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Editor’s Welcome Hello and welcome to the Nottingham Mojatu issue M028. Check out the exclusive interview with the 2017 winner of the Nottingham Young Black Achievers Awards YBA Pg4-7. The ‘Cutting Season’ where many children are believed to be at risk of Female Genital Mutilation is here now. See articles and information on facts, how to get help or report and actions you can take Pg11. We also bring you the Grand Maasai Cricket Warriors Tour! Partnering with Nottingham Trent University, The Belvoir Cricket & Countryside Trust, Trent Bridge Cricket Club among other. See Pg47-48 Refugee week is marking its 20th anniversary and Nottingham is celebrating it in style with a range of activitiesPg22-27. Challenging and sensitive issues on immigration were discussed in an open, informed and humanised way in Nottingham at an inaugural event organised by Immigration Education Nottingham IEN pg6-7.The Pilgrim church has responded to the Windrush scandal by creating a community support group for the victims of the Windrush crisis Pg9 Nottingham citizens gathered together on 10th May at the Nottingham Citizens Assembly where a Historic Hate Crime Research Report was Launched. Details on Pg13 See how our Nottingham Fearless Youth Association is determined to engage young people, tackle Knife crime and other social issues within their communities Pg… It’s count down time for the famous annual Hyson Green Cultural festival. Bigger and better this year, you do not want to miss it Pg30. We explored whether it is time to change the education system, whether the emphasis on ‘schooling’ is short changing our youths Pg42-43 There are lots more fun and informative contents and we not only believe that you will enjoy the contents but you will also be able to give us feedback on your views and how best we can serve you better. Happy Reading! Valentine Nkoyo Managing Editor: Mojatu magazines Email: valentine@mojatu.com

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Group Editor: Frank Kamau – frank@mojatu.com Managing Editor: valentine@mojatu.com Graphic Design: Robert Borbely Contributors: Angela Wathoni | Valentine Nkoyo | Clive Foster | Edith Ogochuku | Esther Muthoni | Matt Stewarts | Mark Hayford Dwira | Courtney Smith | Salani Mutseyami | Penny Cooper | John Gordon Sales & Marketing / Community Engagement: Abdoulie Jah - jah@mojatu.com Kevin Price - kevin.price@mojatu.com Edwin Ubah - eddy@mojatu.com IT / Social Media: Daniel Ibinimion

Contents News & Sports Exclusive interview with Vanessa Iheama.............4-7 Immigration Education Nottingham.......................6-7 Community Response to Windrush Crisis.................9 Engaging men is to end FGM...................................... 11 Community Stand By Me – Do not be a Bystander..................... 12 Historic Hate Crime Research...................................... 13 Selecting your CRM for business ........................18-19 Refugee Week Nottingham Refugee Week 16 – 23....................20-27 Refugee Week Events List............................................. 21 The Women of Faith....................................................... 22 Refugee Week Fashion ................................................. 25 Layers: An Exhibition of Stories.................................. 26 Faith & Spirituality Prayer - Thy Kingdom Come........................................ 27 Arts & Culture Shebeen.............................................................................. 28 Sharing Cultures, Celebrating Friendships............. 30 Quarrylab - Art Exhibition......................................31-33 Health & Food What Triggers Anxiety? 11 Causes.....................34-35 Sweating: Causes, Adjustments, & Complications...36-37 Education & Career Fearless Youth Association.....................................38-39 General Data Protection Regulation..................40-41 Classifieds.....................................................................44-48

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VANESSA IHEAMA Winner of the Nottingham 2017 Young Black Achiever’s Award

Many of the black and Ethnic Minority (BME) youths are working so hard and achieving, reaching lofty heights in different areas. However, if you judge by the main stream media portrayal of the BME youths, you will never know that.

largely lies in performing arts, specifically Drama and Music but I find that I’m pretty strong academically and in the field of sports. MM: The Outstanding academic achievement Category is the Crown of Young Black Achievers Award and you won! Which means you must be very clever, what kind of grades are we talking about? Tell us more about it… Vanessa: My grades range from grade 7 to 9 with 9 being the highest achievable grade in GCSEs and it is equivalent to above an A star. These are grades that I am very proud of and work really hard to achieve and I think sometimes you forget why you keep staying up late revising or why you keep spending your lunch times in the school library and so winning things like that award are great ways to remind you why you do what you do and i think those little reminders are super important

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MM: Have you always been this clever? How do you do it? what’s your inspiration

Mojatu Magazine (MM) sat down with an amazing teenager- Vamazing as she is fondly called by her family. Vanessa is a 14-year-old girl, the first of three children. She is in year 10 at Southwolds Academy in Keyworth. Vanessa is a multi-gifted and talented young lady, she is the 2017 winner of the Nottingham’s Young Black Achievers Award (YBA) held on the 9th of November 2017 at the Council House. The interview was very engaging, and this Inspirational and phenomenal Young Achiever give us a bit of what makes her tick. MM: Hello, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Vanessa: My name is Vanessa and I am a year 10 student at South Wolds Academy and Sixth form. My interest

Vanessa: I haven’t always been this clever no, I don’t think anyone can ever make that claim because you will find that to be clever you have to dedicate a lot of hard work but most importantly, above all other key factors, you have to be motivated. Without motivation, without wanting to get those grades and pursue that career, you can never ever succeed because motivation is what makes you want to work hard. It’s what keeps you awake late at night revising. It’s what sits you down in a library to work. It’s what makes you go for what you want. When i first became motivated, the day that I found out that I didn’t get accepted into King Edwards Grammar School, I discovered how much I wanted to be part of that school. That was the moment that I realized that I want to succeed, I want to do well, and I believe that’s what transformed me into who I am today. That’s what gave me the fire in my soul to try and try hard for what I want because success is all in how

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much you want it, how hard you’re willing to work for it. Being clever is all in motivation, it’s as simple as that. MM: A level 6 in Math at SAT level, that’s pretty impressive! Have you decided on a career? What would you want to be in the future? Vanessa: My dream job would have to be to become a tv/film actress as I have a huge passion for it. Drama holds so much relevance and importance in everyday lives across the world and I’d love to be a part of that. I also have a penchant for law and would very much love to be a lawyer as this really appeals to me MM: Fascinating, can you tell us more why your first choice is performing Acts (Acting and Music), we would want to know because given how clever you are, one would have thought that you would want to be a doctor, a lawyer, a computer scientist, engineer or any of the fancy professional careers as your first choice… Vanessa: I think acting is just a good a career as anything else, but I do see some truth in what you say. Acting is something that I love with everything I am because it’s’ the ability to show the world different situations that some cannot imagine. It provides awareness through its similar but different portrayal of life and it provides everybody with a chance to remove themselves from the sometimes-mundane repetition that is life and be whisked away into something beautiful and amazing and just - drama is in its own league of awesome and I find that music is just the same. MM: We understand that you have taken your GSCE in Drama, Is that correct? Vanessa: Yes MM: How did it go? First of those 8s and 9s then? When will you learn of the result? Vanessa: I think it went really well. My course work was all pretty amazing, and my performance piece was pretty flawless. The interpreting theatre exam was when it really hit home that this is it. this is real. I don’t think I’ve ever revised so much in my life, but it was so worth it as i feel pretty happy with that exam. The result will come in August, few days after my birthday. MM: Great! that will be a perfect birthday present then. Have you done any acting, if yes what do you like about playing your character Vanessa: I’ve done a reasonable amount of acting, mostly in school productions in which i am usually cast as the antagonist of the pantomime which I always find rather fun as you get to really play with the characterization on so many levels and you really commit yourself to that character. I’ve had the chance to play the role of Prince John in Robin Hood and Queen Evelyn (the Evil Queen) in Snow White. Upcoming roles include the main role of Izzy in Fergus the Musical.

MM: You are already going for it, how about your interest in music, do you write songs or just sing? What music genre do you sing? Vanessa: I’m a singer songwriter with a total of 3 fully completed, produced and recorded pop songs so far. I absolutely adore song writing as i believe it’s such a beautiful way to express emotions and raise awareness about anything and everything you want. I lose and find myself in the music I write as they are all really personal to me. As my confidence grows, I get better and better at performing my pieces live and I really enjoy it because it’s my way of expressing who I am and I think everyone needs something like that in life MM: What are the Inspirations for your songs? Vanessa: My inspiration relies heavily on how I’m feeling and so in a way, I kind of get inspiration from myself and my experiences. For example when writing “Brave”, I based that upon the stage fright I had in my early years of childhood and really focused on how that felt and how to be brave about it and believe in yourself. Confidence has always been a big thing for me and is something I try to instill in young people. Other songs include “Don’t Deserve Our Tears” and “This Time Last Year” MM: You are a YouNG Ambassador, how did you become one and -what does it entail? Vanessa: It is a Rushcliffe council initiative involving the 7 top high schools in the council. We had to fill out an application form and then if chosen, going on to do a formal interview and then if successful in that, becoming a YouNG Ambassador. A lot of what they do is towards giving young people more insight and opportunity into the world of business which I had particular interest in networking and advertising. As ambassadors we get paid hourly which provides us with knowledge of what it’s like to have consistent money flow and how to manage it Continue to page 8-9

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NOTTINGHAM TALKS

On Saturday the 21st of April 2018, Immigration Education Nottingham project hosted a very successful citizen assembly on immigration which brought together over 180 community members and a series of leading UK experts to discuss and engage citizens across a series of central issues in the UK immigration debate, including the nature of the UK immigration process, the socio-economic impact of UK migration, and the state of integration under UK policy in 2018.

