Burial Consultation

The Leicester City Council Burial Consultation affects us all and it is important that we all contribute and have our say. Please click on the link below to take part in the survey.

The principal aims of the Burial Space Strategy are:

Extending the capacity of existing cemeteries
Providing a new cemetery in the city
Introduction of new Rights of Burial and fee structures for graves
Reuse of grave plots that have unused burial space

http://consultations.leicester.gov.uk/city-development-and-neighbourhoods/bss/consult_view

The consultation ends on 5th January 2014.

Internet Classes for Beginners

The Internet Classes for Adult Beginners has been extremely successful but would not have been possible without Sameer Eliyas who volunteered to teach adult Khatri's how to get online.

With modern technology ever changing, alot of older Khatri's felt disconnected and unable to get the help they needed to build their confidence and use the internet. We saw a need for this in our community and it was an instant hit!

The students are progressing well and building confidence in every session and furthermore, they are enjoying the freedom it has now given them.

If you would like to join, please contact Sameer on 07779 259241

MKA Competition

MKA Competition

Entries can be sent in via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or our online form or via text message to 07801 027636. Messages are charged at your standard network rate. Make sure you include your name and address, email address and contact number.

Question 1

Who is the famous khatri?

A - Ismail Soneji

B - Amitabh Bhachan

C - Shah Rukh Khan

Question 2

What year was the MKA Community Centre purchased?

A - 1900

B - 1982

C - 2013

Question 3

Who opened the first Halal takeaway in Leicester?

A - The Queen

B - Mc Donalds

C - Kulsum Jagot

Question 4

Who is the famous khatri?

A- Osman Asra

B - Nick Clegg

C - Barack Obama

Question 5

When was Bond Adams Solicitors formed?

A - 1066

B - 2007

C - 3012

Question 6

Who is the famous khatri?

A - Ashwariya Rai

B - Madhuri Dixit

C - Aisha Cassam

Competition closes at 5pm on Friday 27th September 2013

MKA 37th Annual General Meeting and Inaugural Meeting

7 October 2013

MKA 37th Year Notification of Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held on Sunday 29th September 2013 was deferred due to an insufficient

quorum being present in accordance with the requirements of our constitution.

Please take notice that our re-scheduled Inaugural AGM for Muslim Khatri Association Ltd

and 37th Annual AGM for Muslim Khatri Association will be held on:

Date: Sunday 27^th October 2013

Time: 2.30pm

Venue: Muslim Khatri Association Centre

1 Connaught Street

Leicester

LE2 1FJ

All members are requested to attend this IMPORTANT meeting as we are proposing the Inauguration

of Muslim Khatri Association company limited by guarantee.

In accordance with our charity policy and regulations the re-scheduled AGM will proceed if a quorum

of 10 persons is achieved.

Regards

Razak Ghumran

MKA Chairman

Eid Presents For Children At LRI

Muslims all over the world will be celebrating Eid-Al-Fitr this weekend after a month of obligatory fasting (Ramadan).

The MKA wanted to make it an Eid to remember for the children who are in-patients at the Leicester Royal Infirmary by giving them gifts to celebrate this auspicious day. On Friday 17th August, MKA representatives took over 200 toys to the LRI and were able to give these out to quite a few children. The staff, parents and children felt this was a wonderful gesture and one parent was so overwhelmed, she insisted on giving a donation.

MKA left the children very happy and they forgot their pain for a short while.

MKA intend to carry on with this in the future.

Iftari in the Park...

The ‘Iftar Flashmob’, made up of members of the Muslim Khatri Association, Association of Muslim Police Officers and the PREVENT Engagement Team, invited the homeless and all other members of the community to join them at Spinney Hill Park marquee.

The event was broadcast through MKA alerts, FMO radio, posters, e-mails and word of mouth. The wider community was asked to donate food, drink, disposables and volunteer to help on the day. The response was overwhelming from all communities and this iftari programme was a great success!!

A marquee was put up in Spinney Hill Park and decorated with balloons and Ramadan Mubarak bunting and colourful MKA Ramadan Greeting posters. Tables were laid out with food, drinks, desserts, sweets, cakes, chocolates and fruit, all with MKA logo flags on each dish.

Children and adults broke fast together. Prayers were said in English and Arabic.

