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And secondly, Third Sector organisations themselves also face a squeeze on budgets and need to save money and improve efficiency. Does this sound like mission impossible? This unique and free conference brought together policy and decision makers to work around:

reduced costs improved efficiency and productivity increased information accessibility, collaboration and sharing

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Pakistan Floods Whats On: Rossendale

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Radio Savvy 4

Life Swap JIHijackED

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Work Place- 7 ments Word on Health Advertise 7 8

Organised by East Lancashire Community Action Project in association with Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service. The economic downturn has put great pressure on charities, voluntary and community groups, social enterprises and not for profit organisations to become more efficient. Firstly, the Third Sector needs to get support to the people in need faster as the recession puts a huge burden on where it's needed.

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The event was hosted by Peter Sweetmore of the CVS and guest speakers included, Paul Hussey of Pendle Borough Council, David Smith of Lancashire County Council, Eamoon Greene from Government Office and Peter Brown from the University of Central Lancashire.

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As time go by, people busy and engross themselves in their own their life they vaguely remember that flood in Pakistan. The 2010 Pakistan floods began in July 2010 following heavy monsoon rains in the Khyber, Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan regions of Pakistan. Present estimates indicate that over two thousand people have died and over a million homes have been destroyed since the flooding began. The United Nations estimates that more than 21 million people are injured or homeless as a result of the flooding, exceeding the combined total of individuals affected by the 2004 Tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. At one point, approximately one-fifth of Pakistan's total land area was underwater due to the flooding. This is a reality for many people and we should take a moment to remember those, but also be grateful for the roof over our head, our beds, the central heating, the food in our cupboards ELCAP has been supporting the strenuously work of Minhaj Welfare Foundation in East Lancashire who have been raising awareness and funds for the relief efforts in Pakistan. It

has been wonderful to see people of various backgrounds unite to aid the people of Pakistan and special thanks goes out to you all. All funds raised have been sent to Minhaj Welfare Foundation who have set up relief camps in 35 cities across the flood affected areas with a team of 12,000 volunteers. Minhaj Welfare has coordinated and continues to provide medical aid, food, shelter and clothing to 20,000 affectees. MWF has now launched a construction project consisting of 1000 permanent homes project for those who have lost their homes. We would ask people to remember these people throughout the year as tragedies such as this do take years if not decades to repair. For further information, please visit: http://www.minhajwelfare.org

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One prize, one goal, one mission oh yes! Taken from the famous lyrics of Queen, we are soon to announce to you the winner of the News Flash competition. The awards ceremony took place on 15th July where the students recordings were judged and the winning school received a dazzling trophy. Across East Lancashire, six local primary and secondary schools have taken part in the Radio News Flash competition. Participating schools:

Bradley Primary School Stoneyholme Primary School

St Phillips Primary School Marsdens Community Primary School Marsdens Heights High School Primet High School.

studio. The students produced some priceless pieces of work but we can only have ONE winner, ok, ok, well everyones a winner. Our Panel of Judges include Nasrullah Anwar a local writer and Sue Bowering a local TV Critic! The judges took to the stage and Nasrullah truly did take on the character of Mr Cowell. Martin Dobson of Burnley Football Club presenter the trophy to the winning school, which was deservedly Bradley Primary School, Nelson. Runners up were Stoneyholme Primary, Burnley. Bradley Primary School worked in partnership with Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Myra ONeill. Bradley built their story around the dangers of Hoax calls, it was a tear jerker. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the schools involved, the police, the fire service and also the NHS.

Students have undergone an intense sequence of training and taken the role of a reporter a step further. Students were introduced to key people in the community who provided the students with interesting news story to report. Students thereafter put their skills into action and took to the

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vices to community work in 2006 and John, 47, who lives in rural Darwen both admitted they were surprised at how much they have in common. "Were both juggling work, family life and being active in our communities and were both concerned about the things that spoil society such as drugs, binge drinking and litter," said Faz. "I thought white families dont spend time together and that white men are always in the pub, but John proved me very wrong on that. We had a great day taking his children horse riding and going out in the countryside and yes, we did drop into a pub but it was for a family meal. John, who runs his own business and chairs the Darwen and Rural neighbourhood board, said he wasnt sure if the tight knit Asian community would welcome him joining them for a day. "I couldnt have been more wrong. I was made extremely and genuinely welcome by everyone I met. Everyone talked about wanting to break down this invisible barrier that seems to separate our two communities and how we really do have much more in common than you might think," said John. "No question was taboo and their openness was absolutely fantastic. We talked about how fanatics have hijacked Islam and created mistrust between our communities, how the role of women in their community is changing and went out into local shops and the mosque. "Id say if I can do this, with my very white background, almost anyone can and should. Rather than assume, go out and meet people and find out what they are really like." The two films run for seven minutes each, showing Johns day and Fazs day and can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/user/BwDCtube Faz, 30, who lives close to Blackburn town centre and was awarded an MBE for his ser-

Faz thought white families dont spend time together. John thought Asian families wont welcome me. Find out what happened when they swapped lives for a day in Blackburn with Darwen Two new DVDs showing what happened when businessman, John Sturgess and PCR Presenter and community worker Faz Patel MBE swapped lives for a day. John and Faz, who had never met before, agreed to swap lives for a day to learn more about each other and break down barriers between different communities. The Lifeswap initiative, which took place earlier this year, was sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Council as part of its latest initiative to create understanding between different communities. Council leader Councillor Mike Lee said: "I hope people and groups across the community will copy this simple idea of spending time together, listening, asking and learning so we create more understanding of the things we have in common and respect for the things we do differently."