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The aim was to reclaim the public debate on immigration in the UK, and to empower the local community to start a better conversation about UK immigration - a debate which regardless of opinion was conducted in a manner which is open, informed and humanised in the post-Brexit period. As Shannon the founder of Immigration education Nottingham IEN said, “The event was not trying to respond to the hostility that is embedded in the current national conversation, and instead was trying to reclaim the debate in our local community - initiating a more open, more informed and more human conversation on these issues which emphasized expert input, public discussion and collective decision making for the purposes of creating more unity rather than division on this issue”. We will be sharing in this article, the summary of the information and ideas of the three panel discussions on the day. There will be a link at the end the article for you to access the full resources. DISCUSSION 1 - THE UK IMMIGRATION PROCESS This panel aimed to paint a clearer picture of the UK’s system of vetting and arrival for the public, for both voluntary migration and asylum, looking at the UK system’s strengths and shortfalls, and outlining where we could move forward. Guest Speakers included Mark Lilley-Tams who looked at voluntary (and mostly family-based migration), and Sally McEwen who shed some light about the asylum process in the UK. The United has four Main Types of Migration: Managed, EU, Family based and Refugees. Managed Migration (Work and Study) UK has a 5 tier points-based system of immigration very similar to the Australian model favouring high skilled and occupational shortage. The system was introduced in 2008 and is the main UK immigration route for migrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to come to the UK. Eu migration This is significantly easier because of free movement (no visa required), but 2013 immigration bill means have to earn a threshold income (£149/week in 2014) and pay taxes before they can access NHS services in the UK. Students studying in the UK have to pay £200 for NHS access and prove savings before arrival

Family migration: This has minimum income requirements: You and your partner must have a combined income of at least £18,600 a year if you are applying as a partner or if you want to settle in the UK (get ‘indefinite leave to remain’) within 5 years. You must prove you have extra money if you have children who are not British citizens, EEA nationals, permanently settled. You will need to earn an extra: £3,800 for your first child, £2,400 for each child you have after your first child. Refugees and Asylum seekers Asylum Seeker- Someone who has left their country of origin and formally applied for asylum/sanctuary in another country but has not received a decision on their application yet. Refugee - Someone who has been granted status, usually indefinite leave to remain [5 years] Majority of cases get rejected, with UK rate being significantly less than European neighbours (32% in 2017, 29% in 2016) - with 41% of decisions overturned by the courts in 2016. Asylum seekers live in the UK on £36/week (£5/day) in comparison to benefit allowance of £73 [single over 25] under UK welfare. Final Statements and Actions Positives in the current agenda There is a system of judicial intervention, which needs to be extended [e.g. New Asylum Model NAM} rather than destroyed to protect peoples right in misjudgements or mistakes made by the Home Office (e.g. the high overturn rate of original decisions in the appeal process of asylum cases) Also, there is a clear pathway for seeking asylum and definite institutional structure to build on. Suggested Improvements to the current agenda We need to tackle environmental and institutional hostility (especially in the Home Office) towards those coming to the UK: e.g. within Voluntary migration extortionate (and rising post-Brexit) application and citizenship fees, and in Asylum - the setting in the UK of a system which is incredibly complex and based on detailed evidence and perceived credibility which makes it very unlikely that you will gain asylum.

Nottingham connected Attendees suggested that more objectivity should be brought to the process -for example all Home office asylum interviews should be recorded to prevent the inaccurate translation of misunderstanding of clients affecting the collection of evidence for their application case, and secondly that the judiciary should play a greater role in bringing accountability of the Home Office in their decision making, and that there should be a vrethink of the slashing of English language provision services (e.g. ESOL) by the government, which are leaving asylum seekers isolated and unable to integrate into their communities and use the skills that they bring with them to the UK to access higher level jobs which require a good ability to speak English. DISCUSSION 2 - THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF UK MIGRATION This discussion sought to explore the positive and negative socioeconomic impact that migration has had on the lives of UK citizens and the country in relation to issues like employment and wages in the UK, as well as availability and quality of public services. Guest speakers included Dr Sara Lemos, Dr Simonetta Longhi, and Dr Greta Moran. Final Statements and Actions

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Suggestions made included additional voices for minorities and a more person-centred approach in media and political write ups that not only humanise but also accurately and more fairly represent people’s contribution to the community’s they live in across the UK. At the same time while immigration does overall produce positive gains, there is disproportionate effects where immigration can cause negative consequences for those already struggling most in our society which needs to be acknowledged and provided for. E.g. There can be wage decrease of about 0.88%/annually for unskilled sectors of our economy for every 1P increase in immigration which with accumulation and inflation effects will be felt by those working in those sectors of the economy. There was also evidence of increased outpatient waiting times in GP surgeries in deprived areas as immigration increases because deprived areas are where immigrants tend to move on arrival, putting pressure on local services. These disproportionate impacts allow us to understand why arguments about immigration’s positive gains do not ring true for some parts of our community, and rather than being misinformed or racist - these are legitimate concerns which need to be acknowledged and responded to. Attendees therefore suggested that before attitudes can really change, concrete efforts to offset or compensate those at the bottom of UK society - e.g. through investment in areas/jobs when immigration is increasing or decreased taxing etc need to be made. This will make the national gain more fairly distributed among communities in our society and should go some way to providing the material context for a less hostile attitudes towards the arrival of more immigrants in some communities.

NOTTINGHAM TALKS IMMIGRATION FOLLOW UP INFORMATION PACK Positives in the current agenda:

Immigration has clear positive effects on UK economy as immigrants pay more taxes than they claim benefits, they are young, healthy, qualified (schooled in their home countries), childless, hardworking, more likely to be employed and tend to work longer. In contrast to claims that immigrants take UK jobs and decrease wages there is little evidence of this in the data Suggested Improvements to the current agenda

Tacking a UK culture of distrust - evidence wise immigration does not take UK jobs, decrease wages, or claims more benefits than they take out - yet prevalence of these ideas in society. These negative narratives distort migrant’s clear contribution to the UK economy, so the need to tackle where these ideas are coming from in society (e.g. the media and our political leaders) to present the reality of immigration’s contribution to the UK in these indicators.

DISCUSSION 3 - INTEGRATION IN UK COMMUNITIES Discussion 3 looked at how well the UK has integrated increasing diversity in our communities in recent decades; questioning if and how growing levels of immigration can be integrated successfully without this process impacting things like community strength and unity. In particular a debate responding to concerns about reduced cohesion in our communities and issues felt to be caused from eroded attachment to British identity, values and society under multicultural policy. Speakers included Professor Tariq Modood, Dr Alita Nandi, Dr Magda Borowska and youth empowerment leader Bilal Harry Khan.

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In terms of ‘soft’ indicators of integration (e.g. feelings of belonging, attachment to British identity -albeit hybrid British-Italian/British-Pakistani etc identities-, social mixing, trust, volunteering, levels of prejudice, and adherence to democratic values), the general trend under multicultural policy in the UK is that the majority of the people seem to perceive their communities as rather cohesive and there appears little evidence of a growing ‘lack of cohesion’ or cultural integration in UK communities. In particular, second generation migrants across minority groups show expected trends of a lessening of differences and are becoming more like their host counterparts in the country they are born into, while still maintaining attachments to their heritage. This general trend does not mean that there are no problem areas in the UK, but means that overall, these areas commonly documented - do not represent the bigger picture across our country. Suggested Improvements to the current agenda Acceptance of greater host community responsibility and actions required -- despite the idea that integration is a two way process often being used to demonstrate that immigrants are failing to make the effort to become part of the host community’s that they join, the assembly also considered how the majority host community in the UK is in many ways failing to provide a receiving environment conductive to integration, with particular examples discussed being: The general segregation of white British (and not minority) communities in UK communities not allowing for meaningful social contact between diverse communities (Alita) The

failure to address socio-economic disparities and allow equal participation in British society - for example in education or labour market opportunities (so called hard measures of integration) between White British and ethnic minority communities (Magda) The continuation of discrimination institutionally (e.g. the most recent example being the deportation of Windrush generation citizens), as well as rising levels in our societies (e.g. hate crime in our communities) Finally, the public narrative/culture of threat in our national media and political circles towards issues like immigration and diversity in recent years which create an “us” vs “them” mental state on lines of nationality, race and language in UK society. The assembly therefore suggested that some of these issues need to be addressed before an environment conducive to a genuinely integrated society can exist in the UK. Multicultural Nationalism - In discussions, many agreed multicultural policy - supporting the accommodation rather than the erosion of difference in our communities - was the way forward for the UK given the successful contribution of diversity to our culture and identity for hundreds of years. They also agreed however, that multiculturalism should not be mistaken for saying that there should not be a strong integration policy in place to unite British citizens as a people, but other than language proficiency which was felt to be particularly important for new citizens to grasp, “Britishness” was hard to pin down for the assembly and was felt to be something which needed to be narrowed down in the future. To read the full resources, click on the link; http://docdro.id/XdFddGh)

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“ DEAR VANESSA Thank you for your application and interview preparation for one of the lead roles in the new Student Ambassador Scheme. We were thoroughly impressed with both your letter and interview and are delighted to offer you the position of Curriculum Lead. We are really excited about working with you and hearing more of your ideas. We were impressed by your enthusiasm for developing skills and confidence within your peer group, which combined with your excellent communication skills make you the ideal candidate for role... Kind regards Mr Barton and Miss Crawford“ MM: You are a member of the senior leadership team in your school, tell us more about it, what is your role?

different groups of young people in different sports activities and events both in school and out of school

Vanessa: I am the Curriculum Lead Ambassador in my school which is equivalent to Deputy Head Girl and so my job is more towards what is taught in school, in and out of lessons and equipping students with more than just GCSEs at the end of their time at South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form

MM: Just a final couple of questions, otherwise we will be here forever because you seem to be involved in a lot of things and very good at them, so just give us a summary of your other awards…

MM: You are also good at athletics, and that you a Sports leader….? Vanessa: I actually stopped pursuing a career in athletics some time in year 8 but decided to become a Sports Leader which is a qualification called the Sports Leadership Award. This teaches us how to lead

Vanessa: My other awards include my Bronze DofE and Arts Award which are both nationally recognized qualifications. My school awards range from Outstanding Student Awards and Gold Award which recognise amazing school students for their work in curricular and extra-curricular activities MM: We understand that you are in your local Church choir, praise team, attends the CoE young leadership

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO WINDRUSH CRISIS By Reverend Mark Stewart The impact of the outrage engendered across the nation by the treatment of the Windrush generated (those who arrived in the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971 to help rebuild post war Britain) and their children, has reached to the highest levels of government with the recent resignation of former Home Secretary Amber Rudd. The real story is that of individuals who for many years have struggled with the reality of the hostile environment immigration policy. As ministers of the Pilgrim church my colleagues and I have written many letters in support of people seeking the right to remain in this country whilst under the threat of deportation. The fact that this issue has only recently come to light underscores the vulnerability and sense of isolation felt by those in the unfortunate position of not being able to prove their time of arrival in this country; despite, in some cases, having been here for over fifty years and being regarded as citizens at the time of their arrival.

one former military man was refused the right to stay, others who arrived on their parents passports in the 60,s and 70’s had applications for passports refused and were treated as illegals. Some told of the emotional and psychological impacts of not being able to work and one individual had actually been held in detention. Such treatment of the Windrush generation, who served our nation in so many industries and contributed not only financially but also to the heart and soul of the UK, is deplorable.

In response to the Windrush scandal the Pilgrim Church leaders decided to launch a drop-in service for those affected by this issue. The service offers attendees pastoral support and free professional legal advice whilst leveraging the support of local MPs to expedite immigration applications with the Home Office.

Our government with recent apologies and announcements are beginning to move in the right direction. The next steps are to ensure that the consultation process and application period for compensation are not rushed resulting in further dissatisfaction and possibly another injustice against this well loved generation.

