BRINGING THE GOOD OUT OF PENNINE LANCASHIRE

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On Saturday 19th September 2015, thousands of visitors & the local community
flocked to Nelson Town Centre for the
Nelson Food & Drink Festival.
On what was a glorious sunny day, those
who attended were treated to a full day of
delicious food & drink at the free festival
and had the opportunity to sample food
with various multi flavours & tastes.

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There were many highlights throughout

the fun packed day, one of them being the
live cookery demonstrations by celebrity
chef Richard Fox, who along with local
chef wannabes cooked some amazing food.

Tour of Britain Cycle 2

Race comes to Pendle
Armys Mosque visit 3
Strengthens Relations
Armys Mosque visit 4
Strengthens Relations
Calligraphy Talent
visits Pendle Radio

cookery demonstrations at the festival.

Fazs Forum: Addicted 6

to Smartphones?
Girls Summer Club
with Youth League

Celebrity Chef Richard Fox during one his live

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Mayor Nawaz Ahmed & Mayoress of Nelson

tasting sauce from Kais Sauces.

Chef Richard Fox said: What a great day.

Ive had a really friendly welcome from the
people of Nelson and Pendle and what
wonderful food weve seen cooked and on
sale here today.

The Mayor of Pendle Council, Nawaz

Ahmed who had the privilege of opening
the festival, mingled with the crowds
whilst enjoying the great entertainment on
offer. A delighted Nawaz Ahmed said: I
believe there were easily eight to nine
thousand people here in Nelson today. I
am really pleased to see the town so busy.
This has been a very different kind event
for Nelson and it has really brought the
whole community together. I hope to see
One of the entertainment groups were
more events like this in the future.
the Punjabi Roots Dance Academy who
More than 20 stallholders participated in put on an incredible performance. There
the festival and were pleased with having was also free face painting & mehndi art
available which all the youngsters enjoyed.
the opportunity to showcase their food.

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The Aviva Tour of Britain came to Pendle on Monday 7th September 2015 with some of the worlds best cyclists taking part
in the pulsating race which was cheered on by more than 30,000
jubilant spectators, young and old from around Pendle and the
surrounding towns.
The countrys biggest cycle race came to East Lancashire with Stage 2 of the Aviva Tour of Britain
passing through Pendle. The 99-mile course started from Clitheroe at 11am and finished in Colne at
3.30pm with some stellar names such as Olympian & Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins and
Mark Cavendish participating in the race along with many other great cyclists from around the world.
Preparations for the historic race in Pendle began weeks
before the event and it was a culmination of hard work
from town councils, local businesses, the public and many
more as a carnival atmosphere was created in Pendle and
beyond throughout the duration of the cycle race. Every
shop was decorated with everything from painted yellow
bikes and flags to knitted patterns and banners as cycling
fever took over East Lancashire.
Many commented on the old-fashioned community
spirit of the event and it was obvious the amount of
organisation, hard work and passion organisers had drawn from various communities involved with
the race. The community spirit was clear to see as everyone came together to celebrate the race.
Picture taken during the Aviva Tour of Britain
Stage 2 Cycle Race of the Cyclists taking part.

Winner of the Aviva Stage 2 Tour of Britain race, Petre Vakoc said: I really enjoyed the course, its a
beautiful place and there are a lot of green hills. I also had time to notice some really nice buildings.
Saying that, the race was hard and there wasnt really time for sight-seeing but it definitely makes it
better when you are racing through such beautiful places.
People young and old, cyclists and cycle fans all lined the roads for the Stage 2 course and with the sun
out, the Pendle countryside was shown off to its best.
Pendle Council leader Cllr Mohammed Iqbal said: The day has been fantastic and the crowds have
been brilliant across Pendle.

Stage 2 Tour of Britain Winner Petre Vakoc at the

Stage 2 Tour of Britain Winner Petre Vakoc

finishing line in Colne after his hard fought win.

thanked everyone for their amazing support.

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Soldiers have pledged to grow their relationship Colonel Philip Harrison went on to say, This is
with Muslim communities across the North West just the starting point for us and Im looking forfollowing a successful visit to a Lancashire mosque ward to more opportunities to meet with many
with the aim to strengthen relations.

members of the Muslim community, and other

In the first visit of its kind, a presentation team faiths, across the North West.
from the Army Engagement Group (AEG), teamed
up with Preston based personnel to explain the
Armys role to those attending evening prayers at
the Minhaj-ul-Quran mosque in Nelson.

Colonel Philip Harrison in discussion with Dr Zahid Iqbal,

Minhaj-ul-Quran International Representative.

Colonel Stephen Cartwright & Corporal Ryan Stride

addressing the audience in attendance at the Mosque.

