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Five Generations Fighting to Keep 107 year Old Great Gran at Home

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he devastated family of a 107 year-old woman have spoken of their trauma after police were ordered to take greatgrandmother Minetta Webb back into hospital against their wishes.

Armed with a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard order issued by Manchester Royal Infirmary, officers had been told the great-grandmother, had been abducted by her family just hours earlier.

The family of Minetta, who is the second oldest woman in Great Britain, say they were not made aware of the order which allows local authorities, care homes and hospitals to restrict the freedom of vulnerable people if they feel it is ‘in their best interests.’

The story first broke in July’s edition of The Nubian Times, and was subsequently followed up by the BBC and Mail on Sunday, and now, full details of what happened to Minetta can be revealed. The family and carers have been left appalled and devastated by what took place at the hands of local authority officials since Minetta was admitted into hospital, plus by what happened when she came home.

According to Miss Webb’s family, after been admitted for treatment for an eye infection, staff at Manchester Royal Infirmary would only agree to discharge Minetta

From Left to Right: Melissa Peltier (Great Granddaughter), D'borah Peltier (Granddaughter), Sira-Jade Peltier (Great-Great Granddaughter), Susan Peltier (Granddaughter), Glen Andrè (Grandson), Jermaine Peltier (Great Grandson), Minetta Webb (Great Grandmother), Derrick Peltier (Grandson), Neil Parker (Grandson - Inlaw), Joan Sambells (PA - Carer), Angela Davis (Daughter) and Rosemary Peltier (Daughter). Photographer Mark Campbell.

once an adequate care package was agreed upon.

But after 5 weeks of being promised then denied 24hour care, the family felt they were getting nowhere with their plea for additional caring hours, and with Minetta’s health rapidly deteriorating, including four bed sores, the family reluctantly accepted a care package with additional costs of £12:60 for laundry/ nutritional needs.

Things took a dramatic turn when family members were carrying Miss Webb to a waiting car and were physically stopped by MRI hospital security staff.

Miss Peltier said: “The first thing I noticed was the security guard against the car

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door, then MRI security started to scuffle with my partner, who was holding granny in his arms. I kept thinking that they were going to drop my 107 year old gran to the floor.

It was unbelievable. Hospital security staff really used unnecessary force “ A statement from the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) said: “A patient was removed from one of our hospitals against our advice and in breach of a deprivation of liberty order, which had been put in place to protect and safeguard the interests of the patient concerned.”

The family reject that there was ever a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS)

order and that they were never informed of any being in place nor have they ever seen this order, even though requested on several occasion. Even the NHS staff and own press office claimed along side police and to the Nubian Times there was no such order. But more drama followed when police officer arrived at the family home that evening.

Family and friends who had gathered to welcome Minetta, who is the great-grandmother of Leeds United captain, Lee Peltier, who resides in her Fallowfield home where her five generation family have lovingly cared for her for many years, were stunned

It lasted for seventeen minutes and echoed around the world, changing it forever.

August 28th will be the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech.

His golden oratory, given from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC was a key moment during the American Civil Rights Movement.

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Minetta Webb is 107 years old – the second oldest woman in Britain.

Unfortunately, our cover story is a sad truth of how vulnerable individuals like Minetta can sometimes be let down by those rightly endowed with a duty of care. Whether by accident or design, the reality behind Minetta’s poor treatment after a spell in hospital is, at best, very worrying, and, doesn’t stand up well to scrutiny. In fact, at a time when health and social care seem regularly to fall under the media spotlight, and not always for the right reasons, the family and friends of great-grandmother Minetta did all they could to ensure the grand old lady didn’t become another unwanted healthcare statistic. It certainly wasn’t going to be ignored or swept under any carpets. They challenged, argued, and took the initiative when it seemed Minetta’s welfare and needs were not always being met. In the circumstances, what they did was both heartening and inspiring, not least because it gives rise to a responsibility we too should

try to emulate – and look out for those who can’t do it for themselves, be they a stranger, friend, neighbour, relative – or 107 years old. On a much lighter note, this month in Manchester and across the UK, is a time all carnival devotees love and look forward to. TNT is going to be out in strength on Saturday, 10th August, and in the edition you hold, we’ve included as much detail of this year’s Manchester extravaganza at its temporary venue at Platt Fields Park. Make sure you have a great time, and, do come up and say ‘Hi’ if you see any of the TNT team – we’d be delighted to meet you and have a chat.

In welcoming two new columnists to the fold – Dr Joan St John, a GP, and Charles Crichlow, Manchester-based president of the National Black Police Association – The Nubian Times already feels enriched by their contributions. From their respective areas of expertise; health and policing, we hope you agree that they address important matters of the day with engaging skill and clarity.

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The Nubian Times’ MBC Awards 2013 To be held at the exquisite Hilton Hotel Deansgate, Manchester Saturday 26th October 2013, 6.30pm-12pm The Nubian Times MBC Awards will deliver acknowledgements, honouring the past, present and inspiring the future.

To nominate; info@thenubiantimes.com Stating: nominee's name, category and brief profile and where possible current picture.

TNT SPECIAL PROFILE: Cécile Kyenge Doing it for Love!

Cut to the chase please.

Who is this lady and what does she do?

Cécile Kyenge is an Italo-Congolese politician Tell me more.

She is the Minister for Integration in the current Italian government, becoming Italy’s first black cabinet minister in April this year (more about that later).

Go back a bit.

Ok. She’s from the Republic of Congo, moved to Italy in 1983, is a qualified ophthalmologist, married an Italian in 1994, and has two teenage daughters, Giulia and Maisha.

She also has a degree in medicine and surgery.

Leaving out any boring bits, what has she done on the Italian political front?

Glad you asked. She founded

an intercultural Association to promote mutual awareness, integration and cooperation between Italy and Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is also the spokesperson of the association ‘March F i r s t ’, which works to prom o te t h e rights of migrants in Italy.

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you’d be returning to what happened in April of this year.

There was trouble when she became a cabinet minister, wasn’t there?

Afraid so, and not very nice at all. Her ministerial nomination was rejected in some circles on cultural and/or racial grounds. Racist insults followed from politicians belonging to the Northern League, such as Rober to Calderoli, who called her an orangu t a n .

Racist campaigns orchestrated by the New Force party and other far-right groups were also evident.

Is all that nastiness over now?

Sorry to say the answer to that is no.

What?

Recently, at a rally in Cervia, Central Italy, spectators threw bananas at her when she was speaking. Far worse than the gross insults she’s had to endure are the threats of violence, including one from a local councillor, who argued that Kyenge should be raped so that she understands ‘how victims of crime committed by immigrants feel.’

This is sickening! How’s she coping?

Very well in the circumstances. This brave lady is made of strong stuff.