Billy Dedat, from the PREVENT Engagement Team, said: “During Ramadan Muslims get a glimpse of what it is like to be hungry. However we must think about those people who do not have the luxury of a decent meal at the end of the day. Tuesday night’s event gave us a great opportunity to share our food with neighbours and community members and to build on the community spirit that we have.

“The Muslim Khatri Association has kindly worked with us to make this happen, they have been great ambassadors for promoting this good cause and we all got together and enjoyed the evening and helped those who are less fortunate within our community and our city.”

Inspector Bill Knopp, commander of Spinney Hill Park Police Station, said: "We are fortunate to get many offers during Ramadan to partake in Iftar. This is our opportunity to invite the community to our own event, in recognition of how significant the Holy month of Ramadan is for many of our residents and staff."

Vice Chair of the MKA, Mumtaz said: "Thanks to the generosity of everyone from all communities, this iftari programme was such a great success".

Mumtaz meets Carla

Carla Smith carries the 2012 Olympic Torch

Carla carried the Olympic Torch on Monday July 2nd 2012 through Oadby, Leicester.

Carla Smith, PA in the Transplant Laboratory LGH, carried the Olympic Torch when it arrived in Leicester on July 2nd. Carla carried the lighted flame on the stretch from Oadby to Leicester . Carla was nominated, and chosen by the London Olympic Committee Of the Games (LOCOG) for her enthusiasm and dedication to sport following her live-related renal transplant in 2001 operated on by the LGH Transplant team. Her sister was the donor

Mumtaz Suleman (Vice Chair) got to meet Carla and got a chance to hold the Olympic Torch which was a once in a liftime time chance, so she took it!! "This is a fine example of

why we need to start thinking of becoming organ donors."

Toys for Sick Children

TOYS FOR SICK CHILDREN AT LRI A/E TO MARK EID UL ADHA 2013

Once again, on the blessed day of Eid Ul Adha, representatives of the MKA handed new toys which were CE approved to all children at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. All the staff appreciated this gesture and were very welcoming. The children and parents were very grateful for receiving the toys and were also informed why MKA were donating these toys. All the toys were bought from donations gratefully received by MKA from well-wishers.

MKA Hajj Talk 2012

MKA Hajj Talk/Advice Event

A Hajj Talk/Advice Event was organised for Muslims attending the annual pilgrimage of Hajj this year. A text message was sent out to everyone subscribed to MKA Text Alerts and announcements were made in local Mosques. The event took place at the MKA Centre on Friday 5th October 2012 at 6.30pm. Guest speaker for the event was Hafiz Rehman from Bilal Mosque who kindly agreed to do the talk, explaining the etiquettes and requirements of Hajj and answered any questions or worries. Light refreshments were donated by a well wisher.
The event went well and we hope to repeat this event in the future.

Free First Aid Course

MKA Oranised Free First Aid Course

Free First Aid Course for the Khatri Community by the British Red Cross
This course took place at the MKA Centre on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October. A text alert was sent out to everyone subscribed to MKA Text Alerts. Response was great and the event was fully booked - 40 participants. The Course went well and feedback received from attendees was positive. Everyone left with more confidence in dealing with emergency situations such as helping someone who is choking, bleeding heavily, burns and scalds, heart attack, stroke, unconscious or not breathing. Everyone received a certificate from the British Red Cross and these will be framed and given to the participants by the MKA. As the response was so great and a number of children have shown an interest in doing the course, the MKA hope to organise more sessions in December 2012 for both adults and children.

id Milad Un Nabi Programme 2013

RABI-UL-AWWAL –EID MILAD-UN-NABI PROGRAMME 2013

Rabi-ul-Awwal is the holy month when our Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was born. This was the first ever EID MILAD-UN-NABI Programme held in the history of the MKA and also a first ever Muslim Community Centre to hold this Event, which took place at the MKA Centre on Friday 8^th February 2013 in the main hall of the centre which was decorated with special banners, flags and bunting marking this special event. The guest of honour was Hafizur Rehman from Masjid Bilal, who led the event. Naats were prayed by several people and there was a talk on the reason why we hold Milad and about MKA history. At this event we got to also know that we had a lot of Khatri’s in the community from all age groups who had such talents of praying Naat’s. The event was attended by over 100 people and was a huge success. MKA Committee Members were commended on how well the event was organised. The evening ended with everyone taking Niyaaz (jam puffs, crisp, apples and drinks) with them which were donated by Committee Members and well-wishers.

