Art Beyond Limitations 2

Job Vacancy 3

Young Adult Carers Campaign 3

Community Cricket

Tournament

4

Interfaith Week 2012 4

Epsom & Ewell CAB Annual 4

Surrey Olympians 5

Domestic Abuse 5

Funding Opportunities 6

Upcoming Events 7

International Peace Day 10

Inside this issue:

Main Faith Festivals in

October 2012

1st - Sukkot

7th - Hoshanah

9th - Birthday of Guru Ram Das

13th - St Edward’s Day

16th - Durga Puja

20th - Birth of the Bab

24th - Dussehra

26th - Eid ul Adha

Surrey Faith Links

September/October 2012

‘If anyone kills a person... it is as if he kills all mankind, while if any saves a

life it is as if he saves the lives of all mankind’

(Qur’an, 5.32) Plenty of events for the diary during One World Week in October and again in November for Interfaith Week. Please let me know of any events you are organising so they can be advertised via Surrey Faith Links. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards this issue, keep it up! Kauser Akhtar (Faith Links Adviser)

www.surreyfaithlinks.org.uk

One World Week is a development education charity;

who are interested in raising awareness and

understanding. Simply put, their aim is to help others

understand more about issues that affect us all so

that positive action can be taken.

Each year, thousands of people take part in One

World Week events across the country. The week is

always in October (21st – 28th October 2012), although events can and do happen all

year round. These events have been organised by volunteers with one common

purpose: to let others know about some of the global issues that affect us all & to

recognise we can all be part of the change.

Why do they do this?

OWW believe that when we come together collectively to learn about injustice and

inequality, we are prompted to do something about it ~ great things can happen!

In coming together and understanding each other's perspective, our own lives can

be transformed and enriched. One World Week can only happen through its

supporters. The supporters plan, organise and publicise events. The office

stimulates and provides ideas and resources.

So...One World Week is an annual opportunity for people from diverse

Continued...

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backgrounds to come together to learn about global justice, to spread that learning

and to use it to take action for justice locally and globally, by:

Working together in caring for the earth and its resources

Taking action for justice, equality, peace and fullness of life for all

Building relationships of mutual respect that cross boundaries

Running local events that celebrate the diversity of cultures in our

communities

For more information please visit: www.oneworldweek.org

A r t B e y o n d L i m i t a t i o n s

Summer Exhibition in Guildford Cathedral

Coinciding with the Paralympics

21st August – 8th September 2012

Art Beyond was inspired by the ‘More Than Gold’ initiative, established ’To enable the UK churches to engage with the 2012 Games’. Also to use the opportunity that the Paralympic’s created, to inspire communities to celebrate the contribution that people with disabilities make to society. The 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics provided our churches with a huge opportunity to engage with individuals and communities around the ideals of sport and culture. Guildford Diocese recognised that it provided an ideal opportunity and formed the Diocesan Olympics and Paralympics Focus Group to consider how best the Diocese, deaneries and parishes might make best use of this opportunity. The group met over the last year to encourage activity linked to the Olympic ideals and to provide ideas and information to parishes about what might be possible including reaching out through sports, community festivals, guest events, creative art and cultural events and mission.

‘Art Beyond Limitations’ was created in response to this initiative and comprised of 4 elements, all based in Guildford Cathedral:

Art Exhibition

Mosaic

Reception event

Dedicated Evensong

Central to the exhibition was an interactive mosaic, which was created by visitors to the exhibition by placing a mosaic piece into the picture, to be later be framed and displayed. Thus everybody whatever their abilities, have together created a unique piece of art.

Interactive Mosaic

Artist Terri Winchester with artwork

From left:Ed Varley (Olympics games maker),

Dan Elay (Torch bearer for Godalming) and

Louise Squires (Olympic games maker) One of paintings exhibited

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J O B V A C A N C Y : C o m m u n i t y N e t w o r k O f f i c e r

Annual Salary: £6669.00 15 hours per week, which may include occasional evenings or weekends We are currently applying for funding for an additional 5 hours per week. If this funding

is secured it will be guaranteed for three years then the annual salary will be: £8892.00 Contract: Part Time and a Three year Contract Start Date: As soon as possible Office based at St Mary’s Church Centre, Park Road, Camberley Applications Close: Monday 8th October 2012 Interviews week commencing: 22nd October 2012 We have created the exciting new role of Community Network Officer and we are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic person to take forward our vision to reach out to the community. We are aiming to appoint a creative person of integrity to nurture relationships, networks and partnerships across all sectors of the community. They will effectively manage St Mary’s Church Centre with its existing community users and seek its potential use for community network projects.

