On Tuesday 20 April 2010 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm (between Asr and Maghrib Prayers) there is an Community Open Meeting with the Management Team. This will be an opportunity to discuss issues relating to the services at the Centre. All are welcome and refreshments will be provided.
To celebrate the launch of its Street Children project, the Moroccan Children’s Trust is bringing the hustle and bustle of the souk to the Centre on Saturday, 13 March 2010 from 4pm to 8pm in celebration of Morocco. With family-friendly activities for all – shopping, art exhibitions, youth activities, henna, and delicious food – you are invited to stop by, have a bite to eat, shop at the stalls available, and learn more about the work the Trust does.
The Moroccan Children's Trust is a UK registered charity, established in 2008 working in partnership with Groupe Maroc Horizons, a well-known NGO in Taroudannt, South Morocco. The Trust runs social and educational schemes with a volunteer programme that promotes the better understanding of Morocco and its culture.
The Community Diabetes Service will be conducting a Diabetes Awareness Talk for women on 16 March 12.45pm to 1.45pm at the Centre. The talk will provide information on what diabetes is and some information about healthy eating and how to help prevent diabetes. This talk is mainly directed to those who do not have diabetes. However, someone who has diabetes is most welcome to attend.
Assalamu Alaykum,
The National Circumcision Service is proud to partner with Al Manaar to serve the community in the Sunnah of circumcision. The NCS will provide regular Saturday clinics at the centre for circumcision. The procedure is carried out by highly experienced and qualified surgeons. The service is cheap and friendly.
The first clinic will take place on Saturday 27th February at 3pm. Bookings can be made by calling 0208 133 7897.
Assalamu Alaykum,
At the Centre next Tuesday 16 February 2010 from 10am to 4pm the NHS will be offering free health checks. You need to be resident of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and not diagnosed with diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure, heart disease (stroke or heart attack) or kidney problems. Each health check takes about 30 minutes and involves some simple tests of your
The assessor will ask you a few lifestyle and family medical questions. At the end of the check the assessor will discuss your results with you and offer you guidance, support and may refer you to specialist services for further support and investigations.
Assalamu Alaykum,
We will be hosting an exhibition and discussion about Kensington Housing Trust’s (KHT) proposals for the redevelopment of the Wornington Green estate. It will take place next Thursday 18 February from 3-7pm in the Atrium. All are welcome. You are invited to come and meet members of the Project Team and ask questions about the future of Wornington Green.
The event will include a “Question and Answer” session by Manpreet Dillon, Managing Director of KHT, and other senior KHT officers at 4.15pm and 6.15pm. They will answer questions on re-housing options and the support available to tenants.
Friday Prayer Announcements 22 January 2010
Assalamu Alaykum!
Legal Advice Sessions in Arabic and English
North Kensington Law Centre is offering drop-in Legal Advice Sessions at the Centre today Friday 22 January 1.15pm to 2.45pm and every alternate Friday. Free legal advice on Welfare benefits, Housing, Debt, Employment, Education. The advice is in Arabic or English.
Community Open Meeting with Management
On Tuesday 26 January from 4.15pm to 7pm there will be a Community Open Meeting with the Management Team. This will be an opportunity to discuss issues relating to the Centre and give us your feedback on the services provided. All welcome!
The Y-Lead Programme
This programme is aimed at 15 to 21 year old who would like to develop and increase their youth leadership skills such as public speaking and effective communication, facilitating the development of individual strengths and leadership styles and getting involved in service to others. There are six weeks of workshops starting next Saturday 30th January at the Centre from 2pm to 5 pm.
National Circumcision Service
In February 2010 we will be introducing a new circumcision service here at the Centre in conjunction with the National Circumcision Service.
For more information on these and all our other activities please contact the Liaison Team.
Assalamu Alaykum,
The Saturday School is closed on 9 January 2010 due to poor weather conditions. Please contact Arsalan Obaidullah on 07956 600 080 for any further details.
The Sunday Arabic School is closed on 10 January 2010 due to poor weather conditions. Please contact Dr Abdurrahman Yassin 07818 443 330 for any further details.
Assalamu Alaykum,
Here is an extract from announcements we will make today before Friday Prayers begin:
Men’s “Boxer-cise” Keep Fit Sessions
These new sessions are on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30pm to 9pm here at the Centre. The Instructor is the well-known professional boxer, Yassin El Maachi. The sessions are for men, 18 or over. The sessions cost £5 each (employed) and £3 (unemployed).
Islamic lectures
As part of a series of Lectures across London next week there will be four lectures in English week at the Centre. On Wednesday 16 December at 2.15pm “Muslims in the West: Past and Present” by Dr Abdullah Abu Ishi and at 3.05pm “The Role and Future of Mosques in the Muslim Communities” by Shaikh Shahid Reza. On Thursday 17 December at 2.15pm “World Civilisation: Collision or Cohesion” by Dr Abdullah Abu Ishi and at 3.05pm “Health Illness and death” by Dr Abdullah Abu Ishi.
Free first aid awareness course
On Saturday 19 December 10am to 1pm we are offering a first aid awareness course. The course is open to men and women, 18 or over. Certificates of attendance will be given. Please contact the Liaison Team at the Centre for further information.
11 December 2009
23 Dhul Hijjah 1430h
Assalamu Alaykum and Eid Mubarak!
May I wish you all a happy Eid.
May Allah accept all your good deeds and grant you a long life full of piety and rewards. May Allah bless you by allowing you to stand on Arafat next year.
On this happy occasion, I would like to extend my profound appreciation, to each and every brother and sister who uses or visits the Centre, for your cooperation and support.
Best wishes,
Abdulkarim Khalil,
Director
Yawm-ul-Arafah 1430h
26 November 2009