Victims minister Helen Grant on her work with victims and witnesses of crime

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hroughout my life I have seen, worked for and protected victims - whether as a child at the refuge centre my mum set up for vulnerable women in Carlisle, or as a domestic violence family lawyer. What drives me is a desire to stop injustice.

I was brought up by three very strong women; my mum, my grandmother and greatgrandmother. We didn’t have much growing up, I was raised on a notorious council estate in Carlisle, but what I did have is a tremendous amount of unquestionable love. Moreover I was raised to have a very strong work ethic. Every night when I came home from school I was told to do my homework before I could go out to play.

That work ethic has stood me in good stead and I’m grateful to my family for it.

My first experience of domestic violence came when I was ten years old. My mum was inspired by Erin Pitzey to set up the first women’s refuge in Carlisle. I remember going to the refuge sometimes, I would sit at a big brown table pretending to be getting on with my home-

work, but really I’d be watching her work, seeing her surrounded by, and helping, people who were really in need. I think some of this must have rubbed off because eventually I became a family lawyer and practiced for 23 years before becoming an MP and then Victims’ Minister.

During my time as a family solicitor I worked with many vulnerable women and children. Every year we sought to obtain hundreds of non-molestation orders and occupation orders under the Family Law Act. The youngest person that I obtained an injunction for was a baby. The oldest was a wom-

an in her nineties being abused by her alcoholic son. These issues have been a driving force behind my career and made me even more determined to stamp out violence against men and women and to support all victims and witnesses of crime.

I want to make sure that for the first time victims are given the focus from government that they deserve. Victims have felt intimidated and confused by the criminal justice system for too long. I want to ensure that: • Victims have a louder voice • Victims know their entitlements

• Victims do not feel that they are an afterthought in the Criminal Justice System • That offenders literally pay for their crimes, and that • Victims receive the expert support they need to recover and move on with their lives.

Victims and witnesses are too often left feeling overlooked by the Criminal Justice System. They continue on, despite adversity, and help us ensure justice is done. It is imperative that all victims and bereaved families know that we will support them to get justice and move on with their lives.

In particular, I am proud that we are making criminals pay more for their crimes. The Victim Surcharge has been extended and increased so that criminals, not taxpayers, are contributing more to services that support victims. This will see around £50million more each year spent on victims’ services, on top of the £66million spent by central Government.

We have also given victims of rape more help than ever. Since 2010 we have funded the development of 13 new rape sup-

Dr Julius Garvey MD The son of Jamaica’s First National Hero Marcus Garvey

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anchester is set to play host to the first visit to the UK by Dr Julius Garvey – son of Jamaica’s civil rights hero Marcus Garvey.

On what marks an historic occasion for the Black community in the UK, his five day tour (Oct 1 – 5 inclusive) will be participating in various events in Brent, Birmingham, Lewishman , Nottingham and Manchester.

He will be meeting civic leader’s and will be hosted by the Lord mayor’s of each city and borough that he will be visiting, along with schools and young peoples groups. In addition, Dr Garvey will be conducting University lectures and hosting Community events.

Dr. Garvey will be joined by Dr. Cezley Sampson former special advisor to former Prime Minister P J Patterson of Jamaica.

Organised by a range of groups,including the Jamaican Embassy, the main focus of the tour will be Education, Culture and Young People. The tour intends to reflect upon the past and look to the future, ensuring that there is a positive impact upon shaping the future of young people throughout the UK by them understanding their roots and inspiring a positive step forward in society.

Taking place during Black History month, the national event for the remembrance of port centres to help both men and women recover from this sickening crime. The Ministry of Justice will provide £4million this year alone to guarantee the future of 77 rape support centres across England and Wales. I recently visited one of the new rape support centres we have established in Trafford. The visit was a wonderful opportunity to meet with inspirational and brave women who have overcome horrific violence and now stand tall as a result of the expert and caring support they have received. At the centre, the survivors and staff talked to me about what makes the centre a safe haven, and which projects most help women begin the

the contributions of members of the African and Caribbean Diaspora and their impact, the visit presents a significant opportunity for the UK and particularly for young people, to meet a direct descendant of one of the people whom they have studied. Therefore we welcome Dr. Garvey to our shores, for this historic occasion, not only for the African diaspora, but indeed the whole nation.

Full itineraries will follow in due course for each Borough and City . The main focus of the tour will be Education, Culture and Young People.

The tour will ensure that there is a positive impact upon shaping the future of young people throughout the UK by them understanding their roots and to take a positive step forward in society.

TNT correspondent process of recovery. Meeting these women left me in doubt of the importance of rape support centres, more resolute that we must continue to fund them, and certain that with the right support, survivors can rebuild their lives.

Above all, I am determined to ensure that as Victims’ Minister I strengthen the voice of victims in the ‘system’ and ensure that they get the expert support they need to recover from the devastating impacts of crime. This role is very close to my heart and absolutely imperative to the success of a fair and just criminal justice system.”

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“If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”

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The Celebration of Eid Al-Fitr

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id Al-Fitr celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of, dawnto-sunset fasting during the month of Ramadhan. During this holy month, Muslims fast for the whole of the month, from dawn till dusk.

Eid Al-Fitr occurs on the first day of Shawaal, which is the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. On the final day of Ramadhan after sunset, people will start to look out for the sighting of the crescent moon. As soon as the moon is spotted the celebrations of Eid Al-Fitr begin.

Muslims celebrate two Eid’s in the year. One which is this Eid Al-Fitr, which happens after Ramadhan and the second, is Eid al-Adha which is

Five Generations Fighting to Keep 107 year Old Great Gran at Home ...cont from front page

when police threatened to ‘kick down the door’ to take Miss Webb into care on the authority of the DoLS order.

Minetta’s granddaughter D’borah Peltier, 53 “We were shocked when the police turned up and said Minetta had been abducted. One of the officers said: ‘If don’t let us in to take gran back to hospital we’re going to have to boot the door down.

It was absolutely appalling and we were left feeling like criminals when we hadn’t done anything wrong.’

But a GMP spokesman commented: “Officers were told that a deprivation of liberty order was in place and that the woman was required to be looked after at the hospital. ‘Officers attended the address but were not allowed entry.”

Chief Superintendent Rob Potts, said: "Police attended to check on the welfare of the woman and ensure that her needs were catered for, given the contents of the call made to us by the hospital.

Police later relaxed their approach once an ambulance

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to honour the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his first born son as an act of submission to God’s command and his son's acceptance to being sacrificed, before God intervened giving

a lamb to sacrifice instead.

This Eid is celebrated after Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Eid Al-Fitr is the time to celebrate the completion of a month of blessings and joy.

It is a time to spread happi-

crew had gone in and made an assessment on Miss Webb, from which the conclusion was reached that she was not in any danger and her condition was such that there was no reason to remove her home with her family in Clinton Avenue, Fallowfield.

