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Faith based celebrations like Navratri, Diwali and the Milad-ul Nabi celebrations were yet again low key, in these uncertain times of Covid 19 and the outbreak of Omicron. Such is life after 2020, with government restrictions limiting public activities; putting a hinderance on holy celebrations. Christmas was as normal as possible; families gathered and celebrated together after missing out in 2020. The long awaited MTM Awards 10th anniversary could not take place as prescribed. The team played safe and the #10&Beyond celebration has been moved to 2022. The date will be revealed soon. COP26 and the Earthshot prize were the big climate events in the country. In Bristol, the HMS Prince of Wales affiliation was well celebrated with a series of events that ended with the blessing of the White Ensign, at the Bristol cathedral. It was a privilege to meet Captain Steve Higham, Commanding Officer HMS Prince of Wales, and the crew. All of which was made possible by the Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding OBE. Our sister organisation MTM Awards chosen project for 2021-2022, Period Poverty Action Projects, in partnership with Huris Foundation Mombasa Kenya, successfully distributed over 30, 000 sanitary pads and girls pants to four schools in Lamu County, Kenya. This was the first of many distribution initiative earmarked for 2022 – 2023. 2021 also saw the sad loss of our chief photographer and MTM Awards Brand Ambassador to Plymouth and surrounding areas, Nigel Barrett. Our prayers are always with him. Finally we send our warmest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding OBE, and her family, on the sad loss of her beloved husband of nearly 45 years Bob Golding. Peaches and Bob had a most perfect union, sharing interests in gardening, snakes, Italy and much, much more A memorial Service will take place on Wednesday 11 May at 2.00pm at Bristol Cathedral, to which you are all invited
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“The menopause is a fact of life. We have got to stop pretending it will go away if we don’t talk about it,” “The menopause is a fact of life. We have got to stop pretending it will go away if we don’t talk about it,” Menopause is a topic that’s not discussed as openly as some other health issues, even though half the population goes through it. Women experience menopause in different ways and at different ages, a variance that only adds to the mystique. Worse, women are sometimes embarrassed to talk about what’s happening. After all, it can be confusing to know which symptoms are from menopause and which are part of the normal aging process. The definitions of menopause are also confusing. Menopause marks a moment in time: one year after a woman has not had her period. After that moment, she’s considered postmenopausal. Before her menstrual cycle ceases, when she’s experiencing irregular periods and other menopausal symptoms, she’s in perimenopause.
The very idea of a royal openly discussing the menopause would once have been unthinkable. But Sophie Wessex, 56, is a very modern royal - and in a climate increasingly attuned to the problems faced by midlife women, she has made it her business to speak out. The countess joined the launch of the Menopause Workplace Pledge by health
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encountered is viewed as a shortcoming on her part, hence shrouded in secrecy and shame. The culture of shame around this normal life stage means that women don’t get the help they need or feel able to talk about their experiences. Many women experience symptoms which impact their quality of life, including anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, hot flashes, and forgetfulness.
An estimated 900,000 women in the UK have quit their jobs due to the menopause, with research showing many struggles to manage their symptoms at work. “To think that women are having to leave the workplace because of (the menopause) is just tragic, together, we can support the thousands of women out there who form the backbone of our workforce”, the countess said. “ The countess, a patron of Wellbeing of Women, described hot flushes, memory loss and brain fog, losing her train of thought on royal engagements and feeling as if somebody had ‘taken her brain out’. the first member of the royal family to do so publicly. Menopause affects around 50% of the world’s female population and “the change” impacts every man with a woman in his life. Surprisingly, the menopause is either poorly understood or shrugged off, especially in ethnic minority groups. When the menopause is seen as a gynaecological problem, a ‘woman’s problem’, the sexual difficulties
Workplaces are often not accommodating to the natural life experience and needs of women during this time. This should be of particular concern to employers because the general age range for experiencing menopausal symptoms- 40s and 50s - coincides with women stepping into leadership roles. Let’s change the discussion and normalise it without it being a taboo subject, shrouded in secrecy and shame. Menopause is a fact of life. We have got to stop pretending it will go away if we don’t talk about it,” she added. The research in SWAN shows that Black women reach menopause at 49, two years earlier than the national median age. Other SWAN data shows Latina women reach menopause two years earlier than the median age as well.
Franclin’s Hair & Beauty Salon Though menopause is slowly being more openly talked about, but women of colour are still missing from the conversation. Menopause for most African women marks the end of reproductive potential. For the grand multiparous women deprived of modern contraceptive technologies it is also a relief from pregnancies; but to the childless women it could be the beginning of a depression. Cultural beliefs and practices vary with the different communities in Africa & Asia. It is important for health providers to identify such beliefs and practices if reproductive health problems that emerge in the climacteric have to be prevented and managed correctly. Hormone replacement therapy is set to be made available over the counter for the first time in a proposed move likely to prove popular with women struggling with the menopause. But, until now, the medication has only been accessible after consultation with a GP or specialist. Haitham Hamoda, the chairman of the British Menopause Society, said: ‘Improving access to HRT is a good thing but it is really important that women can access all the help and advice they need. ‘It’s great that there is so much conversation about menopause now, and people are far more open about it. But we don’t want this to come down to a question of self-diagnosis – it’s really important that those thinking about starting HRT get the right information.’
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BRISTOL BLACK CARERS COVID 19 has hit the world like a million tornadoes all at the same time. It did not give us time to breathe and think as we watched the population across the world die at such a rapid rate. We cannot put into words the fear it instilled in us at the onset and still today as we battle to manage the spread of the deadly virus. This world, in all its history, has never lost so many of its people in different parts of the world at the same time - “pandemic”. Looking back at these months, we who have survived the virus have so much to be thankful for because we have seen a different world. A world where people have supported each other in ways we never thought of previously. Some of us have learnt to appreciate the small things which we may have taken for granted. The major blow came when we could not be in contact with other individuals. We lost a major part of being human through physical contact, touch which can never be replaced by telephone calls, digital inclusion or artificial intelligence. Yes, those methods kept us connected but they cannot replace the person with the warm hugs, laughter, discussions or the arguments. These simple things give us life because they contribute to our emotional and mental processes within us. This makes us look forward to each day and if we lose that connection we will be losing ourselves. Isolation and loneliness has been in existence before COVID 19, the situation became exaggerated when the lockdown came into force. It came like a blow from behind that no one expected
and it has lasted to this time. The massive change in socialising, and self isolation to reduce the spread of the deadly virus started in March 2020. These restrictions hit everyone in all walks of life because we did not know the specific about the mode of transmission. The fear factor took over our lives and we had different beliefs about what was happening at that time and still do up to this present time. COVID 19 virus is here and we have to find ways to minimise the damaging effects on our lives. Some of us may not believe in the measures that have been put in place but it is there to protect us all. We all know that there are healthy carriers amongst us, people who do not experience any symptoms and unknowingly you can spread the virus to many people. Sad but true relatives have transmitted the virus to their loved ones who were shielding. PLease try your best to reduce the spread to anyone by following the guidelines and testing yourself when in doubt. Looking at the bright side, we are so grateful for all the people who volunteered to help another person who may have been a relative, friend or neighbour. Love flourished in these times of need and people reached out via telephone, delivering essentials and many other ways. I do hope that this lesson is never forgotten and a newfound appreciation for life and physical contact that makes us feel human last forever.
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Natural Selection Salon opened on the 15th July 2002, to provide hairdressing and beauty services to clients of all origins and backgrounds. Quality and diversity of services set us apart from other salons. Hairdressing Services include Extensions, Braiding, Weaves, Cornrows, Dreadlocks, Hair Straightening, Hair Treatments, cuts. Beauty Services include make-up. In this edition we look at Jane Norgrove founder and properierot of this award winning salon. Jane attended Blessed Unisex Hair Clinic in Nigeria and then moved to the UK and settled in Swindon in 1995. For a number of years Jane worked in various jobs to provide for her family. It was when working in a warehouse for the Post Office she suffered an injury, and decided to go into self-employment, she opened her own salon, a trade she was well-versed in, as she had owned one in Nigeria. She attended college and studied the English language and joined Montaz Hair Extension Specialist in April 2004 in London, a school for hairdressing for European hairstyling. “It was a very challenging and difficult time bringing up my two children on my own and working at the same time. But I was very determined to achieve my dreams despite all the challenges”.
