art campus in Bolton. University of Bolton University Way BL3 5AB
How does it help?
Success in education is simply down to four things: 1.
Inspirational teaching that promotes high expectation
2.
Hard work and willingness to develop a desire for learnin g
Head start to pupils about to start GCSE & A Levels. Raising attainment of studen ts in Bolton. Insight into exciting career s in STEM areas. Connects people with emplo yers. Enhancement to university personal statements.
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Who is it for?
4.
Pupils in years 8-13 due to commence or have started GCSEs or A Levels.
The sessions are open to all pupils in
SAS
Summer 2014
several subjects, including Maths,
How much does it cost?
Very low cost of £75 in total for over 100 hours teachin g across a three week programme per person and include s a residential weekend along with a final prom/graduation evening. A limited number free places are also available for pupils in receipt of Free School Meals.
Being well organised and managing time effectively Playing hard. All work and no play is not the answer for development of well round ed individuals
SAS provides 1 & 4 you need 2 & 3
Room
Seats
Session (3.5 hrs)
Hour
Day (8hrs)
Meeting Room 1
15
S/B £84 C/V £42
S/B £28 C/V £14
S/B £280 C/V £84
Green Room
20
S/B £105 C/V £63
S/B £35 C/V £21
S/B £210 C/V £140
Meeting Room 3 (kitchen area)
10
S/B £84 C/V £42
S/B £28 C/V £14
S/B £280 C/V £84
Partitioned Area
30 - 40
S/B £105 C/V £63
S/B £35 C/V £21
S/B £210 C/V £140
Kitchen Facilities
-
£25
£7
£56
Conference Hall (Upstairs)
150 Chairs 15 Tables
S/B £210 C/V £140
S/B £84 C/V £49
S/B £350 C/V £225
Room
Seats
Description
Price
Conference Hall (For Weddings,Walima And Large Functions)
150 Chairs 15 Tables
Hall Available from 11am - 11pm All large functions will be charged at full day rates
All Bookings £350
Half Day
All bookings £200
This is an additional room to the conference room, used as an overspill or breakout room
£75 with conference hall hire
Conference Hall Additional Room Downstairs Partition only
To book and for more inform ation please visit www.bolton.ac.uk/summersc hool call 01204 903045 or email sas@bolton.ac.uk
University Techwww nical .bolto College Bolto n.ac.u n -CBol k/UT Open ing Sept 2015 ton
50 Chairs
S/B = Statutory or Business use C/V = Charity, Volunteers or Community use
residential weekend along with a final prom/graduation evening. A limited number free places are also available for pupils in receipt of Free School Meals. To book and for more information please visit www.bolton.ac.uk/summerschool, or alternatively call 01204 903045 or email sas@bolton.ac.uk
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Children And Young People Weston House Youth Club
The BCoM Youth Club
Circumcision Service
Girls youth club has been started up at Weston house
The BCoM youth club is still developing with lots of
The BCoM has organised a new weekly Male Religious
which takes place every Friday 7-8.30pm at ÂŁ1 per
new ideas and activities being planned and delivered.
Circumcision Service. The service will be run from the
session. The club has been a success from day one,
The last few months have focused on developing the
Orient House Medical Centre on Wigan Road, and
seeing over 15 girls attending the every first session
girls educational knowledge around the world, health
includes follow up care if required. Advanced payments
itself. The girls take part in various activities such as
and well being, and the importance of teamwork. The
and booking is required.
arts and crafts, sports, and team games. As the youth
girls have thoroughly enjoyed this and requested to
club is fairly new and the number of girls is growing,
play more games around this. The girls also raised
anybody willing to volunteer an hour on Friday evening
over ÂŁ200 in support of the British Heart Foundation by
is more than welcome.
trying their hand a new sport, dodgeball. As always the number of volunteers are constantly growing, our latest recruit origins from Spain, Maria is a teacher for primary school children, she is currently trying to better her spoken English. However, the more the merrier! If you have an hour or two to spare on a Saturday morning get in touch with the female youth workers and register your interest.
