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All welcome to Asian Women’s Education and Training Fair in Newham

Thursday 1 March 2007

On Tuesday 13 March, women from Newham’s diverse Asian communities will get together for a day of inspiration, information and guidance on educational opportunities and community services in and around Newham.

Lyn Brown, MP for West Ham, will formally open the Education and Training Fair for Asian women at 10 am, and the packed programme includes workshops, an exhibition, a prize draw, henna painting and a free vegetarian lunch.

The fair is held at the Forest Gate Centre, Woodford Road, from 10am to 3pm. It is organised by a partnership including Newham Asian Womens Project, NewCEYS, London Borough of Newham, Early Start, Aimhigher London East Thames Gateway, University of East London (UEL) Education and Community Partnerships team and UEL’s Knowledge Dock.

Jasbir Panesar, Community Development Co-ordinator at the University of East London, has successfully organised a series of Education and Training Fairs for Asian women over the past few years, and has been impressed by the growing interest in the community.

She said: "We are looking forward to an exciting day. Access to educational and employment opportunities are vital to enable people of all ages to achieve their full potential. There are many positive role models for women, and it is inspiring to see the contributions that Asian women are now making in the wider community."

Interpreters will be on hand to help Asian women experiencing lack of confidence in using their English language skills. Vegetarian food will be served and a crèche is available.

For full details and a multi-lingual programme, contact Jasbir Panesar on 020 8223 4356 or Fatima Seedat on 020 8536 1397.

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For details and pictures contact Patrick Wilson: 020 8223 2061 or 07951 797 975

Notes to Editors

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