Both her children are now successful in their respective careers, this prides Jane. You can evolve into a community and be welcomed, appreciated and respected. Natural Selection Salon was Jane’s biggest leap into the unknown. The award winning salon boosts a fantastic clientele, made up of the locals in Swindon, professional rugby and football players, models and personalities. This is due to sheer hard work, determination to succeed, and passion to deliver the best. In 2019, Naturtal Selections Salon were crowned winners of the MTM Hair & Beauty Award, a pinnacle of Jane’s career.
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Jane Norgrove volunteered to participate in the first ever CUT-ATHON, a 24 hour non-stop Hair Marathon. She and her team of Sandra and Christie collected over 6,000 sanitary pads, and raised a staggering amount of money. As we write, Natural Selection Salon are still open to Period Poverty Action Projects by MTM collections.
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MTM Awards launched Period Poverty Awareness Projects as one of the campaigns to mark our 10th anniversary. Earmarking a project of dire need is not new to the MTM Awards team. Since inception in 2012 we have supported a number of projects including Dementia UK and Prostrate Cancer UK.
PERIOD POVERTY ACTION PROJECTS BY MTM Period poverty affects women and girls all over the world. Access to sanitary products, safe, hygienic spaces in which to use them and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma, is essential for anyone who menstruates. But for many, this is not a reality. This is not just a potential health risk - it can also mean women and girls' education, well-being, and sometimes entire lives are affected, and unable to attend schools or work due to lack of funds for sanitary products.
Our partners on the ground, Huris Foundation distributed over 30,000 sanitary pads and girls’ pants. This was made possible by friends and partners of the MTM Awards in the UK and in Kenya. This was made possible by CUT-A-THON 24 hour Hair marathon, organised to raise funds and collect sanitary pads in various locations in the UK and the Just Giving Campaign. By teaming up with Huris Foundation PPAP we hope to create global awareness, educate, and support these girls. In the long-term, we intend to use local materials to provide re-useable products for the girls in schools where families have to choose between placing a meal on the table and buying sanitary pads. The team delivered pads and pants to girls in Pate, Siyu, Faza and Kizingitini all in Lamu Island.
Periods are a normal part of life. It is increasingly recognised that good menstrual health is an essential component to wellbeing.
Why Lamu? Lamu Island is separated from mainland Kenya by just a narrow channel of water, but in every other respect, it is far, far removed from there. Approachable only by plane or boat – there are no roads or cars on the island - Lamu feels unbelievably remote and is one of the poor areas of Kenya.
Challenges facing students in the region. The students are eager to learn, they have the ambition to fulfill their dreams to be successful in future and make a change in this world, but this dream is far from real in the current circumstances. There is a big shortage of teachers and learning materials especially in the library and laboratory, these facilities are empty. Poverty is a big issue in Lamu, parents can’t afford their children’s needs like sanitary pads and pain killers and stationeries, regular power cuts deprive students from studying in the evening. The students walk for miles to get to school as there is no means of transport. Life on the whole is a big challenge on these islands.
Located in northern Kenya, Lamu Island is a hub of history. Like Zanzibar in Tanzania, Lamu Island is often considered alongside Kenya as an entity in itself. “With a stunningly rugged coastline, the rest of the island provides a welcome retreat from the madness of the main town and, with the smaller Shela village just along the shoreline from Lamu being a great pick is certainly the perfect pick for a bit of culture and a great beach,” this is what every post on the net reads. They forget the other poverty stricken villages in the Grand Pate Island villages - Pate, Mtanga Wanda, Faza, Tchundwa, Kizingtini, Siyu, Mbwajumali, and Nyabogi to mention a few.
Let’s do our very best to help in every which way we can to make this an on-going project. These smart hard working students can achieve their dreams if the world comes to their support, they all have BIG DREAMS, to be DOCTORS, LAWYERS, so as to bring change in the ISLAND.
The challenges we face as an organisation is support and media coverage on the ground. With 2022 being an election year in Kenya we are steering clear of and political partnership as many are now ready to support for their own political mileage.
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Chinese Women’s Group (BACWG). This new name recognises the fact that the organisation has long supported the wider family unit in addition to addressing the needs of Chinese women, as it was originally set up to do in 1989. The CCWS’s services are open to all members of the Chinese community, as well as those from other statutory and voluntary organisations seeking to provide support to the community. Although “women” has been removed from our name, supporting them will remain at the heart of our work; while the change will make the organisation more welcoming to the wider Chinese community over a larger geographical area and range of issues. In addition to the change of name, the CCWS is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will not have much impact on our dayto-day activities; however, this change in the organisation’s legal status will reduce the level of administrative work needed to meet the charity’s financial and governance responsibilities. Rebranding and changes in contact email/web addresses will be taking place in the coming days and weeks, but our other physical contact details (telephone and postal address) remain the same. Mrs Rosa Hui MBE DL, Director of CCWS, said “Having started the organisation with nothing but a rented desk and a borrowed typewriter, I am immensely proud to have watched the group grow and evolve into what it is today. While I am sad that the Women’s Group chapter is coming to a close after 32 years, I am excited by the new challenges that await us and look forward to welcoming everyone to join us in tackling them for the next 32 years.”
Mr Poh Hooi Teoh, Chair of the CCWS Board of Trustees, said “I was initially hesitant, when Rosa first approached me about joining a new project of hers, but was eventually won over and joined what would become the first Board of Trustees for the CCWS. After much hard work and delay due to the global pandemic, it gives me great pleasure in announcing the launch of the new organisation. I would like to thank everyone who came before us in laying the foundations through BACWG and we will ensure that the organisation continues to be a beacon of hope for the Chinese community. Contact: Email: admin@chinesecws.org.uk Website: www.chinesecws.org.uk Telephone: 0117 9351462 Helpline (free): 0808 8020012 Address: Spur 8, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQMore Information about CIOs can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charitableincorporatedorganisations/practice-guide-14a-charitableincorporated-organisations
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The inaugural winners of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize include the country of Costa Rica, an Indian organization that creates fuel from agricultural waste and a coral farming group in the Bahamas. The prize, a Nobel-like award founded by the Duke of Cambridge and renowned British naturalist David Attenborough, aims to inspire innovative solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges currently facing the planet. Each of the five winners walked away with £1 million -- the equivalent of over $1.3 million -- and the promise of “professional and technical support” to scale up their innovations. Costa Rica won for its scheme to pay local citizens to protect and restore rainforests and local eco-systems, a system that the prize committee credits for having already reversed decades of deforestation. Indian organization Takachar’s innovation was a technology that attaches to tractors and reduces smoke emissions by up to 98% while converting the residue into new products. Coral Vita in the Bahamas won for its method of accelerating coral regrowth by growing it first on land and then replanting on depleted underwater reefs. The entire city of Milan was recognized for “Food Hubs” approach to reducing food waste and distributing to the needy food that would be otherwise be wasted by restaurants and supermarkets.