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Children And Young People The summer activities are taking place full steam ahead. So
Week One (21st - 27th July)
far the Multi-sports session on Thursdays taking place at
Monday 21st July
Sports camp 5+ at Ghosia hall
Tuesday 22nd July
Girls youth club 6+ at BCOM
50p
Tuesday 22nd July
Boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
£2
Thursday 24th July
GIRLS BWCT health camp 6+ at BCoM
Great Lever Park has proven to be most popular with over 30 young people attending. Other activities include boxing
Summer Activites 2014
at Gloves community centre, girls youth club at BCoM and Weston House, Archery, sports camps run in partnership with Bolton Wanderers Community Trust held at Ghosia hall and BCoM to name a few. We are hoping the activities will be accessed by youths of all ages and backgrounds and
1:30pm - 3pm 11am - 1pm 5pm - 6pm
1:30pm - 3pm
FREE B
FREE B
Thursday 24th July
like previous holiday activities, the summer timetable will
5pm - 6 pm
5-6 boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
also be a success.
Thursday 24th July
multi sports 5+ at Great lever park
FREE
Before booking, please note:
Friday 25th July
GIRLS Relax & tone 8+ at BCoM
£1
• Registration forms must be completed by a parent or
Friday 25th July
Girls youth club 7+ at Weston House
£1
Saturday 26th July
Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM
50p
6:30pm - 7:30pm 3:30pm - 4:15pm 7pm - 8:30pm
guardian on a child’s first visit
• A parent or guardian must drop off and pick up children
promptly before and after sessions
• Suitable clothing and footwear is required for all
3pm - 5 pm
£2
Week Two (28th July - 3rd of August
activities - if you’re unsure, please ask.
• Activities are mixed unless otherwise stated. TRIPS
£25
Thursday 28th August
Girls Bolton Wanderers Tour TrANSPORT FROM THE BCOM
£3
Thursday 28th August
Boys Bolton Wanderers tour TrANSPORT FROM THE BCOM
£3
Thursday 28th August
Presentation at Macron Stadium meet at MACRON stadium
9am - 6pm
10am - 11am
11am - 12pm
12pm - 1pm
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Eid - No Activities
-
Tuesday 29th July
Eid - No Activities
-
Thursday 31st July
GIRLS BWCT health camp 6+ at BCoM
Thursday 31st July
boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
Thursday 31st July
multi sports 5+ at Great lever park
FREE
Friday 1st August
Girls Youth Club 7+ at weston house
£1
Saturday 2nd August
Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM
50p
1:30pm - 3pm
Women and girls trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach TrANSPORT FROM THE BCOM
Tuesday 26th August
Monday 28th July
FREE
5pm - 6 pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm 7pm - 8.30pm 3p - 5 pm
FREE B £2
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Community Development Summer Activities (continued) Week Three (4th - 10th August)
Monday 11th August
Monday 4th August
Sports camp 5+ at Ghosia hall
Tuesday 5th August
Girls youth club 6+ at BCOM
50p
11am - 1pm
Tuesday 5th August
Boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
£2
5pm - 6pm
Tuesday 5th August
Archery for girls 7+ at BCoM
£1 B
Archery for boys 7+ at BCoM
£1 B
1:30pm - 3pm 11am - 1pm 5pm - 6pm
12pm - 1pm
Tuesday 5th August
1pm - 2pm
Thursday 7th August
1:30pm - 3pm
Thursday 7th August
5pm - 6pm
Thursday 7th August 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 7th August 10:30am - 12:30pm
GIRLS BWCT health camp 6+ at BCoM 5-6 boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym multi sports 5+ at Great lever park GIRLS sweets & treats making 6+ at BCoM
FREE B
FREE B £2
Tuesday 12th August
12pm -1pm
Tuesday 12th August
1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 13th August
2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 13th August Wednesday 13th August
1pm - 3pm
FREE £4 B £1
Friday 8th August
Girls youth club 7+ at Weston House
£1
Saturday 9th August
Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM
50p
11am - 1pm
Tuesday 12th August
1pm - 2pm
GIRLS Relax & tone 5+ at BCoM
7pm - 8:30pm
1:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday 12th August
Friday 8th August
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Thursday 14th August 1:30pm - 3pm