Eid Ul Adha 2012

EID UL ADHA CELEBRATION 2012

All MKA text subscribers were sent a message inviting them to the “BRING A DISH EVENT” to celebrate Eid Ul Adha. This took place in the main hall at our MKA Centre on 3^rd November 2012. The hall was decorated with special Eid banners and other decorations. Lots of families came together to celebrate and brought with them variety of food.

All the children who came to the Event were given a present from MKA, this was much appreciated by them and they felt special and happy as all children love receiving gifts especially for Eid!

All the Committee Members and Trustees got together and bought a cake specially made with MKA Logo/Happy Birthday MKA Chairman and surprised Mr Razak Ghumran as it was his birthday! Yahya Thadha one of the Trustees who celebrated his birthday a few days before was also surprised with a cake! Both were overwhelmed with the gesture and everyone at the Event enjoyed the cake too!

Welcome to Hajji's

WELCOME TO HAJJI’S EVENT 2012

This Event was held at the MKA Centre on Sunday 16^th December 2012 in the main hall which was decorated with special Hajj banners and bunting. Hajji's are people who have been for pilgrimage to Mecca. MKA representatives went personally to all the Hajji’s homes to invite them and their families. (special invitation cards were made for this occasion) All MKA Committee Members got together and made food for this event including pizza, chicken, samosa, assorted sandwiches, bhajia, cakes, biscuits and much more. . All Hajjis’s had photographs taken with their families when they were presented a commemorative framed certificate with lovely wishes for their hajj from the MKA to mark this Event. All Hajjis’ and their family were very touched by the whole experience that evening and felt very honoured and couldn’t thank enough for all the hard work the MKA Committee Members had put in.

Fantastic Jubilee Celebration

MKA celebrated The Queens Diamond Jubilee with its 36 years in the local community this year. This celebration took place at the Platinum Suite on Saturday 9th June 2012.

The Event was packed with a variety of features

CELEBRATING THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE

& MKA 36TH ANNIVERSARY
ON SATURDAY 9TH JUNE 2012
AT THE PLATINUM SUITE

EVENT PROGRAMME

16.00-WELCOME DUA/PRAYER

16.05-NAAT (RELIGIOUS POETRY)

16.30-TALK ABOUT MUSLI M KHATRI ASSOCIATION

16.45-NHS PRESENTATION ON ORGAN DONATION

17.00-COMDEDIAN- ISHI KHAN JACKSON

17.30-CAKE COMPETITION

17.45-CHARITY RAFFLE

18.00-SPECIAL JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

18.15-VIP GUEST SPEECH

19.00-BUFFET MEAL

20.00-LIVE MUSIC

For this double celebration , MKA invited quite a few dignatories. All those who came were overwhelmed with how MKA had organised the Event, from the decorations to the table settings etc! This event was a great success and we got the Khatri and other communities to mingle! We got the frail old disabled to the young disabled to take part in the Loros Raffle and Cake Competition. This was to highlight the importance of getting everyone involved, whether they were old, young, able or less abled ............those few minutes of happiness made a lot of difference to them and their families as they made such great effort to come to the event!

Also an MKA Booklet was published especially for the double celebrations!

MKA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

MKA 36th Year Notification of Annual General Meeting

As per our Noticeboard at the MKA Centre The MKA Trustees & Committee Members hereby give 30 days notice (as of 31/05/2012), for the next Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Date: Sunday 1st July 2012
Time: 2.30pm

Venue: Muslim Khatri Association Centre,
1 Connaught Street.
Leicester
LE2 1FJ

If you would like to nominate yourself or anyone else or need MKA Account details please contact us on email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Executive Committee of the Muslim Khatri Association cordially invite all members of your family to attend the Annual General Meeting.

Agenda

Dua
Minutes from previous AGM
Matters arising
Chairs & Centre Report 2011 / 2012
Treasurers Report and presentation of Annual Accounts
Election of Committee members
Dua
Refreshments

(Message posted 31/05/2012)

Archived Events

Tickets Available Now... Enter our cake competition

Come and join us for our Anniversary Event on Saturday 9th June at the Platinum Suite, but hurry, tickets are going fast... Last years' event was a great success and we want to build on that this year. Details of the event will be posted here soon but to whet your appetite here is a little taster...