Both Susan Peltier and her sister, D’borah, say they are shocked because they can’t see any reasonable explanation why the authorities are continuing to use ‘sly’ and ‘dishonest’ tactics to take control and ‘legally abduct’ Miss Webb from them, if they have her welfare as their priority.

Police issued a further statement to the Nubian Times stating they attended Minetta Webb house only for a few minutes, but the Nubian Times were there and we can tell you they were there for in excess of three hours arguing and intimating a 76 year old, 53 year-old and 50 year -old as they were the only ones that were outside the Webb residence. Upon constantly asking to see the order and refusing police officers entry GMP officer received a call and then just left, stating they would be back the next day.

Police have not stopped hounding the family they believe as they have been to the Webb residence on numerous occasion to arrest

the parties involved in the alleged abduction. Early last week the police have said MRI and GMP will drop all charges if the family apologies to MRI security officers, which the family refuses to do as they say they have not done anything wrong.

The family also claim Social Services have failed as agreed to pay carers Joan Sambells, Kelle Poulston, and D’borah Peltier their full hours. They still haven't honoured there word in providing additional caring hours, nor the 24hr care package promised by social worker. Four weeks on, the family, with the help of the carers, say they are still filling the professional void by providing their undivided care, with family members travelling from all over the world to assist and support the family.

The Family totally refute allegations made that they would ever not look after their beloved head of household Ms Webb. At the time of going to press Social Services were unavailable for comment.

On BBC Northwest Tonight a local MP said he would deal with Minetta Webb's case as a matter of urgency, but the family are still awaiting a response.

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ness, love, and to give charity to those in need. Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadhan, each Muslim family gives a donation to the poor known as ‘Sadqah-Al-Fitr,’ (charity of fast-breaking.)

On Eid day all Muslims greet each other on this special occasion by wishing, ‘Eid Mubarak’ to each other. They wear new clothes or their best clothes and go for special Eid Prayer ceremonies in their mosque, to thank God by reciting various prayers. After the prayers there usually is a get together at a family member’s house for an Eid meal and to celebrate the happy occasion together.

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Tougher penalties for those who break Forced Marriage Protection Orders

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he Ministry of Justice is bringing in tougher penalties for those who break Forced Marriage Protection Orders. Many people do not know that Forced Marriage Protection Orders exist and yet they can be very helpful, particularly now that we are making it a criminal offence to breach them.

A marriage in which one or both individuals do not (or cannot) consent to marriage, but are forced into it. Being forced can include: physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressure. Victims of forced marriage can be both women and men, and the marriages may take place in the UK or overseas

At the moment there is no specific offence of forcing someone to marry - however someone can be prosecuted for criminal offences that are involved in forcing someone to marry such as kidnap, false imprisonment, assault, child abduction, harassment etc.

If a FMPO is broken the person is in contempt of court – this person can then receive a fine or prison sentence of up to 2 years. A new offence of breaching a FMPO with a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment, a fine or both.

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Celebrating Inspirational Women

The Nubian Times’ MBC Awards 2013 (Media, Business & Community)

To be held at the exquisite Hilton Hotel Deansgate, Manchester on Saturday 26th October 2013

Diary of an Angry Black teacher ‘ That's my Boy!’

Poetry Corner Who's Asking When police ask me why I am what I am, I tell ‘em I'm just livin’ in the world I was born in.

I know why I'm here, and whether blood sweat or tear, I don’t fear ‘coseach night promises a new mornin’.

I see cranes in the sky, but pain on street level, I see change, but no gain, I see the mark of the devil, He build towers high on a foundation of rubble and if you ask me I’ll tell you it ain’t nothin’ but trouble.

The sun sets beautiful beyond the flats, keep the faith it'll rise tomorrow, It ain’t just money that we pay in tax, Should only friends give back what they have borrowed?

Only peace can bring peace, No guns can stop guns, and happiness is separate from the acquisition of funds

Lloyd Wall Do you have a passion for poetry?

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Debatable Issues Poor health care, failing hospital Trusts’, and whistleblowing. Is the NHS in a critical condition?

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ast weekend my second child was born. A boy.

All he wants to do all day is feed and sleep. He truly is my son! It's heaven at the moment because i know what's to come. Boy babies cry more than girl babies. Black boys are excluded more than any other demographic. More black men are recruited to gangs than any other demographic. On top of that we live in London!!

As a father, i am forced to ask myself what can i do to break the cycle. To give him the assurance he is granted what so

many of his classmates are not, a fair chance. There are many theories as to why black boys’ behavior is statically worse than any other ethnic group.

My theory is just that, a theory, which is that black boys are insecure. When I observe inner city boys, from low income household (who many often happen to be black) their natural inclination is to put others down to make themselves feel better. Rather that praise their classmates, which they may perceive to relegate their own social status further, they find

Growing Pains 15 year old writer Nawayne Forrester Many employers are reluctant to take teenagers on, but on the rare occurrence that they do, the wage is hardly anything to write home about. And at a time when your fashion sense is constantly changing, and the price of things get higher and higher, you’re going to need money. And who will be the first person you turn to? Your parents or guardian.

Parents are expected to try and keep their child happy, but times are changing and everything is expensive. And time and time again, it’s the

flaws to create a more even social balance. Conversations are often littered with putting each other down over not having the latest clothing / video game or acting ‘gay’ ect. In a household where teenage peers are more influential than parents, peer respect is paramount.

I was lucky enough to have a father who came with me to sports fixtures, and graduation, who worked hard day and night to put a roof over our heads and food on the table, but most importantly every night he would come home.

I didn’t need security from my peers to define how I felt about myself. By him coming home and spending time with me and my sister proved that in his eyes we were special and worthy of his time.

I hope and pray that I am up to the task.

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material things that attract teenager's eyes. So parents giving their children spending money seems inevitable, however the amount given needs to be considered thoroughly.

Leaving teenagers with too much money can lead to them being inconsiderate with what they do with it and the value of working hard to receive what they want. On the other hand, pocket money can be used as a vital learning curve.

Encouraging teens to be deserving of money and to spend it wisely can help with character building,but the specific amount that should be given is obscure as everyone is different. Some people may invest their money in indie CD’s while

others may be gadget addicts, and in that case, they may need more of an allowance. It all depends on the person and that should be considered when giving them pocket money.

According to the Halifax pocket money survey, taken in 2006, 12-16 year olds in the UK receive an average of £9.76.

And that was more than six years ago!

Teenagers need money and they may find it harder to earn it than most, so receiving pocket money is usually important.

And to the teens, in order to receive more money, maturity must be shown as well as the fact that you are willing to work hard should. If you want it, you must work for it.

Conversations are often littered with putting each other down over not having the latest clothing/ video game or acting ‘gay'.

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The Nubian Times’ MBC Awards 2013 • Champagne Reception • Press Interviews • Black History Month Celebration

It's Not So Black & White Charles Crichlow is a serving Police Officer in Greater Manchester Police and president of the National Black Association. He has spoken and lectured widely on a range of policing issues across the UK, USA and South Africa.