Thursday 14th August
5pm - 6pm
Thursday 14th August 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 14th August 10:30pm - 12:30pm
Friday 15th August
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Friday 15th August 7pm - 8:30pm
KEY 7+ Age range for activity
Week Five (18th - 24th August)
Week Four (11th - 17th August)
Saturday 16th August 11am - 1 pm
Sports camp 5+ at Ghosia hall Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM Boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym Archery for girls 7+ at BCoM Archery for boys 7+ at BCoM girls heart start 6+ at BCoM boys youth club 7+ at BCoM multi sports 6+ at QUEBEC PLAYING FIELDS GIRLS BWCT health camp 6+ at BCoM 5-6 boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym multi sports 5+ at Great lever park GIRLS sweets & treats making 6+ at BCoM GIRLS Relax & tone 8+ at BCoM Girls youth club 7+ at Weston House Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM
B Booking is required
Monday 18th August
Sports camp 5+ at Ghosia hall
Tuesday 19th August
Girls youth club 6+ at BCOM
50p
Tuesday 19th August
Boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
£2
Tuesday 19th August
Archery for girls ages 7+ at BCoM
£1 B
Tuesday 19th August
Archery for boysages 7+ at BCoM
£1 B
Wednesday 20th August
multi sports 6+ at QUEBEC PLAYING FIELDS
FREE
Wednesday 20th August
Women’s heart start 16+ at BCoM
FREE B
Thursday 21st August
GIRLS BWCT health camp 6+ at BCoM
FREE B
Thursday 21st August
boxing 5+ at Gloves Gym
Thursday 21st August
multi sports 5+ at Great lever park
FREE
£4 B
Friday 22nd August
GIRLS Relax & tone 8+ at BCoM
£1
£1
Friday 22nd August
Girls youth club 7+ at Weston House
£1
£1
Saturday 23rd August
Girls youth club 6+ at BCoM
50p
FREE B 50p £2
1:30pm - 3pm 11am - 1pm 5pm - 6pm
£1 B £1 B 50p 50p FREE FREE B £2 FREE
12pm - 1pm 1pm - 2pm
1pm - 3pm 2pm - 4pm
1:30pm - 3pm 5pm - 6 pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm 3:30pm - 4:15pm 7pm - 8:30pm 3pm - 5pm
50p
FREE B
£2
The timetable is also available online or at the BCoM office. For further details, please contact us on 01204 363680, or email admin@thebcom.org
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Community Development
Launch of support group for foster carers and adopters of Muslim children. Foster carers and adopters are coming together in
The group also has scope to arrange a crèche and support
Lancashire and Greater Manchester to form a support
groups for older children who have been adopted or live
group for carers of Muslim children. The group, named ‘UK
with foster carers. Tay Jiva explains that ‘fostering agencies
Carers for Muslim Children’, will advise the community of
provide generic support to foster carers, but this is not
the need for Muslim carers, provide support to all carers
available to adopters. We will include both foster carers and
of Muslim children and will also, in due course, arrange
adopters in this group.
support groups for the children. I am not aware of any support groups specifically for Muslim Tay Jiva, social worker and volunteer, stated that ‘there is
children. A stronger sense of identity and self esteem will be
a misconception that Muslim children are always cared for
achieved by providing a forum for the children to socialise
within extended families, when that simply is not the case.
with each other. A strong sense of identity and good self-
There are many Muslim children living in children’s homes
esteem are essential to bringing out the best in children.’
and with non-Muslim carers who would be better placed with Muslim carers.
Ms Jiva has invited council services and independent fostering agencies to become involved in supporting this
We recognise that Muslim children who live with foster or
group. She hopes that the agencies will work together to
adoptive families have religious and identity needs probably
gain the best outcomes for the children. Also, individuals
not being catered for. This community group can put
and other organisations who would like to support the
together training or literature which would help councils
initiative are asked to attend the first meeting.
and carers to understand the children’s backgrounds and provide appropriate religious care and support in the future’.
