A New Opportunity for Learning

Filed under: Uncategorised, Education & Lifelong Learning, Weekly Activities, Childrens Activities — Abdus at 3:25 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Family Learning

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Learning Together Project

Bangladeshi and Pakistani school children are underachieving and are not

performing as well as their counterparts. This is despite the fact that

their families value education highly and expect them to gain worthwhile

qualifications.

With this disparity in mind, the Bangladeshi Islamic Centre has launched a

Lottery-funded programme to encourage parents to take an active role in

their children’s education and development. (Read on …)

Press Release (PCT)

Filed under: Uncategorised, Health Workshops, Men's Health — Abdus at 1:08 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

 

June 2008

Reference: PH/08/

Press Release

Stop smoking success for Mr. Rahman

Mr. Shafiqur Rahman, a 75 year-old former heavy smoker is celebrating ‘healthy living’ after successfully kicking the habit with the help of his Community Health Development Worker Alamgir Khandoker. His success came after been encouraged by the health worker, to attend monthly stop smoking sessions at the Bangladeshi Islamic Centre in Smethwick funded by the Sandwell Primary Care Trust.

Speaking about his former 20-a-day habit, Mr. Rahman said: “I started smoking when I was 10 years old, so after 65 years of smoking, I’m relieved to say that I haven’t had a cigarette for over five months. Initially, I found it quite difficult to give up. I gained weight, and had to deal with high temper, but that has settled now and I’m back down to my normal weight.” (Read on …)

Nashta Club (Breakfast club)

Filed under: Uncategorised, Women's Development, Weekly Activities, Upcoming Events — Abdus at 11:49 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
June 17, 2008
10:00 amto12:00 pm
June 24, 2008
10:00 amto12:00 pm
June 29, 2008
10:00 amto12:00 pm

For ladies only from all different ethnic groups and all ages. 

The Nashta club is delivered on a weekly basis, held every Tuesday morning from 10.00am till 12.30pm at the brass house lane community centre in Smethwick. More than 40 women have been accessing this provision to date. 

10.00am till 11.00am- Activities such as aerobics, yoga sessions

11.00am till 12.00pm- light refreshments (Nashta) be served

 

The Nashta Club is a catalyst for accessing information, advice, support and guidance. 

The Nashta club provides opportunities to develop new skills, participate in activities, increase confidence and self-esteem and most of all enhance their social circle.

To find out more call Salaha on 01215588261