And a Thai, German and Italian group won for its AEM Electrolyser, a “plug and play” module that turns water into emissions-free green hydrogen. Each winner will receive a £1 million prize fund as well as support to further their impact and ground-breaking work. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah was chosen alongside a number of celebrities to present an award, along with the Duchess of Cambridge, Emma Thompson, Emma Watson and David Oyelowo. So what is the EARTHSHOT PRIZE? Over the last ten years, the evidence that we face urgent challenges to protect the environment has become indisputable, and it’s clear that the time to act is now. In response, The Royal Foundation and Prince William have launched The Earthshot Prize, the most prestigious global prize for the environment in history. As well as identifying evidence-based solutions to the biggest environmental problems the planet faces, The Earthshot Prize aims to turn the current pessimism surrounding environmental issues into optimism that we can rise to the biggest challenges of our time. The Prize is about much more than awarding achievement – it is a decade of action to convene the environmental world with funders, businesses
and individuals to maximise impact and take solutions to scale, to celebrate the people and places driving change; and to inspire people all over the world to work together to repair the planet. “We are alive in the most consequential time in human history -- the actions we choose or choose not to take in the next 10 years will determine the fate of the planet for the next thousand,” William said in a short film recorded in the London Eye for the awards ceremony. “A decade doesn’t seem long, but humankind has an outstanding record of being able to solve the unsolvable,” Prince William. Sir David Attenborough had this to say, “The natural world on which we entirely depend is declining at a rate faster than at any time since the end of the dinosaurs. We know where this story is heading and we must now write a different ending. This is what The Earthshot Prize was created to achieve. The 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists tonight build optimism by finding innovative and brilliant solutions to the world’s challenges, and they give us hope, which, we are told, springs eternal.” One of the 15 finalist named is VINISHA UMASHANKAR (Solar Ironing Cart)from India. The Earthshot Prize is the most ambitious and prestigious of its kind, designed to incentivise change and help to repair our planet
So what is the EARTHSHOT PRIZE!? over the next ten years. Taking inspiration from President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot which united millions of people around an organising goal to put man on the moon and catalysed the development of new technology in the 1960s, The Earthshot Prize is centred around five ‘Earthshots’, simple but ambitious goals for our planet which, if achieved by 2030, will improve life for us all, for generations to come. It is about much more than an awarding achievement, it is a decade of action to convene the environmental world with funders, businesses and individuals to maximise impact and take solutions to scale, to celebrate the people and places driving change; and to inspire people all over the world to work together to repair the planet. To Sum Up It Is A Decade Of Action To Repair Our Planet
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CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE GREATEST RISK FACING US ALL. Around the world storms, floods and wildfires are intensifying. Air pollution sadly affects the health of tens of millions of people and unpredictable weather causes untold damage to homes and livelihoods too. But while the impacts of climate change are devastating, advances in tackling it are leading to cleaner air, creating good jobs, restoring nature and at the same time unleashing economic growth. Despite the opportunities we are not acting fast enough. To avert this crisis, countries need to join forces urgently. Last November, 2021, the UK, together with our partner Italy, hosted an event many believed to be the world’s last best chance to get runaway climate change under control. For nearly three decades the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits - called COPs - which stands for ‘Conference of the Parties’. ‘In that time climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority
The ‘Dear Green Place’ The 26th annual summit, giving it the name COP26 with the UK as President, COP26 was held in City of Glasgow, Scotland between 31 October and 12 November 2021, under the presidency of the United Kingdom. Glasgow was chosen by the UK to host COP26 due to its experience, commitment to sustainability and worldclass facilities. The ‘Dear Green Place’ was the perfect place to host a sustainable and inclusive COP. It has set a target for carbon neutrality by 2030, aims to be one of the greenest cities in Europe through its Sustainable Glasgow campaign, and is 4th in the world in the Global Destination Sustainability Index. It also has a proven track record of hosting events on the international stage, such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2018 Glasgow European Gymnastic Championships. Surrounded by the river, the city and its parks, the location will inspire attendees to tackle climate change and protect the planet for future generations.
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COP26 - a carbon-neutral conference! World leaders joined in and tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and young enviromentalist were in Scotland to lend a voice and raise concern on Global warming, one of the two was Bristol’s own BIRDGIRL, an MTM Young Achievers Award Winner 2020 and ANITA SOINA , MTM Enviromental Excellence Award Finalist 2020. To understand why, it’s necessary to look back to another COP. COP21 took place in Paris in 2015. For the first time ever, something momentous happened: every country agreed to work together to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees and aim for 1.5 degrees, to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate and to make money available to deliver on these aims. The Paris Agreement was born. The commitment to aim for 1.5 degrees is important because every fraction of a degree of warming results in the tragedy of many more lives lost and livelihoods damaged. Under the Paris Agreement, countries committed to bring forward national plans setting out how much they would reduce their emissions - known as Nationally Determined Contributions, or ‘NDCs’. / At COP26 197 parties agreed to the newly-dubbed “Glasgow Climate Pact”. Countries committed themselves to further accelerating their decarbonisation plans and, specifically, to strengthening their emissions-reduction targets for 2030 by next year, rather than in 2025 as per the five-year schedule set out under the Paris agreement. Developed countries were “urged” to increase funding for adaptation in developing countries. Rules to create a framework for a global carbon market were approved, settling a problem that had plagued negotiators since 2015. Even as we work tirelessly to reduce emissions, further change is inevitable. We know that the most vulnerable are at the greatest risk from climate change, and that they have done the least to cause it. KENYAN WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT COP26 24-year-old Kenyan, Kevin Ochieng has won an accolade for the 2021 Environmental Photographer of the year award, during the ongoing COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland. The global competition in its 14th edition showcases the most inspirational environmental photography from around the world. In the South of England,communities, organisations and businesses are slowly becoming climate and environmental sustainable. In 2016 our sister organisation provided a platform at the prestigious Glittering Gala Award Evening to launch Plastic Pollution & A ction Projects, an imitative founded by MTM Award winner Naseem Talukdar and since in conjunction with UK Curry Connect they are making headway into reducing the use of plastic packaging material for restaurants and takeaways. MTM Awards launched MTM Awards 10th anniversary, with the theme #thegreencarpet, announcing that the MTM 10th Anniversary will Go Green to further its Sustainable Campaign, encouraging, businesses, organisations, nominees and supplier to maintain a sustainable approach.
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Odessa is a port city on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. It’s known for its beaches and 19th-century architecture, including the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater.
The most popular dish is gefilte fish, which is served on holidays using several types of fish, mainly pike, mullet or redlip mullet, carp, and pike perch. Fried fish is also popular. Preference is given to the Black Sea flounder and gobies.
It is is the third most populous city and municipality in Ukraine, and a major tourism center, seaport and transport hub located in the southwest of the country, on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. The city is also the administrative center of the Odessa Raionand Odessa Oblast, as well a multi-ethnic cultural center. Odessa is sometimes called the “pearl of the Black Sea”,
The warm-water port The city of Odessa hosts both the Port of Odessa and Port Yuzhne, a significant oil terminal situated in the city’s suburbs. Another notable port, Chornomorsk, is located in the same oblast, to the south-west of Odessa. Together they represent a major transport hub integrating with railways.
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Despite the recent unrest in Ukraine, the greatest emotion to pour forth in the city of Odessa came from the stage of the charming Opera and Ballet Theatre in Giselle. The culture of Odessa is a unique blend of Russian, Yiddish, and Ukrainian cultures, and Odessa itself has played a notable role in Russian and Yiddish folklore. Ukrainian customs are heavily influenced by the Eastern Orthodox Church and traditions from Slavic mythology. The Soviet era unified the cultures of many unrelated nations with a common language and led to the appropriation of many of the socialist republics culture and identity.
Weather The climate in Odessa is relatively dry, with only 14 inches of annual average precipitation. Winters are cold and summers warm, with an average January temperature of 28 degrees Fahrenheit and an average July temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Hours of daylight range from nine in the winter to 16 in the summer.
Beautiful Ukraine
Ukraine is a country known for its beautiful and diverse landscape, well-preserved culture and tradition, beautiful women and a terrible nuclear disaster. Odessa is a welcoming holiday destination and one of the safe cities in europe.
Texan Culture With its oil rigs, cowboy culture and football obsession, Odessa comes out as one of the best places to enjoy Texan culture. But the city has a lot more going for itself, including good jobs, educational opportunities and affordable living.
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Somali Culture Day & Festival 2021 Your perception of Somalia might not be the most positive. We tend to see endless images and words about the long civil war, pirates, chaos and distress but Somalia has changed, in Bristol the people of Somalia and Somaliland have depicted positivity about the community. Events such as the Somali Culture & Festival has informed, educated and entertained the wider communities on what today’s Somalia is. The event was graced by the First Citizen of Bristol, the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol, and Cllr Steve Smith amongst other dignitaries. As always the days programme was full of spark and beauty, a charm the Somali community are known for across the world. On show was Somali culture and music at its very best, Somali artefacts on display and enriching activities through the day to help inter- generational gap in the Somali society. Somali music is appetizing, kind of calls one to join in and dance, when Nimco Happy’s Isii Nafta (Love You More Than My Life) went viral on social media last year, many saw it as a significant step towards Somali music entering the mainstream.
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The multilingual song, sung in Swahili, English, Arabic and Somali, spread across the internet after finding fame on TikTok. “Seeing this kind of rise with Somali artists is really amazing because I feel like now it can be seen for what it really is”. The Bristol Somali Forum has been set up to bring together active Somali community groups and voluntary organisations in Bristol on an inclusive basis to enable them to come together to discuss, plan and co-ordinate representation and integration processes, and to articulate community views on local policy matters and the development of services for the Somali community in Bristol as a whole. The Forum has been developed in response to growing concern among local service providers regarding inadequate representation the Somali community and the lack of co-ordinated support services for its member groups. presents
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Remembrance Day 2021 The Bristol Sikh community held a Remembrance Day at Sikh Memorial Garden, a historic and important garden built to commemorate Sikh soldiers that served in World War One and World War Two. The garden is located next to St Peters Church Castle Park, in Bristol. An estimated 83,000 Sikh soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and more than 100,000 who were seriously wounded, and the memorial is a peaceful way to acknowledge their sacrifice. Attending were the Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding OBE, the Lord Mayor, Cllr Steve Smith, the Deputy Mayor of Bristol Councillor Asher Craig and the Bristol Sikh community.