UK Carers for Muslim Children will hold its first meeting at the Bolton Council of Mosques office (1 Vicarage
Furthermore, Ibrahim Kala, Chief Officer of the Bolton
Street, Bolton, BL3 5LE) on Sunday 24th August, 11am.
Council of Mosques (BCoM) said that ‘BCoM are in support of this initiative because there is a need for people of all backgrounds to become foster carers and adopters, but we are trying to address the particular shortage of Muslim
Organisers can be contacted on 07920097834
carers within this group’.
(Tay Jiva) or via the Bolton Council of Mosques on 01204 363 680.
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Community Development Coming Together Against Abuse
Right stuff. Right bin.
The domestic abuse awareness event took place on the 16th June 2014. The event was held at Quebec hall and was attended by over 70 people. Partners for the event included Victim Support, Paws for Kids Safehaven Project, Fortalice, greater manchester Police, interfaith council, the Hindu forum, the Christian cohesion
A MULTIFAITH conference raising awareness of domestic abuse and violence
group and last but not least Forbess solicitors. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of what abuse is and the support and options
Simple as.
available to the general public whether victim or a witness. The event was well organised and
Recycling right saves money that can support our public services in the future.
informative and the feedback also confirmed this. Partners also felt the lead up to the event had helped to strengthen links which is the way forward!
For information on what can be recycled visit: recycleforgreatermanchester.com/bolton
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including speakers fro m supp
ort SERVICes in Bolton
@ QUEBEC HALL, QUEBEC ST, BOLTON, BL3 5LY FROM 5-8PM Monday 16th June 2014 For further information, plea Bolton Council, Commun se call ity Safety Services on 01204 331 080
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Community Development
Rain Fails To Dampen The Community Spirit The much awaited first ever interfaith cricket match between
Bishop of Bolton, Rev Chris Edmondson who was ready to
the three major faiths last Saturday was unfortunately a
play was in his whites, summarized the event and thanked
wash out after just over 4 overs between Bolton Hindu
everyone for a memorable day for our community.
Forum and the Bolton Council of Mosques teams. The relentless rain in the early afternoon never stopped and the co-ordinators decided to reschedule the game in August. The match was also attended by Bobby Denning who is the marketing director of Lancashire County Cricket Club. There was almost a crowd of over hundred plus people who gathered in the large hall and provided the activities like henna and face painting as well enjoyed the wonderful food served by community groups. Despite the disappointment, Rev Gilbert was very upbeat “We spent nearly three hours with new friends from different faith backgrounds and enjoyed the company with fantastic food to make it a really good day. We look forward to rescheduling the game in August and hope that we are blessed by the Lord with a sunny day.�
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Community Development
Drive Safe Campaign Log In the middle of February 2014 began a unique project
didn’t get away so lightly either. Again, as if by some divine
involving a number of different organisations who were
intervention, nobody was killed in this incident either.
all striving towards one common goal. The Drive Safe Campaign, a pioneering campaign initiated by BCOM, in
In the immediate aftermaths of both incidents, there were
partnership with Bolton Council, Greater Manchester Police
concerns from senior members of the communities that had
and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service saw its first
witnessed the devastation that these collisions had caused,
event delivered at Ar Rahman Mosque in Daubhill, Bolton.
for something to be done by somebody, anybody, to put an
The campaign was initiated by BCOM on the back of
abrupt end to the selfish and downright dangerous exploits
two serious high profile Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) on
of racing, speeding and ultimately, antisocial driving.
major arterial routes in and out of Bolton in July/August 2013 – one on St Helens Road in Daubhill and the other on
Over the course of the campaign we visited four mosques
Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge.
in the Bolton area (we planned on visiting a fifth but had to postpone due to bad weather) to deliver the message
Both of these incidents shook the communities that
of road safety using various resources from the Police and
enveloped the locations of these serious incidents. The
the Fire Service. The events have helped to shift mindsets.