This resourceful individual through research, consultation and networking will identify community issues, will enable many voices to be heard, will develop strategies and initiate projects to empower the community. The successful candidate will be a Christian who is suitably qualified, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently. They will have excellent personal and social skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. This appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced CRB disclosure. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder be a committed Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1 Schedule 9. How to Apply To apply for this job, please contact Kay at the Church Office for an application pack: Tel: 01276 685167 Email: office@stmaryscamberley.org.uk

Surrey’s hidden army of young adult carers aged 16 to 24 years are being targeted in a new campaign from Action for Carers (Surrey) this autumn. Posters and postcards are being distributed to colleges as a way of reaching out to thousands of young people in this age group in the county who are looking after a relative or friend with a disability, physical or mental illness or addiction. Jane Thornton Chief Executive of Action for Carers, commented: “At a time when life should be offering them all kind of possibilities, young adult carers often find opportunities falling away. Caring can hinder or prevent them finding work, going on to college or leaving home and it can have a limiting effect on their social life too.” Contact Action for Carers (Surrey) on 01483 302748, email ACS@actionforcarers.org.uk or find out more at www.actionforcarers.org.uk

C a m p a i g n t o f i n d a n d h e l p S u r r e y ’ s h i d d e n a r m y o f y o u n g a d u l t c a r e r s

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Community Engagement Officer David Stewart hosted Surrey Police’s first Woking community cricket tournament on Saturday 8th September at the Winston Churchill School Sports Centre in Knaphill.

Teams representing the Woking Malayalee Association, the Shah Jahan Mosque, Milanos, and the New Haweli restaurant in Knaphill competed in a 20/20 tournament whilst children had the opportunity to get involved with free activities with coaches from the Woking and Horsell Cricket Club.

It was a fun filled day topped with a visit from the Mayor of Woking who met with players and staff. The eventual winners were the Shah Jahan Mosque team who confidently won the final and brought the day to an end in fine style. The team were presented with winners’ medals and a trophy by local Knaphill officer PCSO Adam Kilner who had also been key in organising the day.

The event was a great success and was generously supported by donations from Woking People of Faith and Maybury’s Atif Superstore. David Stewart was grateful for all of the positive feedback received from those involved and it is hoped that this success can continue with similar events in the future.

C o m m u n i t y C r i c k e t T o u r n a m e n t

In 2011-12 the bureau had 3352 clients starting a new enquiry, an 8.4% year on year increase, which followed a 5% increase the previous year.

They made 12069 client contacts, a 16.4 % increase on the previous year. This level of increase is explained partly by the full year effect of these switch in September 2010 to a triage system with around half of our ‘drop in’ clients now having a follow up appointment but is also due to increased telephone advice and the full year effect of expanded opening hours together with the recruitment of more volunteer advisers. Cases also show increasing levels of complexity requiring more client contact.

The annual economic value to the community of their 70+ volunteers was £450,000 based on hourly rates supplied by Citizens Advice nationally. This represents enormous value added to our funders.

They helped clients gain £400,000 in additional income, money available to be spent in the local community.

For more information please visit: http://www.epsomewellcab.org.uk/2012/2012Review.htm

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All Teams

The winning team, Shah Jahan Mosque

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This year there will be a special extended Interfaith week running from 18th to 27th November. This is in

anticipation of additional activities taking place because of the Jubilee, including some with a link both to

the Week and to the ‘A Year of Service’ programme: http://ayearofservice.org.uk/. For more information or

ideas for an interfaith event/activity please visit: www.interfaithweek.org.uk.

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S u r r e y O l y m p i a n s C o n t r i b u t e t o T e a m G B M e d a l H a u l

London 2012 has been hailed as a great success for Team GB athletes as they finished third in the medal table, making it the most successful Olympic Games for Great Britain since 1908. Surrey had a considerable role to play in the staging of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Athletes born or based in Surrey made a significant contribution to the achievements of Team GB, and the Surrey contingent would have come ahead of South Africa, Canada and Belgium in the medal table if they had competed as a nation!