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Special Report Himalayan families face an impossible choice for their children Snowland Journeys is a non-profit organisation which facilitates reintegration of Himalayan children, helps them maintain contact with their families, alongside their right to education, and develops livelihoods for mountain communities, they also provides educational experiences and mental health support for young people in the UK. Children are often sent away by their parents when they are just 4 years old, to school in the capital city of Kathmandu, in the hope that education will give them a better chance in life. For 12 years they live and study at school, receiving a free education, but cannot see or speak to their parents, due to the remoteness of their villages. Upon completion of exams, aged 16, the children have time to make the long journey home to reconnect with their parents. By going home and seeing life in the villages, the young people gain an understanding of why they were sent away, the sacrifice their parents had to make, and realise they are deeply loved. Snowland Journeys organise field trips to prepare young people for their journeys home, whilst connecting them to nature and teaching conservation. We work with them on personal and social development using experiential learning and outdoor therapeutic interventions. Snowland expeditions ensure fair treatment for the local teams that support them, making sure we give something back to the regions we visit. Upon their return to the city as young adults, they provide support for further education, mentoring schemes, workplace training and experience as trekking guides, medics, designers and filmmakers. he family reunions are financially enabled by trekkers going on expeditions with Snowland Journeys. “In the long term, we would like to help village conditions improve to the point that teachers will want to live there and therefore educating children in the villages will be possible.” MTM Awards has teamed up with MTM Peaches Golding Community Group Award Winners Nepalese Association Wiltshire to raise awareness of the cause…. Read More….https://www.snowlandjourneys.com/what-we-do
Cinema Comes To Somalia! The new 90-minute film, due for release in February, follows the success of The Gravedigger’s Wife, by a Finnish-Somali director, and the first film screening for three decades in Somalia’s war-ravaged capital Mogadishu. The newly refurbished National Theatre showed Ayaanle’s trailer this week..
“AYAANLE” In the new film “Ayaanle”, a Somali actor living in a poor neighbourhood in Nairobi dreams of a breakthrough role to take him to Hollywood but is frustrated when he’s only ever cast as a pirate or terrorist. “I only have two lines,” the character - whose name, Ayaanle, is also the film’s title - complains bitterly. “’I kill you’ and ‘Allahu Akbar’.” The story is set in Nairobi’s suburb of Eastleigh, home to many Somali families. Ayaanle is played by SomaliAmerican actor Barkhad Abdirahman, who was in Academy Award-nominated films “Captain Philips” alongside Tom Hanks, and “Watu Wote” made in Kenya. As the story begins, Ayaanle finds the American accent he has cultivated means he’s charged more in the routine shakedowns from cops in his neighbourhood - they think he’s been living abroad so he must have money. To recoup the bribe, he impersonates a member of Somalia’s al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab insurgency to scam $500 from a gullible western journalist, the police recognise his TV interview and he becomes entangled with an elite anti-terrorism unit whose banter is as slick as their suits.
Somali-Dutch director Ahmed Farah wrote the movie based on scams he saw while working as a news cameraman for networks like Al Jazeera and Britain’s Channel Four. “I heard a lot of interesting stories – stories that you hear when the camera is off,” said 43-year-old Farah, who used to shoot videos for MTV. With funding from Somali businessmen and other donors, shooting finally began in November 2019 but Farah soon ran out of cash. Work on the film briefly resumed in 2020 until Kenya went into lockdown due to COVID-19. When they could finally restart eight months later, Abdirahman broke his rib in an accident, and other actors showed up looking different after months of lockdown, but there were upsides too, the Eastleigh community rallied around the film, donating refreshments, or homes to use as sets. The Kenya police offered cars, unloaded guns, and set security. They let Farah into the local jail so he could build a replica set - memorably portrayed when a community elder gets propositioned by a sequin-clad sex worker when trying to bail out Ayaanle. (Most of the crew and actors had experienced the kind of police harassment shown in the film, and many were nervous about publicly acting like terrorists - especially when police were around.) “They said ‘If those cops have our pictures later when this film is done they will come and interrogate us and put us in jail’ - the same situation the main character Ayaanle went through,” Abdiraman said.
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GRAVEDIGGERS WIFE The Gravedigger’s Wife is a love story, set in Djibouti, following Guled (Omar Abdi) whose job is to wait outside hospitals to bury new corpses. His wife, Nasra (Yasmin Warsame) is in desperate need of an operation for her kidney infection. Guled and his son Mahad (Kadar Abdoul-Aziz Ibrahim), figure out a way to find the money to pay for her operation – the irony being that Guled is eagerly waiting for the deaths of others in order to save his dying wife.
Khadar Ayderus Ahmed’s directorial debut, “The Gravedigger’s Wife,” brought earnest, somber warmth to the Canne’s festival’s opening day. The film is one of seven by first-time directors to compete before the 60th Semaine de la Critique (Critics Circle) jury, vying for their Best Feature award. The film is set on the outskirts of Djibouti City and revolves around the relationship between couple Guled (Omar Abdi) and Nasra (Yasmin Warsame) and their young son Mahad (Khadar Abdoul-Aziz Ibrahim). When Nasra falls sick with kidney disease, her husband and child must decide how much they are willing to give up to try and save her. The film’s entire cast is made up of non-professional actors, most of whom were “street cast” (asked to audition on the street) by Ahmed. Among them, Warsame, a former supermodel and first-time actress, is a particular standout, capturing the suffering buried beneath her character’s mask of strength and restraint in a moving, albeit slightly overdone performance. First-time child actor Ibrahim struggles in some of the film’s earlier and more serious scenes, but grows into the role after his character accepts his mother’s fate and earnestly takes on the role of “man of the house” in an attempt to take care of her.
The film came about after a sudden death in Ahmed’s own family more than a decade ago. He was surprised to find how quickly funerals took place in Somalia, in line with Islamic principles. Ahmed was intrigued by the presence of gravediggers outside hospitals, always ready to dig a grave for the bereaved family in a couple of hours. “At that moment, I wanted to write about this gravedigger character, I wanted to show people that they exist.” Although the first draft was written 10 years ago, Ahmed, who was a scriptwriter at the time, felt a Finnish director wouldn’t do the story justice. So he began working on his directing skills and in 2015 rewrote the script. In 2019 it entered production. It wasn’t an easy film to fund. Ahmed was originally asked to make the film in French and Somali and to cast famous non-Somali actors, but he refused. “I wanted to make this film with a 100% Somali cast and 100% Somali language, without a single word of another language. From the beginning to the end, everything is in Somali. That was something I fought for.” Like many of the characters, Mahad was inspired by someone Ahmed knew in his childhood, a young boy whose mother was sick. “He would spend the whole day outside with the kids who didn’t have a home, but I was confused because he did have a home and he had parents. I understood later that he was avoiding his house as he didn’t understand his mother being ill. It was just easier for him to disassociate and have fun with his friends.” Similarly, the strong female characters are modelled on women in Ahmed’s life who were the breadwinners. “If you take out the female characters in this film, there is no story.”
“This is a Somali film: but it is a universal story because it is about the power of love and the things you do for the people you love. It’s about community and friendship and a little bit of everything that all humans experience regardless of where you are.”
ted as cold or violent,We can create our own stories and tell those stories with dignity. , or your favourite neighbours these are beautiful and heart-warming stories.”
WHAT DEFINES A GOOD FISH CURRY? The East African Coastline stretching from Mozambique through Mombasa to Zanzibar, and so fish is common in the cuisines of these areas. Preparing a fish dish varies from village to village along the coastline, although ‘Zanzibaris’ strongly believe they are the best at cooking coastal dishes. The coming of Portuguese traders along this coastline has left a great influence on these communities ranging from art, culture, food, language and inter-marriage. The Goan community in both Mombasa and Zanzibar played a big role in the hospitality, tailoring and sporting world. Kenya’s first ever GOLD medal at an international athletics championship was won by Seraphina Antao, a Goan sprinter from Mombasa Kenya who won two gold medals at the Perth Commonwealth games. My parents were quite close to the Goan community in Mombasa, hence enjoying a Goan fish delicacy was always a pleasure when we spent a Sunday lunch with our Uncle
John D’Souza and this leads us to today’s speciality , a traditional Goan fish curry served with a Swahili Kachumbari(salad) and Swahili coconut rice. Goan fish curries are generally made with: coconut milk (or freshly grated coconut), a range of common curry spices and Something to give a distinct slight sourness, usually from tamarind but it can be vinegar or other ingredients. Part of this hot-sour flavour comes from incorporating Portuguese influences, the use of wine or vinegar in cooking into the more typical Indian flavours. Goa has a diverse history with a good 450 years under Portuguese rule, which has influenced the flavours of Goan cuisine.
