Joomla! site syndication http://www.becon.org.uk Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:21:17 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.becon.org.uk/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.becon.org.uk Joomla! site syndication http://www.becon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=433&Itemid=121 Kalapremi The Lamplight Arts Centre in Stanley 18th Sept 2010 10.00AM - 5.00PM The popular Annual Ganesh Festival is back and is back. The family friendly event provides engaging activities for everyone in the family. A day filled with culture and creativity showcasing Indian dance, Indian music, arts crafts, food and fun. Come along to the celebration. To read more about the event visit http://www.kalapremi.org/events.html What's on - What’s On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:57:21 +0100 http://www.becon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=432&Itemid=122 Hartlepool Salaam centre secures £300,000 of funding BBC, Wednesday, 18 August The Salaam Centre has been supported by Hartlepool New Deal for Communities since 2001. Now, money from the Tudor Trust and the Lottery means the project can expand from a small shop unit to the former St Paul's Church Hall on Murray Street. The plan was initially rejected in 2008 following complaints from residents and businesses over parking. Healthy eating With the money in place, and workers busy on site the centre is due to open in October 2010. What's on - News Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:53:40 +0100 http://www.becon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=431&Itemid=146 New training programmes Starting 13th September Childcare and travel costs may also be available JET is running their usual employability sessions including CV preparation, application forms, nterview skills etc. All taught by an ESOL tutor, for those with English as a Second Language. (Language level needs to be Entry 2C minimum for this service) JET is also starting the next ESOL for Care (poster attached) Wednesday, 6th October and this will run Wednesday and Thursday for three weeks from 9.30 -12.30. This is ideal for those with English as a Second Language who would benefit from additional support prior to entering mainstream training, or employment in the care sector. JET have a Routeway of support once they complete this training, which will hopefully lead them to achieve a qualification, work placement or employment, as well as an up to date CRB.JET has a limited number of places left on the IT courses, which are for those with very basic/limited IT knowledge. Motivational training will begin in November and will be on Wednesday and Thursday morning too, over a three week period. What's on - Training Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:37 +0100 http://www.becon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=430&Itemid=146 The Black Environment Network (BEN) Starts 15th Sep 2010 BEN is focused in the environment sector, specifically targeting BME communities and other disadvantaged groups across the UK so they can begin to understand what the sector has to offer. BEN has already run a series of successful environmental training programs in the North West, West Midlands, London and very shortly due to start in Bristol. BEN is offering you a unique and informative opportunity that has been developed for the BME communities of the North-East. The training on offer will show you how to; Get involved with activities in your local, regional and national environment. arrange group visits and good working practice How to raise funds for your activities The training is run over 3 half-day sessions followed by two visits, a community organisation and a professional outreach visit. The first training session will be taking place at Ouesburn Farm off Miller Street in Newcastle at 10am on Wednesday 15th Sept ’10 ending with lunch. The training and after-support program is FREE and reasonable travel expenses will be covered. What's on - Training Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:07:03 +0100 http://www.becon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=429&Itemid=121 Pakistani Cultural Society (PCS) Islamic Heritage project (Muslim Oral History) The Iranian Centre, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne Sundays 12th September 3 sessions of 2 hours. Times yet to be confirmed Free workshop but places are limited and it’s on first come first serve basis. So please book your place as soon as possible The PCS is sponsoring Arabic Calligraphy workshops which are open for free to all Muslims living in the North East. This is to explore Cultural Identity of those Muslims living in the North East. The workshop is all about learning and exploring through fun and colours and all Muslims are welcome :) The workshop is delivered by the Lebanese international artist Fouad MacLeod. You will require no previous knowledge of the Arabic Calligraphy and all materials is provided for free. To find out more about the artist you can click here (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Bahjat/154313947917523) to visit his Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Bahjat/154313947917523) What's on - What’s On Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:16:15 +0100