RTC on St Helens Road, involved two young men from
Young drivers, whether male or female feel inclined to show
the community who were allegedly racing and driving
off in their cars. It’s natural one-upmanship. But, this project
at twice the speed limit. It was a recipe for disaster and
has shifted mindsets from feeling inclined to impress friends
subsequently the collision claimed 11 casualties – including
to prioritising and following the road safety regulations - and
a 12-year old boy who was faced with life-changing injuries.
it seems others’ mindsets have shifted too. It’s getting the
Thankfully nobody was killed.
message across in a practical, hard-hitting yet engaging manner.
Less than a fortnight after this incident, there was another RTC on Blackburn Road. This time, it involved two high-
Although the campaign has ended, we hope that this is
performance vehicles, an Audi Q7 and a Mercedes SLK
a starting point for further opportunities to build upon
coupe. Whilst this incident may not have claimed as many
the successes that these demonstrations have so visibly
victims as the incident on Daubhill, the severity of the
reaped.
incident was just the same and again, it involved a young child who sustained serious injuries, whilst others involved
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Community Development
Free ESOL Classes at BCoM
Brass Destitution Project
ACWY Vaccinations
The BCoM is currently offering free ESOL classes by a
Many failed asylum seekers become Destitute and
Continuing with our series of ACWY Meningitis
certified teacher. The classes held every Tuesday from
therefore have no money or accomodation from Home
Vaccinations, we would like to ask people to begin
12 - 2:00pm.
Office. At BRASS in Bolton we run a Destitute project
registering for our next dates in the summer. The
and one of my main aims as a caseworker is to bring
vaccination program has been a huge success, and as
awareness to the Muslim charities in Bolton. Through
such we anticpate demand to be high - so please book
the help of BCOM, Ummah Welfare and Al - Khidmah
early to ensure that your needs are met.
came on board. Together we provided Ramadan food packs at the Destitution project. Fridays at the Ummah Welfare shop, Ramadan food packs provided to normal asylum seekers who survive on £5 a day(on a card system no cash).
Refugee and Asylum Seek
er Destitution Project
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would like n Council of Mosques, re Trust, and the Bolto amme. Al Khidmah, Ummah Welfa dan 2014 Iftar/Sehri progr to invite you to our Rama and drink, food from in absta will ms all around the world y to During Ramadan, Musli use this as an opportunit to sunset, we want to to through fasting, from dawn e you with a hot meal in need. We hope to provid sters ers/si broth daily, our assist g Iftar food packs Iftar and will be offerin break your fast during . basis ly week on a and Sehri food packs
Advance booking is required. For booking or for more details please call 01204 363680.
e for the orphan and the captiv ) who feed the poor, the you “(The righteous are those God Alone; we seek from feed you for the sake of ] love of God, saying: ‘we 76:8-9 , Quran Holy [The s.’” neither reward nor thank
07860 389 275 or Shaheda at BRASS on For further details, call idmah@outlook.com. 07472 815 160 or Alkh contact Al Khidmah on
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Community Development
Fair Trade Event
Coffee Morning
BCoM supports Bolton Fairtrade and as part of the
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working
A coffee morning was held in March at BCoM in order
Fair Trade Fortnight, representatives were present at
conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade
to allow a range of communities to meet with service
the launch of the event held in Festival Hall, Town Hall
for farmers and workers in the developing world. By
providers such as Bolton College, CVS and of course
Bolton.
requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which
BCoM. The morning was for females only whereby
must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade
a female GP was also present for consultations.
addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which
Stalls were held by all services ranging from arts and
traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest
crafts, glitter tattoos, hand massages, info stalls and
producers. It enables them to improve their position and
refreshments were provided by BCoM. Over 30 people
have more control over their lives.
attended and all who were present provided positive feedback. We will look into doing another coffee morning soon in a different area.
