ISSUE 10 SEPTEMBER 2013
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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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Funeral And Bereavement
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Children And Young People
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Community Development
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Interfaith Engagement
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Mosque Directory www.thebcom.org
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Welcome A Message from the Chairman Assalmo alaikum and welcome to the latest BCoM
provision of counselling (we now have both male and
There are always volunteering opportunities for members of
newsletter. I hope you will find it both informative ,
female counsellors). There has also been specific training
the community at BCoM and to explore how you can help
interesting and an inspiration to get involved with various
for our madrassah teachers ranging from creative teacher
contact the admin office who will be able to advise. BCoM
opportunities that are available to contribute towards
training, first aid skills and a hugely successful safeguarding
can only survive with the tremendous dedication of the
making life better for the Bolton family.
seminar delivered jointly with Bolton safeguarding team. The
many volunteers who spend their hours and days assisting
committed funeral team have also launched a single 24hour
the wider Bolton community. May Allah continue to give
There have been a few changes to the BCoM team in
contact number for all funeral enquiries (392919). This is
them the strength to continue their sincere efforts.
recent months. First of all I would like to express gratitude
only some of the activities BCoM is involved in.....it would
to Inayat Omarji for all his efforts at BCoM and wish him
be impossible for us to detail it all!
I hope you will enjoy reading the newsletter.
maternity leave after having been blessed with twins (Adam
We are grateful to Bolton at Home who recently disposed
Thank you
and Mohammed) and we hope and pray for their health
of unwanted furniture from a number of their offices which
Dr Kamran Khan
and happiness as a family. Ibrahim Kala (Chief Officer),
were closing down. BCoM has been welcoming students
Chairman
Nilufar Patel (Female YW) and Said Mohammed Akuji (Malji)
of Bolton Muslim girls school, for their Khidmat programme
(Mosque and Madressa Liaison Officer) have come on
for the last few years. This programme encourages
board and will strive to continue the aims and objectives
students their age to get involved in voluntary work for the
of BCoM. I’m certain they will have the full support of our
community and also to prepare them for the world of work.
success in his future role. Khadija Patel (female YW)is on
mosques, partner organisations and wider community of Bolton.
Recent tragic events around the globe have again demonstrated that Bolton’s strong community spirit and
Once again in this newsletter we have tried to give a brief
statutory and voluntary partner agencies working together
overview of some of the activities and projects BCoM are
over the years has made us resilient (but not complacent)
involved in. These range from activities for youngsters
against any forces that may try to drive a wedge between
(watch out for our October half term activities on), the
our different communities. Our prayers and thoughts are
continued success of our over 40s group who enjoyed
with all those affected by these heartbreaking events.
a successful day out at Bolton Abbey, tremendous uptake at the Hajj vaccination clinics (many thanks to our dedicated volunteers in the Health forum), representation at various civic events in Bolton (see pg19) and the
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14.00 Shorai Martial Arts
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For more information on Function Rooms and Conference Hire, contact BCoM on 01204 363680.
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Girls Youth Club
SDF Tutoring Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Thursday
Deane Nursery
Wednesday
Deane Nursery
Deane Nursery
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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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Health And Wellbeing Counselling
Health, Fitness & Relaxation Week
BCOM counselling service has been, successfully
Details of the counsellors can be read on the BCOM
October half term week 28th October to 3rd November
serving the needs of the indigenous population and
website under “staff”.
2013 will be Health, Fitness and Relaxation week.
the ethnic minority of Bolton, since 2007. Recently, the
There will be lots of different exercise taster sessions
service has recruited two female counsellors alongside
So give us a call, and don’t suffer in silence. Please feel
and health awareness/relaxation workshops. Be sure to
one male counsellor to enhance the service further. All
confident that your personal information will be kept
book on straight away as places will be limited. Details
our counsellors are dedicated professionals with, both
confidential and will not be disclosed.
to be given closer to the time.