- We've got comedian Ishy Khan Jackson
- A VIP Guest Speech, raffles, music
- Naats, food and much, much more

If you're proud of your cake skills, we want you to enter our cake competition, the theme is the 'Queens Diamond Jubilee'. To take part in our competition and for further details and rules see our competition entry form, all entrants must express their interest no later than 1st June,
Good Luck to all our entrants!

To avoid disappointment we recommend getting your tickets early, simply contact Mumtaz on: 07725884579 or Razak on: 07801027636. If you prefer, simply complete our online form and remember to include your contact number in the message, this will help us to call you back to confirm your tickets.

We look forward to seeing you there... MKA Committee & Trustees

MKA giveaway toys for sick children

The MKA celebrated the festival of Eid Ul Fitr by donating gifts of toys, craft activities, games, jigsaws, books, play dough (all with CE safety marks) to sick children at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Volunteers appealed to local business, family friends and the community to donate gifts that that were then distributed among the sick children, making this unique initiative the first of its kind in Europe!
Both children and staff were overwhelmed with the generosity of the community and extremely grateful; “this is a really brilliant idea” said Vanessa Roberts, child specialist at the LRI.
The MKA organised the gift giving to coincide with Eid and to commemorate their 35th year anniversary.

MKA provide Eid lunch for the elderly

Elderly Muslims were invited to celebrate Eid with others between 2pm and 5pm at the MKA hall. The aim of the event was to bring isolated elderly muslims with no family all under one roof to celebrate this wonderful occasion in the company of others and not alone. Arif Cassam Vice-Chairman said “The idea came when I was at work as a taxi driver and I picked up and elderly person. The conversation turned to Eid and she was unhappy that on this auspicious day she would spend it alone”.
Overall, the event was a great success and we hope to organise future events in the coming year.

MKA: Brushing shoulders with Jesse

MKA was invited to attend a conference on 'Roots of Violent Radicalisation' hosted at DMU where Reverend Jesse Jackson recieved an honorary degree from DMU. One of the world’s most famous civil rights campaigners, Reverend Jackson, who twice ran for president in America in the 1980s, was a keynote speaker at this event.

The event focused around the root causes of violent radicalisation in the UK, the individuals and groups vulnerable to radicalisation and where this radicalisation tends to take place.

Reverend Jackson’s keynote speech looked into the lessons learnt from the US experience of tackling radicalisation.

Keith Vaz MP, who is chairman of the Home Affairs Committee, said: “The roots of violent radicalisation remains a subject of great national interest".

Other speakers addressed topics such as how the experiences of Northern Ireland informed the Government’s Prevent strategy, a closer look at how big a threat there is from the far right, including challenges facing police today and how to counter radicalisation in prisons.

Invited speakers included:
James Brokenshire MP, Minister for Crime and Security at the Home Office,
Professor Peter Neuman, from the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence,
Ian Paisley Jnr MP, of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party and
Dr Dipu Moni MP, Foreign Minister for Bangladesh.
Dr Richard Hall, of De Montfort University.

Activities

All courses are taught in partnership with local colleges. These learning programmes run throughout the year, and from time to time we add new courses as well, for further enquiries please visit our office or contact us on 0116 221 0010

Activities currently being held at the MKA centre:

The following local groups regularly meet at the Community Centre.

Group	Time	Contact
Asian Senior Citizens	Thursday Afternoon	Iqbal Jussab
Somalian Luncheon	Wednesday Afternoon	Abdi Issak
Highfields And Residents Tenant	Second Tuesday –every month	Ibrahim Jassat
Humara children's club	Sunday Afternoon	Shabnam Aktar
Bangladeshi Welfare Advice	Monday afternoons	Shamshul Haq
Indian Muslim Society	Every third Monday evening	Yusuf Majid
Pakistan Kitcheri Group	Thursday evening	Humzah Khan
Chai Pani Group	Saturday Late Evening	Abu Bha
Rahaat Day Care Centre	Mondays and Wednesday	Amina
Bangladeshi Sylet Zila	Thursday Morning	Mr Chourdary
Muslim Ladies Association	1st Sunday each Month	Shina Amin
Leicester Bollywood Society	Last Saturday each Month	Feroz Khan
Performing Arts	2nd Thursday Evening per month	Chris Bettmore
Drug Awareness –Drop in sessions	Monday – Friday Morning	Communities Against Drugs
Smoking Cessation	Wednesday Afternoon

