DROP IN ADVICE CENTRE (proposed at new building).

  The aim of the new Drop in Advice Centre is to provide a community based resource, including:  

Guidance, information and advice for people looking for work, education and training and community development. Women’s Workers to address employment, education and social welfare needs. Provide information on a range of issues such as health, domestic violence, employment, education services available to all ethnic minority groups, capacity building. Drop in surgeries will include: Immigration service. Council Tax. Housing, Police Surgeries, Citizens Advice Bureau. Cultural awareness training for organisations In-house training/other training opportunities available to community groups.

  Multifaith Network   The aim of Multifaith Network is to:  

An opportunity to meet, share knowldege and encourage networking A space for reflection and mutual learning An opportunity to raise the profile of community cohesion and diversity work Advertise future events and highlight current concerns and related issues A chance to look to the future in partnership with one another

  Library Services   The aim is to provide:  

Reflection of Classical Texts Library materials which reflect the cultural diversity Selection of non-fiction, particularly on Islam, politics and history Books on classics and popular novels Appropriate magazines of women’s interest and digests CD-ROMs on Asian culture, Qawali music, calligraphy and the world of Islam Dual-language picture books, and stories in Urdu for children up to 15 years Islamic audio books and videos (in English) for children Establish links with Central Library.

  Partnerships Partnership will established with relevant Service Providers to faciliate learning and share resources. The centre will become a central community resource for user groups and organisations to deliver workshops.