experience and the appropriate qualifications for the role. We all face days of adversity and experience personal issues, wanting to talk out the frustrations, in a safe and confidential arena. BCOM counselling service will offer you that opportunity. Whether your issues are personal, religious, mental or domestic, we ensure to facilitate a process of a road to recovery in a friendly, professional and confidential manner. Our counselling service is designed to be aware of cultural diversities and sensitive to religious beliefs of our clients. Issues that are covered include depression, anxiety, anger, relationships, bereavement, stress etc. Referrals can be made through your GP or clients can telephone the office on 01204 363680. We offer counselling to both adults and children over the age of 12. For further details or if something is worrying you, contact BCoM on Tel 01204 363680 | Email admin@thebcom.org
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Health And Wellbeing Vaccinations / Hajj
Circumcision Service
Since the last newsletter in May, BCoM have hosted 3
The BCoM has organised a new weekly Male Religious
Hajj and Umrah Meningitis Vaccination (ACWY) clinics at
Circumcision Service. The service will be run from the
our base on Vicarage Street, Bolton. These took place
Orient House Medical Centre on Wigan Road, and
on Friday 7th June, Friday 23rd August and Friday 6th
includes follow up care if required. Advanced payments
September. Over 400 people, men, women and children
and booking is required.
were vaccinated over the 3 days and we are indebted to all the doctors/nurses and volunteers who come to help in organising and arranging these events. The Executive and the Management of BCoM and the Health Forum would like to express their gratitude to all involved. On the 23rd August the Council of British Hajjis were interviewed by BBC News North West Tonight Programme re Hajj Fraud and bogus tour operators, to view this please follow this link: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-23858402
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Funeral And Bereavement National Burial Conference
Islamic Literature Burial
BCoM representatives attended and shared some
On Saturday 28th September, the Bolton Council of
good practice at a National Burial Conference held
Mosques once again organised the burial of Islamic
in the City of Leicester on Sunday 25th August
literature at Heaton Cemetery. The burial was held in
2013. Officers and volunteers were at hand to share
accordance with Islamic principles, paying the proper
the Bolton experience of how over the years the
respect to these materials. The volunteers were already at
community have dealt with bereavement and burial
the cemetery by 9:30 in the morning, ready for the hectic
issues in the town.
flow of traffic that was to follow from 11:00am till 1:45pm. Dave and the team from the cemetery started digging form 8:00 in the morning and they still hadn’t finished by the time the first cars came at 10:30. The volunteers were allocated different duties and the day went very smoothly with hundreds of bags of Islamic literature being buried by the volunteers. A sincere thanks to Dave, John and Mark from the cemetery for their constant help and support and also to the burial volunteers coordinated by Suhel bhai and Khalids young helpers who are at the forefront when it comes to volunteering.
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Funeral And Bereavement Bereavement Hotline The Bolton Council of Mosques started off as a burial
We will liaise with your mosque representatives to manage
service and was called BMCC – Bolton Muslim Cemetery
Ghusl, Kaffan, Coffin and other requirements.
Care. Over the years the BCoM burial service has grown
We strongly advise that our funeral service representative
and supported the burial requirements for the people of
should only communicate with one or two nominated family
Bolton, and is recognised as one of the best Burial services
members, to ensure that the process is managed efficiently
in the country.
and effectively.
Even then we have not stopped trying to improve and have
The funeral service is a free service - voluntary financial
now introduced a central number for the Bereavement and
contributions are welcomed to support running costs of the
Funeral service. At present, when a death occurs, some
funeral vehicle, and other associated equipment costs.
get in touch with their local Mosques; others contact the
Although our service is free, there are other associated
Funeral volunteers; whereas some have no idea who to turn
costs with a funeral (such as the cost of the burial which
to or what they need to do in what is always a difficult time
is to be paid to the council, and the cost of the coffins,
for the family.
ghusl shrouding etc. ( payable to the local mosque) that are independent of this service
If a death occurs, we urge everyone to call 01204 392919 and listen to the message and select the options at the end. You will be transferred to one of our volunteers who will take care of all your Burial requirements.
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In the event of a death, please call our dedicated bereavement number
01204 392919
We will also liaise with your mosque representatives to manage Ghusal, Kaffan, Coffin and other requirements.