The group, which tours the country explaining the

Armys role to various audiences, then faced a
question and answer session at the Brunswick
Street mosque, which dealt with subjects such as

Army Engagement Group at the Tauheedul Islam Girls

High School & Sixth Form College in Blackburn.

the effects of conflict on civilians and career Earlier in the day they had also visited the
Tauheedul Islam Girls High School as well the
opportunities in the military.
Tauheedul Islam Boys School in Blackburn.
Colonel Philip Harrison, deputy commander of
the 42nd Infantry Brigade, said: Its important
that we talk with communities in our region so
that we better understand their perspectives and
they have a better idea about our role in society.
Its clear from the questions we were asked after
our presentation, and the discussion we had over
our meal, that everyone found the evening helpful
and very informative.

Army Engagement Group at the Tauheedul Islam Boys

High School in Blackburn.

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General Secretary of Minhaj-ul-Quran International (UK), Moazzam Raza, described the event
as informative, adding: Its very important that
local communities understand the services that
the civilian and state institutions provide for the
nation, the challenges they face and support they
require. It is equally important that the great institutions of our country understand our diverse
communities and serve them accordingly.
Major Bob Smethurst & Faz Patel from the Duke of
Lancaster Regiment talking about the Jullundur Brigade.

Major Bob Smethurst and Faz Patel from the

Duke of Lancaster Regiment also spoke at the
event and addressed the audience about the
Jullundur Brigade. The Jullundur Brigade was a
force formed in 1912 which saw British, Pakistani
& Indian soldiers fight and die alongside each
Colonel Stephen Cartwright & Colonel Philip Harrison
talking about the Army and the services they provide.

other through some of the bloodiest battles of the

First World War.

The Army Engagement Group showed videos Faz Patel, who works with the Duke of Lancaswithin their presentation showing their work and ters Regiment, said We have had a great day. It

the wide variety of services that are provided by was quite something for our mosque in Nelson to
the Army to safeguard the United Kingdom and be the first mosque in the country to host a visit
the citizens of this country. They also talked about by the Army Engagement Group.
the fantastic opportunities and life experiences
they had personally been through with the Army.

Group Photo taken at the end of the Army Engagement

Event held at the Minhaj-ul-Quran Mosque in Nelson.

Minhaj-ul-Quran International Nelson would like

Colonel Stephen Cartwright & Colonel Philip Harrison
presented with books of Dr Tahir ul Qadri by Dr Zahid.

to thank the Army Engagement Group (AEG) for

informing them about their great work & services.

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On Saturday 4th July 2015, Pendle Community Radio

welcomed the talented Calligrapher, Ismail Hussayn
to the Awaz 103.1FM Studios for a LIVE & EXCLUSIVE interview with popular presenter Zain Shabbir.
The young but very talented, Ismail Hussayn has been
showcasing his amazing talent and inspiring audiences
through art up and down the country over the past
few years and in the process has built up quite a fanbase and many admirers of his creative work.

Ismail Hussayn, talented Calligrapher during the

LIVE interview with presenter Zain Shabbir.

Originally born in Birmingham, Ismail Hussayn grew in

London and moved up North during his teen years as he
attempted to make it as a successful artist.
In an interview given to the Asian Express Newspaper in
2014 Ismail said: Never did I really think I would be doing this as a full time career but thankfully, after meeting
the right people and working extremely hard, that is
what this passion of mine is turning into. Hard work,
determination and raw talent has seen his career and
reputation go from strength to strength and his
Ismail Hussayn showcasing his amazing talent of
writing Arabic Calligraphy directly onto walls.

energetic personality has been a big hit with the youth.

In November 2011 with the help of his friends, Ismail

co-founded & officially launched House of Calligraphy
on the social media platform. The aim was to inspire the
youth and rekindle the flame of traditional Islamic Art
which has diminished over the years. Ismail has produced work for the likes of Amir Khan & Maher Zain.
Please

visit

www.houseofcalligraphy.co.uk

and

www.facebook.com/houseofcalligraphy to see the

amazing work that Ismail Hussayn has designed and
support him so that he can continue to inspire us all.

Ismail Hussayn with presenter Zain Shabbir.