What you need: 1tsp cloves 1 tbsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 8 dried red Kashmiri chillies ½ tsp turmeric 1 tbsp. palm sugar 1 tsp salt 5 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3cm root ginger, peeled and grated 1½ tbsp. white vinegar 3 tbsp. vegetable oil ( though I prefer olive oil) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 large tomato, grated 2 fresh green chillies, split lengthwise 400g firm white fish (I prefer King Fish ), cut into decent chunks 10 curry leaves Coriander, to garnish And Mombasa style traditionally grated coconut and squeezed to give you that rich creamy milk.
Instructions: To make the masala, toast the spices in a dry pan until aromatic. Grind to a powder in a food processor or in a traditional mortar, and then mix in the remaining ingredients. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large pan over a medium high heat, and then add the onion. Fry until soft and lightly golden, then stir in the masala mix. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until you can really smell the spices, then stir in the tomato and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Pour in in the coconut milk and 100ml water, add the chillies and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste for seasoning and place the fish cook on decent heat for about 15 minutes, this allows the fish to absorb your masala mixture. As this is maturing, get started with your rice, Basmati rice is what I recommend: Once again traditional grate your coconut; squeeze in to get that rich creamy milk. Next add water, two cups to the grated coconut and squeeze into another bowl, you get a light watery coconut juice Pour the water coconut juice into a pot; heat to boil, add salt and pour in two cups of washed (the washing takes off that starch on the rice) Boil for 10 minute and add rich coconut milk reduce your heat to normal, place aluminium foil and cover to mature. Garnish your now ready Goan Fish Curry with coriander leaves, a twist of fresh lemon and serve in different bowls, Rice, Goan curry and Kachumbari (salad), which will have been prepared before the main dishes.
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the swahili buibui In East Africa standards of modesty vary greatly from tribe to tribe and from village life to urban life. A mixture of religions–Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions–have all played a role in shaping current standards of dress, as have environmental conditions and typical occupations in various areas. In some places, women may go topless and primarily wear beads that mark their status in the society. In other places, women may be fully covered as a sign of respect for their husbands. Some women cover for very practical reasons, like cleanliness or protecting their skin or hair. Some cover out of fear of rape or sexual assault. The buibui, a full black cloak, is only common in Muslim-majority areas along the coast. The plethora of reasons for veiling–environmental, political, familial, religious– intertwine in the everyday, and the customs that emerge sometimes grow into distinct markers of various tribes, locations, or classes. One thing seems common to all–life in East Africa is colorful. Women in most places don vibrant pieces of printed cotton fabric called kangas. A kanga is a rectangular piece of cloth, about one meter by one-and-a-half meters, which will often have a Swahili proverb printed along one side. Kangas are popular throughout Africa, and they serve a variety of purposes. They can be worn as a skirt, an apron, a sling for carrying a baby, or as a veil to cover the head and shoulders. Girls have a standard way of tying a kanga around their necks, as a sort of halter dress. While formal occasions may call for it, in everyday life, matching isn’t important. A woman may have one kanga for a skirt, a different one tying her baby to her back, and another draped over her head. These bright cloaks make for a festive display. (See the gallery of kangas in tabs at bottom). Veiling among one Muslim-majority tribe, the Digo
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The Digo are one of the Mijikenda (nine tribes) that dwell along the coast. They live in the Kwale district, south of Mombasa. The majority of East Africa’s population identifies as Christian, but there is a sizeable Muslim minority in Kenya and Tanzania. Particularly along the Indian Ocean coastline, some entire tribes collectively identify as Muslim (often incorporating Islam with their traditional religious beliefs and practices). One of those Muslim tribes is the Digo, who dwell south of Mombasa into northern Tanzania. Trading, farming, and fishing are the standard enterprises. Villages are comprised of forty or so huts each, and mosques and madrasas are key centers of community life. Veiling has become the cultural norm for Digo women, including even the small percentage who do not claim Islam as their religion. They generally cover their heads and shoulders, many their arms and ankles, and a small number their face. The Buibui has become the cultural norm for Digo women, including even the small percentage who do not claim Islam as their religion. They generally cover their heads and shoulders, many their arms and ankles, and a small number their face.
..and Khanga.... Kangas are often employed as a veil, though sometimes women will wear solid colored scarves. For formal occasions, such as weddings and funerals, a Digo woman will carefully select matching kangas to cover herself, head to ankles.In their hot and humid coastal forest, life is lived mostly outdoors. Given the unforgiving realities of village life along the East African coast, standards of modesty do sometimes give way to more practical considerations. Water must be gathered, crops must be farmed, pots must be cleaned, fires must be tended, chickens must be fed, and babies must be nursed. Sometimes such tasks are easier done without the constraints of a veil. (See the gallery of Digo people in tabs at bottom). In and around the home, heads are often uncovered, and sometimes it is just plain hot enough that a kanga around the chest is more comfortable than one covering head and shoulders. It is rather common to see mothers with shoulders and breasts uncovered to nurse their babies. The absence of adult men in daily village life may allow less restraint in these regards. But these liberties are limited to the village. When going to market or traveling outside the village, women will fully cover, some including their face, either with kangas or with a black buibui. Digo husbands and fathers play a large role in determining how much women cover in public life, and Digo women generally understand veiling as a sign of respect (with or without religious significance). Sexual fear is prevalent, so women are often encouraged to veil for their own protection. Girls typically begin veiling when they enter madrasa, some as early as age six. Zanzibar is an archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. The Portuguese, the Omanis, and the Brits had controlling interests in Zanzibar until the people gained their independence in 1963. (They soon merged with Tanzania.) The ancient city of Stone Town, located on the main island of Unguja, is a living museum of the remarkable history of this spice island. The modern culture is unique in Eastern Africa for its mixture of African, Arab, and European influence. The people of Zanzibar are largely unified by Islam. The call to prayer customarily echoes across the island. Among the maze of shops and homes lining Stone Town’s narrow alleyways, near the old palaces and forts situated on the town’s outskirts, and along the beaches, the bustling crowds can appear just as Arab as East African. Women veil, many in buibuis, men don kofias (embroidered caps), and shoes piled outside of mosques evidence the number of worshippers inside. Source: Halima Ali Shekue- Mombasa Kenya
ENTERTAINMENT Aaja Ni Aaja Manj Musik, Arjun and Fateh’s new song ‘Aaja ni aaja’, presented by Saregama Music, gets released today. It is a party track with peppy music that will make you groove. The song is sung by Manj Musik, Arjun and Fateh, while it is written by Manj Musik, composed by Manj Musik & DJ Tejas. Sharing his experience of making the song, Manj Musik says, “After making music for Bollywood and coming from the UK, where urban Punjabi music originated, I wanted to create something that has the UK vibe with a twist for a worldwide market. I’ve always believed in creating something different rather than following trends. I make my own trends, which is why I put Arjun to give the RnB UK vibe and Fateh was responsible for adding the CanadianUS Punjabi rap style to the song. It was super cool shooting the video in Toronto with the boys, and DJ Tejas added that crazy bass hitting drop, which is the icing on the cake. It’s about real teamwork giving shape to a common vision of creating something out of the box. Now, all I want my listeners to do is just put on the music and dance the ‘Aaja ni aaja’ way’!”