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Children And Young People 11th Annual Inter Mosque football Competition 2013
Outdoor Learning
This year’s competition was targeted to encourage young
The competition year on year sees the teams becoming
On Wednesday 28th August, 32 girls went to High
people and parents to participate in sport (football). We
more and more professional in their approach. Madrasahs
Rid Reservoir to take part in canoeing, kayaking, and
had teams from Mosques around the whole of the Bolton
taking the time out to undertake football coaching, to team
sailing and raft building. The girls really got stuck in
borough that took part.
kits being sponsored to encourage the engagement of
and had a fantastic time. For those who couldn’t who
young people in sport.
couldn’t book on this time, there will be another very
Alhumdo lillah this year was the 11th Annual Inter Mosque
soon!
football competition which took place on Sunday 9th June
The top 4 teams in each group went through to play into
2013 at Essa Academy outdoor Pitches. This year’s we
the semi finals bringing together a fantastic finale. The
extended the categories to school children from years 3,
following teams went through to the finals with the winners
4, 5, 6, 7,8 and 9 to participate and also to encourage the
as follows:
parents to come and give their support. Over 350 young people and parents took part and made this year’s football
Year 3 and 4: Noorul-Islam vs Taiyabah Masjid
competition once again a huge success.
Winning Team: Taiyabah Masjid
Young volunteers helped to keep the scores, whilst the
Year 5 and 6: Ashrafiyah Masjid vs Taiyabah Masjid
apprentices and staff from Bolton Council’s ‘Sport Health
Winning Team: Taiyabah Masjid
and Inclusion team’ refereed the games and helped to facilitate on the day.
Year 7 and under: Taaleemul-Quraan vs Taiyabah Masjid Winning Team: Taaleemul-Quraan Year 8 and 9: Al-Falah Masjid vs Makkah Masjid Winning Team: Al Falah Masjid A presentation evening was held to present the trophies to the winners and runners up including awards being presented to the volunteers.
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Girls’ Youth Club
Girls Trip To Blackpool
Mums & Daughters Casual Swim
The youth club is now running every Saturday 11-1,
A girls’ trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach is taking
The ongoing Mum and Daughters Casual Swim at
only £1 per session. We have lots of exciting activities
place on Saturday 26th October 2013 from 9.00am
Bolton School has been a resounding success. Many
planned such as baking and cooking, arts and crafts,
to 6.30pm. The trip will cost £25, which includes
women have participated in the sessions, intended
sports and games and trips. So make sure you don’t
wristband and coach travel.
to provide a female and child friendly atmosphere in
miss out! The youth club recently went to the fire
which to swim and have fun! Places are no longer
station open day and even had the opportunity to sit in
Girls going on the trip should meet at the BCoM at
available for this event, but if you are interested in
a fire engine!
8.30am. Girls under 12 will need to be accompanied by
participating in future events similar to this one, please
a parent/guardian.
contact the BCoM to register your interest.
Mums & Daughters Casual Swim At Bolton School, Chorley New Road.
Sunday 18th August 2-4pm Sunday 25th August 2-4pm Sunday 1st Sept 2-4pm Sunday 8th Sept 2-4pm Sunday 15th Sept 2-4pm Sunday 22nd Sept 2-4pm Sunday 6th Oct 2-4pm Sunday 13th Oct 2-4pm Sunday 20th Oct 2-4pm Sunday 27th Oct 2-4pm
£3
per session
• Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult • Boys under 6yrs may attend (supervised by an adult) • Female Lifeguard • Access to floats and armbands Full commitment of £30 required prior to start of first session
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For further information, please contact Khadija at the Bolton Council of Mosques on 01204 363680
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Creative Teacher Training
First Aid – Skills for life
This Ramadhaan, 40 female Madrassah teachers from 8
Subnum Hariff founder and trainer of Ilhaam explains,
As part of the ever increasing personal development
different mosques in Bolton came together to learn about
“the main ethos of the training is to empower teachers to
courses for the teaching staff in the Madrassah’s,
creative teaching.
be creative themselves and enjoy teaching. This in turn
Khadija organised a first aid training session on Sunday
will inspire and motivate the students to have fun whilst
7th July.
The course run by Ilhaam in Partnership with BCoM,
learning”.
covered: • The importance of creativity in Madrassah education, • Learning experiences,
The training was aimed at the female teaching staff but Participants said of the training:
it was also opened up to community volunteers.