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he recent not-guilty verdict in the Trayvon Martin Murder trial of George Zimmerman in the USA resurrected memories of the Rodney King verdict where police officers caught on camera in perhaps the most iconic image of Police brutality followed by gross injustice and proof of what we all felt, whether in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Brixton or Moss Side, that the Criminal Justice System does not work for black people.

Why does the case of Trayvon Martin today appear to resonate in the same way?

Have we not moved on? After all, are we not different from USA in that we are more receptive to the message of diversity and inclusion?

In the wake of the Zimmerman notguilty verdict, America is now forced to embark on a search for it's soul by having conversations about the reality of race and justice by examining the conditions that produced the Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman situation.

Are we in the UK living an 'illusion of inclusion' when it comes to issues of race and justice? When we consider the seriously high level of joblessness among our black youth and the disproportionate rate of their incarceration.

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• Finest UK Artists MOBO Award winner Esco Williams, Britains Got Talent Mr Zip, and The Voice UK Cleo Higgins

Answer Buju’s Question Ms.Vanquish Honestly Zimmerman

Each month, our mystery author, tackles important issues through the medium of story telling.

Murderer! Blood is on your shoulders Kill I today you cannot kill I tommorow Murder! Your insides must be hollow How does it feel to take the life of another Yes, you can hide from man but not your conscience You eat the bread of sorrow Drink the wine of violence Allowed yourself to be conquered by the serpent Why did you disobey the first commandment?

Murderer: Buju Banton I often pray I often pray that my children are safe, that’s just what parents do, right? But this is no common parental request. It is one that is especially said and felt by anyone with black children; I have three, all boys.

Appearing on the Piers Morgan show last week, the academic Marc Lamont-Hill

ened, confused and feel a profound sense of sorrow for Trayvon’s parents and family; he could be my offspring. I am almost moved to tears, but hold back, unlike Zimmerman.

Can you imagine that I would be acquitted of killing a white male teenager, the stature of Trayvon? Scenario: I am 6’1”, weigh in at about 182lbs.

I am the one carrying a loaded gun, following a teenager for no other reason than firstly, they are wearing a hooded jacket and secondly, I am profiling. Prior to the altercation, I call the police and state the following: ‘Fucking punks.

These assholes, they always get away’.

The simple answer to the question is ‘not this black man, nor any other for that matter’! My arse would have been incarcerated from the get go and there I would still be.

reminded us (if at all it was requisite) that black males are seen and assumed to be the purveyors and not the victims of violence. After hearing and reading of the acquittal of George Zimmerman, my senses are heightened.

In recent memory, Stephen Lawrence and Rodney King inform us black lives are both worthless and worth less than that of white lives. Trayvon Martin’s name has sadly been To read more, please continue added to this roll. I am sick- online. www.thenubiantimes.com

This month’s poem comes from 7 year old Leon McLaren from Stretford Fancy seeing yourself or your school’s creative writing in the next edition of The Nubian Times? Then send your work into info@thenubiantimes.com

The UK Government's own statistics show that black people have very different experiences of the Criminal Justice System.

When President Barack Obama made a speech recently in reaction to the Trayvon Martin verdict, he spoke for the first time as President of his own experiences as a Black man before he became a senator, he talked of being made to feel like a criminal simply walking across the street or entering an elevator.

These are experiences that resonate with us as black men where ever we live in the world. We too must search for our soul and open up honest conversations about race and justice in the UK.

One day there lived a Sun and his dog.

Sun made all of the children happy but he had a friend called Cloud.

"WOW" said Cloud, it is sooooooo HOT...

Then Cloud sneezed and made everyone cold.

Sun felt very sad...

He thought it was wrong to be cold and it was good to be hot.

So then Sun sneezed and everyone was happy again.

But then Cloud was sad so Sun made it cool and Sunny.

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Baby Boy

David phones home “don’t wait up babe you go to bed I don’t know what time I’m going to finish work, I’ll see you when I get home I’ll try not to wake you”. “okay darling” a voice on the other line responds “love you”. “love you too, see you later”.

David is exhausted after a long evening at work, he throws his coat in the living room, he slowly walks up the stairs preparing for his excitement, the hallway lights off and as he cracks open the bedroom door he can see Lisa’s outline in the light, it’s a full moon so David can see half of her beautiful face reflected of the moon light, “babe are you sleeping?” there’s no response from Lisa who’s fast asleep.

David tries to shack Lisa lightly “come on babe wake up” Lisa murmurs and turns over, David begins to take off this shoes, trousers, boxers and he slides into the bed, by this time Lisa is snoring fast asleep he gently tries to wake Lisa again, “come on babe” he starts stroking Lisa’s thigh “come on Lisa wake up, I missed you last night” he says whispering into her ear.

Lisa stops snoring but is still fast asleep, she seems to be in a lighter sleep than she was, subconsciously aware of David’s presence he begins to push his private parts against Lisa as he gets excited about the prospect of her waking up “come on babe, I rushed home to see you hoping you’d be awake by the time I got back” he seductively says in her ear.

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birthday;

Inspirational;

“Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping him up.”

Whitney Houston (Recording Artist, Singer, Actress, Model) 9th August 1961 (Passed Away - 11th February 2012)

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Recipe: jerk chicken

The Nubian Times five months plan

ally you should get yourself to a gym for these ones. Here goes: - Leg press 3x 20reps

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2 tsp pimento 1 tsp salt 2 tsp thyme 2 scotch bonnet peppers 2 tsp ginger

Directions: Wash chicken in lime/lemon juice and dry on kitchen paper.

Make 2 slashes on the chicken legs and 2 on the thighs.

Blend all the ingredients together in a blender/food processor.

(Heat pimento in a little oil until crisp, grind and add to marinade). Pour the mixture over the chicken and leave to marinate overnight. Grill on barbecue, skin side down, turning to prevent chicken from burning. It is important to allow the chicken to cook slowly, so make sure the coals are white before putting the chicken on.

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e at the Nubian times are dedicated to getting you glam and gorgeous in time for our first anniversary party. It means you can party completely carefree, with no last minute about your super outfit - and how it looks as you get your groove on.

So, here I am tasked to give you a monthly exercise guide you can incorporate into your weekly workout. Variety is key, especially for those of us who get bored easily. Each month I’ll give you a few simple exercises to do, and a class alternative for those who need that group dynamic booster.

Let’s start with the biggest muscle groups - legs and butt.

Normally, I would suggest free at home workouts, but ide-

Ask your Pharmacist: Asthma

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sthma is a condition caused by inflammation in the airways, which in turn causes the muscle in this area to contract. This makes it difficult for air to easily get in and out of the lungs and thus problems with breathing occur.