Medals Won:

Triggs-Hodge won gold in Rowing

Andy Murray won gold in Tennis

Andrew Simpson won silver in Star Sailing

Karina Bryant won bronze in Judo

Liam Heath won bronze in the Canoe Sprint K-2 200m

For more information please visit: www.gosurrey.info

Karina Bryant, Olympic

bronze medallist

Liam Heath, Olympic

bronze medalist

S P E A K O U T A G A I N S T D O M E S T I C A B U S E

Local people are being asked to speak out against domestic abuse during Surrey Domestic Abuse Awareness Week, which commences on Monday 15 October. The campaign aims to encourage those close to someone experiencing domestic abuse - be it a work

colleague, neighbour, family member or close friend - to report domestic abuse.

The awareness week is also aimed at those experiencing domestic abuse themselves. By increasing awareness and promoting early intervention it is hoped the cycle of abuse will be broken. The message is simple - if you suspect someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, make a difference - speak out today.

Call Surrey Police on 101. In an emergency always dial 999. Visit www.surrey.police.uk to report online.

Call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have information about a crime and don't want to leave your name, or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org to report online.

General information: Call yourSanctuary’s Surrey Domestic Abuse helpline on 01483 776822 or visit www.yoursanctuary.co.uk.

EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC ABUSE?

FOR INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS THE COUNTY:

Outreach services offer personal support, advice and information

Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath:

Your Sanctuary Outreach: 01483 776822

Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge or Mole Valley:

ESDAS (East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service): 01737 771350

Epsom and Ewell, Elmbridge and Spelthorne:

North Surrey Outreach: 01932 260690

Guildford and Waverley:

Guildford and Waverley Outreach: 01483 577392

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F U N D I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Chapman Charitable Trust

The Chapman Charitable Trust offers grants to recognised charities in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available. Funding is intended to support charitable organisations that work in the following areas:

Care and counselling.

Activity.

Health and well-being.

Culture, the environment and heritage

Applications may be made in writing at any time and will be considered at the end of March and September.

Trustee meetings are usually held at the end of March and September.

Applications should be made in writing to the Trust. Contact the Chapman Charitable Trust for further information. For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following: Roger Chapman, Chapman Charitable Trust, 62 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2BU

Telephone: 020 7782 0007 or visit: www.chapmancharitabletrust.org.uk/index.html

Sir Edward Lewis Foundation Grant

The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation Grant is provided and administered by the Sir Edward Lewis Foundation

and is available for voluntary and community organisations in London and Surrey.

The scheme is intended to support organisations undertaking a range of charitable projects. There are no

stated minimum or maximum amounts. The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may

apply at any time. Applications should be made in writing. Contact the Sir Edward Lewis Foundation for

further information.

For further information on how to obtain this funding opportunity locally, please contact the following:

Darren Wing, The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation, Rawlinson & Hunter, The Lower Mill, Kingston Road, Epsom,

KT17 2AE. Telephone: 020 7842 2000

New Santander Community Fund: New £250,000 Santander Community Fund for local charities in the South, South West& Wales. The Santander Community Fund will provide grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help disadvantaged people in the area. The scheme is open to small local charities or local projects of national charities with funding available to cover salaries, equipment or materials.

Charities must be registered in the UK, and only one grant will be awarded per charity.

Nominations can be made by visiting any Santander branch in the region and completing a Community Fund nomination form. The closing date for nominations is 12 October and entries will be considered by a panel of staff drawn from across the region with grants awarded in November. Only those charities which have been awarded a grant will be contacted. Alison Varney, Divisional Managing Director, Santander said, "We're keen to hear about those small, local charities in the South West where a grant of up to £5,000 could make a real difference to help people in the area. Through the Santander Foundation we make hundreds of donations every year to good causes around the UK for education and financial capability projects. This new fund has been set up to support a broader range of initiatives, along with a quick and simple application process specifically designed for small chari-ties.” For more information e-mail: grants@santander.co.uk.

C i v i c S e r v i c e a n d B o r o u g h P r a y e r

Sunday 30 September, 18h30, St Martin of Tours, Epsom

A special Thanksgiving Service will take place at St Martin of Tours Church to celebrate the Borough’s 75 years. The service will be led by the Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Ian Brackley, who will also give the address. The service will include the first use of a new prayer specially written for the Borough’s anniversary.

Prior to the service a full peal of bells will be attempted to commemorate the anniversary. Starting at 14h00, the peal will last nearly three hours and will comprise the ‘method’ Grandsire Caters.

The Revd Talbot explains “The church bells of St Martin of Tours have been ringing out over Epsom for over 250 years, marking events and worship. Ringing the bells is very appropriate way in which to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Borough. This peal, which uses nine of the church’s ten bells, is physically challenging for the ringers”.