J9 J9 is British born music producer Judge Singh. He is a founding member of Bhangra legends RSVP and has been twice nominated at the National Bhangra Awards for "Special contribution to Bhangra" and twice won the South West’s MTM award for "Best Music Act". J9 has performed at Glastonbury (12 times), WOMAD (3 times) and at 100s of other large, boutique and community festivals in the UK and across Europe including France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg and Italy. J9 just can't stop making music. As well as making original music for RSVP and his own projects, he helped create the Surtaal Symphony and is half of the music partnership DanceGuru. NASCENT is J9's debut album and is the culmination of two years intensive working with over 15 International artist and producer from the UK, India, US and Europe. Nascent features Sheema Mukerjee, SHIN, Shruti Jain, CELESTINE, James Morton, BUZZ and Jazz Delorean. It also included tracks from music producers Dr Meaker, DJ Swami, and DJ Drez. NASCENT will be released in the Summer of 2022 and 5 singles and 5 remixes will be released running up to its launch. Feature by Raj Ghai - Media Moguls London
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Each year Threshold hosts Swindon’s BIG SleepOut for the Homeless. in 2021 we were extremely happy to be hosting our BIG SleepOut in our ‘new’ normal way since restrictions have been lifted and we were able to gather together to raise money and awareness. The 2021 event was the Swindon Supermarine Sports & Social Club. Threshold provide temporary accommodation and support to single homeless people in Swindon. the organisation aims are to end homelessness and help vulnerable people create a better life and independence. Taking part was a cross-boards of communites including MTM Aawrd winners, Imtiyaz Shaikh, Pradeep Bhardwaj, Raj Sunnybhai Patel Adorabelle Shaih and also supported by MTM Special Recognition receipents The Patriots Arms Chilsedon. For over 49 years Threshold has made a meaningful difference to the lives of so many and at present, during this most unprecedented dangerous and challenging time our unrelenting frontline support is critical to those experiencing or facing homelessness. Please consider supporting Threshold, Swindon’s Homeless Charity, in 2021 so that we can continue to provide the care and extended support services demanded of us by present needs.
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50 years of the British Bangladeshi Curry Industry! Mast The Magazine joined 25 volunteers and 40 school children in Bristol to celebrate British Curry Day, 50th Bangladesh Independence as part of the response to Her Majesty’s Green Canopy campaign. This is the 3rd Tree planting event organised by MTM UNSUNG HERO Award winner 2016, Naseem Talukdar of Plastic Pollution Awareness & Action Projects Bristol at Purdown Open Space, near Lockleaze planting 1500+ saplings. Tree planting is an everyday tradition in Kenya just as cutting trees for paper manufacturing and production of charcoal. It is very important that those of us in the diaspora create awareness by educating grass - root communities and schools on tree planting. Tree planting was brought to the attention of the UN GENERAL Assemnly by the founder of the Green Belt Movement, Professor Wangari Maathai from Kenya. Her Green Belt Movement has planted over 45 million trees across Kenya to combat deforestation, stop soil erosion, and generate income for women and their families. Wangari Maathai as a humanitarian, she fought the vicious cycle of environmental degradation and poverty.
Wangarĩ Maathai was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. To see the local Bristol community finally commit to better the environment is inspiring. Let’s all make this a reality! #Q
Spor t ing Wor l d Mané Mané scores decisive penalty as Senegal beat Egypt to win Africa Cup of Nations. He was also named player of the tournament. His Liverpool teammate Mohammed Salah of Egypt was all in tears when Mane scored the winning goal.
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(Olympic champions Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica and Karsten Warholm of Norway have been named the World Athletes of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021. Thompson-Herah produced one of the finest sprint seasons in history this year, retaining her Olympic 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo and adding a third gold medal in the 4x100m relay.
Karsten Warholm
Karsten Warholm smashed 400m hurdles world record in one of greatest races in history at the Olympics, Tokyo 2020. Michael Johnson, who knows a thing or two about destroying world records on the path to Olympic gold and glory, reckoned it was “one of the most impressive performances in the history of the sport”. Others hailed it as one of the greatest Olympic races of all time. Perhaps even the greatest of all time.
Eliud Kipchoge
Marathon Great Eliud Kipchoge was named the best male athlete of Tokyo 2020 at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Awards 2021 held in Greece for defending Olympic Games gold. Kipchoge, the World Marathon Record Holder wrote history in Tokyo in August by becoming only the third man to win backto-back Olympics Marathon gold after Ethiopia’s Abebe Bikila and Germany’s Waldemar Cierpinski.
Emma Raducani
Teenage tennis sensation Emma Raducanu crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year following her stunning US Open triumph, making her the first female winner since 2006. She went out of the Australian open in the third round.
Max Verstappen
MaxVerstappen wins first Formula 1 title after dramatic season-ending win in Abu Dhabi The most dramatic Formula One season in years should have ended with Max Verstappen’s championship-deciding pass of Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Undisputed. Heavyweight. Champion. Francis Ngannou The Predator. Making Cameroon and Africa proud in the fight game. Tyson Fury Vs Francis Ngannou would be fabulous for this Gents Bank account. Francis Zavier Ngannou is a French Cameroonian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is known for being the hardest recorded puncher in the world
Agnes Tirop
Tirop, who represented Kenya in the Olympic games for long-distance running, was found stabbed to death in her home. Her death has highlighted incidents of violence against women in the East African country.
Feisal Bamku
Feisal Bamkuu from Kizingitini, Pate Island, Lamu County chose to address the French media in Swahili in his press conference after the youngster was signed by French side LB Chateauroux. We are happy to see a native of Kizingitini in Lamu Island play in a European league. Our sister organization MTM Awards through their chosen charity of 2021-2022 PPAP have just delivered over 35,000 sanitary pads & girls pants to schools in Lamu.
Angela Okutoyi
There is hope for Kenyan tennis after African champion Angela Okutoyirewrote history with her exemplary and inspiring performance at the 2022 Australian Junior Open Championship in Melbourne. Okutoyi did not only make her debut at a major Grand Slam event but also reached new heights in the sport. Ranked 60th in the latest International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior rankings announced on January 3, which is her new career-high, Okutoyi ended her Grand Slam debut with a third round finish, narrowly missing out on the quarterfinals.
Southmead Somali Association Community Day The Southmead Somali Association (SMSA) is a community based non-profit making an Association, which deliver information, advice, advocacy and outreach services to the local community in Bristol and surrounding Southmead. Every Community has a beginning, the Southmead Somali Association intends to educatte and support Somali and other communites in the Southmead area, Bristol. The community centre in Southmead is essential for all minority communities in that area. Their welfare advice project is run by trained Somali speaking advice workers who support clients with: welfare benefits, Disability Living Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance. SSA held theirn launch even at the multi purpose Southmead Community Centre, attended by the Lord mayor of Bristol cllr Steve Smith and the local communities. “This is our first event but will not be the last”, said Mohammed Dahal, one of the directors of the organisation.
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“2021 Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets. These capable young people will assist me in a variety of activities over the coming year. They are a credit to their families, schools and the Services they represent.
OUT & ABOUT in Bristol & Beyond As Lord-Lieutenant, Peaches is Her Majesty’s representative in the City and County of Bristol and her first and foremost duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. She will follow the example of the Royal family and seek to promote a good spirit of co-operation in the City; LordLieutenants also have traditional links with the Armed Forces and exercise leadership in a wide range of matters, from civil and defence to professional and voluntary.
In 2018 Peaches Golding OBE was awarded the ultimate MTM award Batook Pandya Lifetime Achievement Award presented to her by the Deputy Mayor of Bristol Cllr Asher Craig.
Bristolian Icon HMS Prince of Wales
We got to meet the Peaches Golding in 2013, and since she has been a great supporter of the magazine and its associated brand MTM Awards
This aircraft carrier is home, work place and leisure hub to 1600 officers and crew for the next 50 years. The HMS Prince of Wales affiliation with the City of Bristol was well celebrated from the 7th of December at Ashton Gate to Sunday 12th of December at Bristol Cathedral for the blessing of the White Ensign.
The flag from one of the biggest ships in the Royal Navy is now hung permanently in Bristol Cathedral, at a special ceremony is to to mark the links between the aircraft carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES and the maritime city of Bristol.
Crew members from the ship paraded the flag into the Cathedral, accompanied by a Royal Marine Corps of Drums, as part of the historic Evensong service.
The flag was blessed and hung, marking the affiliation between the City and the vessel as it patrols the world as a national strategic defence asset, which can also deploy disaster relief.
The evening ended with Commanding Officer, Captain Steve Higham, presenting a picture of HMS Prince of Wales to the Dean of Bristol, Mandy Ford.
...and there was a mess dinner on board SS Great Britain to celebrate the City of Bristol’s affiliation with HMS Prince of Wales.
Bath College
Students from Bath College getting busy picking fruit which was delivered to a local food bank in Paulton. Bath College is working with us as part of our Growing Communities Network and we will be supporting the development of growing with their students & enabling community engagement.