“I most enjoyed interacting with other Madrassahs and
The course was delivered by the Training Company
sharing ideas/techniques and the creative activities”
and covered:
• Learning styles, • Leadership skills, and • Behaviour management. Delivered over two morning sessions, the teachers got an opportunity to discuss and share their learning and
“The teacher was very enthusiastic and it was a fun environment to learn in”
• Dealing with the incident • Artificial Ventilations and CPR
“I will be implementing the eight learning styles into my lesson plans”
• Recovery Position • Shock
teaching experiences, as well as getting creative with practical hands on activities.
• The Law relating to First Aid
• Choking If you are interested in finding out more about Ilhaam courses please contact Subnum at Email ilhaamtraining@hotmail.co.uk
• Bleeding, Breaks • Burns • Epilepsy The women enjoyed a full day of training and each participant received a certificate which is registered with the First Aid Approvals and Monitoring Sections (FAAMS) and lasts for 3 years.
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The Council of British Hajjis - Hajj Advice 2013 The Council of British Hajjis is a national charity based
Approximately 20,000 people from the U.K. will travel to the
• Avoid direct contact with those showing symptoms of
in Bolton. It was setup in 2006 after concerns for pilgrim
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj in October 2013. Many
welfare. Over the years it has become the UK’s leading
more go for Umrah throughout the year. While most will
charity in the Hajj & Umrah industry. The CBH is a founder
travel and return safely, Hajj may increase the risk of certain
• Wear facemasks, especially when in crowded places.
member of the British Hajj & Umrah Council and active
health problems; the Hajj cough, for example, is well-
participant at the World Hajj & Umrah Convention.
known.
respiratory or other infections.
• Replace the facemask with a new one according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Maintain good personal hygiene If you become ill while
performing Hajj, seek medical help early.
The Council provides pre-Hajj & Umrah support, health
Health at Hajj
& safety training, hajj seminars, travel vaccination clinics
The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
and a voice for pilgrims. As early as 2008 it worked with
provided pilgrims with the following health advice to reduce
On your return
the Bolton Council of Mosques to offer Hajj pilgrims
the spread of respiratory infections:
If you are unwell, especially if you have a fever and
vaccinations and health advice. 5 years on, over 30 Travel Advice and Vaccination Clinics have been established across towns and cities across the UK with further growth planned for 2014 and beyond. Over 100 volunteers provide services for public benefit. Be it medical staff who will immunise the pilgrims or non-medical volunteers who help
• Wash hands with soap and water or disinfectant,
especially after coughing and sneezing.
• Use disposable tissues when coughing or sneezing and
dispose of them appropriately.
• Avoid hand contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.
respiratory symptoms on your return from Hajj, you should contact your GP as soon as possible. MERS-CoV is a rare disease and it is likely that any symptoms you have will be caused by other bacteria or viruses, but to minimize the risk of serious illness and to protect your family, you should discuss this with your GP.
coordinate the events, one thing motivates them all and that is serving the guests of Almighty.
Hajj Hajj is a Journey of faith and one which every Muslim aspires to fulfill at least once in their lifetime. For many Hajj and Umrah pilgrims their trip is thankfully a memorable and trouble free occasion. People come back spiritually rejuvenated and more conscious of their part in a multi-cultural society.
Hajj fraud
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Hajj Advice 2013 (...continued) In the past few years, there have been an increased
Changes to the Ministry of Hajj Rules
1 Book with a Tour Operator who holds an ATOL. Air
number of reports about some pilgrims who have suffered
Earlier this year the Ministry of Hajj announced a 20%
Travel Organisers License (ATOL). An ATOL ensures
at the hands of disreputable travel organisers and lost out
reduction in the 2013 Hajj quotas for all countries across the
that your prepayments are protected and also provides
world (50% reduction for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia).
for getting you back home if necessary in the event
of the operator going bust. Check the Status of the tour operators ATOL at www.caa.co.uk or call 020 7453 6424.
financially. Whilst the majority of Hajj & Umrah tour operators in the UK
Furthermore, it has announced that pilgrims who had
deliver an excellent service year on year, guiding pilgrims to
performed Hajj within the past 5 years would not be granted
Hajj and back, there are however cases of people falling foul
the visas, enforcing an already existing law which was
to unscrupulous tour operators and have fallen victim to Hajj
2 Demand an ATOL Certificate. From October 2012, when
previously shown leniency. The reductions and enforcement
fraud.
you book an ATOL protected holiday, you should be
has been as a direct result of the current Masjid Al Haram
given an ATOL Certificate by your travel company as
Expansion works which is due to be carried out over the
soon as you pay over any money for the holiday – even if
next 3 years.
this is only a deposit.
