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Mayor’s Vaisakhi celebrations bring together members of West Midland’s Sikh community
Members of West Midland’s Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi with the Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street. The event, which was held at NatWest’s offices in Birmingham, marked the annual spring harvest celebrations celebrated by Sikhs. Mayor...2022-05-01 1113 0 -
Mashkura Begum responds to David Cameron’s claim Prevent opposition is “enabling terrorism”
David Cameron has claimed people who oppose Prevent are fuelling terrorism but Mashkura Begum, who is openly critical of Prevent, feels Cameron’s views are part of the problem, adding to a climate of demonising ordinary Muslims...2022-04-29 2074 0 -
Edgbaston to host Eid al-Fitr Prayer with Green Lane Masjid
Edgbaston Stadium is partnering with Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) to host Eid al-Fitr celebrations on its Colts (training) Ground. Eid is expected to fall on either Sunday 1 May or Monday 2 May,...2022-04-28 2012 0 -
GET EID READY WITH ASDA!
With Eid around the corner, and the first one in two years where families can come together to celebrate, Asda would like to help you prepare a feast like never before to make it a celebration...2022-04-28 3059 0 -
Ramadan Midnight Cricket League returns to Edgbaston
Edgbaston Stadium celebrated the return of the Ramadan Midnight Cricket League by staging an Iftar that brought together local cricketers, coaches and Club staff to enjoy the community spirit of Ramadan before the cricket got underway....2022-04-27 2881 0 -
Buckinghamshire Man Running over 375km during Ramadan to Raise Money for Charity!
57-year-old Amjad Mahmood has set himself the enormous task of running over 350km during the holy month of Ramadan, driven by his commitment to supporting international humanitarian charity, Penny Appeal. Despite fasting from sunrise to sunset...2022-04-26 1592 0 -
More than 4,000 Miles Pledged and Rising – Charity Supporters Step Up For Airbase Challenge
Fitness fanatics across the region have pledged to cover in excess of 4,000 miles in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Airbase Challenge. The virtual event launched in 2021 as part of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations....2022-04-26 824 0 -
Birmingham 2022 celebrates 100 days to go at completed Sandwell Aquatics Centre
With 100 days to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin, Paralympic swimmers and an Olympic diver tested out the facilities at the newly completed Sandwell Aquatics Centre. The brand-new, state-of-the-art venue has been constructed...2022-04-23 1238 0 -
Leicester Metro Bank Metro Bank Donates to Guru Ravidass Temple
In celebration of the Sikh New Year festival, Vaisakhi, Leicester Metro Bank has donated over 100 food items to the Guru Ravidass temple. One of the fundamental traditions of Sikhism, is for the temple community kitchen (Langar) to serve...2022-04-23 1298 0 -
Mitchel & Co Shortlisted for the Retailer of the Year Award at the NAJ Awards 2022
Mitchel & Co has been announced as one of a handful of shortlisted finalists in the Retailer of the Year category at the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Awards 2022. The NAJ Awards, supported by Headline...2022-04-22 964 0