The personal stories we have encountered mirror those heard in the national press during recent weeks:

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college events and have given a talk during a youth worship, tell us, what part does Faith play in your achievements?

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Year 10 Interim Assessment – January 2018 Vanessa Iheama (10K)

We aim to accurately track your child’s progress so that they receive the best possible early intervention if they are falling behind. If you have any questions about a particular subject, please contact the teacher in the first instance. Subject email addresses can be found on the school website under the heading Contact and Parental Queries. If you have any general questions about the assessment, please contact your child’s tutor.

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Vanessa: Yes, I do like to participate within the church anyway I can and I believe that faith is what keeps you going. As hard as i work, none of this is possible without the grace of god and so for that, I thank God MM: what advice for the youths especially those from the BME communities? Vanessa: I would encourage all people from all backgrounds to ask themselves what they want and how much they want it. If you want it with everything you are then I say go for it with everything you can and leave the rest to God. Everything in life is always as simple as that if you ask me

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MM: Thank you very much for your time Vanessa, we hope to hear more about your achievements in the future. Vanessa: But of course, I look forward to it. Thank you for having me

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What is Mental Health First Aid? One Day - MHFA Champions Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally An awareness and skills course which will teach you to: recognised training course which teaches people how • Recognise the main signs and symptoms of to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health common mental health issues and provide help on a first aid basis. • Provide initial support MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure • Guide a person towards appropriate professional help Learn more at mhfaengland.org • Be mindful of your own wellbeing and respond, even in a crisis. Adult MHFA courses are for everyone aged 16 • Develop an understanding of how you can create and maintain a healthier workforce or community upwards. Every MHFA course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended our Instructor Training programme accredited by the Royal Society Half Day - MHFA Aware for Public Health, and is trained to keep people safe An introductory course designed to increase mental and supported while they learn. health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. What will I learn? When you complete your course you will get a Learning takes place through a mix of group activities, certificate of attendance and an MHFA manual to keep presentations and discussions. What you learn will and refer to whenever you need it. depend on the length of course you attend: Two Day - Mental Health First Aiders A practical skills and awareness course designed to give you: • A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues • Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as nonjudgemental listening • Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support

How will attending an MHFA course help? Research and evaluation shows that taking part in an MHFA course: • Raises awareness and mental health literacy • Reduces stigma around mental ill health • Boosts knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues • Promotes early intervention which enables recovery To learn more or book a course, please cont act: Penny Cooper on penny@mojatu.com or 0115 784 6666 Book online at https://goo.gl/92XJAG

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Engaging men is crucial in the campaign to end FGM in a generation! By Valentine Nkoyo

It is important that young men are involved in training as this will not only help provide them with more information and knowledge about FGM generally, but will also prevent FGM being done to their own daughters in future.

Female Genital Mutilation is arguably the most severe and brutal form of abuse and violence against girls and women. Because it is a taboo subject in most of the affected communities, people often don’t know how damaging FGM is. Avoiding such a crucial subject is dangerous as it makes it hard for community members to understand how gender-based violence affects society. Having open and honest conversations in a sensitive manner is crucial for those who still do not understanding how FGM affects girls and women. Once they understand, they can play a crucial role in campaigning against it, including men whom I strongly believe could help end FGM in a generation. Given the complications caused by FGM, men married to survivors of FGM need to understand fully the possible impact this has on their partners. Lack of interest in the subject is damaging as women end up suffering in silence. If a woman if affected, it then affects either directly or indirectly her children and partner. In most of the affected communities, men are believed to be the ‘head’ of the family and hold a lot of power in relation to decision making. Surely, if a man says their daughter will not be cut, it will not happen! If they decide that FGM must end in their family, then this breaks the cycle.

When we started our Mojatu FGM campaign, it was difficult to even engage men in a conversation about FGM let alone asking them to join our Community FGM Steering Group. Quite often you would hear some men saying ‘this is a women’s thing’, ‘Men don’t do the cutting, you do it to your fellow women, why do you need men?’, ‘this is embarrassing for men’ amongst other comments. Through awareness raising and community engagement, about 40% of the members of our Community FGM Steering group are men. They have been great ambassadors of our work and were a big part of our lobbying work that got Nottingham declaring Zero Tolerance to FGM- the first city ever in UK and Europe to officially do that! With their support, our campaign has grown from strength to strength. We supported Mark Dwira, a Masters student at Nottingham Trent University, to carry out research on the role of men in the campaign to end FGM and we are pleased to see he has completed his research and waiting to publish the paper. Members of our steering group were instrumental in this piece of research. Our new 2018/19 ‘Global Ambassadors of Change’ project has started where we will be training more men, community and faith leaders and young people. IF YOU ARE A COMMUNITY LEADER, FAITH LEADER, YOUNG PERSON BETWEEN (16-30 YEARS) AND INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GLOBAL AMBASSADOR OF CHANGE, Please contact us on 01158457009 or valentine@mojatu.com.

Role of men in the prevention of Female Genital Mutilation among the Sudanese Population in Nottingham. By Mark Hayford Dwira

The practice of female genital mutilation is worldly perceived as women’s agenda and therefore, it is their responsibility to champion in the prevention of the practice. In contrast, this study explored how men can utilise their status in society as father, husband, community, and faith leaders to help in the prevention of FGM among the Sudanese population in the City of Nottingham. This study

was qualitative in nature and it was situated within the radicalise feminist theoretical framework, specifically the Silences Framework and the Post-Feminist Theory. Data were gathered from 11 participants using both semi-structured and focus group discussion and was subjected to thematic content analysis. The study revealed that men’s roles are enshrined in their decisionmaking power in homes and

communities of the practising countries in the UK and therefore, they have the prerogative power to contribute to ending the practice among their population. It is recommended that global and regional organisations as well as national governments should redirect their campaign focus regarding FGM to the involvement of men and it would be a crucial step toward its eradication.

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HISTORIC HATE CRIME RESEARCH REPORT LAUNCH NOTTINGHAM By Pastor Clive Foster The iconic Albert Hall, Nottingham on Thursday 10th May 2018 was the venue for the historic launch of the Hate Crime Research Report, ‘Still No Place for Hate’. The report was conducted by Nottingham Citizens a chapter of Citizens UK the largest civil society community organising organisation. The international and national context has changed significantly since the last repot in 2014, so with over 600 eager citizens of Nottingham present this was an important moment as the finding and recommendations of the report had its first public airing. The challenge was put out to al in attendance from the start, ’What sort of Nottingham do you want to create?’ The report conducted over 4000 surveys with nearly 3000 coming from school children across Nottinghamshire.

It was a privilege to co-chair along with Sajid Mohammed from Himmah an enthusiastic and diverse Hate Crime Strategy team. Over a period of 18 months meeting mostly at one of Nottingham’s largest majority black led churches Gods Vineyard Church in Lenton, Nottingham. The strategy team, designed the surveys, pushed out the surveys to citizens, visited schools assemblies, held focus groups and negotiations with decision makers. The culmination of this inspiring work was a careful and insightful report on hate crime in Nottingham. The report was compiled by academics from Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham. It was important the report reflected the voices of the victims untarnished and undiluted. As a result the report did not hold back from the types of lived experiences that victims expressed . It was also personal for me as I had experienced a hate crime some months before. I was racially abused in the city centre, just before Christmas, while I was waiting for a friend. I remember felling shocked and hurt at the time.

had been a victim, media coverage of terrorist events are identified as major drivers of the most prevalent type of hate crime and most of the victims involved in the survey had not reported the crime to the police (79 percent). A total of 56 respondents highlighted Brexit as a motivating factor. The report spoke about Xeno-Racism which is racism in substance which is directed to the impoverished migrant stranger even if they are white. Decisions makers on the evening such as the Police Crime Commissioner Office, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council heard the recommendations such as establishing Nottingham via the ‘Love Nottingham Campaign’ which will seek to bring all corners of society together to stamp hate crime and setting up a special forum that will drive action across Nottingham, and to ensure Nottinghamshire Police are better equipped to understand and respond effectively to hate crime. The decision makers were then asked to make pledges towards the recommendations on the evening.

The feeling of being violated and unsafe was real – so I reported the incident to the police – it is so important that such incidents are reported to the authorities and I would encourage all who experience any form of hate incident to report it. Hate crime is a crime motivated by a person’s race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity. It can include threats, verbal abuse, and assault.

It was great to end the hate crime session on the evening with a quote from the great Martin Luther King, ‘we must act together, because hate anywhere is a threat to love everywhere’.

Some of the report findings where shared on the evening such as 36 percent of those surveyed claiming that they

The full report can be downloaded at website: http://www.citizensuk.org/nottingham

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Danniebelle – Project COFFE Project COFFE is a community organisation with a constitution, which looks at issues that are affecting boys and girls from all backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths from birth to 18 years of age and their parents.

addressing issues that affect them. Supporting and helping our young girls with self-esteem and self-love. The issues young people are facing at the moment are: There is a lack of positive male role models for our boys. There are only a few places that offer The key objectives are: To help safe outlets for our boys. However, support and educate parents about Nottingham has a wide variety of issues affecting children sports activities for boys. Provide boys with positive role models There need to be more organisations to empower and motivate them that offer music workshops and music to make better-informed choices production. enhancing their well-being. To work closely with young girls to empower Respect | Gaming | Social media and improve their self-worth by enabling to love themselves more and Our girls are comparing themselves to unrealistic ideals, self-love and improve their mental wellbeing. self-identity are low. We will work on We are a new community group projects, events, and workshops to passionate about making a social empower young people and their change by working with and families. We have worked with other supporting parents and children by Nottingham organisations which have providing opportunities for families inspired us. The Nottinghamshire and their children. Supporting Police, CRS Recording Studios, The parents and empowering them Rise Project, Freedom Arts, Ucreate, with knowledge and information Renewal Trust, Colour of Love Project, which will support them in Detached Youth Project.

Together with Community Recording Studio, we will organise a music and dance event called ‘Urban Jam Tour’. Presently there is a lack of positive activities for boys of this age group to engage within Nottingham addressing mental wellbeing, positive action and engagement. These workshops will start to involve and build relationships with boys by using music and dance as a tool of engagement for future work. There will be an info area for parents for organisations include Police and local service providers who can offer opportunities for the boys to take up ongoing activities after the event. Our hopes for the future of Project COFFE, and for young people in the city are more partnership working and a bigger voice for young people to have their say. You can find us in the following ways: Email: info@projectcoffe.org.uk Website: www.projectcoffe.org.uk

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18 Community THE POWER OF PARENTING: HOW FAMILY BONDS CAN PREVENT VIOLENCE By Cassidy Parker In a little South African town, positive parenting programmes are changing a whole community. Comprising just 800 families, Touwsranten in South Africa’s Western Cape province is the only place in the world in which every programme included in the Parenting for Lifelong Health initiative has been implemented.