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Interfaith
Masjid Interfaith Event
Spirit of Bolton
On the 27th July, Zakariyya Jaam’e
On Saturday 5th July, Bolton Council of Mosques along with other faith partners,
Masjid hosted an Interfaith Event
celebrated the Spirit of Bolton Event, held at Victoria Square, Bolton. Staff and
to allow people of various faiths,
volunteers were at hand to give advice and information, and there were stalls which
and those with no faith at all, to
included calligraphy and mehndi.
observe and ask questions about Ramadhan. The event included observation of prayers, recitations and the breaking of the fast, as well as a short lecture and the breaking of the fast over dinner. This type of event helps to spread understanding between faith groups, and helps build relationships between communities.
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Mosque Directory Mosque Aleef Mosque
Al Falah Mosque
Al Rahman
Masjid Al Aqsa
Ashrafia
Darul Quran
Darul Uloom
Ghosia Mosque
Masjid Ibraheem
Jamiah Alavia Mosque
Madina Mosque
Address 8 Higher Swan Lane, Bolton, BL3 3EQ 17 Salisbury Street, Bolton, BL3 5DR 2-14 Randal Street, Bolton, BL3 4AQ Gilnow Road, Bolton, BL1 4LJ Cannon Street North, Bolton, BL3 5DN 458 Bridgeman Street, Bolton, BL3 6TJ Willows Lane, Bolton, BL3 4HE St Pauls mill, Caroline Street, Bolton, BL3 6SX 17 Carter Street, Bolton, BL3 2HG 29 Bromwich Street, Bolton, BL2 1JF 128 St Georges Road, Bolton, BL1 2BZ
Telephone
Website
Asif Patel
01204 655040
Ibraheem Patel Abdul Bux
01204 529 363
Ayub Bux Iqbal Pandor
01204 660 177
01204 771 918
Hanif Mohmed www.masjid-e-aqsa.org.uk
Maulana Hassan Dawood Kadva www.al-jamiah-al-islamiyyah.org.uk
01204 524 691
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Asif Patel Maulana Suhail Bashir Shama
01204 650 583
01204 399 308
Arfan Ali
Imran Kotwal
01204 659 099
07715 049 652
Mubashir Khan
Altaf Limbada
01204 384 713
01204 626 22
BCoM Representatives
Mushtaq Chisti www.masjideibrahim.co.uk
Saqib Sheikh Hanif Kola Maulana Sabir Ali Tariq Mahmood Afzal Rasul Gulfam Hussain
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Mosque Directory Mosque Makka Mosque
Makki Mosque
Masjid e Usman
Masjid e Noor
New Madina Mosque
Noor ul Islam
Salaam Mosque
Sughra Mosque
Taiyyabah Mosque
Zakariyya Mosque
Address Grecian Crescent, Bolton, BL3 6QU 110 Eskrick Street, Bolton, BL1 3EN 82 Astley Street, Bolton, BL1 8EY 329 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3QD Gower Street, Bolton, BL1 4BG Prospect Street, Bolton, BL1 3QH 4 Ramsay Street, Bolton, BL1 7HX Granville Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7LD 31a Draycot Street, Bolton, BL1 8HD Peace Street, Bolton, BL3 5LJ
Telephone
Website
01204 524 200
www.makkamosque.org
Ismail Adam Abdur Raouf
01204 524563
Qari Faruq Samni Rashid Nadat
01204 402806
Mohammed Iqbal Mogradia Khalil Ahmed
01204 520952
Sabir Khan www.noorulislambolton.com
Moosin Patel Yunus Moosa Imtiaz Ali
07809 557 418
Babu Bhai Haroon Rashid
01204 574 601
Anwar Raee
01204 535 997
taiyabahislamiccentre.org.uk
01204 535 002
www.zakariyyamasjid.org
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Sajid Malik Kamran Khan Gaffar Patel
01204 848 909
01204 535738
BCoM Representatives
Siddik Kamboli Mohammed Matadar Farook Chapti Zaheer Malek
1 Vicarage Street, Bolton,,BL3 5LE Tel 01204 363680 Fax 01204 363681 Email admin@thebcom.org Web www.thebcom.org