The following are just a sample of activities
that can be organised by the centre:

• Adult Education/ Hobbies
• School Holiday Activities
• Pre-school
• Rainbow Guides
• Martial Arts e.g. Karate
• Child & Adult Health and Diet
• Fitness
• Aerobics
• Senior Citizens/ Social Groups
• Computing & Internet
• Child & Adult Health/ Diet/ Fitness/ Aerobics - Swing into Shape
• Child After School Clubs
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Sewing
• Painting and Drawing
• School Holiday Activities - Breakaway Play Scheme
• After-School Provision
• Ward Councillors' Surgeries• Education through Courses & Exams
• Support Groups for Bereavement, Illness and Hardship
• Crime Prevention Initiatives
• Drugs Prevention Initiatives
• Communities Against Drugs
• Play via play schools, toddler groups and toy libraries
• Religious community gatherings
• Band & Music practice
• Advanced Mehndi/ Henna
• Skills for Life
• Resume clinics
• Health & Fitness Development
• Flower Arrangement
• Pattern Making
• Computing for ALL
• Internet Technologies
• Body Conditioning
• Aerobics
• Yoga
• Esol – English
• CSLA – Youth Development
• Health & Beauty
• Acupuncture
• Teaching course 7407 – Stage 1
• Urdu Creative writing
• Arabic for beginners
• Asian Music – Tabla time
• Microsoft Office – experts
• Aqua Aerobics
• Prepare For GCSE English
• Elderly Drop In
• Youth Club Leicester
• Web Page Design Level 1
• Web Page Design Level 2
• Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft
• Creative Beading
• CLAIT Plus
• Do It Yourself DIY
• Highfields Homework Club
• Everyday Reading, Writing & Numbers
• GCSE Mathematics
• Paint A Postcard In Oils
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Paediatric First Aid
• Talking Together
• People Young At Heart

• Drama
• Exercise for Children – under 16
• Religious Meetings e.g. Sunni Youth
• Indoor Bowls
• Adults Swimming
• Play Group - Parent and Toddler
• Martial Arts – Thai Boxing
• Adult Health and Fitness e.g. Image Slimming
• Senior Citizens - Social groups e.g. Knitwear and Natter Club,
• Adult Education & Hobbies etc.
• Parent and Toddler/ Pre-school
• Martial Arts - Karate
• Girls only Swimming
• Youngsters pool club
• Summer Play Scheme
• Advanced IT
• Computer Networking
• Build It Yourself – Pc
• Board games club – Snakes & Ladders Monopoly
• Card Games Club
• Healthy Living through Yoga
• Blood Donor Clinics
• Mother and Baby Activities
• Culture with dance, art and theatre
• Office Skills
• Volunteering for Volunteers
• Aromatherapy
• Cake Decorating
• Wedding events
• Meetings
• Aqua Natal
• British Sign Language
• Self Protection for Women
• Technical Problem Solving
• Assertion Skills
• Adults Learn to Swim
• Women’s Football Coaching
• Chalk Drawing for kids
• Low impact Aerobics
• CLAIT Plus
• Drawing With Soft Chalk Pastel
• Dressmaking/Needlecraft
• Post Natal Swim
• Positive Parenting
• Develop Computer Confidence
• Digital Photography
• ECDL
• Floristry For Beginners
• Flowers For Pleasure
• GCSE English
• Healthy Eating
• Indian Cookery
• Netball Coaching
• Highfields Youth Drop In
• Prepare For GCSE Mathematics
• Oil Painting For Beginners
• Int & Adv Watercolours
• Parents Early Education Project
• Watercolours For Improvers
• Yoga - Intermediate
• Badminton U11
• Badminton U14
• Cartoon Drawing For Kids
• Keyboard Lessons
• Keeping Up With Kids R/Stone

If you are interested in any of the activities then please contact the centre today on: 0116 221 0010

Current Lifelong Learning Courses at MKA Centre:

	Dress Making
	Monday & Tuesday 10am – 12:00noon Wednesday & Thursday 1pm – 03:00pm
	This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to make their own clothes. The programme is designed to teach techniques in pattern cutting, designing and stitching the garments together. In the course you will be taught how to use a domestic sewing machine, how to use a pattern, how to cut fabric and how to make your chosen garment.