Collaboratively developed by the World Health Organisation, the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and a number of universities in South Africa and the United Kingdom, the programmes aim to prevent violence by equipping parents with the tools necessary to form close and loving bonds with their children.

‘Over the years, we realised that the behaviour that we were teaching children in the after-school programme wasn’t being reinforced at home,’ says Wilmi Dippenaar, director of Seven Passes. ‘The violent behaviour the children were displaying – the way they screamed and swore at each other – was behaviour they were seeing elsewhere.’

Extensive research has shown that children who grow up in a non-violent environment with positive emotional engagement and cognitive stimulation are more likely to succeed at school, find stable employment and form healthy adult relationships. They’re also less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression, abuse alcohol and other substances, engage in risky sexual behaviour or become involved in crime and violence.

In 2012, the first of several community-wide parenting surveys was conducted by Chandré Gould, senior research fellow at the Institute for Security Studies, and Catherine Ward, professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cape Town.

Seven Passes’ parenting initiative includes four programmes: one for new parents, from 36 weeks of pregnancy to six months after birth; one for parents and caregivers of two- to nine-year-olds; one for the parents and caregivers of teenagers; and a booksharing programme. The programmes run once a week for two to three months at a time and are open to any interested parents in and around Touwsranten.

Children who grow up in a non-violent environment are less likely to become involved in crime The parenting initiative was born out of Seven Passes’ afterschool programme, which since 2007 has provided the town’s children with a safe and supportive environment in which to complete their homework every day.

The survey found that spanking, slapping, stress, parental mental health and intimate partner violence in Touwsranten affected children’s behaviour. This was evident in their experiences of anxiety and depression, and often manifested as aggression and violence. As a result, the parenting initiative kicked off, striving to eliminate violence in the home. ‘Most of the people in the community believe in corporal punishment,’ says parenting facilitator Roslynn Wehr-Damons. ‘That’s a big part of what we’re trying to change.’ The programmes encourage parents to spend quality time with their children, to praise them for positive behaviour, to involve them in decision making, to use cool-down strategies when tempers flare, to communicate effectively, and to make sure children feel as though their emotions are valid. Melissa Fisher had been struggling with her 10-yearold son Cullin when Seven Passes’ parenting facilitators came door to door offering assistance. ‘I was yelling and screaming at him all the time,’ she recalls, ‘and I realised I needed help.’ 'It was like having a weapon that I didn't know how to use,' says Melissa. 'And they trained me how to use this weapon that I have. It was amazing. It gave me a sense of purpose. It taught me how to handle things in a positive way.'

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programmes,’ Everson says. Although a few men have attended the parenting programmes, this number is small, and its growth is prevented by deeply entrenched gender roles.

The programmes’ parenting approach is different to the way many parents in the community were raised Since completing Seven Passes’ adolescent programme, during which she was encouraged to share her feelings with her son, listen attentively to his, spend dedicated time with him and respond to situations calmly, their relationship has vastly improved. ‘Every morning, I hug him and I tell him, “I love you” – and we never part in anger. He can talk to me about anything now – except sex,’ she says with a laugh. The programmes’ approach to parenting is different to the way many parents in the community were raised. ‘It takes some getting used to,’ says Joshlin Grootboom, who signed up for the book-sharing programme with her little boy Skye, who is just under two years old. This programme teaches parents how to read picture books to their children, guiding them on how to help their children engage with the stories. Grootboom also learnt the power of affirming and encouraging her son: how to turn his mistakes into positive reassurances. While the benefits have been tangible, the parenting facilitators conducting the programmes have experienced no shortage of challenges. Their work is time-consuming and emotionally demanding. They are responsible not only for their day-to-day duties, but for ensuring that the educational facilitators who work with the children in the after-school programme are familiar with the positive parenting techniques. ‘We all have to practise what we preach,’ says Wehr-Damons. Absenteeism is also an ongoing issue. ‘Most of our programmes run for two or three hours once a week in the evenings,’ says facilitator Sharren Buys, ‘but often, the majority don’t show up.’ While this is found in parenting programmes around the world, it is still a source of frustration for the facilitators. On Mandalay Farm, parenting programmes have been offered during the workday to ensure that parents are able to attend, despite working long hours. Packaging house employee Manica Everson and her fellow employees Elizabeth Jumat and Shane de Swart speak highly of the work of Seven Passes. ‘Our relationships with our children are much better since we did the

‘One of the biggest problems in the community lies in the relationship between men and women,’ explains Gould. ‘It threatens to undo what we’re doing in the parenting programmes.’ ‘A lot of fathers think that parenting is the mother’s job,’ says Fisher. ‘The men work; the rest, they leave up to the women.’ Because of deeply entrenched gender roles, few men have attended the parenting programmes ‘As we continue to do this work, we start seeing what else is necessary,’ says Gould. ‘The after-school programme made us realise that children needed to be emotionally supported at home, and now we’ve realised that we need to address imbalances in gender roles, too.’ In 2018, Seven Passes will be collaborating with Sonke Gender Justice to implement its MenCare+ programme. This initiative aims to educate fathers on their roles in fatherhood and caregiving; engage them in sexual and reproductive health, and maternal and child health services; and provide counselling to those who use violence in their relationships with their partners and children. Programmes of the kind being offered in Touwsranten – not only the parenting programmes but also the after-school programme – don’t lend themselves naturally to impact assessment. The variables are immense, the content deeply personal and sensitive, and respondents sometimes unreliable. Nevertheless, establishing indicators of success is an important means of demonstrating the programmes’ efficacy in dealing with and preventing violence. The number of parents participating in the parenting programmes might be one such indicator; the number of children attending the after-school programme could be another; and the number of children equipped with the grades, skills and self-belief to attend university a third. Each of these indicators has seen improvements over the years. Looking back on the past decade of work, Gould says: ‘Something has shifted dramatically here.’ Amelia King first started working at Seven Passes in the after-school programme, an experience that helped her secure a full-time position as a parenting facilitator. King’s assessment of the programmes relies less on tangible data and more on what she is seeing in the town’s homes every day. ‘These programmes,’ she says, ‘teaching parents to have a good relationship with their children – they have the ability to change the whole community.’

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NOTTINGHAM REFUGEE WEEK 16 – 23 JUNE 2018 ** 40 exciting events across the city ** Nottingham will be humming with activity in June, celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers to the economic, cultural and social life of our city. Refugee Week, which runs from 16 – 23 June across the UK, marks its twentieth year in 2018. Always vibrant, colourful and fun, this annual festival of music, theatre, dance, film, literature, art, sport and food has become a popular fixture in the city’s cultural calendar. In this special anniversary year, a huge variety of organisations across Nottingham will be coming together to host an exciting programme jam-packed with events to entertain you, educate you and make you think! It’s also about showing solidarity and support for refugees – both an act of welcome and an opportunity to raise awareness of why people are forced to seek refuge.

gym and basketball. 10am – 12 noon, The Portland Centre. Friday 22 June – Film Welcome to Germany. A comic take on what happens when a Munich family offers boarding to a refugee from Nigeria, with post-screening discussion. Usual prices with some free tickets for asylum seekers, 7 – 9.30pm, Broadway Cinema. Saturday 23 June – Taking the City to the Farm. Community tree-planting event, joining refugees working on this project that aims to plant 2,400 trees this year. 10am – 2pm, Home Farm, Off Lodge Lane, Screveton.

There will be daytime and evening events to appeal to all interests and ages. They are open to everyone, and most are free.

‘We invite you to attend events, discover new tastes and sounds, ask questions and find out more about what is happening in Nottingham.’ Rhiannon Prideaux, Chair of Nottingham Refugee Week

For the full timetable and information, visit https:// nottinghamrefugeeweek.org/ – but to give you an idea of the huge range of events to enjoy, here’s a random selection from the week, one for each day:

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Monday 18 June – Launch event. Music, dancing, drumming, craft and food; find out what’s on at the festival, and discover the work local organisations are doing with refugees and asylum seekers. 5:30pm 8pm, Council House Ballroom. Tuesday 19 June (and all week) – 101 Beads: Kurdistan in War. Photography exhibition by Gaylan Nazad depicting the lives of people affected by war and the reality of a daily existence dictated by conflict. 10am – 5pm daily, City Arts Window. Wednesday 20 June – Writing for Pleasure Workshop. Poet Becky Cullen runs an interactive workshop designed to get people of all ages writing stories and poems together. 10am – 12 noon, Writer’s Studio (limited spaces bookable in advance). Thursday 21 June – Sports open day. Notts County Football in the Community invites refugees and asylum seekers to enjoy table tennis, badminton, football, the

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INFORMATION FOR EDITORS A press launch will be held on Tuesday 12 June at 10am, open to all the media. There will be two performances given by participants in the festival. Venue: Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL. Press contact: Rhiannon Prideaux and Margaret Levin Refugee Week national press contact: Niall Mann 07788 973474 - niall.mann@imix.org.uk If you would like to volunteer during Nottingham Refugee Week which runs from 16 – 23 June, please complete the online application form: https://tinyurl. com/RW2018vaf For more information see the website https:// nottinghamrefugeeweek.org/

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Denzel keeps his hair short on the sides, and his ears pierced with gold studs. His arms and shoulders show his age: an imminent shirking of boyishness. As he pulls out a textbook and a notepad, preparing to do his homework, he speaks about his future plans. In his eyes, a flash of excitement. ‘I like to work with people,’ he says, explaining his desire to teach. ‘I believe every child has a dream in life and I want to be a part of helping them achieve it.’ Children are given a balanced meal, homework support, and time for games and activities in a safe and nurturing environment

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EVENT PAGE 101 Beads: Kurdistan in War Book Launch 7 One World Cultural Celebration 7 Boy 87 with author Ele Fountain 8 World Jam: Home 8 Hosting + Immigration Detention 9 Finding Soraya Film Screening 10 Let's Eid Together: NNRF Master Chef 11 Arts in Action 11 Phosphoros Drama Workshop for Schools 12 Phosphoros Drama Workshop for Professionals 12 Notts County Football in the Community 13 Nottingham Refugee Week Launch 14 How Refugee Composers Changed the Music of … 14 Portland Centre Open Day 15 House of Fame Exhibition Walkthrough in Kurdish 16 District 9 Film Screening 16 Tiger and Clay Launch and Panel Discussion 17 Phosphoros Theatre presents Dear Home Ofﬁce 18 Writing for Pleasure Workshop with Becky Cullen 19 Rainbow Access and Social Project 20 Night in with the Sistaz 20 Portland Centre Open Day 21 Notts County Football in the Community 22 The Art of Empowerment 23 Can Here Be Home? 23 Two-Day Workshop (22+23 June) 24 World Food Night 24 Welcome to Germany 25 Eastern European Contemporary Folk from MUHA 26 Sing for Justice Workshop + Performance 27 Taking the City to the Farm 27 Paddington 2 Film Screening 28 House of Fame Exhibition Walkthrough in Arabic 28 Refugee Diversity Fashion Show 29 Nottingham Refugee Week Finale Celebration 30 101 Beads: Kurdistan in War Exhibition 4 Hidden Stories Exhibition 4 And Still I Rise Exhibition 5 Layers Exhibition 5 Poetry and Grafﬁti Workshops 6