This narrowing of the airways also causes the lining to make extra mucus which leads to coughing and further obstruction to airflow. Asthma most commonly starts at a young age, with 1 in 10 children affected, but can occur at any age, with 1 in 20 adults suffering from the condition.

Symptoms of Asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and the feeling of a tight chest with all of these ranging from being mild to severe in different people at different times. In some cases, asthma symptoms can just flare up with no warning, but in most

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people the symptoms are triggered, or made worse, in certain situations. Examples of some triggers are: • Infections- e.g. colds / chest infections • Certain drugs- 1 in 50 people with asthma are allergic to aspirin. Other drugs that can cause asthma symptoms include anti-inflammatory’s such as ibuprofen • Smoking/cigarette fumes- if you are a smoker, you should make every effort to stop smoking. Passive smoking can make asthma worse too, even where adults smoke away from children, smoke on clothes/hair etc can make asthma worse • Other fumes/chemicals- fumes from paints, solvents and pollution can trigger attacks.

• Emotion- stress, emotional upset and laughing may trigger symptoms • Allergies to animals- Animals

do not trigger symptoms, but symptoms can become a lot worse when close to certain animals.

Some people only develop symptoms when exposed to a certain trigger, for example, exercise-induced asthma. Exercise can make symptoms worse for many people with asthma, but some only develop asthma when they exercise, and are fine the rest of the time. Another example is that some people only develop symptoms when exposed to specific chemicals. If you feel like you are experiencing any of the symptoms that I have discussed, then don't hesitate to speak to your local pharmacist or GP, as it takes just a couple of simple tests (such as a peak flow test), to see if you suffer from asthma.

Most people with asthma are treated with inhalers in order to help them lead a normal life

- Leg extentions - 3x20reps Leg curls - 4x20reps - Step machine 15 minutes Finish on leg abductor extra

slow reps until failure then half weight at regular speed and rep till failure again.

Hold arms up to concentrate the workload on the lower half.

Remember to stretch out afterwards lactic acid build up is terrible in such large muscle groups.

Class alternative – CXF ‘XTreme’ fitness class set up and run by local lads Daniel Queeley and Nathan Reid, CXF is a fast pace, high intensity interval session which combines aspects of ‘X-Treme’ exercises and fun.

It is aimed at males and female so don’t go expect an airy fairy aerobics class. This is a circuit battle type class, with teams doing a fitness stand-off, and, as a bonus free classes can be won!

Interested? Head to Manchester Aquatic Centre Oxford Road- Tuesdays 4-5pm Fridays 8-9pm and Saturdays 10-11am.

See ya soon!

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Victoria Thompson with regards to school, work and sport. They work by delivering a small dose of medicine directly to the airways, and there are various devices made by different companies, so there is one to suit everybody. Inhalers are split into 3 groups: 1) RELIEVERS. These give a quick relief of symptoms as the airways open wider due to the relaxation of the muscles. You use these inhalers 'as required' if symptoms develop.

2) PREVENTERS. These contain a steroid to reduce inflammation in the airways. These are to be used every day in order to stop symptoms from appearing.

3) CONTROLLERS. These are similar to relievers, but are used if asthma is not controlled by the preventer inhaler alone.

They work in a similar way to relievers, however work for up to 12 hours after taking a dose.

For more information on asthma visit the article on the website for more details.

Adedayo Titiloye MPharm

Gardening tips simplicity Now, this is an area of my garden where I sit in quiet contemplation amongst lovely green foliage, a bird bath and a large urn. The plants are: - Hypericum Calycinum - Hostas - Hedera Helix - Cordyline - Prunus Rotundifolia - Rose of Sharon - Plantain Lily - Ivy - Cabbage Palm - Laurel

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• Most inspiring public figure • Digital Media Award

• Literary excellence • Publication of the Year

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Dan Browns latest instalment of a conspiracy theorised thriller see the central character Robert Langdon suffering from a head trauma and loss of memory. This part of the novel is refreshing and new and keeps a loyal reader of Dan Browns novels excited and gripped as to the outcome of this very different opening situation. The novel is about the rapid growth of the human population, and Robert Langdon finds himself and his new beautiful sidekick in a race against time to find the weapon of mass destruction that is threatening the human race with annihilation.

The book has the usual mix of culture and thrills, but somehow this time it drags on endlessly and leaps incessantly from English to Italian for long periods of time and if not fluent in Italian it can make you want to put the book down. Although the book is not bad, it is just something that has been done before, but yet it is his worst work to date.

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Can money make you happy?

The answer is, yes it sometimes can, and also no, it sometimes can’t. When it comes to affairs of the monetary kind at the moment, it’s all ‘comme ci, comme ca’. But with 1 in 6 of us worried about money, we all have to watch how we spend the money we do have.

Happy Money uses scientific research to introduce us to a way of spending money which in turn will make us happy. Too good to be true? Well based upon five principles which we can all introduce into our life, then yes it is true money can make us happy.

Wonderfully written by Michael Norton who is a Harvard Business Professor and Elizabeth Dunn who is a professor in Psychology, they are enthusiastic and engaging writers who express themselves with a humour that makes this book all that much easier to read.

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The Woman He Loved Before Looking for the perfect holiday read?

Well trust me ‘The woman he loved before’ ticks all the boxes.

The book is about Libby, the educated black woman who falls for the arrogant sometimes naive Jack who is still troubled by the death of his first wife Eve. After a whirlwind romance, Libby and Jack marry, and Libby is extremely happy until a tragic event takes place which makes Libby question her life with Jack. Her desire to find out whether Jack is truly over the death of his first wife Eve, takes Libby on a journey which will uncover devastating secrets. This book is written from the viewpoint of the various characters who tell their stories through flashbacks. This book is cleverly written and definitely dark and creepy at times but, with all this going on, it still remains easy to read. The unexpected twist at the end of this book is a substantial plus and will have you both stunned and astonished, as will the many twists and turns contained within this novel which will have you wanting more.

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elcome to what I hope will be the first of many articles giving you an inside view into all things medical.

My name is Dr Joan St John and I have been a doctor for many years.

My speciality is General Practice and yes, it is a speciality! I have often had people say to me. “Oh, you are just a GP!” But believe me, general practice, or primary care, as it is otherwise known, is not handed out as a booby prize to doctors when they finish training.

So how do you get to see one of these highly trained and professional medics? You may have just moved to an area, or moved a long time ago and not changed from your previous GP practice, or you may simply want to change your existing GP practice. Either way, it is relatively simple to register at a practice. Let me first debunk some myths: You don’t need your NHS number to register. I don’t know mine, but I could find it if I needed it, and for most interactions with healthcare professionals you won’t need it!

It is possible to see a GP or healthcare professional without registering with a GP practice, but I would always advise that it is vitally important to register with a Practice.