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I think everyone will agree with me that smartphones have become very
popular in this day and age. It can be argued that prior to the invention
of smart phones, people tended to socialise more and there was more
face to face interaction than there is now. People would spend quality
time together with loved one, and more importantly, they would give
their undivided attention rather than checking their phones constantly.
Although smartphones have many advantages, we cannot ignore the
disadvantages that they also bring along. Nowadays, smartphones have
become so addictive. Lots of people have now become addicts of
smartphones including myself! They are the first things that we reach
out for when waking up in the morning and last thing we use when going
to bed. It is quite common and has become the norm to browse on our
smartphones whilst eating our dinner, whilst attending prayers and family
Faz Patel MBE; Volunteer at gatherings checking to see if there are any new notifications, etc. It is
Pendle Radio.
sad that we as a nation have become addicted to our smartphones and
are finding it difficult to switch off due to the addiction.
A close friend of mine was telling me how he went shopping with his mum to the local supermarket
and whilst his mum was busy shopping, he was busy checking his whatsapp notifications and walking
alongside his mum. However, after a few minutes, he looked up from his smartphone to see it wasnt
his mum walking alongside him but a different lady! He told me how he felt very embarrassed when
he looked up and at this point, he realised how addictive smartphones have become. Im sure we can
all relate to this and as a society, we need to try and maintain a balance otherwise, our smartphones
will dictate how we live our lives.
Even the older generation have now been introduced to
smartphones and are becoming much more confident
with using them. I receive many messages daily from
the older members of our community who also have
now become addicted with using smartphones. This
shows that smartphones have an impact on all ages and
not only the young.
Recently, I went for a meal with some friends and we had decided that during the meal, we would
make sure that we only used our phones to answer or make calls and that we would not use our
smartphones for using apps, playing games, whatsapping or accessing social networks. This was
challenging at first but after a while, we soon forgot about our phones and it actually felt good to have
a good conversation without any interruptions from our smartphones. In order to keep ourselves and
our relationships healthy, it is important to try and remember not to use our smartphones when
spending time with friends and family. I am going to try and use my smartphone for only making and
receiving phone calls so that I can spend more quality time with my loved ones rather than devoting
that precious time to my smartphone. Lets all try and make a conscious effort to reduce the amount
of time we spend on our smartphones and increase our face to face interaction with others.

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A two week summer club was organised by the

Muslim Youth League for girls aged 7 - 14.
The summer club which commenced on 17th
August and concluded on 27th August was held
in the Minhaj Education Centre on Carr Road
in Nelson.
However owing to the great summer sunshine,
the girls were also able to get out and about,
giving them a chance to run around and catch
some rays of sun. The summer club was an opportunity for young girls to spend their holidays in a
productive way and simply have some fun. The volunteers that make up the Muslim Youth League
organised activities including arts and crafts,
baking and cake decorating, pizza making,
planting flowers, role plays and days out; giving
the youngsters something to do over their
summer holidays. Some very original activities
were on offer for the girls, including a treasure
hunt at the local mosque, this involved the
children finding a star and working out the
riddle associated to it, which would then lead
The girls using their creative skills to design cards & posters.

them to the next star. The young girls visited

their local church where they spoke with the bishop and were given a tour of the church facilities.
Approximately 45 girls from around Nelson, Burnley & Brierfield participated in the summer club and
the feedback was very positive. All the girls enjoyed themselves and hoped to attend similar clubs in
the future. The girls were able to socialise with their local friends, play out in the sun and learn some
new skills too. At present only young girls from the area can participate in the club, but if the demand
is there MYL are hopeful that something may
become available for the boys too.
An awards ceremony was held to gift the girls
certificates for participating and a small gift,
encouraging them to want to take part again.
Out of appreciation for their hard work, the
staff and volunteers received a thank you card
and boxes of chocolates from parents.
A group photo of all the participants of the Summer Club 2015.

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The Bowel Cancer Screening Programme team visited

the Pendle Community Radio Studios on Thursday 10th
September 2015 to raise awareness of the importance
of the screening programme and to educate the ethnic
minorities about bowel cancer and its symptoms.
If you are aged 60 69, youll be sent bowel screening
kits every two years. If you are aged 70 or over, you
can request a kit by phoning 0800 707 60 60.

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Team with

Presenter Shakil Salam on Pendle Community Radio

The screening kits can help detect bowel cancer early, before you have any symptoms. The earlier the
diagnosis, the better your chances of survival.
Bowel cancer is Englands second most common cancer, with around 34,000 new cases each year.
When it comes to cancer death, its the
second biggest killer, but it neednt be
that way. Regular bowel cancer screening
has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer. Bowel cancer affects both men and women. Four out of
five people diagnosed with the disease
are over 50 and those with a family history of bowel cancer are more at risk.
However, the sooner a patient is diagnosed, the better their chances of successful treatment. Over
90% of those diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer are successfully treated. Taking a test and visiting the doctor with any concerns could save your life.
The ethnic minorities have a tendency to shy away from taking the test due to lack of understanding.
This campaign aims to educate such groups to help them detect cancers such as bowel cancer as early
as possible and save their lives.
If youve had blood in your poo or loose motions for 3 weeks, your doctor wants to know.
Chances are its nothing to worry about, but these symptoms could be signs of bowel cancer, so tell
your doctor. Other bowel cancer symptoms include; A pain/lump in your tummy, feeling more tired
than usual for a length of time and weight loss.
If you are concerned about any symptoms, please contact your GP or visit NHS Direct Online.
QUESTION ABOUT BOWEL CANCER SCREENING??? PLEASE CALL 0800 707 60 60...