Other faiths will also be acknowledging the Borough’s milestone at their services over the weekend (arranged via Churches Together in Epsom & Ewell churches).

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Light Box—From Mummies to Motorbikes Exhibition

‘From Mummies to Motorbikes’ will explore the important heritage of The Royal Dramatic College, The Oriental Institute, Martinsyde Ltd and James Walker Ltd.

A new exhibition at The Lightbox gallery and museum, Woking, Surrey T: 01483 737800. www.thelightbox.org.uk,

From 31 July–7 October 2012. Free entry.

S u r r e y H e r i t a g e C e l e b r a t i o n 6th October 2012, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm. Come along and celebrate our Archive of the Year Award with a day of free events at Surrey History Centre. Including children’s craft activities, a family history helpdesk, behind the scenes tours of our award winning archive and much more. The day will also include our Surrey Heritage Annual Lecture: Surrey Heritage Annual Lecture - 'Valuing the Past: Why Heritage Matters in the Modern World ' 2pm – 3.30pm. Places are limited, to book please ring 01483 518737. Free. The ‘behind the scenes’ tours will be at 10.30 am and 12.30pm.Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6ND. Tel: 01483 518737 Email: shs@surreycc.gov.uk

N e i g h b o u r h o o d P o l i c i n g a n d C r i m e P r e v e n t i o n E v e n t Sunday 30thSeptember, 1.45 pm – 3.30 pm at Shah Jahan Mosque, 149 Oriental Rd, Woking, GU22 7BA

- Introduction to Neighbourhood Policing - Crime Prevention and Reduction - Question and Answer Session

Please confirm attendance with: Nolan Heather Police Sergeant 2230, Woking Eastern Team, Mobile +44 (0)7967 987894, E: heather2230@surrey.pnn.police.uk

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Silence, Collusion and Denial: Young people and domestic abuse in the context of faith The Cassandra Learning Centre is pleased to invite you to their fourth annual conference, which is being held on Thursday 25th October 2012 at Westminster Hall, Westminster, London - 10.00am to 4.00pm. The programme and further details about this exciting and informative conference will be released over the summer. As places for this event are limited we advise you to book early and benefit from the discounted rates. Early bird booking: Book your place before the 31st July and get your ticket for £65. £85 after the 31st July. For queries and a booking form, please contact info@clcentre.org.uk or 07523 661665

EPSOM MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 7-13 OCTOBER 2012

LIVING THE PAIN – LIVING THE JOY

Activities are mostly held at St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8HA

Please visit the website for a detailed programme of the week, information about speakers and locations: www.epsommentalhealthweek.org

P A I N Based on ‘Mindfulness’ the last of these six two hour monthly sessions finds the resilience within us to live

with disabling pain regardless of how or why it occurs.

Attendance is free, but a donation of £2 per meeting towards refreshments and costs would be gratefully

received. All are welcome.

Venue: St Nicolas Church Hall, Bury Street, Guildford, GU2 4AW, Time: 7.00pm to 9pm

Date: 11th October

For further information contact: E: suzette.jones@cofeguildford.org.uk, T: 01483 790335

SURVIVED

L a d i e s ’ P a m p e r D a y Saturday 13th October, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm at St Paul’s Community Hall, Oriental Road, Woking, GU22 7BD. Woking and Maybury Ladies are warmly invited—bring friends and enjoy being pampered.

FREE ENTRY Some stall holders will charge in order to cover costs. Refreshments served. For more information contact coordinator@wpof.org.uk or 07986342355. Sponsored by Woking People of Faith And Surrey Police.

Public health transformation: learning event for voluntary and community sector organisations

Date: 29th October 2012, Time: 10.00 - 16.00, Venue: Central London The Department of Health, Public Health England and the DH's voluntary sector strategic partners invite you to take part in a learning event on the public health reforms. This is an opportunity for voluntary and community sector organisations to inform the public health system's leaders and to hear from those leaders.

Confirmed attendees include Duncan Selbie, chief executive designate of Public Health England and senior leaders from the voluntary and community sector and from local government. Places are limited and we reserve the right to limit the number of places per organisation if the event becomes oversubscribed. To apply, complete the booking form on www.faithaction.net and email it to vcsmail@dh.gsi.gov.uk. A programme will follow shortly. In the meantime, please save the date.