	Computing for Beginners
	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am – 12:00noon
	Our Beginners Courses are designed to help you learn the basics of word processing, which is the first stepping-stone in learning how to use a computer. You will learn to type and edit letters, save them, insert pictures, print them and more. Covers hardware, software and computer terminology. An ideal start for beginners in a small group situation with one computer per student. We have state of the art ICT centre with latest audio/visual equipment. These courses will cater for the needs of both absolute beginners and for those who would like to enhance their existing knowledge in I.T

	Internet Technologies
	Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm – 3:00pm
	If you feel overwhelmed by the Internet this is a great class to get you started! You will learn Internet jargon that seems so confusing. You will have access to a very useful Internet directory to get you started. You will be able to download files, chat, know when you are on a secure server or not, use your browser, favorites, search engines and type in Internet addresses. No previous Internet experience is needed but basic knowledge of computers such as point and click and general windows navigation is helpful. The major objective is learning what you need to get around the Internet smartly and safely. This course is designed to teach, how to use Internet, email, surfing, searching on the net, basics of web page design etc.

	Curtain Making
	Tuesday 9:30am – 11:00am
	Curtain making programme is designed to teach techniques in cutting, designing and stitching upholstery. Learn how to measure all shapes of windows, proportional design advice and how to estimate fabric and trim quantities. Working with pattern repeats and placements. Discussion with specifying curtain hardware including for awkward window shapes. Installation, fitting and hanging tips.

	Mehndi/Henna
	Saturday & Sunday 9:30am – 12:00noon Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm
	Mehndi is the art of applying Henna on the body. It is a beautiful form of temporary body decoration. Mehndi is a traditional form of hands and body decoration. It is generally used for special occasions, particularly weddings. In this course you will be taught how draw patterns, how to apply Mehndi and all other related skills.

	Keep Fit/Aerobics for Women
	Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
	Staying fit not only helps you lose weight, it makes you feel good as well. We help you to design a fitness routine that suits you. Whether you want an energetic work out or a gentle armchair routine, we can help. These sessions are designed to burn fat, lose weight, increase energy, improve muscle tone, enjoy and feel good and advice on healthy eating.

	Yoga
	Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm – 6:30pm (Women)
	Yoga programme is develop to teach techniques of relaxation, breathing and correct posture during exercise, with health and safety advise.

	Health & Beauty
	Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm
	This course has particularly attracted women from local community to come to the centre and learn new skills. In these course modern techniques for facial care, hair care, threading, manicure and pedicure are taught.

	ESOL – English Language
	Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 11:30am
	For many people living in this area English is not their first or spoken language, which pushes them further into isolation from mainstream communities. This course is for absolute beginners and helps to speak and understand English.

	Flower Arrangement
	Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00noon
	Ever wanted to creative using a variety of materials from flowers and plants to feathers and pebbles? If you have then this is the course for you. Come along and learn how to mix and match your colours to bring the best out of your creation. This programme is particularly interested female to learn how to design flowers and to decorate flowers in different designs and shapes by using different colours and types of flowers.

	Cake Decoration
	Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
	Skills and knowledge will be developed in cake design and art, cake decorating and wired sugar flowers, using a number of mediums at basic and intermediate levels. Protective clothing and some equipment will be required which will be highlighted at the start of the programme. Learning takes place in a friendly and relaxed environment, and lecturing staff is there to help you get the most from your course.

Activities

Activities currently being held at the MKA centre:

The following local groups regularly meet at the Community Centre.

Group	Time	Contact
Asian Senior Citizens	Thursday Afternoon	Iqbal Jussab
Somalian Luncheon	Wednesday Afternoon	Abdi Issak
Highfields And Residents Tenant	Second Tuesday –every month	Ibrahim Jassat
Humara children's club	Sunday Afternoon	Shabnam Aktar
Bangladeshi Welfare Advice	Monday afternoons	Shamshul Haq
Indian Muslim Society	Every third Monday evening	Yusuf Majid
Pakistan Kitcheri Group	Thursday evening	Humzah Khan
Chai Pani Group	Saturday Late Evening	Abu Bha
Rahaat Day Care Centre	Mondays and Wednesday	Amina
Bangladeshi Sylet Zila	Thursday Morning	Mr Chourdary
Muslim Ladies Association	1st Sunday each Month	Shina Amin
Leicester Bollywood Society	Last Saturday each Month	Feroz Khan
Performing Arts	2nd Thursday Evening per month	Chris Bettmore
Drug Awareness –Drop in sessions	Monday – Friday Morning	Communities Against Drugs
Smoking Cessation	Wednesday Afternoon