So how do you register? Your name, address, date of birth is the minimum you need. This helps the practice to know if you are in the area that it covers; although most practices have extended the boundaries of their so called catchment area, they still tend to stick to a particular area. It is really helpful if you are able to give the details of your last GP as this will help to locate your medical records. You will find that most practices will ask for proof of your address such as a utility bill and may ask for photo ID to prove you are who you say you are! You will be given a form to complete for each member of the family and adults will need to sign their own form unless for some medical reason this is not possible.

ENTERTAINMENT

AUGUST

birthday;

Inspirational;

“Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.”

Mario Balotelli (Footballer)

Albert Einstein

12th August 1990

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any regions across the UK lay claim to having the biggest and the best carnival.

However, in the North West, Manchester is the only place to be to party in honour of pulsating long days and hot, hot nights.

No matter that on Saturday 10th August, the location for this year’s Caribbean Carnival is Platt Fields Park, and not Alexandra Park (please take a peek on the next page at the map we’ve provided to help get your bearings). It’s a temporary measure that will be just as warm and welcoming.

Housekeeping over let’s get down to the serious business by telling you a few things about carnival. The history of the Moss Side Carnival begins in 1972 and each year transforms the streets into an oasis of colour, costumes, music and dance.

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entire community together.

Carnival – just the word itself conjures up an atmosphere of excitement and fun. And, that is the same wherever you choose to celebrate. For instance: Notting Hill. Famed for not only being Europe’s largest street festival but also the reason why West Indians in London earned a reputation for throwing remarkable masquerades. Every August Bank Holiday, West London’s streets are filled with a stunning array of colourful sights, sounds and social camaraderie. BirminghamArttists Carnival.

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“The Caribbean Carnival is one of the city’s most anticipated family-friendly summer events – it’s a fantastic day out and a wonderful celebration of culture, food, music and dance. There is always something for everyone.” bean culture, art, food and entertainment, it’s no wonder that huge crowds soon congregate and line the procession route to get a glimpse of all that’s on offer. An extravaganza of rainbow-coloured costumes, live music, including local bands, all combine to give residents of what’s to come over the two days of the carnival.

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• Best Start-up of the Year

• Corporate contribution of the Year

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ERCHING!! Signs are that the recent collaboration between dancehall sensation Don Mafia and Manchester’s rising star Gee Q has started to detonate big style.

The musical equivalent of the master and the apprentice came together to work on Money Making Ting, and since its recent release all the industry talk is about the dream collaboration making a huge impact on just about every here.

In fact, in less than 48 hours, the video that accompanies the single amassed over 40,000 views when it was premiered on Hype TV, and has been in constant rotation for FM listeners.

In his trademark, no nonsense- style, Don Mafia tells TNT: “This video, doesn’t discriminate. We wanted to show the masses dat everyone including you can make money. Once yuh put yuh mind to it, so you will see different people from all

walks of life in dis video.”

The rhythm for the song was produced by the extremely talented Zebby Lion, whose impressive work not only added another dimension to the song, but has provided the perfect launch pad for Don Mafia and Manchesterbased Gee Q. The Nubian Times hears that in less that such has been the success of the Don Mafia/Gee Q match up, its predicted that Money Making Ting will be just that, a runaway money-spinner.

It’s good news for Manchester in particular, and the North West in general, as both are signed to KDNK, a fast-rising record label right here in Manchester.

What next? Plans are afoot to take Money Making Ting, and all that comes with it, to Jamaica to promote it across the island.

A sure triumph in waiting if Don Mafia has anything to do with it.

What’s on in august… outdoor caribbean Carnival of Manchester 2013

Platt Fields Park, Manchester Sat 10th Aug, 12pm - Late FREE EVENT

salford triathlon

Salford Quay and around Media City Manchester Sun 18th Aug Salford annual Triathlon offers athletes of all abilities a chance to compete on a fast flat course.

Concert ert community gospel

West Indian State, West

Wood Street, M14 4SW Sun 11th Aug, 4.30 - 11.30pm, £8 An Explosion of Soca, Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae and Bashment-Gospeland lovers rock.

icons of reggae

Sheridan Suite, 371 Oldham Rd, Manchester, M40 8EA Fri 9th Aug, 8pm - 2am, Sir John Holt, Freddie Mcgregor, Barrington Levy, Ken Boothe and Janet Kay the ultimate reggae line up.

Tickets: £35.00

Black Uhuru

Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester 45JZ

TEMPATATION is another thought provoking Tyler Perry movie, dealing with the very essence of marriage, which is, of course, trust. Judith is a relationship expert as well as educated Ivy Leaguer.

Unfortunately, she is is totally disenchanted with married life, leading to, you’ve guessed it, infidelity!

Her husband is her childhood sweetheart, boring, traditional, predictable - the complete op-

posite to her billionaire lover.

This movie deals with with very real issues of obsessive passion, seduction, betrayal and how this destructive path can plunge you into the unknown. This is film number 13 for Tyler Perry, hard hitting, sexy, but upholds a great moral question: Are you sure you want to do this?

Slow starting but well worth the watch...TNT’s thumbs up.

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August is a special month with the Manchester Caribbean Carnival taking place. Here you can read what else is happening in and around Manchester .

Sunday 25th Aug, 8pm - Late One of biggest reggae bands of all time return playing their greatest hits live for an unmissable August Bank Holiday special!

Tickets from £20.00

Club Night Life’s is Good

The Music Cafe, 23a New Park Street, Leicester, LE3 5NH Fri 9th Aug, 11am - Late Jamaican, DJ Centrum £15.00

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The Big Western, Manchester, M16 7PA

Sat 24th Aug Jamaican DJ Centrum ‘Jamaica’s most wanted’ £10.00 Before 11am

CHILDREN ACTIVITIES SEA LIFE CENTRE

Trafford Centre, Manchester An amazing educational underwater world and Play area, expect cue’s, no time limit on duration of stay.

Peace Full Media (PeaceFM) Is a local community radio station based in the Manchester area of Hulme/Moss-Side.

Peace Fm Radio 90.1 is a community radio station, is a local community radio station based in the Manchester area of Hulme/Moss-Side. It is a not-for profit broadcaster owned and run by local people, mostly volunteers.

This radio station enables the community to use radio as a peace media outlet for cultural and creative expression and give voice to the often voiceless. They are creating new opportunities for employment, learning, social cohesion and inclusion.

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Inspirational;

birthday;

“You've got to follow your passion. You've got to figure out what it is you love - who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.”

Angela Bassett (Movie Actress) 16th August 1953

Oprah Winfrey

Su Su, Pardner, Box-Hand: A brief history

MoneY W matters with economist

Jonathan Thomas

Payday Crunch It is no surprise that last month's publication of the Final Report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, entitled Changing Banking for Good, slipped by unnoticed.

This partly reflected the fact that after a solid year of careful deliberation, the key conclusions of the report made one wonder where all the money and time went. Well known themes such as a dysfunctional relationship between industry rewards and performance and the absence of personal legal responsibility for excessive risk-taking hardly make compelling 2013 copy. Attention spans were further stretched by hackneyed recommendations such as encouraging more competition, aligning remuneration more closely to long-term outcomes and the obligatory call for more regulatory powers.