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Guildford & Godalming Interfaith Forum invite you to a free afternoon event celebrating ‘ H o p e i n t h e F u t u r e ’ . With contributions from Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Bahai forum members. Sunday 18th November at St Nicholas Church Hall, GU2 4AW at 3.00 pm. Refreshments will be shared after the programme. The event will be attended by Councillor Jennifer Jordan - Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Liz Wheatley - Mayor of Godalming, Guest Speaker - Rev. Dr. Marcus Braybrooke who will speak about: "Interfaith - Looking Back, Looking Forward".

Elmbridge Multi-faith Forum take great pleasure in inviting you to our GALA EVENING on Saturday 3 November 2012 at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm at CLAREMONT FAN COURT SCHOOL, JOYCE GRENFELL CENTRE, Claremont Drive, Esher, Surrey KT10 9LY.

SUPERB BUFFET SUPPER & AMAZING INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

Admission is by booking in advance only. Please join us by contacting Rushna on 01932 248751 or rushna@master11.wanadoo.co.uk

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION BUT A DONATION OF £15.00 PER PERSON WOULD BE THANKFULLY APPRECIATED TO HELP OFFSET COSTS (please make cheques payable to Elmbridge Multi faith Forum). We look forward to welcoming you

The Women’s Health and Equality Consortium (WHEC) are hosting a number of‘Women’s health, Women’s Voices Roadshow events’ in England throughout the Autumn. These will be held in partnership with local women’s groups across the country to explore the new health system and how women’s voluntary sector organisations can engage and influence these changes.

LONDON, Wednesday 31st October – this event is being organised by the Women’s Resource Centre (WRC). For more information and to book a place, please contact charlotte@wrc.org.uk

For further information on all these events, please visit www.whec.org.uk

FaithAction partnering with Action Planning ‘Funding Christian Charities and Churches’ conference. Central Hall, Westminster, Wednesday 14th November, 10am till 4pm FaithAction is pleased to be partnering with Action Planning to deliver another one-day national conference on how to fund Christian Charities and Churches alongside Faithworks, Premier Christian Media, Global Connections and Blackbaud. Sir Peter Vardy, the entrepreneur who has given over £40 million to Christian causes, will be the guest of honour. The theme is 'Christian distinctiveness in fundraising' and we will be examining how to cultivate Christian donors and also how to secure support from secular funders. The attendance fee is £85 and there will be separate afternoon streams for charities and churches. Download the full conference brochure: http://www.actionplanning.co.uk/christiancharities2012/

Exhibition at the Surrey History Centre, 20th Nov to 1st Dec 2012

Qur’an, Islam and a Message of Peace

Free entrance, in the Foyer at Surrey History Centre during normal opening times.

130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND

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Are you interested in attending faith related or social events? Do you have good communication skills? Are you interested in interfaith work? If so, Surrey Faith Links needs you! We are looking for four volunteers to attend events with the Faith Links Adviser to promote Surrey Faith Links, to establish relationships with people from faith organisations, voluntary organisations, public sector and local authority and assist in organising events. For more information please contact: Kauser Akhtar (contacts details are below)

“We support a wholly elected House of Lords”

A P u b l i c D e b a t e ( a d m i s s i o n f r e e )

Tuesday 20th November at 8 pm, South Farnham School, Menin Way, Farnham GU9 8DY

L e a r n m o r e a n d a i r y o u r v i e w s

Principal Speakers: Baroness Thornton, Equalities, House of Lords; Darren Hughes, Electoral Reform Society; Lord Norton of Louth, Professor of Government; Rt Revd Dr John Hind, Former Bishop of Chichester. Chair: Belinda Schweh

farnhamHUMANISTS

Enquiries: 01252 794021 www.farnham-humanists.org.uk

S h a h J a h a n M o s q u e C e l e b r a t e s I n t e r n a t i o n a l P e a c e D a y

With tensions rising internationally over the recent film ‘Innocence of Muslims’, Shah Jahan Mosque decided to express unity and peacefully condemned such attacks by marking International Peace Day.

Rev Jonny Blair from St Pauls Church, Simon Trick a local Bahai and Mr Santosh from the Malayalee community were invited by Surrey Faith Links to address the Friday

congregation with a message of peace.

Imam Hashmi (Head Imam of Shah Jahan Mosque) delivered the Friday Sermon on the topic of Peace. He advised all Muslims to protest peacefully and reminded the congregation of the peaceful character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He also mentioned that in some parts of the world the day had been declared as ‘Day of Love for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The sermon was concluded with a prayer for peace in the world.

Rev Jonny Blair

Mr Santosh

Simon Trick