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Lancashire residents are being urged to take up the

offer of a free NHS health check at their local GP
surgery as part of a countywide health campaign.
The 'Stay healthy for the ones you love' campaign is
aimed at people aged 40 to 74 without a pre-existing
condition. The NHS health check looks at circulatory
and vascular health and the risk of developing a
disabling but preventable vascular disease.
If any underlying symptoms are diagnosed, advice and
support will be given to help people lower their risk of
developing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and
kidney disease. Last year, over 25,000 health checks
were carried out in Lancashire and research shows that
health checks could save as many as 650 lives each year
in England.
Posters featuring images of parents and grandparents
with their families have been displayed on billboards,
football grounds, in newspapers and magazines, at train
stations and in doctors' surgeries across the county. There will also be a series of radio adverts.
The campaign will encourage people to ask their GP for a free health check and to attend if they are
invited for an appointment. If they don't feel they need to do it for themselves, then they are encouraged to do it for the ones they love. This year the health check programme will also be out on the
road, Wellness International will be setting up pop up services in local community centres, to enable
as many people as possible to benefit from the NHS health check.
County Councillor Azhar Ali, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: "We know a lot of people are worried about going to the doctor and getting themselves checked out but most of the time
they will not discover anything serious. The NHS health check will take less than 20 minutes. It will
look at your lifestyle, weight, family medical history, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. If the
health professional picks up on any factors which could lead to health problems, you'll be given advice
and support to help you lower your risk meaning you're more likely to enjoy life for longer. The
checks are a great way to stay fit and healthy for yourself and your loved ones."
Dr Sakthi Karunanithi, Director of Public Health at Lancashire County Council said: "The NHS health
check programme was set up to help identify people at increased risk of potentially avoidable health
conditions. If you are eligible for the NHS health check then I would strongly recommend it.
For more information about the campaign and to find out about booking a NHS Health Check for you
or a family member at your local GP surgery, please visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/health

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On Thursday 23rd July 2015, Ismail Hussain a

young Nasheed artist from Bradford joined Pendle
Community Radio presenter Zain Shabbir in the
Awaz 103.1FM Studios for a LIVE interview and to
promote the release of his first studio album
called Lajpaal Nabi Meray.

Ismail Hussain with Pendle Community Radio presenter

Zain Shabbir at the Awaz 103.1FM Studios.

Pendle Community Radio presenter & host of the

Ismail Hussain, a young Nasheed Artist from Bradford
at the Awaz 103.1FM Studios with his first album.

Ismail Hussain has been reading Naats & Poetry

from a young age and over the last couple of years

An Evening with Zain radio show Zain Shabbir is

also a fan who regularly plays Ismail Hussains
tracks during his shows on Awaz 103.1FM.

he has built up quite a fanbase of young & old with

his unique, melodious & amazing voice. Many of
his fans were eager for Ismail to record his first
album and they wishes were fulfilled when in July
2015, shortly after the blessed of Ramadan his
incredible first studio album was released.

Ismail Hussain just after the LIVE interview posing for a

photo in front of the Awaz 103.1FM sign.

You can purchase your copy of Ismail Hussains

first studio album titled Lajpaal Nabi Meray from
the Pendle Community Radio Studios for 5. Call
the Pendle Radio team on 01282 723455 or visit
Ismail Hussain reading one of the tracks from his album
for the listeners of Pendle Community Radio.

us at 15 Cross Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9

7LE to pick up your copy of this amazing album.

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Due to listeners demand: Pendle Community Radio has been developing its social media presence
so that listeners can have more interaction and communication with PCR. The most important aspect
of the radio station are the listeners and we want everyone in the community and beyond to get
involved so that we can bring the best programmes to all the listeners of Awaz 103.1FM.

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Pendle Community Radio is now offering

local businesses the opportunity to advertise or sponsor programmes on the radio.
Pendle Radio is very popular amongst the
local community & is also available on the
internet, as such it offers a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products to this growing consumer demographic.
The expense of advertising on other types of media can be a
restrictive factor especially for smaller businesses and this is precisely where Pendle Radio can help. Ad spots can be bought by the
second and as such offer great value for money.
The science of advertisement suggests repetition and simplicity are
the key to a good radio advert, the cost of ads on Pendle Radio
means even smaller businesses can now purchase repetitive ads.
Pendle Radio can also author and produce your advertisements for

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