Of course tedium in a Westminster report is generally par for the course. More unfortunate is the likelihood that Changing Banking for Good was arguably out of date before even the first word was written.

This is because the traditional banks are becoming less and less important as vehicles for commerce.

One of the key drivers of the financial crisis was excessive lending and borrowing. And although credit supply from the banks has tumbled as they have been repairing their own finances, cost-of-living pressures mean that consumer demand for funds has remained strong.

The result is that payday loan companies, offering immediate finance but at painful interest rates, have stepped into the breach. Moreover, a lack of joined-up credit history or repayment checking across the sector means that it is easier than ever to accumulate excessive debts with multiple lenders. Already debt assistance charities are reporting a return to 2008-like pressures as households rack up borrowings to pay the interest on the interest.

In principle, the government has recognised the potentially disastrous seeds being planted by the £2bn market and issued the customary request for responsible lending. But quite how Downing St has failed to publicly recognise the link between cuts in welfare benefits and the fact that each month around half a million UK households rely on payday cash to cover essentials such as food and utility bills, is worthy of its own parliamentary excavation.

hen African-Caribbean people travelled to the UK in the 1950s, we brought with us what is commonly (but not exclusively) called 'pardner', a community-based approach to saving and borrowing, completely outside the formal banking system. This was borne out of both custom and necessity in order for homes, cars, businesses etc to be purchased and established.

In the annals of finance, pardner and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) may seem worlds apart, but they are hewn from the same rock.

The Tontine Coffee House (1792) was the original location for the NYSE. The funds to establish the coffeehouse were generated using a tontine itself. These were investment vehicles, devised in the 17th century and used widely in the 18th and 19th.

Tontines required subscribers to pay an investment sum into a fund in return for a annuity.

The subscription sums required for tontines were large.

Dividends were paid on an annual basis for life (an annuity).

These two factors meant tontines were essentially for the rich and not suitable for your ordinary punter. Step forward ROSCAs. ‘Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) are the

poor man's bank, where money is not idle for long but changes hands rapidly, satisfying both consumption and production needs.’ F.J.A. Bouman: Indigenous Savings & Credit Societies in the Developing World ROSCAs evolved from tontines as savings vehicles where one lends to the kitty and is then given/lent the whole kitty in turn. ROSCAs exist in almost every society around the world and differ subtly only in organisation and function, such as membership criteria, level of contribution, cycle period and method of selecting the receipt order or ‘draw’.

The basic advantages of a ROSCA includes no interest rates, an opportunity to save whilst at the same time, keeping such savings fairly liquid and they provide a lump sum of money, greater than could be saved earlier (depending on your place in the ‘draw’).

‘Pardner’, ‘box’, Su Su’, are all ROSCAs I have heard of. My parents are from St. Vincent and my wife’s, Barbados and Trinidad. But research for this essay revealed African equivalents of ‘pari’, ajoh’, ‘family lottery’, ‘tontine’ (there’s that name again), ‘njangi’ and many many more. I’ve identified su su (or derivations thereof) as perhaps the name most common across the combined Caribbean and Africa. One can only assume that the name travelled when we were shipped as enslaved people. Tontine and tonton are in common usage in Francophile Africa.

ROSCAs are a major source

of progress for first generation immigrant communities but quickly wither as descendants become integrated into the formal banking system. This is not necessarily a bad thing but along with it goes a key source of community cohesion and those precious and sustaining commodities of shared trust, achievement and self-reliance.

In fact, recent events have highlighted the fact that such schemes can be an important form of insurance against the failings of the formal banking sector. And, if they worked back then, they can work now.

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There’s No Will, But There Is A Way (today!)

Jules Jack on why it’s important to make a will

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añana, mañana (Spanish for ‘tomorrow, tomorrow’/sometime in the future)? Or perhaps it’s a case of the never, never? Whatever, just sort it out, please!!

When my father passed in February, God rest his dear soul, I was secure in the knowledge that my parents had Wills and that they had been recently updated. Conversely, I was taken aback that many of my friends and family did not, had not thought of making one and had no idea if their own parents had Wills.

This is not unusual, even for those with large estates. Jimi

Hendrix, Bob Marley and Barry White are just three examples of celebrity intestacies. And in truth, it is not just the black community that suffers with this malaise. Over two thirds of people in the UK and the USA have not made provision for their loved ones. It’s time to take heed.

Letters of ‘wishes’, notes of your preferences and verbal promises to individuals will not be held legally binding. If you have property, other assets and/or children to provide for, you need to make a Will without delay. Fail to do so and the result will probably be stressful,

upsetting and time consuming for those you leave behind.

Here are my top reasons why you need to prepare for the inevitable: • if you die without a will, the courts will decide who gets what • Without a Will, your beneficiaries will need to apply to the courts for an executor to be appointed involving additional time and much expense.

• To ensure your children are cared for by the people you choose as being suitable guardians and not by those who think they know best or whom the courts deem suitable

• A Will may not prevent disagreements among family and friends but it makes it clear for everyone what your wishes are https://www.gov.uk/makewill/overview contains all the basic info and advice you need, including: • With a Will you can ensure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to • You can write your Will yourself, but you should get legal advice, to make sure it is interpreted in the way you wanted • You need to get your Will formally witnessed and signed to make it legally valid

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The Nubian Times’ MBC Awards 2013 Awards Category in Community • Contribution to Education

• Outstanding Leadership • Lifetime achievement award

• Chairty of the Year

WHY Reds new boy Wilfried Zaha Spotlight on - McCauley Moran is one to watch in the new season E W ithout sounding too harsh, Wilfried Zaha will be hoping to take full advantage of the dodgy form of some of Manchester United’s frontline stars last season.

Following his move to the Theatre of Dreams on a five-and-half-year contract last January, , Zaha hasn’t looked back. He made his mark in his first start on 20th July against A-League All Stars in Sydney – United winning the match 5-1.

Six days later - his first goal for the Reds’ came in the last minute of a 2-2 draw against Cerezo Osaka in a pre-season tour game.

Skilful wide-man Zaha was in fine form last season, culminating in picking up the Football League Championship Player of the Year Award.

The Ivory Coast-born player will be looking to keep both Antonio Valencia and, one Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha (Nani to his fans) on the subs bench if he can capture the great consistency he showed last season.

Zaha, an England international who cost United a cool £15m, is tricky player reminis

"It was an incredible feeling really, to come on and play with the likes of Rio [Ferdinand], Ryan Giggs, Anderson – knowing I was on the pitch with them was good enough for me.”

cent of a young Ronaldo, using his pace to strike fear into defenders, providing super assists for his team-mates, as well as cutting inside and fashioning chances for himself.