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THE WOMEN OF FAITH NOTTINGHAM AND REFUGEE WEEK Community Event at All Saints’ Church on 16th June 2018 (2.30pm to 7pm) By Courtney Smith & Salani Mutseyami This article describes how The Women of Faith Nottingham plan to contribute to this year’s Nottingham Refugee Week. First, we describe the work of The Women of Faith Nottingham, including its mission and objectives. Next, we outline the programme of activities which will be held at All Saints’ Church on Saturday, 16th June 2018 (2.30 pm to 7 pm) to showcase how asylum-seekers and refugees contribute to the life of our city. The Women of Faith Nottingham is a community group set up by All Saints’ Church, Raleigh Street, in January 2016 to provide a safe place of welcome to people who are seeking sanctuary. Members of the group are all women who are fleeing from persecution, torture and other forms of human rights abuse in their home countries. The group hails from different parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Currently, we have members from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Eritrea, Sudan, Pakistan, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Saudi Arabia, China and India. The Group meets at All Saints’ Church on the first Thursday of each month for a wide range of recreational and personal development activities. Activities include cooking and sharing cultural dishes, a Birthday Club, prayer and spiritual discussion, music, dance, group bonding exercises, local excursions, and information sharing. From time to time, we invite community partners to give talks on topics of interest to the women. For example, in recent months, we have had talks from Radford Police on Hate Crime and Domestic Violence. Nottingham Trent University have also spoken on the subject of human

rights law and its implications for asylum-seekers. We do not duplicate services offered by other organisations. Instead, we sign-post the women to other stakeholder organisations for services such as English as a Second Language, legal and specialist services. Mission and Objectives - The Group’s mission is to promote mutual respect and cultural understanding, as well as celebrating diversity through fellowship. Through our shared activities and code of conduct, we aim to:  Foster friendship and build stronger social networks;  Provide mutual support while nurturing a shared vision of social justice;  Promote community cohesion and reduce social isolation;  Create opportunities for our members to develop their understanding of British values, laws and cultural norms; and  Build the confidence and resilience of our members. Governance - The Group’s work is overseen by a small Steering Group made up representatives from the women themselves, All Saints’ Church and external volunteers. The Group is currently chaired by Reverend Christopher Harrison – Rector of St Peter and All Saints’ Churches, Nottingham. Courtney Smith provides project management and fund-raising support. Refugee Week Event on 16th June 2018, 2.30pm to 7pm We are looking forward to contributing to this year’s Nottingham Refugee Week One World Cultural Celebration. We have an exciting programme of activities

on offer, and we hope that people from across the city and surrounding areas will attend in large numbers to celebrate with us and make this a memorable event. All activities are free and suitable to everyone. The planned activities include food tasting from around the world, world music, dancing, fashion show, story-telling through drama and poetry, entertainment for children (including outdoors disco), and bouncy castle suitable for all age groups. See page 23 for more details. The Women of Faith Nottingham and their host, All Saints’ Church, look forward to welcoming everyone to this event. We are expecting a number of community leaders and dignitaries to be in attendance, including the new Lord Mayor and our sponsors from ASDA and Nottingham City Transport. If you are unfamiliar with All Saints’ Church, our address is Raleigh Street, Nottingham, NG7 4DP. The nearest Tram stop is Nottingham High School on Waverley Street. Our Community Event at All Saints’ Church on 16th June 2018 will be an opportunity for cultural celebration and developing community cohesion. It will increase understanding of why people flee their countries and the wide range of gifts they bring with them. As the poem, Home, by Warsan Shire notes, no one flees from their home and family unless they are subject to grave human rights abuse and threats on their life: Her poem is, indeed, a powerful rebuttal to the myth that asylum seekers leave their homes for economic reasons such as the prospect of better employment opportunities or access to welfare benefits.

Nottingham connected GET INVOLVED IN OUR WORK To contribute to the work of The Women of Faith Nottingham (whether as a sponsor, volunteer or want to become a member of the Group), please contact either Courtney Smith: Tel - 07530194394 Email - smith.courtney008@gmail.com) Reverend Christopher Harrison: Tel - 07973754165 Email - Christopher.d.harrison@btinternet.com For further information about The women of Faith Nottingham, Or visit http://nottinghamchurches.org/

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LAYERS: AN EXHIBITION OF STORIES Nottingham Contemporary THE SPACE Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 June 10.00 am - 5.00 pm As part of Refugee Week 2018 this month, The Habibi Project will be exhibiting its latest work at the Nottingham Contemporary Gallery. The Habibi Project is an ethical clothing line for creative souls, which aims to raise awareness of humanitarian and environmental issues. Its latest project, ‘Diaries’, presents a series of firsthand written accounts by migrants, refugees and volunteers, each sharing particular aspects of their individual experiences. Every entry has been creatively interpreted by a collaborating artist, and the work compiled into what promises to be a nuanced, diverse and authentic exhibition that provides an important alternative narrative on migration. To find out more about The Habibi Project’s ethical clothing line and work in supporting refugees, visit www.habibiproject. com or @habibiproject on facebook, instagram and twitter.

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PRAYER- THY KINGDOM COME By Densel Davy (LLM) Reader

The nine days after Ascension Day [10th May 2018 ], until the eve of Pentecost are observed as days of prayer and preparation for the celebration of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Thy Kingdom Come Global Prayer Movement invites us to pray with Christians from around the world during these nine days, on their theme: Changed Lives Changing Lives, as we pray afresh for the coming of the Holy Spirt at Pentecost. But what is prayer? Unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything we ever wanted – all these can be ours; according to a best-selling self-help book. Think positively about acquiring something, it claims, and you shall have it. Is that what prayer and intercession is about? Like a divine shopping list? ‘Dear God, we pray for this for him, and that for her, this for me and that for the other.’ True intercession is not a wish list. It grows out of our relationship with our heavenly Father and our love for one another. We pray because we love, not merely to acquire things. Jesus Prayed all the time. He would find a quiet place and pray to His Father. Jesus showed us, by example that praying was a very important part of our spiritual journey of faith. In Matthew 6: 6-13, Jesus tells his followers this: ‘Your Father already knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven: May your holy name be honoured; may your Kingdom come; may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need. Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us. Do not bring us to hard testing, but keep us safe from the Evil One.’ But, is it a case of just saying the words that the Lord has given us or is there something deeper that we should know?

grace, the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives, we need to hoist our sails with an expectant belief in our prayers for ourselves and in our intercessions for others. We need an expectant belief in Prayer. On that mountain top in Galilee as the Lord ascended into heaven, the apostles stood there looking into the sky. They were experiencing a deep sense of lost. Their leader and spiritual guide had gone. What now. They needed those angels to remind them that this was not the end of their story. In their journey of faith with the Lord, Jesus had equipped them with all that was needed to change the world; he taught them to pray, to share the Good News, to bring hope to broken relationships and lives. But, they could not begin to do all that if they down tools and look to the sky for the Lord’s return. It’s as if the angels were saying to the apostles you will be of no earthly use to the mission on God if you just stand there looking into heaven. The Day of Pentecost. On this day, a miracle occurred: Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. What difference should this event make to our lives? Well, on this same day the promised gift of the Holy Spirit was given to the Church. It is this force, the Holy Spirit, that has powered the Church all these two thousand years, kept it going, fed us and supernaturally strengthened us. Many, in fact, think of Pentecost as the birth day of the Church, because it was on that day that we received the promised gift that has made it all possible. Jesus said in John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”

When our church started out on our journey with Partnership for Missional Church, we were given an image of a sailing boat being powered by the wind. For the boat to move forward, its sail had to be hoisted to attract the wind. Its direction wasn’t in a straight line, but its general direction was towards the sunrise.

I pray that each of us will experience that invisible and sometimes visible, sustaining force of the Holy Spirit, giving us the energy to carry on, helping us to flourish, reminding us to pray with expectant belief that the Lord is listening, showing us people of peace and helping us to see where God is at work in our lives and in the lives of the people around us.

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SHEBEEN

Directed by: Matthew Xia | Written by: Mufaro Makubika SHEBEEN: CAST OF WINDRUSH GENERATION PRODUCTION ANNOUNCED • Full cast of Alfred Fagon award-winning play Shebeen announced for its world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse • Nottingham-based play gives glimpse into Windrush Generation experience • Nottingham local Karl Collins to take the lead in show based in his hometown • Following the Nottingham run, the play transfers to Theatre Royal Stratford East Set in 1958 St Ann’s, Nottingham, Shebeen provides a glimpse into the lives of the Caribbean community in 1950s England and focusses on the uncomfortable realities of racial tension within local communities. Written by Nottingham local Mufaro Makubika, the play follows the journey of Jamaican immigrant couple George (Karl Collins) and Pearl (Martina Laird) and the forbidden parties they throw at their shebeen - an illegal bar set up in their home that sells illicit alcohol.

“In August 1958 in the district around the St Ann’s Wells Road, tensions arose between the black and white population resulting in riots over a number of weeks. These riots actually preceded the more widely known Notting Hill Riots. “Alarmed, Norman Manley, then Premier of Jamaica and Dr Carl La Corberniere, then Deputy Prime Minister of the West Indies visited Nottingham to reassure the Windrush generation and their children that they were welcome. “Everyone understands what it means to have a dream. It’s a play about how we relate to each other and how that’s linked to our individual dreams for the future. It feels like we are having a lot of difficulty relating to each other now.” Shebeen runs from Friday 1 to Saturday 16 June 2018 at Nottingham Playhouse and from Wednesday 20 June to Saturday 7 July 2018 at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

When tempers flare and confrontation breaks out with the Teddy Boys, the secret shebeen - and the escape it provides for Caribbean migrants - comes under threat from the police. Young interracial couple Linford (played by Theo Soloman) and Mary (Chloe Harris) are starting to realise the extent of this conflict all too quickly. Still learning how to be together and dealing with the scorn of Mary’s disapproving mother (Hazel Ellerby), will their relationship survive the external turmoil? Karl Haynes will be taking to the stage as Sergeant Williams, while Adam Rojko Vega will be playing Constable Reed and Robert Dunne.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS - A ROUNDUP By Edith O Onovo

Nottingham Together and Community Cohesion team held the Central’s Voluntary and Community Organisations Quarterly Forum meeting on Thursday the 3rd of May at The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road. The main agenda was about funding for community activities. Dave Saunders from NCVS started off the meeting by talking about governance, how very important it is to set the structure right at the outset. Trustees are to be aware of their roles, responsibilities and liabilities. All conflicts of interest should be properly declared and recorded. All official documents must have Company/charity number and details. Dave said that Funders are now increasingly looking at filling of accounts and other governance structures.