Greetings from Plymouth
Holocaust Memorial Day
MTM Community Champion 2014 Cllr Chaz Singh leads at the Holocaust Memorial Day celebrations in Plymouth.
“A proud moment for the city of Plymouth and as Chair of Equalities Working Group to have met Professor Land.”
The Exequatur of Romania
Railway Station Campaign Daventry boy, 15, leads campaign for £20m new railway station A 15-year-old behind a projected £20m scheme to build a railway station has said his age was “on my side”. Harry Burr started the Daventry Parkway Project, in Northamptonshire, to provide a station in the area following closures in the 1950s and 60s.
City! Celebrating Romania’s National Day with Plymouth’s Lord Mayor, Lord Mayor Consort, First Lieutenant of Plymouth and Cllr Chaz Singh Ileana Constantinescu, Honorary Consul of Romania in the South West Dr Razvan Constantinescu and the Plymouth Romanian Community.
Dr Razvan Constantinescu receives a new Exequatur from HE The Ambassador of Romania at the Court of St James. The Exequatur is the Consular Patent through which the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affaires and the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, jointly confirm a consular accreditation as Honorary Consul General of Romania in the SW of England.
It was a privilege to meet with Captain Steve Higham Commanding Officer HMS Prince of Wales and the crew . The session was organisedand by the Lord - Lieutenant Peaches Golding OBE and attended by different faiths and service organisations.
Asian Curry Awards London
The 11th Asian Curry Awards 2021, ACF Awards & Gala Dinner at The Great Room Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair, London. the awards were set-up to recognise the huge successes made by business owners across the whole of the curry industry. MY Dhabba Coventry!
Pamoja Music UK & Mamajay Juliet supporting local business. My Dhabba, restaurant in Coventry City Centre is renowned for good food and friendly service. the restaurant regularly supports local community initiatives.
Ahmed Said Hansdot former deputy mayor and Sherrif of Gloucester is a man on a mission, supporting local charites and communities in Gloucester. Said Hansdot came to the city at the age of five. As well as promoting more integration, Said spends a lot of his time working to make his home area a better place. Each day he takes a walk around to report any issues that need addressing. He lives and breathes his work.
Mayor Marvin Rees meets Developing Health & Independence support peers to hear their stories of recovery from addiction . DHI offer a range of services in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Stepping Up Leadership Program
Independance Day Romania
Swindon Hindu Temple
Swindon Hindu Temple & Heritage centre peaceful protest in Swindon after the temple was burgled and atefacts stolen. The protest was attened by a crosssection of the Swindon communites.
The official Romanian flag raising at Bristol’s City Hall on the occasion of Romania’s National Day with the Lord Mayor of Bristol Cllr Steve Smith, Honorary Consular of Romania in Bristol Dr Razvan Constantinescu, Illeana Constantinescu, spiritual Leaders and the local community.
Gloucester Community Champion
Developing Health & Independance
Rose Rosie awarded certificate in leadership studies at Stepping Up Leadership Program graduation with Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees , Deputy mayor, Cllr Asher Craig Prof Christine Bamford Program Director. She was accompanied by her son Dennis.
Stepping Up aims to unlock potential and develop talent while ensuring a fair representation of BAME, disabled people and women in positions of leadership
Easton Jamia Mosque
Easton Jamia hold its annual Milad ul Nabi followed by a Mehfil, an event to listen to religios Naths (poetry and songs of praise of the prophet Muhammad.)
Stepping Up Bristol
When Communities Come Together All Are Richer For The Experience
BristolSomali Resource Centre & Hibo Rooble received a Community Champion Award from SteppingUpBris .for service to their local community
LETS TALK Swindon
High Sheriff Somerset
Mayor Tom Adytya Re ellected as the mayor of Bradley Stoke High Sheriff of Somerset Thomas sheppard met with @ASPCadets to hear about the role of these young volunteers and what they do. The pandemic brought activity to a halt for over a year and this was a session to welcome new cadets and meet and greet the local leadership team
Cllr Bazil Solomon meets “LET’S TALK” a group that people attend to talk about different topics. about mental health disabilities.
The Green Melon
Community Outreach Remembering moments
At the heart of the community at the Home of the World Famous St Paul’s Carnival comes the GREEN MELON.
Outreach work to encourage people to take the vaccine , we reached out the community at their comfort zones and take information about vaccine, to inform about walking vaccine clinic.
GREEN MELON on Ashley Road St Paul’s Bristol!
Jaya Chakrabarti MBE becomes the first female president of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative., which was founded in 1823. The social entrepreneur and community activist, who sits on various boards, is also the first president from a British Asian background.
Alderman Sultan Khan
NEW PRESIDENT OF BRISTOL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INITIATIVE
Dr Issa Kayd
Bristol Horn Youth Concern , director, Khalil Aden Abdi at the Bristol job fair, Cabot Circus.
Thank You Awards!
Sultan has has been active in British mainstream politics since he aws first elected as Bristol City Councilor in 2011, passionate to serve the wider community in Bristol. He has been bestowed with one of the highest honor by Bristol City Council, ‘Honorary Aldermen’
Investment, innovation and better banking system, together with our values and culture, would bring prosperity to our people”, Somaliland foreign minister Dr Issa Kayd.
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Alderman Marg Hickman
Congratulations Mohamed Osman and Said Burale for winning Thank you awards for Easton and Lawrence Hill, for their contributions to the somali community during the Pandemic.
Chair Mayoral Commision Councillor Amal Ali joins Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur popularly known as Ambassador Americo at the launch of his book.
Khalil Aden Abdi Alderwoman Marg Hickman, who was conferred with the title after representing Lawrence Hill for ten years and also serving in in the Cabinet and as Leader of the Bristol Labour Group
Museji Ahmed Takplia CBE has been appointed the new Chair of the Mayoral Commission on Race Equalityt, Bristol. Museji, brings a breadth of leadership experience across a range of public services.
Nepalese Sports Tournament
It’s been a great pleasure watching the women’s volleyball tournament. Twenty teams from across England participated. The tournament was organised by the Gurkha Nepalese Society Swindon.
Remembrance
Mesmerising experience, at St Clement Danes Church, the perpetual shrine of #Remembrance, the Central Church of Royal Air Force, reconsecrated in 1958, as a perpetual shrine of remembrance to those who have died in service in the RAF it is a living church visited throughout the year by thousands of people seeking solace and reflection.
Great Cause & Great Community BMX initiative Swindon - great initiative organised by Suresh Gattapur
Republic Day India
Railway Village Heritage
Wiltshire Community Foundation
What a great evening, the Annual Celebration of @Wiltshire Community Foundation, connecting people who care with causes that matter - Iin the beautiful settings of Town Hall, Devizes
Many attend the Heritage open days, as they enjoy a guided tour of the Railway village to hear about why this area is a World heritage site and see all the historic buildings including the Mechanics Institute from the outside
Community spirit! An excellent community cleanup session at Ramleaze and Middleleaze area by the residents, the local Nepalese community, South Swindon MP Robert Buckland and newly elected Parish councillor Nandini Singh
ARISE, Sir Lewis Hamiliton Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in recognition of a glittering career in Formula One just days after he controversially lost out on a record eighth title. The motoring superstar was dubbed a knight by the Prince of Wales during a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony on Wednesday.
He was joined by his mother Carmen Lockhart and was all smiles as they posed for pictures in the castle’s quadrangle.
St Marks Road Fight Back!
Strictly Come Dancing
A great day of action to fight some of the anti social vandalism and tagging around the area.
Christmas treat for staff
South West premier Halal meat and poultry butchers give their staff a christmas treat at then popular Lona grill house
East Enders Ayling-Ellis, Rose Ayling-Ellis, the show’s first deaf contestant, with professional Giovanni Pernice, beat former Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite to the coveted glitterball trophy.This season’s show made history as it included the first all-male partnership in the show’s history
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Black Professional Network Christmas Party!
The Formula One driver is no stranger to royalty, having also met the Queen in person. As well as being presented with an MBE by Her Majesty in 2009, Lewis was also invited to a private lunch with the monarch, where she gave him some advice on dining etiquette.
December 16th 2021 a year on after the 2020 Covid Lockdown BPN held their annual Christmas party at the Hilton Double Tree, attending by many local black businesses and professionals, the evening ended with MTM Award winner DJ Styles on the decks.
