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| Welcome
from the new Chair! |
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Pramila Smith was elected as KREC's new Chair at the first Executive
Committee Meeting held after the AGM in July. Pramila is only the second woman Chair in
KREC's 21 year history. She joined KREC in 1994 and has been actively involved, first as
Membership Secretary and then as Vice-Chair. |
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| She writes: "My vision for KREC as Chair is to build on the work
that has already been achieved, and to promote the positive contributions made by the
diverse communities in Kingston. I would also like to be seen as a positive role model for
women, especially ethnic minority women, and would like KREC to become involved in raising
awareness about the barriers that face these women and to provide information and support
to those that challenge discrimination and prejudice." |
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| Community
Language School |
| Euphrates
Education Foundation (EEF) |
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| The Euphrates Education Foundation or Al-Furat Arabic School is an
educational organisation where we provide a supplementary mother-tongue language, art and
culture for the community living in Kingston and its surrounding area. |
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| We usually accept children from the age of 4-16 years and very
occasionally beyond these ages. We currently have six teaching levels, ranging from
reception class to the higher GCSE class in the Arabic language (which will start from
this year - 1997/1998). |
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| The school usually opens every Saturday from 9.30am until 2.30pm, apart
from school holidays. The fees are nominal and cost £25.00 per pupil, per term or £70.00
for the whole year. |
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| For further information, please contact Dr M. H. Twaij, Chairman. Tel no:
0208 286 0733, or 0958 284399 (mobile). |
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| Hindi
Bal Bhawan |
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| Hindi Bal Bhawan is a Saturday morning school, held at Surbiton Library
Hall from 11.00am to 1.00pm, term time. |
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| The school was established in 1993 and caters for ages 5 to 25 years. The
main aim of the school is to spread the use of the Hindi language and Hindu culture. |
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| For joining the group the person to contact is Vini Varma, Chair. Tel no:
0208 287 3692. |
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| MILAAP
Centre (Kingston Asian Elders' Association) |
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| Milaap is a voluntary organisation for elderly and disabled members,
primarily of Asian origin. We provide Day Care Services for our members which include a
hot meals service, and various social/cultural and therapeutic activities. We have about
200 members at present. |
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| Anyone interested in supporting us as a member or volunteer can contact
the centre on 0208 942 3133. |
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| Very shortly we hope to provide a meals on wheels service, and anyone
interested in this service can contact Valerie on 0208 390 4238, or Sue on
0208 547 6102,
or Lally, on the centre number. |
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| Learn
English at Home (LEAH) |
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| LEAH is a voluntary scheme which caters for the needs of long term
residents from ethnic minorities who are unable to attend "English for Speakers of
Other Languages" classes, so that they may learn or improve their command of English. |
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| The aim is to enable the students to cope with daily life in this country.
For some, the English is very basic - shopping, attending the doctor etc., for others more
advanced. |
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| In practice the majority of students are mothers at home with young
children and about 50% are refugees. The rest are from the Indian sub-continent or the Far
East and married to English-speaking men. |
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| Tutors are recruited to visit a student once a week for one to two hours.
Teaching experience is not necessary as we offer an introductory training course and
support. Books and resource material are available. A good understanding of English and an
awareness of the student's needs are the main requirements. |
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| By teaching, tutors often find their own horizons broadened, and valuable
experience is gained in teaching adults. |
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| Further information from Freda Lambert, 0208 949 8760. |
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| Please note that Learn English at Home has moved to: |
| Learn English at Home |
| Siddeley House |
| 50, Canbury Park Road |
| Kingston-upon-Thames |
| KT2 6LX |
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| Last updated: 30/3/98 |