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“SHARING CULTURES, CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIPS”, HYSON GREEN CULTURAL FESTIVAL MAIN EVENT 2018 By Penny Cooper, HGCF Committee member

We are to hold our fifth Hyson Green Cultural Festival Event on 28 July 2018, between 12 noon and 6 pm. Our theme for the Festival this year is “Sharing Cultures, Celebrating Friendships” and we look forward to forging new friendships with all participants at the Event, please feel free to shake our hands, let friendships be forged. I myself have made many friends over the period I have been a volunteer on the Committee.

the traditions and cultural differences that make up the residents of Hyson Green and surrounds. Between them they considered that Hyson Green was a special place and there was so much to learn about each others neighbours, the food, traditional celebrations and music, why not bring these together in the form of a festival. A natural choice for the Festival to be held was the Forest Fields grounds, making it a short walk for many to an afternoons enjoyment.

Well, we have now become a yearly expectation and we find ourselves being approached by you the public to hear when it is next to be held, in anticipation of a fun filled day for all the family, bringing together different cultures in and around Hyson Green. We have always had lots of activities for the children, face painting, arts and crafts, sports, with music and dancing to entertain everyone. There are stalls of varying types, including food stalls which offer a taste of various differing cultural flavours from local participants, and this year we are trying to promote our youth engagement, by looking at the music, gaming, sports such as boxing and so much more still to be devised.

We have developed the Festival over the years taking on board the views of our participants, all comments are valued. We have created a Health Corner, which offers a free opportunity for visitors to the Festival to participate in free assessments. We have available the Mojatu magazine to hand out which covers stories and events about our Hyson Green Communities, looking at issues such as Modern Day Slavery and Knife Crime, both issues very much in the news of late. I personally love the sounds which come from the stage, from our musical artists, and we are always surprised. Last year for the first time we had a Mongolian dance troupe, they were amazing, so much fun. If you have not participated previously, then come along and give us a try, and if you are revisiting we welcome you again to our Festival.

Did you know that the Hyson Green Cultural Festival Committee which ever you prefer, was initiated by three people who live in and around Hyson Green. Three friends who got together and determined that holding a Festival was a really good idea, to share in

We hope to see you there, remember 28 July. Food will be available there, or you can bring a picnic. We look forward to meeting you.

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NOTTINGHAM HOSTS LANDMARK ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATING DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND COLLABORATIONS

at old Neale’s Auction House, Nottingham 14th June – 13th July 2018 Nottingham is set to host a landmark exhibition and mini arts festival celebrating diverse communities, cultures, collaborations and place making, as a unique non-gallery creative space opens its doors. Created by QUARRYLAB, a not for profit artist’s support programme, and sponsored by local businesses, the new ‘pop up’ exhibition of contemporary art will run for a month in June / July at the former Neale’s auction house, on Mansfield Road. Curated by Quarrylab artists Roy Pickering FRSA and Mark Rawlinson, ‘SEE HERE’ presents the work of a range of artists who all in some way engage with the ideas, challenges and processes of location / re-location, overcoming adversity and working in partnership, and who display a total commitment to art and creativity as crucial to our understanding of ourselves and others. As Roy Pickering explains “Quarrylab is all about giving creative people the time and space to think about their ideas and work, and the opportunity to show work in new spaces. That is why this project offers such exciting possibilities”. Located within an old auction house, presently undergoing its rebirth by the new Trinity Church, artists have been invited to respond to and produce works that interact directly with this Nottingham landmark. The building itself echoes the city’s own complicated history; anarchic, creative, and in constant flux. As an auction house, a place for the buying and selling of goods, it embodies the very notion of exchange. Celebrating the creative energy of Nottingham and the wider region, and as part of the Midlands Engine initiative for creativity and collaboration, the exhibition

of visual arts will also provide the foundation for an exciting programme of events showcasing the work of musicians, performers and theatre groups, and offering lectures and workshops which explore the exhibition’s core themes. “The See Here Exhibition promises to be an outstanding cultural event in Nottingham aimed at reaching out to new audiences in the East Midlands who already have a great appreciation of the arts, but who perhaps to date have not been able to access such a rich tapestry of artistic talent and achievement in one very unique place.” Sir John Peace - Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire. Visual arts: Beverley Bennett, Matt Chesney, Shehzad Chowdhury, Thiebault Delferiere, Trudi Entwistle, Sardul Gill, Paul Harraway, Andrew Harris, Carole Hawthorne, Katja Hock, Jim Jack, Bill Ming, Nadia Ming, Mwini Mutuku, Dickens Otieno, Demi Overton, Josie Perry, Richard Perry, Roy Pickering, Mark Rawlinson, Gurminder Sikand. Music and performance : Liam Bailey, Harleighblu, Abii Soul, Sunset Nebula, Cecile Grey, Benjamin Bassford, New Perspectives Theatre, Nottingham writers groups, Todd Landman, Artists & Curators discussion, & more tbc. Old Neale’s Auction House, 192-194 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3HU Launch event: Wednesday 13th June, 6.30pm (by invitation) Exhibition runs from 14th June to 13th July, 10am – 5pm (not open Sundays) For more information please visit: www.quarrylab.org

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32 Arts & Culture Dickens Otieno explains his methods which he says were developed from his mother’s traditional technique of weaving palm leaves - Finding meaning in things that seem otherwise useless is what interests me most and this coupled by the push to keep our planet green has influenced me to create my works by recycling used materials. Am a 33 year old Kenyan artist (sculptor and painter) at The GoDown Art Center. I currently work in recycled material majorly light beer or soft drink cans (foils) which I shred and weave through coffee wire into big fabrics which I in turn use in making dress sculptures.I have been inspired to make dresses

coy they have been used by others to judge us and also by the fact we have used them to mask our weakness i.e spending a lot of time on choosing what to wear to look in a particular way. These cans are most suitable for my sculptures for their lightweight and ability to fold easily (they feel much like palm leaves which have been used by many generations to weave). They are also readily available in many colors which kind of inspired me as I was walking and came across an empty can one day after struggle to do the same with bottle tops which wasn’t giving me desirable results. My work also contribute to environmental cleanliness and

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waste resource management which has attracted local media such as KBC through the programme vijana in action, KTN’s bongo la biashara amongst others to inspire viewers across the country. I have participated in various exhibitions among them manjano where I was awarded with a 1st runners up prize in 2011, an exhibition in support of KCCL (Kenya Community Centre for Learning), a village public art competition where I won a first five prize 2012,a charitable exhibition to raise funds for hunger stricken northern Kenya by the village market in 2012,an evening with art by the little art gallery etc. This weaving technique also led to my participation in a workshop Bamcraft organized by KEFRI and UNIDO aimed at designing and developing new bamboo products to help internally displaced persons from mau forest sustain their living. In 2013 I went for a residensy at Nafasi Art Space in Tanzania for an art exchange Programme between Nafasi Art Space and Kuona Trust. I have a few pieces in private collection and some in art galleries such as One Off Art Gallery, Little Art Gallery and The GoDown Art Center where I work from.

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QUARRYLAB QUARRYLAB are delighted to announce that two Kenyan artists, Dickens Otieno and Mwini Mutuku will be taking part in the SEE HERE exhibition of contemporary art at the old Neale’s auction house building on Mansfield Road Nottingham in June and July this year. QUARRYLAB is a not for profit artists development and support programme promoting research, cultural diversity and new work in rural / industrial north Nottinghamshire. of living internationally, in addition to globalisation, technology and online expansion, exposed Mutuku to contemporary ideas, trends and art forms. This challenged conventional art practices found in Nairobi while it also fed Mutuku’s intellectual outlook on life and continual philosophical inquisitiveness. One result of this has been the development of Mutuku’s own signature style in which he employs the use of laser cutting – a process that is typically used for industrial manufacturing, though one that he has mastered to create his own aesthetic. The use of laser cutting, in which the laser beam destroys the surface it comes into contact with, creates an element of performance in which the act of destruction simultaneously becomes an act of creation.

Mwini Mutuku grew up in Eastland’s Nairobi. At 21 he moved to Malaysia to study for a Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Professional Design (Visual Communication) at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. Returning to Kenya in 2011, he acquired an art studio in 2014 at Kuona Trust (Nairobi) where his artistic career began. Initially focussing on painting. The experience

In addition to the many shows Mutuku has participated in across Nairobi; Mutuku’s work was also chosen in 2016 and 2017 to represent Kenya in one of Africa’s most prestigious art competitions, Absa L’Atelier. In April 2017 the artist exhibited his work in South Africa with The Absa Gallery, in partnership with the KKNK. Aditionally Mutuku won the Prestigious Absolut Art Award in 2014, the Kenya Art Fair prize for Digital Art in 2015 and third prize in the 2017 Manjano Art Competition. The artist states, “Art for me is about connecting with other minds especially through conversation. In this way, I try to harness the ability of art to ease interpersonal exchange. To question ‘art’ is to question ‘us’ and for this reason I consider my work to be questions.”

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WHAT TRIGGERS ANXIETY? 11 Causes That May Surprise You Triggers Identifying triggers Symptoms Seek help Takeaway

Anxiety is a mental health condition that can cause feelings of worry, fear, or tension. For some people, anxiety can also cause panic attacks and extreme physical symptoms, like chest pain. Anxiety disorders are incredibly common. They affect an estimated 40 million people in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. What causes anxiety and anxiety disorders can be complicated. It’s likely that a combination of factors, including genetics and environmental reasons, play a role. However, it’s clear that some events, emotions, or experiences may cause symptoms of anxiety to begin or may make them worse. These elements are called triggers.