Andy , Avon & Somerset receives his QPM today from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne for his Hate Crime work and services to the people of Bristol as the Police Commander for four years.
Republic Day India Bristol
Patricia of Kenyan heritage , a senior reserch fellow becomes one of the youngest women to be awarded a full professorshiin Oxford’s 925 year history and the youngest black professor at Oxford or Cambridge.
Swindon business woman on the Apprentice series 16
Keep Swindon Tidy Day The Indian National Flag was solemnly hoisted at the Bristol City Council Hall (College Green) by the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Steve Smith, joined by Cllr Tom Aditya (the Mayor of Bradley Stoke) and Shiv Sama.
Mutley Greenbank Ambassadors
Out & About in Cornwall with Cllr Chaz Singh
Litter Picking organised by Plastic Free Swindon and Keep Swindon Tidy
Congratulations Pearl Rita Fernandes
Proud to have met Jermaine Atiya-Alla of Torbay Council, and Councillor Chaz Singh of Plymouth Council at the BAME Awards.
A HUGE Thank you to Plymouth City Bus who gave us a coach FREE for the Mutley greenbank Ambassadors to go to Woodlands with Youth Workers Trustees and MTM Community Champion 2014 Councillor Chaz Singh.
Patricia Kingori
BAME Business Gala by DBI Plymouth
Congratulations Pearl Rita Fernandes on your wedding to Leroy Beneditio Da Costa. Pearl is an MTM Young achiever award winner 2016, and currently the co host of the MTM Awards.
TRENDING ON THE WEB Barbados becomes a Republic!
Maine City now has a Somali Mayor Deqa Dhalac saw it in their faces when she started campaigning. When she first ran for City Council in South Portland, Maine -- and won, becoming the first Black mayor of the small city on the state’s Southern Coast. And she’s believed to be the first Somali American mayor in the United States.
Barbados declared itself the world’s newest republic on Tuesday, officially severing ties with Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family. At a midnight ceremony in its capital of Bridgetown, the Caribbean island nation installed Dame Sandra Mason as its new president and head of state.
Young engineer behind electric tuk tuks
In a speech, Charles delivered a message from his mother, conveying the “warmest good wishes.” He also congratulated Barbadians and said, “From the darkest days of our past, and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history, the people of this island forged their path with extraordinary fortitude.”
Meet the darkest model on the Planet, Nyakim.
Magdalene Maluta and Elon Musk, the tech billionaire’s dreams have crossed paths. Although her dreams are small, she hopes to go the Tesla way but with tuk tuks, the three-wheeled motorised rickshaws.
Happy 75th Nairobi National Park
The only national park within a city in the world. This makes it unique with such a variety of animals. Black has always been beautiful, however, Nyakim is on a whole other level as her skin is so dark that it almost looks fake. Nyakim self-confidence is amazing, especially in an era where many people spend thousands of money on skin lightening chemicals hoping to make their complexions look different. It is a dark shade of skin colour that has since earned her the nickname ‘Queen of Dark,’ a title she uses to promote self-acceptance.
Swahili becomes the first African language to be honoured by Unesco Kiswahili or Swahili, a language spoken in at least 11 African countries by an estimated 98 million people became the first African language to get United Nations honours this week.
Recycling Single Use plastic Bottles of water consumed by the bookshop employees themselves gain a new life and step on a daily basis the floor of the Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World. Environmental, social and economic sustainability are the guiding principles of the newest project of Livraria Lello, Portugal; considered one of the most Beautiful Bookshops in the World.
Awe of Lamu donkeys that deliver cargo without supervision
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar, who has died in Mumbai at the age of 92, was an Indian cultural icon and national treasure who made her name in Bollywood. The classically-trained star rose to fame in India's booming film industry as a "playback singer". Her records sold in the tens of thousands, and she boasted a back catalogue of some 30,000 songs.
Owners spend a fortune on meals, medication and comfort for the beasts of burden. The streets in these islands are narrow as they were deliberately designed to be used by donkeys and pedestrians. Those visiting Lamu island make a point to include a donkey ride on their checklist
Tonga Tsunami Humanitarian aid arrives in Tonga, carrying much needed aid supplies to the volcano and tsunami-devastated
She was the eldest of five children, with her siblings following in her footsteps and also becoming well known singers in India. She was never formally educated. A maid taught her the Marathi alphabet, and a local priest taught her Sanskrit Mangeshkar sang her first full song in the film Mahal in 1949 and was immediately noticed.
'I am fearless' Bollywood was just entering its golden age, and Mangeshkar was in the right place at the right time. Over the next four decades, she sang memorable and popular songs in many films.
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS Pacific island nation, which has killed at least three people and sent tsunami waves across the Pacific, badly damaging villages, resorts and many buildings in Tonga.
Holiday destination that are a must in any bucket-list, Zanzibar, Tsavo Park, Kenya and Lamu Iskand Kenya.“
Nigel Barrett
I met Nigel in 2014 weeks before the MTM Awards 2014. He had come down from Plymouth to discuss photography at the Glittering Gala Award Evening.
Nigel became the preferred photograher of the MTMAwards and was named chief Photographer in 2015. In the same year he became one of our magazine contributor for Devon and Plymouth. Nigel wrote a number of features for the magazine. He was innovative and creative producing fresh, vibrant images that capture the essence of his subjects, from portraits and landscapes to still life and abstracts.
“For me personally, the only way I can describe the #MTMs, Labels are for products not people. MTM treats everybody as an equal. It also boost confidence in people as well, as well as networking and raising awareness for charity causes. But mainly because no matter who you are, or where your from you are treated like family.” Nigel Barrett 2014 #BigQ
Amjid Ali
Tribute
Amjid Ali has a total of 25 years’ retail, business and Islamic banking experience.
Haji Lal Khan
Haji Lal Saab was an important and reputable figure, who always went above and beyond for the community. He was a generous and selfless man, who always put others first and dedicated himself to building a beautiful community.
After successful completion of the Banks Management Development Programme, he undertook a variety of management roles. The last 10 years of his career with HSBC was spent as UK Head and Senior Manager, HSBC Amanah the Islamic Financial Services Division of HSBC Group. One of his key partnership roles is that of Project Lead, ‘Transplantation within the framework of Shariah (Islamic Law)’ for NHS Blood and Transplant. A pioneering initiative developed by Amjid to engage Muslim faith leaders and community influencers to increase awareness and engagement amongst the diverse Muslim communities in the UK. He has successfully secured the support of more than 250 key Muslim stakeholder groups across the UK. #JuniorSheikh
When my Father passed away, Haji Lal supported my family during our loss and continued to bless us with his love till his last breath. His passing has been a significant loss to our community, I know the community will strive to keep up the legacy he has left behind. Subhaan Ali Tahir Haji Lal Khan was a pillar of our community and a founder of Easton Jamia Mosque, in 1983, along with a few others they bought the building, converting it to a place of worship for Muslims in the city. A huge burden was lifted from the generations to come, making it easy for Muslims to establish their worship and education. It is the belief of Muslims that such endeavours will lead to a special place in heaven and as a community we pray for his deceased sole and his family. Chair Abdul Raoof Malik Easton Jamia Mosque.
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OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00 Sat 9:00-12:30
24 HOUR RECOVERY
07900 973165
Unit 15b Bridge Road Industrial Estate, Bridge Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4TA.
01179 574938 / 01179 570 948
info@rajafoods.co.uk
Tel: 01179 570948 Suppliers of quality foods to the Indian Restaurant trade
Open 7 days a week Monday - Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 11.30am - 2.30pm. Sunday: 10am-6pm
Deliveries to: Winchester - Berkshire - Oxfordshire Wiltshire - Cornwall - Devon - Bristol South Gloucestershire - Dorset - Hampshire Gloucestershire - Somerset
YOU CAN COUNT ON US
ALL YEAR ROUND January
Febuary
A range of frozen seafood products to make that perfect platter
A variety of curries, made with our authentic spices & fresh meat and poultry products
April
The holy month of Ramadhan
July
Various high quality cuts of meat available every day
October
A variety of fresh vegetables to accompany all your dishes of the day
March
May
Premium Halal chicken breasts. Unrivaled quality
August
Enjoy your favourite curries, with our aeromatic Sana basmati rice
November
A massive selection of oils, takeaway containers, cleaning products & much more available
June
Frozen party foods. Perfect for a sunny summer!
September
A small selection of the Sana quality products, made from the finest ingredients
December
December is a month of enjoying your favourite roasts. We have it all in stock for you this December