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the West, over night. Months after the launch of the fatwa in London, the world media is still buzzing with references to the Fatwa. In line with this, a similar conference was organised in Bradford, UK. Muslim Youth League (MYL UK) organised a very successful conference at the Bradford Hilton Hotel with the title of JIHijackAD. The aims of the conference were to highlight the fact that the concept of Jihad had been hijacked by extremists and terrorists; and to present the true Islamic concept of Jihad to the world. It will not be a surprise to anyone to learn of the great misconceptions that are held by many regarding some key aspects of Islam. Presently due to the rise of individuals massacring innocent civilians, irrespective of their religion, in the name of Jihad, has deeply confused the image of Jihad. Terrorists justify their actions by quoting verses of the Quran that apparently command them to carry out this Jihad. Then there are elements who only give air time to the Islam that is portrayed by the extremists resulting in many in the West being constantly told that the Quran commands Muslims to kill infidels. Muslims who understood the true concept of Jihad were immensely depressed to see the message of the extremists being presented as Islam. Muslims and the wider community were crying out for the true Message of Islam and in particular the true concept of Jihad to be presented so that Islam can be differentiated from the acts of the terrorists. The Fatwa against terrorism launched by Shaykhul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri was a ground breaker and demolished the foundations of the extremist ideology. This Fatwa alone, revolutionised the image of Islam in the world and particularity in The unique and intriguing aspect of this conference was that the audience were all youngsters. Over 700 youngsters attended the all ticketed event. The successful promotion of the event by MYL UK through TV adverts on v a r i o u s channels, and other promotional modes had created great interest in the event resulting in the event being sold out and being full to capacity. The key speaker on the subject at hand was Shaykh Hassan Mohiudin Qadri who delivered a two hour detailed lecture on the true Islamic concept of Jihad. Right at the outset he made it clear that Islam nor any other religion relate Jihad to violence. He said Jihad is a multi faceted struggle for good. Those who are using Holy verses which mention the word Jihad to derive that these verses are permitting the use of force by whatever means in order to carry out their aims are clearly and blatantly misusing religion. He said those people who were doing this were taking literal meanings of these verses ignoring their context. Interpreting verses without having sound knowledge of their context is deliberately misusing these verses.

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very interesting pieces on the World Cup, Mountain Biking and the financial transition of South Africa from the 1950s to present times. While Hamza and Yasser created a piece on the World Cup and prepared and presented a short radio show on local Sport. It was sad to see them leave and Josh Hallam: in the studio Over the past month ELCAP has we hope that they will return offered local schools opportuni- again in the future, even if it is just for a brew! ties to experience life at a radio station. Taking in 3 students unWell done to you all! Any schools der the work placement scheme or local organisations interested they have varied their job roles, in volunteering for the radio stafrom research to vox pop, pretion are more than welcome. senting to facilitating events. All Contact us on; three students became fluent in 01282 723 456; or the Cooledit software and assisted the Radio in producing info@pendleradio.org advertisement and short documentaries. Josh created some
Hamza & Yasser with Adnan Sohail Josh Hallam: in the studio

New data provides increasing evidence to suggest that our high salt intake has direct damaging effects on small blood vessels (capillaries) that may be independent and additive to the effect of salt in raising blood pressure. The study demonstrated that a modest reduction in salt intake, as currently recommended in the United Kingdom and the United States, not only lowers blood pressure but also increases skin capillary density in white, black, and Asian individuals with mildly raised blood pressure.

Furthermore; the study found that the greater the reduction in salt intake, the greater the increase in the number of small blood vessels (capillary density). A reduction in capillary density and the microcirculation is thought to lead damaging effects on the brain, possibly increasing the likelihood of dementia. In the heart, the reduction in cardiac function may increase the likelihood of heart failure.

Graham MacGregor, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine and Chairman of CASH comments: The new research provides further evidence that our high salt intake can directly damage the circulatory system, both additive and independent of blood pressure. These results provide even more support for the current recommendations to reduce salt intake to less than 6 The findings suggest that a re- g/day in adults and much less in duction in salt intake could have children. major cardiovascular benefits potentially independent of the Tune into PCR 103.1fm for blood pressure fall that occurs. more!

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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.

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 you.

The expense of advertising on other types of media can be a restrictive factor If you would like to advertise on Pendle especially for smaller businesses and this Radio please contact us via email; info@pendleradio.org

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Pendles very own radio station is now on the air and has been granted a Community Radio License, the station is run almost entirely by volunteers. As such the PCR team would like local people to get involved and get behind the station in order to make it a real success. The PCR team are currently looking for presenters . If you feel you could host a radio show then we would like to hear from you. Experience in radio broadcasting is absolutely not necessary as full training will be provided. All you need is a passion for radio and a some knowledge of your chosen subject. So if you think youve got talent and want to present on the radio then the PCR team would like to hear from you.

If you are a technical person and would to know how things work behind the scenes, we have a variation of activities that could help you grasp the unseen world of Radio. Whether it is work experience in media, journalism or general radio production and maintenance then please do get in touch and we will see where we can help. We have a team of creative staff who would be more than happy to help. We do provide group radio training, with children, Young People and small community groups. For further information please do not hesitate to contact our offices on 01282 723 456 and speak to Aimee. Alternatively email info@pendleradio.org

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