ANXIETY TRIGGERS 1. Health issues A health diagnosis that’s upsetting or difficult, such as cancer or a chronic illness, may trigger anxiety or make it worse. This type of trigger is very powerful because of the immediate and personal feelings it produces. You can help reduce anxiety caused by health issues by being proactive and engaged with your doctor. Talking with a therapist may also be useful, as they can help you learn to manage your emotions around your diagnosis. 2. Medications Certain prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications may trigger symptoms of anxiety. That’s because active ingredients in these medications may make you feel uneasy or unwell. Those feelings can set off a series of events in your mind and body that may lead to additional symptoms of anxiety. Medicines that may trigger anxiety include: - birth control pills - cough and congestion medications - weight loss medications Talk with your doctor about how these drugs make you feel and look for an alternative that doesn’t trigger your anxiety or worsen your symptoms. 3. Caffeine Many people rely on their morning cup of joe to wake up, but it might actually trigger or worsen anxiety. According to one study in 2010, people with panic disorder and social anxiety disorderare especially sensitive to the anxiety-inducing effects of caffeine. Work to cut back your caffeine intake b y substituting noncaffeinated options whenever possible. 4. Skipping meals When you don’t eat, your blood sugar may drop. That can lead to jittery hands and a rumbling tummy. It can also trigger anxiety. Eating balanced meals is important for many reasons. It provides you with energy and important nutrients. If you can’t make time for three meals a day, healthy snacks are a great way to prevent low blood sugar, feelings of nervousness or agitation, and anxiety. Remember, food can affect your mood.

5. Negative thinking Your mind controls much of your body, and that’s certainly true with anxiety. When you’re upset or frustrated, the words you say to yourself can trigger greater feelings of anxiety. If you tend to use a lot of negative words when thinking about yourself, learning to refocus your language and feelings when you start down this path is helpful. Working with a therapist can be incredibly helpful with this process. 6. Financial concerns Worries about saving money or having debt can trigger anxiety. Unexpected bills or money fears are triggers, too. Learning to manage these types of triggers may require seeking professional help, such as from a financial advisor. Feeling you have a companion and a guide in the process may ease your concern. 7. Parties or social events If a room full of strangers doesn’t sound like fun, you’re not alone. Events that require you to make small talk or interact with people you don’t know can trigger feelings of anxiety, which may be diagnosed as social anxiety disorder. To help ease your worries or unease, you can always bring along a companion when possible. But it’s also important to work with a professional to find coping mechanisms that make these events more manageable in the long term. 8. Conflict Relationship problems, arguments, disagreements — these conflicts can all trigger or worsen anxiety. If conflict particularly triggers you, you may need to learn conflict resolution strategies. Also, talk with a therapist or other mental health expert to learn how to manage the feelings these conflicts cause.

Berkshire connected 9. Stress Daily stressors like traffic jams or missing your train can cause anyone anxiety. But long-term or chronic stress can lead to long-term anxiety and worsening symptoms, as well as other health problems. Stress can also lead to behaviors like skipping meals, drinking alcohol, or not getting enough sleep. These factors can trigger or worsen anxiety, too. Treating and preventing stress often requires learning coping mechanisms. A therapist or counselor can help you learn to recognize your sources of stress and handle them when they become overwhelming or problematic. 10. Public events or performances Public speaking, talking in front of your boss, performing in a competition, or even just reading aloud is a common trigger of anxiety. If your job or hobbies require this, your doctor or therapist can work with you to learn ways to be more comfortable in these settings. Also, positive reinforcements from friends and colleagues can help you feel more comfortable and confident. 11. Personal triggers These triggers may be difficult to identify, but a mental health specialist is trained to help you identify them. These may begin with a smell, a place, or even a song. Personal triggers remind you, either consciously or unconsciously, of a bad memory or traumatic event in your life. Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently experience anxiety triggers from environmental triggers. Identifying personal triggers may take time, but it’s important so you can learn to overcome them. Tips for identifying triggers If you can identify and understand your triggers, you can work to avoid them and to cope. You can learn specific coping strategies to handle the triggers when they happen. Here are three tips for identifying triggers: • Start a journal. Write down when your anxiety is noticeable and record what you think might have led to the trigger. Some apps can help you track your anxiety, too. • Work with a therapist. Some anxiety triggers can be difficult to identify, but a mental health specialist has training that can help you. They may use talk therapy, journaling, or other methods to find triggers. • Be honest with yourself. Anxiety can cause negative thoughts and poor self-assessments. This can make identifying triggers difficult because of the anxious reactions. Be patient with yourself and be willing to explore things in your past to identify how they may affect you today.

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Symptoms of anxiety The most common symptoms of anxiety include: • uncontrollable worry • tingling • fear • restlessness • muscle tension • feeling on edge • a fast heartbeat • irritability • difficulty concentrating • difficulty sleeping • physical discomfort or insomnia If you experience these symptoms regularly for six months or more, you may have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Other types of anxiety disorders exist as well. The symptoms for those may be different than GAD. For example, with panic disorder you may experience: • a rapid heartbeat or palpitations • sweating • trembling • shaking • feeling as if your throat is closing Seeking help If you believe you worry too much or suspect you have an anxiety disorder, it’s time to seek help. Recognizing the anxiety is often difficult because the symptoms become common over time. Occasional anxiety is common, but chronic feelings of worry, fear, or dread aren’t. They’re a sign you should seek professional help. Start the discussion by talking with your doctor. They’ll discuss your symptoms, conduct a health history, and do a physical exam. They’ll want to rule out any possible physical problems that may be causing the issues, too. From there, your doctor may choose to treat you with medication. They may also refer you to a mental health specialist, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. These doctors can use a combination of talk therapy and medication to treat anxiety and prevent triggers. Takeaway Occasional anxiety is common, but chronic feelings of worry, fear, or dread aren’t common. They’re a sign you should seek professional help. The good news is that anxiety is a highly treatable mental health condition. However, many people with anxiety don’t seek treatment. If your anxiety is impeding your day-to-day life, you should seek help. A mental health specialist can help you find a treatment plan that eases your symptoms and helps you cope with your anxiety triggers. Source: www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-triggers

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Sweating (Normal Amounts): Causes, Adjustments, & Complications Sweating is a bodily function that helps regulate your body temperature. Also called perspiration, sweating is the release of a salt-based fluid from your sweat glands.

Changes in your body temperature, the outside temperature, or your emotional state can cause sweating. The most common areas of sweating on the body include:

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Sweating in normal amounts is an essential bodily process. Not sweating enough and sweating too much can both cause problems. The absence of sweat can be dangerous because your risk of overheating increases. Excessive sweating may be more psychologically damaging than physically damaging. How sweating works Your body is equipped with an average of three million sweat glands. There are two types of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine sweat glands The eccrine sweat glands are located all over your body and produce a lightweight, odorless sweat. Apocrine sweat glands The apocrine sweat glands are concentrated in the hair follicles of the following parts of your body:

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scalp armpits groin

These glands release a heavier, fatladen sweat that carries a distinct odor. The smell, referred to as body odor, occurs when apocrine sweat

breaks down and mixes with the bacteria on your skin. Your autonomic nervous system controls your sweating function. This is the part of your nervous system that functions on its own, without your conscious control. When the weather is hot or your body temperature rises due to exercise or fever, sweat is released through ducts in your skin. It moistens the surface of your body and cools you down as it evaporates. Sweat is made mostly of water, but about 1 percent of sweat is a combination of salt and fat. Causes of sweating Sweating is normal and occurs regularly in your daily living. However, a variety of causes can stimulate increased sweating. High temperature Elevated body or environmental temperatures are the primary cause of increased sweating. Emotions and stress The following emotions and conditions can also make you break out in a heavy sweat:

• • • • •

anger fear embarrassment anxiety emotional stress Foods

Sweating may be a response to the foods you eat as well. This type of perspiration is called gustatory

sweating. It can be provoked by:

• spicy foods • caffeinated drinks, including soda, coffee, and tea

• alcoholic beverages

Medications and illness Sweating may also be caused by medication use and certain illnesses, such as:

• • • •

cancer fever and fever-reducing drugs infection hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) • painkillers, including morphine • synthetic thyroid hormones • complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a rare form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or leg Menopause The hormonal fluctuations associated with menopause can also trigger sweating. Menopausal women often experience night sweats and sweating during hot flashes. Lifestyle sweating

adjustments

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A normal amount of sweating generally doesn’t require medical treatment. You can take steps to make yourself more comfortable and minimize your sweating:

• Wear several light layers of

clothing that allow your skin to breathe. • Remove layers of clothing as you heat up. • Wash dried sweat off of your

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face and body for optimum comfort. Change out of sweaty clothing to reduce the risk of bacterial or yeast infections. Drink water or sports drinks to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through sweating. Apply an underarm antiperspirant or deodorant to reduce odor and control sweating. Remove foods from your diet that increase your sweating.

• shortness of breath • continued perspiration for

If illness or medications cause uncomfortable sweating, talk to your doctor about alternative treatments

• Hyperhidrosis is a condition

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•

Complications of sweating Sweating may indicate a medical problem if it occurs with other symptoms. Let your doctor know if you experience these as well:

• chest pain • dizziness

an extended period of time without cause

Losing weight from excessive sweating isn’t normal and should also be checked by a doctor. The following conditions result from either excessive sweating or the absence of sweating. Consult your healthcare provider if you feel that you sweat more than normal or that you don’t sweat at all: of excessive sweating from the armpits, hands, and feet. This condition can be embarrassing and may prevent you from going about your daily routines.

• Hypohidrosis

is the absence of sweat. Sweat is your body’s way of releasing excess heat. You can become dehydrated and have a

higher-than-normal risk for heatstroke if you suffer from hypohidrosis. The takeaway Sweating is a normal bodily function. Beginning at puberty, most people start to use antiperspirants to minimize sweating and odor. Sweating either too much or too little can indicate a medical problem. Sweating in conjunction with other symptoms may also indicate a health condition. Make lifestyle adjustments to accommodate your sweating. If this isn’t enough, consult your healthcare provider, especially if you feel you sweat too much or not at all. Article resources www.healthline.com/health/

English Language & Community Cohesion Initiative

DRIVING THEORY & HAZARD PERCEPTIONS With support for Non-English Speakers

18 Apr - 6 Jun 20 Apr – 8 Jun 23 May - 11 Jul 24 May - 12Jul

4-6pm 1-3pm 1-2.30pm 1-2.30pm

(City Centre) (International Development Foundation, Northgate) (PATRA Inc, Lenton Boulevard) (PATRA Inc, Lenton Boulevard)

REGISTRATION & MORE INFO:

Mojatu Foundation | 167 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3JR Eleftheria Ktenas | 07929132553 | 0115 8457 009 | eleftheria@mojatu.com To secure your space, you must pay £10 deposit to Ruksanna, which is refundable upon attendance of 4 classes. All bookings MUST be done at least 2 weeks before the classes start. @mojatu.foundation

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REFUGEE DIVERSITY FASHION SHOW By Angela Wathoni

The event will take place on Saturday 23 June 2018 at Nottingham Trent University and it is being organised by Fearless Youth Association in conjunction with other sponsors.

seekers in the planning, organising and implementing this one-day event which will entail a diversity fashion show by bringing together diverse communities to celebrate showcase

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councillors and community leaders. FYA also focuses on new arrivals and local groups from deprived areas and who often live in council properties. As with our previous events and work, Fearless Youth Association will build on partnerships with local organisations to make young people feel safer, proactive, capable of making a difference and standing up

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for their views while tackling negative and

project is to improve relationships among

extremist views and attitudes. Our partners

young people from different ethnic and faith

also stated that they will continue working

backgrounds around Nottingham. It will also

with us and will have hands on engagement

support them in being active and visible in bringing

in this project.

groups and communities together, be creative, discuss issues and organise and implement events and activities, including online engagement.