Note: Only those packages which include a flight, are
covered under the ATOL scheme.
There will be those who would have saved up thousands of pounds for Hajj, picked a tour operator who would have promised them the earth, accommodated all their requests
This Ramadan was extremely challenging due to changes in
for flights and accommodation but as soon as the payments
Ministry of Hajj rules, which has meant that those that had
have been made, are hard to track down, phone calls left
booked independently or late, lost thousands of pounds due
unanswered and simply un- contactable, leaving the would-
to lack of Umrah visas.
be pilgrims in a state of anxiety, anger and deep anguish.
Advice As the departure date nears, to get a sunken feeling that the
With some licensed tour operators already reporting Hajj
Journey of a Lifetime that they had dreamt of shattered into
packages as being sold out as early as July 2013, and
a million pieces. On the other hand some may be fortunate
the planned expansion of the Masjid Al Haram over the
by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and deal directly with them.
Those who are listed with the Ministry of Hajj have the
allocated quotas and means to obtain the Hajj visa.
4 Visit the Tour Operator at their offices. Ask neighbouring
shops to see how long they have been operating. If
the tour operator has propped up over the last few
weeks, the chances are that they may be in it for a quick
profit, in which exercise caution. Reputable business will
reputable tour operator.
have been operating for many years and will have ATOL,
IATA and MoH licenses.
Here is a list of things you can do to ensure you select the
5 Check Companies House to seee how long the business
right tour operator and to avoid any issues:
to actually fly out, but on arrival the 5 star hotel that was
next few years, we want to make sure that you make the
promised turns out to be a 2 start bed and breakfast,
right decisions when booking a Hajj Package and select a
transportation issues and a total nightmare from start to
3 Check that your travel agent / tour operator is accredited
finish.
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Hajj Advice 2013 (...continued) 6 Websites are cheap aand easy to setup, do not rely
British Hajj Delegation
Support in Saudi Arabia:
on them. Always check the above accreditation and
The British Hajj Delegation consists of a group of British
licenses and visit the operator at their offices.
Doctors who provide ‘on the ground’ medical support and
• British Connsulate-General, Jeddah:
7 Get everything in writing and ask for and read the terms
has been functioning for over a decade. The first Delegation
was sent in 2000 (Hijri 1420) and for the last thirteen years
and conditions of the trip.
8 Make payments by a Credit Card – this will ensure
a paper trail and protect any payments in the event
of non-deliverry of products or services. Make part
payment aand balance on receiving all the necessary
travel documentations (Passport, Visa, Airline tickets,
Hotel Vouchers etc.).
9 Talk to your friends aand relatives who may have
knowledge or used the services of different tour
operators and ask them for their recommendations.
has been led by Lord Adam Patel of Blackburn, a Peer in the House of Lords of the British Parliament, and includes a Chief Medical Officer along with eight other volunteer Doctors, usually including one or two female doctors.
Jeddah 21411 P.O. Box 3393
Tel: 022 622 5550
Fax: 02 622 6249
• Ministry of Hajj
email: info@haj.gov.sa
website: www.haj.gov.sa
freephone: 800 244 4480
The Council of British Hajis has been an active supporter
• Ministry of Hajj (Makkah):
of the delegation since its inception and fields its own
volunteers to be part of the delegation.
• Ministry of Hajj (Jeddah):
025586731 / 025587621 02 665 5811 orr 02 647 7551
• Emergencies in Saudi Arabia:
10 If there is an issue, try to resolve this with the tour
In Mina the British Medical Clinic is based close to the Mina
operator in the first instance, if this fails contact your
Al Wadi Hospital on the corner of 649 Street and 642 Street
local trading standards. If there is an issue whilst in
in the European ‘Red’ Tents Zone.
Saudi Arabia then you can contact the Ministry of Hajj
who have offices located in and around Makkah and in
The doctors will be active in Makkah from 4th October -
• UK FCO Consular Enquiries:
Jeddah (see below).
18th October 2013 and can be contacted on the following
numbers: +966 592 482 470 or +966 592 478 786.