The following are just a sample of activities
that can be organised by the centre:

If you are interested in any of the activities then please contact the centre today on: 0116 221 0010

Current Lifelong Learning Courses at MKA Centre:

	Dress Making
	Monday & Tuesday 10am – 12:00noon Wednesday & Thursday 1pm – 03:00pm
	This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to make their own clothes. The programme is designed to teach techniques in pattern cutting, designing and stitching the garments together. In the course you will be taught how to use a domestic sewing machine, how to use a pattern, how to cut fabric and how to make your chosen garment.

	Computing for Beginners
	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am – 12:00noon
	Our Beginners Courses are designed to help you learn the basics of word processing, which is the first stepping-stone in learning how to use a computer. You will learn to type and edit letters, save them, insert pictures, print them and more. Covers hardware, software and computer terminology. An ideal start for beginners in a small group situation with one computer per student. We have state of the art ICT centre with latest audio/visual equipment. These courses will cater for the needs of both absolute beginners and for those who would like to enhance their existing knowledge in I.T

	Internet Technologies
	Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm – 3:00pm
	If you feel overwhelmed by the Internet this is a great class to get you started! You will learn Internet jargon that seems so confusing. You will have access to a very useful Internet directory to get you started. You will be able to download files, chat, know when you are on a secure server or not, use your browser, favorites, search engines and type in Internet addresses. No previous Internet experience is needed but basic knowledge of computers such as point and click and general windows navigation is helpful. The major objective is learning what you need to get around the Internet smartly and safely. This course is designed to teach, how to use Internet, email, surfing, searching on the net, basics of web page design etc.

	Curtain Making
	Tuesday 9:30am – 11:00am
	Curtain making programme is designed to teach techniques in cutting, designing and stitching upholstery. Learn how to measure all shapes of windows, proportional design advice and how to estimate fabric and trim quantities. Working with pattern repeats and placements. Discussion with specifying curtain hardware including for awkward window shapes. Installation, fitting and hanging tips.

	Mehndi/Henna
	Saturday & Sunday 9:30am – 12:00noon Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm
	Mehndi is the art of applying Henna on the body. It is a beautiful form of temporary body decoration. Mehndi is a traditional form of hands and body decoration. It is generally used for special occasions, particularly weddings. In this course you will be taught how draw patterns, how to apply Mehndi and all other related skills.

	Keep Fit/Aerobics for Women
	Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
	Staying fit not only helps you lose weight, it makes you feel good as well. We help you to design a fitness routine that suits you. Whether you want an energetic work out or a gentle armchair routine, we can help. These sessions are designed to burn fat, lose weight, increase energy, improve muscle tone, enjoy and feel good and advice on healthy eating.

	Yoga
	Tuesday & Thursday 5:00pm – 6:30pm (Women)
	Yoga programme is develop to teach techniques of relaxation, breathing and correct posture during exercise, with health and safety advise.

	Health & Beauty
	Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm
	This course has particularly attracted women from local community to come to the centre and learn new skills. In these course modern techniques for facial care, hair care, threading, manicure and pedicure are taught.

	ESOL – English Language
	Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am – 11:30am
	For many people living in this area English is not their first or spoken language, which pushes them further into isolation from mainstream communities. This course is for absolute beginners and helps to speak and understand English.

	Flower Arrangement
	Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00noon
	Ever wanted to creative using a variety of materials from flowers and plants to feathers and pebbles? If you have then this is the course for you. Come along and learn how to mix and match your colours to bring the best out of your creation. This programme is particularly interested female to learn how to design flowers and to decorate flowers in different designs and shapes by using different colours and types of flowers.

	Cake Decoration
	Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
	Skills and knowledge will be developed in cake design and art, cake decorating and wired sugar flowers, using a number of mediums at basic and intermediate levels. Protective clothing and some equipment will be required which will be highlighted at the start of the programme. Learning takes place in a friendly and relaxed environment, and lecturing staff is there to help you get the most from your course.