Empowering the young people to take up roles in active lifestyles, training to gain confidence and knowledge in decision making and

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among young people with similar interests

neighbourhoods will help improve their local

irrespective of their differences in background,

neighbourhoods and create positive attitudes

faith and attitudes, a thing that would

and views of living within Nottingham. It will

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safer and friendlier by making the young

up this group. Overall, this will have a long-

people more active and focused while making

term impact in the activities and role of the

the project sustainable through skills attained,

young people involved in the project and the

music and online contents produced and

community as a whole seeing what we as

growth in interests and investment in music and

youths can do.

entertainment.

See page 25 for more details

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FEARLESS YOUTH ASSOCIATION By John Gordon

An organisation called Fearless Youth Association have received £15000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Paddy Tipping as part of his community budget to help fight crime. FYA is a partner organisation to Mojatu, the charity I volunteer for. FYA is a local charity set up by a group of primarily black youths to fight crime in particular knife crime in their communities. The message is mainly spread through music, debate, fashion show and a pop-up radio station. This money gives FYA a budget for a year to promote their vision and to rent a safe space where they can gather away from the threat they face on a daily basis in their local area. There they can participate in activities like making music which is rewarding. Knife crime is growing at an alarming rate not just in London but also in the poorer boroughs of Nottingham. The great tragedy is the more incidents we have the more people carry knives for protection. The great thing about this grant is it brings FYA and other youth closer to the police. These communities have real distrust of the police for historic reasons and with some justification as the Stephen Lawrence case shows. I know from my time at the Police that it is a different organisation from 20 years ago. I have written this partly to let you know about FYA and the work it does but more importantly to let you know that in the communities where knife crime is most prevalent the local community is fighting this. We always read the bad side but very rarely the positive. I am worried that the crass incompetence of Windrush and the appalling anti-Semitic attacks on the left of the Labour Party will increase the suspicion our Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities have of us. I have always hated racism but that is easy in a Dorset village where 99% of the population is white middle class. It is only since I have worked at Mojatu that I have seen the talent fyaonline.com in these communities and their potential even if I still fya_notts cannot tell one rap track from Fya Notts another. If you have got to the end thanks for reading

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EDUCATION- THE NEED TO CHANGE THE SYSTEM By Ogo E Onovo

Education, it says is the development of the abilities of the mind (learning to know): a liberal education. Training is practical education (learning to do) or practice, usually under supervision, in some art, trade, or profession: training in art

Education is very important to the society and BME communities in particular. In Africa it is often used as a measure of success and failure. Children are often classified “as good for nothing” just on the basis that they are not academically gifted. In my native language, they are called derogatory names like “iti”,” itiboribo”. These children have their self-esteem destroyed very early in life, they make them believe that they are failures in life before they have even begun. This attitude is borne out of what in my opinion is an erroneous education culture. Education in our community is often taken in the narrowest context, but Education as defined by dictionary.com is 1. The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. The act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills as for a profession. 3. A degree level, or kind of schooling: a university education. 4. The result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one’s education. 5. The science or art of teaching; pedagogics.

Someone may not be so academically gifted but a genius in some other skill. There is a saying in my community that says, “A fish may appear dead on dry land, but when placed in water it does its magic”. That child that is seen as “Itiboribo” can be the next sports, music, or acting superstar, an inventor, entrepreneur etc. Every child has a talent or gift, Education Culture should therefore be about finding and developing that special talent. Smith (2015) said that, “when talking about education people often confuse it with schooling. Many thinks of places like schools or colleges when seeing or hearing the word. They might also look to particular jobs like teacher or tutor. The problem with this is that while looking to help people learn, the way a lot of schools and teachers operate is not necessarily something we can properly call education. They have chosen or fallen or been pushed into ‘schooling’ – trying to drill learning into people according to some plan often drawn up by others. Paulo Freire (1973) famously called this banking – making deposits of knowledge. Such ‘schooling’ quickly descends into treating learners like objects, things to be acted upon rather than people to be related to”. This narrow view of education is robbing our society especially our BME communities the benefits we should be enjoying because we are not harnessing the profound and rich talents and gifts that abound

in our children. Also, this could in part explain the disillusionment of some of our youths who are forced into following a path that they neither gifted at nor interested in, hence making them vulnerable to join gangs and crime. Lieberman (2013: 282), noted that, “Teachers are losing the education war because our adolescents are distracted by the social world. Naturally, the students do not see it that way. It was not their choice to get endless instruction on topics that do not seem relevant to them. They desperately want to learn, but what they want to learn about is their social world—how it works and how they can secure a place in it that will maximize their social rewards and minimize the social pain they feel. Their brains are built to feel these strong social motivations and to use the mentalizing system to help them along. Evolutionarily, the social interest of adolescents is no distraction. Rather, it is the most important thing they can learn well”. As Parents, we cannot leave the education duty to teachers alone, we should endeavour to help our children in identifying their talents and calling, support them in working towards achieving their goals- be it academic or otherwise. We can do this by exposing to different curricular and extracurricular activities. By helping them to explore different activities like sports, performing acts (Music, Drama, Dance etc), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) clubs etc, they will be able to discover where their passion lies and be able to make informed decision quite early in life. It is said that if the only tool one has is a hammer, one tends to force or to treat everything as if it were a nail.

Nottingham connected In conclusion, I agree with Smith (2015) that “education is a process of inviting truth and possibility, of encouraging and giving time to discovery. It is, as John Dewey (1916) put it, a social process – ‘a process of living and not a preparation for future living’. In this view educators look to act with people rather on them. Their task is to educe (related to the Greek notion of educere), to bring out or develop potential. Such education is:

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Deliberate and hopeful. It is learning we set out to make happen in the belief that people can ‘be more’; Informed, respectful and wise. A process of inviting truth and possibility. Grounded in a desire that at all may flourish and share in life. It is a cooperative and inclusive activity that looks to help people to live their lives as well as they can”.

References Smith, M. K. (2015). What is education? A definition and discussion. The encyclopaedia of informal education. http://infed. org/mobi/what-is- educationa- definition-and- discussion/. Retrieved: 21st May 2018. “education”. Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 21 May. 2018. http://www. dictionary.com/browse/education

How Early can you start to Plan for your Future? A TEENAGERS PERSPECTIVE By Ronia Iheama

It’s good to know what you want to do at a young age (whilst still enjoying your childhood). It puts life into perspectives and helps keep you focussed on your goal. But there’s always room for improvement. Find a club of some kind that focuses on your chosen desire, or get a tutor who can help you and always get another person perspective on what you can do to improve, for they tend to find our faults better than we do. Whilst it id very important to focus on your goal, you also need to keep an eye on your studies. If possible, do a study session for one hour at least 3 hours three times a week. I suggest doing this with a parent or caretaker because they often do understand you better.

A big part of becoming or achieving your Goal is inspiration and motivation. You need To be inspired to become the best person in Your area of interest/expertise but you can’t go Nowhere if you can’t be bothered. You have to get up and make your dream happen. Make a plan. What do you want to do And when are you going to do it? Nothing will Happen if you just sit there. Anyone reading This I challenge you to make a plan, it doesn,t have to be something for as big as your future, just something small like making a plan for your homework or planning to go to exercise every week, just something and a month later see where you ‘ve come. Did you stick to your plan? Ronia (13), is the 2018 winner of Creative Writing category of the Nottingham’s Young Creatives Award (YCA)

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This is a fantastic opportunity to start a career in the force. Working as a Police Officer is an exciting and rewarding career with the chance to make a real difference to the communities that the police serve. The starting salary for these • posts will be £23, 124 per • annum

In order to be eligible you must: Have been a British Citizen for at least 3 years, an EC/EEA national, or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the UK Have a Level 3 qualification, or the equivalent in work experience or training

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The salary for these apprenticeship posts will be in the region of £17,000 - £19,000 per annum. The closing date for applications for this scheme is Friday 23 February 2018.

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The Masai warrior cricket team will be coming to Nottingham later this summer to participate in a number of community events and to test their cricketing ability against a number of local cricket teams. The tour which takes place between the 16th August and the 1st September has the following objectives ; (1) Facilitate cultural exchange and celebration through sports and engaging local cricket clubs. (2) Bring new and emerging communities and local communities together while facilitating community cohesion and social integration. (3) Raise awareness of social injustices affecting our communities (4) Encourage physical health and mental fitness through sports (5) Create a platform for individual development for those interested in cricket (6) Get more people active through participation (7) Encourage more participation in cricket as a game for both males & females especially among new & emerging communities (8) Bringing regional and national cricketers and lovers of cricket together (9) Strengthen & promote the work of all partners involved The itinerary for the tour has almost been finalised. The team will be based at Nottingham Trent University for the length of their visit and a reception hosted by the university will take place on the evening of the 17th August. Cricket games have been arranged against Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club ( 24th August ), Attenborough Cricket Club ( 26th August ), West Indian Cavaliers & Carrington ( 27th August ) and Belvoir Countryside & Community Trust ( 29th August

). Spectators are welcome at all games. Full details of timings and directions to venue will be posted on the website nearer the time. The Warriors will also attend a number of cultural and community events during their visit. A cultural fashion event will take place on Saturday 18th August, events promoting action to prevent modern day slavery and FGM will take place on 22nd August and the Warriors will be attending the African Farm Festival at Home Farm, Screveton on Saturday 25th August. In addition on Thursday 30th August in conjunction with the Trent Bridge Community Trust a community cricket day will take place on the Victoria Embankment. It is hoped that a number of youngsters from inner city communities, who perhaps have not participated in a cricket event before, will attend. Full details will again be posted on the Mojatu website. Finally a number of social events have been arranged to show the Masai Warriors something of the British culture. A trip to London is planned, as well as a visit to the rural communities in North Nottingham and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have kindly agreed to provide a tour of Trent Bridge. The tour will be rounded off with a fundraising reception on Friday 31st August. This tour has required a lot of effort to organise. There is also a significant cost involved in getting the Warriors across to the UK. A number of organisations have supported the tour by supplying in kind offers to help with the accommodation and running costs however more finance is required. A crowd funding page will be launched early next month. All donations however small will be much appreciated. Any monies collected over and above the cost of the Tour will be distributed to local charities both here and in Kenya

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