• Action Fraud
11 Do not be swayed by last minute deals. If they look too
good to be true, then it usually is.
Ambulance 997 Police 999
Support in the UK: Tel: (+44) 020 7008 1500
Tel: 0300 123 2040
www.actionfraud.police.uk
• CBHUK
In case of problems:
If the tour operator has disappeared with your money then this is fraud and you need to contact your local Police
To become involved and volunteer with CBHUK
immediately and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
please email your CV to: Email info@cbhuk.org
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Over 40’s Day Out The over 40’s enjoyed a sun filled out to Bolton Abbey and Skipton . 40 members from the group embarked on a coach journey to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales taking in breathtaking views and enjoying a picnic by the river. The weather played its part and gave those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience such excursions. The day started off in Bolton Abbey – a beautiful picturesque village where the pace of life is a world away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. Some of the group sat by the river while others went to for a walk and discover the different areas. After lunch it was a short trip to Skipton where the group had the chance to explore Skipton Castle and take a walk around the market stalls. The day ended with a much deserved meal at the Asiana Restaurant in Dewsbury. The Buffet restaurant catered for all tastes and really was the icing on the cake to a brilliant day out!
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BCoM Quality Management System
Recycling
Rumworth Tidy Up
As part of our Quality Management System, we
Recycling During Ramadan, was a big success with
Anyone interested in volunteering and helping to create
have organised a series of seminars for Masjids and
many Mosques requesting extra burgundy and beige
a cleaner environment, please contact Nilufar on 01204
Madrasahs:
bins. We hope that these remain a permanent fixture at
363680. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, plus
• Safeguarding - Tues 10th Sept 2013
all Mosques. We are hoping to install a recycling site at
certificates.
For all teachers in the madressas
• Health and Safety / Fire Risk
Assessment - Fri 8th Nov 2013
For All Mosque Committee Members
and Heads at Madressas
the BCoM Centre (see picture) and would then be keen on rolling this out to as many mosques as possible.
• Effective Teaching Techniques
Sat 11th Jan 2014
For all teachers in the madressas
• Finance and Accounts - Fri 14th Mar 2014
For All Mosque Committee Members and Heads
at Madressas
Cleaning & Getting Involved Is An Act Of Charity As part of the ‘love Bolton, Hate Litter...’ campaign, BCOM are supporting Bolton Council in their Rumworth Tidy Up. The event involves groups carrying out litter picks and clean ups in the Rumworth community. Litter grabbers, green tabards, gloves and refuse bags will all be provided, as well a certificate for everyone who gets involved. Lunch will provided at the end of the event.
Virtually all Madrasahs closed on Tuesday 10th
Support us in this noble cause on Wednesday 9th October 2013, from 10am till 1pm at the Bolton Council of Mosques.
September for the Safeguarding Children in Madrasahs
To register your interest, please call Nilufar Patel on 01204 363 680, or contact the Bolton Council of Mosques: 1 Vicarage St, Bolton, BL3 5LE info@thebcom.org www.thebcom.org
Seminar. The turnout was overwhelming with over 350 ustaads and aapas attending. Nearly 240 evaluation forms were completed and this feedback will be used to improve further training sessions. We are grateful to Jacqueline Parkinson, Bolton Council’s Safeguarding in Education Officer, who delivered the presentation. All participants who signed in will recieve a Level 1 Certificate in terms of the Competency Framework for Safeguarding Children.
We Want Your Old School Uniforms!
If you no longer need your old school uniform, please consider donating it. Your donation will help families who struggle to buy uniforms, particularly those who are new to Bolton.
Outgrown It? Left school? Changed School?
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Please drop off your clean, good
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WAYS Volunteering WAYS is a fairly new community organisation focusing on
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to express the views of the whole
social inclusion, community cohesion, health and education
• A clear understanding of the current environment in
• The ability to support the support the vision, goals and
in Bolton. WAYS was set up almost 12 months ago and have had a few projects covering the focus areas aforementioned. We
which WAYS will be working is essential.
• A thorough understanding of the town Bolton is
• Self supporting IT skills and be used to working with
desirable.
currently have projects working with children aged 11 - 18
• A high level of commitment to youths, the community
which include social and recreational activities (football
coaching, archery classes and a youth centre), and also
• The ability to think strategically and plan ahead,
intend on delivering an academic support project for higher
education, this includes careers advice. We recently ran an archery course and presented the
community.
and especially to disadvantaged groups. balancing needs and constraints.