Expect step-overs and defenders left for dust, but it remains to be seen whether new

boss David Moyes can reign in the showboating and convert his raw talent into end-product – the adept way Sir Alex Ferguson did with countless star names who arrived at Old Trafford during his tenure.

And, who better to be mentoring Zaha than United legend Ryan Giggs who has been handed a coaching role under the new manager. Giggs has already picked out Zaha as an “exciting prospect.”

And, Zaha’s manager at Crystal Palace, Ian Holloway, once said of him: "He's a joy to watch, to be with and to work with. He is getting a really fantastic high level of consistency."

And, the player himself hasn’t let all the plaudits go to his head. Soon after joining United and meeting the stellar names who were now his teammates, he reportedly said: "It was an incredible feeling really, to come on and play with the likes of Rio [Ferdinand], Ryan Giggs, Anderson – knowing I was on the pitch with them was good enough for me.”

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21 years at the same football club But another great season tolls for veteran coach Leroy Bell

LEROY Bell is to AFC Clayton Juniors what Sir Alex Ferguson will always be to Manchester United – a football legend.

In fact, comparisons don’t stop at the length of time Leroy, 50, has dedicated to one club.

He is admired and respected by generations of youngsters who have benefitted from his coaching and loyalty.

His achievements include thrilling cup victories, and seeing former Manchester City defender and early Clayton protégé, make it into

the top ranks at Queens Park Rangers.

Moss Side-raised Leroy started coaching local youngsters in 1990 and has been at AFC since 1992. His love for football began with visits to Maine Road (Manchester City’s former stadium), but the coaching of youngsters happened by accident.

Leroy explains: “I only came into coaching after a serious injury stopped any football career I might have had from taking off, so the next best thing as I

saws it was coaching. It’s the best thing I could have done because when you see the smile on the kids faces it’s a wonderful feeling.”

He added: “It’s important to teach young players to have respect, both on and off the field. If there is a legacy I’d like to think that becomes a part of it. If our young people can grow up with respectful values learnt on the pitch, I’ll be very happy and proud of that.”

Looking ahead, Leroy says the lack of work for older people in

sport locally is something he’d like to see addressed. He said: “I feel the council could do more with regard to sponsorship, and advertise the games and jobs to the local community, keeping them informed about our local sporting activities.”

That aside, and with a new season fast approaching, the current AFC Clayton under 10’s boss admits that retiring at the top Fergie-style is not on his agenda. “I won’t stop until the knees give in,” he says with a wide grin. Rele Akinwale

very month TNT sports writer Rele Akinwale shines the spotlight on a star in the making.

Boxing, a hard hitting sport which shows a fighters attitude, aggression and application. This past month I followed a 14 year old amateur boxer called McCauley Moran. He used to train at The Fire Station in Moss side, but because of a lack of fights and fighters he moved to Gorton Amateur’s.

McCauley, who suffers from Attention deficiency hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and gets very upset after a defeat. But Cauley, as he likes to be known, says as a younger child he loved fighting, so there was only one way for him to go, and that was in the ring.

Having had only 20 bouts, he was fighting a lad called Bradley Rea, someone who had not only recently beaten him, but had over 40 bouts under his belt, and had already fought at national level.

Speaking to Cauley’s proud dad Mario, he said his son wasn’t fit enough last time and faltered in the third round in another fight. But dad also points out that to his son’s credit, and showing great determination, Cauley has not only been putting in a lot of extra daily training, but spends time watching his previous fight over and over again.

McCauley seems like an outgoing person with one serious goal, and that is to win. Before the fight he wasn’t nervous but was messing around like he didn’t have a care in the world or he just didn’t show it whilst listening to his music.

Ding, the first round is under way, and McCauley starts off counter hitting smartly, and doesn’t go all out in the opening rounds. Later, McCauley starts throwing different combinations, and its plain to see his opponent is hurting. By the final round, it’s McCauley’s to lose – which, I hasten to add, he doesn’t. Finishing off with some good upper cuts, he takes a well deserved victory against someone perceived as a better fighter.

McCauley after the fight was just as calm and funny as before, which tells me he definitely has the temperament to go much further in the fight game.

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BME Designer Amanda Rabor and the brand Isossy Children

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manda Rabor is a Nigerian fashion designer currently living in London.

Here she talks to Siobhan White about her children’s clothing brand Isossy Children.

How did the idea for Isossy Children come about?

I had the idea first in the early 1990’s and I started a company called Culture Kidz, so for me, Isossy Chil-

dren is a creative cal ling to promote diversity and global clothing for kids. The

inspiration is transcending cultural barriers and opening it up for all children. I believe it's empowering for children to see African or South American influences in their day-to-day expression and in turn it promotes inclusion and understanding. That’s my theory and it’s the legacy Isossy Children can contribute to the upcoming generations. I started by waking up one Sunday morning feeling spiritually inspired to try my business again. I took one step and the rest is flowing.

Why did you decide to focus on children’s fashion? What or who inspires your pieces?

Quite simple, it’s all about the children for me. They are our future and if we don’t invest in creating positive experiences and identifications socially and culturally, that are different to how we grew up, then things will always remain the same. I do this to make

a difference to their experience.

However subtle it may be, I believe it will.

How do you go about infusing African, Western and Asian styles in your pieces?

This has always come very naturally for me. It’s through colours, textiles and styles, but now I want to challenge these aspects further and really explore deeper. Watch and see.

What’s next for Isossy Children?

Isossy Children is really at the beginning of its journey and we have a lot of work to do to achieve a global presence and drive direct sales to our website.

We want to achieve global

success through sales, job creation and educating about diversity and being Global citizens. Isossy Children is a pioneering company.

It has vision and it will grow dynamically around the world.

What would you like to see happen in children’s fashion?

Anything you love/hate?

Good question. It’s very competitive which is reflective of anyone trying to make it in business. I remember doing the Trade Shows filled with hope and anticipation that people would flock to us and our concept, but it’s not like that of course. It’s cliquey and takes time to get people to understand and want to try something different in their shops. My challenge is to make stronger and more appealing collections. I can do that.

Tell me about winning

the Women4Africa Fashion Designer of the Year 2013 award…

OMGosh. That was amazing. It was a crazy hectic night for me because we had the fashion show, the booth and I was to present an award all before my category was called. The Women 4 Africa platform is exactly what’s needed to celebrate our achievements and recognize our talents.

Winning my first award filled me with a sense of achievement and responsibility to keep pushing forward, no matter how hard it is.

Anything else you would like to add Just thank you for allowing me to share with you and for supporting my business and getting me heard. Check us out at www.isossychildren.

com. Follow us @isossychildren on Twitter and Facebook like us.

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The Nubian Times' MBC Awards 2013 (Media, Business & Community)

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Mobo Award Winner - Esco Williams

X Factor - Eli Cripps

Britain Got Talent - Mr Zipp

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