• The ability to accept accountability and probe and
principles of WAYS.
email and documentation in electronic formats with
access to IT equipment.
Given that WAYS is a community organisation serving the needs of all communities it is essential that successful candidates are able to demonstrate effective management.
challenge constructively.
participants with trophies and medals.
• Excellent communication, influencing and listening
Please note: The time investment in this role is 6-8 hours a
week. (flexible)
We are looking for an additional volunteer to assist in
• Be committed to working as a team member and to
controlling the work of the organisation and to ensure it is a
strong and effective community champion for local youths.
• Intellectual flexibility and the ability to think clearly and
sending your CV to Khalid
Email khalid@thebcom.org
This is a voluntary role, however out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
skills and to be able to influence and persuade others. supporting decisions made by a majority of the Board. creatively.
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For an application pack please apply today by
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Community Development
Locally Recycled Compost
Zakariyyah Open Day
From Monday 5 August, multi-purpose compost made from our food and garden waste
BCoM worked in partnership with Zakariyya
will be available for sale at Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, BL3 2NH.
Jaame Masjid on their annual Iftari event, which was held on Friday 2nd August.
All food and garden waste collected from Greater Manchester homes is processed at In-Vessel Composting facilities (IVC) in Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford. In vessel
BCoM assisted the Mosque by producing
composting is a 100% natural process and works the same way as a home compost
a flyer and publicising the event, inviting
bin does but on a massive scale. Up to 175,000 tonnes of food and garden waste is
guests to the event as well as taking
processed at the facilities a year. From meat and vegetables to grass cuttings and twigs
bookings of interested participants.
to tea bags, the whole lot is turned into compost in just 6 weeks.
Around 70 people attended the event.
To make the compost suitable to be used at home it is blended with forestry bi-products
BCoM staff were on hand on the day, with
such as sawdust and husks. The compost is produced to an approved British Standard
Management Officials of the mosque, to
and follows the Compost Quality Protocol, which provides reassurance for its use as a
ensure that the non Muslim guests needs
multi-purpose peat free compost. Revive compost is available in:
were catered for.
• 20Litre bags for £1.50
• 40Litre bags for £2.84
If your mosque would like BCoM to help you
• 4x40Litre bags can be bought for just £9.98
organise an “Open Day” type event, then please contact the Mosque and Madressa Liaison Officer, Saeed Malji on 363680.
For further information, please visit the Revive Compost webpage online at Web www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/composting/revive
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in partnership with
Zakariyya Jaame Masjid
IFTARI EVENT The Breaking of the Fast
For people of all faiths and no faith The event will take place at Zakariyya Jaame Masjid, Peace St, Bolton, BL3 5LJ On Friday 2nd August 2013 / 24th Ramadhan 1434. Registration and Mosque tour starts from 6.45pm onwards. great opportunity for community cohesion • AObserve •A recitationAsarofprayer • from Pakistan the Qu’ran by Syed Shah Abdul Aziz A short talk in English by Dr. Maulana Mahmood Chandia • (senior lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire) poetry (Nasheeds) in English • Islamic in the breaking of the fast at 9.07pm • Participate the Maghrib prayer (sunset) • Observe Q&A, networking and evening meal (for all of those • who have registered) Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Email admin@thebcom.org or call 01204 363680.
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Interfaith Engagement
Interfaith Engagement
Genocide Memorial Day
BCoM representatives were present to say prayers and readings at the Genocide Memorial Day event which was held on Thursday 20th June 2013 in the Mayors’ Parlour and Festival Hall, Bolton Town Hall. Like usual BCoM were partners in the 6th Spirit of Bolton Event which took place on the 6th July 2013, Victoria Square, Bolton.In addition BCoM staff attended the Memorial Service for Fusliier Lee Rigby which was held on Friday 12th 2013 July in Bolton Parish Church. A statement was read and short reading was offered Hafiz Abid Yusuf. BCoM were invited to other key events in the community on the 12th August 2013 which were namely the opening of the refurbished Temple on Deane Road and an Eid Bazaar event organised by Inner Dimensions.
Spirit Of Bolton
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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