BRINGING THE GOOD OUT OF PENNINE LANCASHIRE

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To help welcome students to college life Speaking to Pendle Community Radio this September, Nelson and College Col- about the event, ICT Level 3 student Page Bashford said: Its actually quite fun plus lege held their annual Freshers Fair. theres allsorts of things here that you can The event aimed to educate new and ex- learn about and help you, like drugs and isting students about life within college police. and its surrounding environment.

Organisations present on the day included the team from Pendle Community Radio, Barclays bank, Pennine Events, Lancashire 4 Constabulary, Volunteer Capacity Building Service, Change for Life, National Blood 5 Service, the Stop Smoking Service and many more.
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Student taking part in the bicycle powered smoothie maker activity set up by LCC.

She added: Theres also some fun things as well, like the smoothie maker. So I think its quite good actually. Nelson and Colne College is proven to be the 6th best college in the country and events like this help prove that.

Event organiser and Community Development Officer Amir Saeed praised the colStudents visiting the different stalls at the event lege, he said: To be the sixth best in the including Nelson and Colne College's stall. country, you have to be of an excellent 8 standard and we are very lucky that we The event took place on 11th September have it on our doorstep. 2012 and achieved a great footfall. Students studying many different subjects attended to see what was on offer for Nelson and Colne College - A long standing tradition of Excellence. them outside of the college.

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Over the last couple of months the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has been rolled out across East Lancashire. If you are aged 60 69, youll be sent bowel screening kits every two years. The screening programme is gradually extending to include everyone aged 60 74 years, but this hasnt happened everywhere yet. If you are aged 70 or over, you can request a kit by phoning 0800 707 60 60. The screening kits can help detect bowel cancer early, before you have any symptoms. The earlier the diagnosis, the better your chances of survival. Bowel cancer is Englands second most common cancer, with around 34,000 new cases each year. When it comes to cancer death, its the second biggest killer, but it neednt be that way. Regular bowel cancer screening has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer. Bowel cancer affects both men and women. Four out of five people diagnosed with the disease are over 50 and those with a family history of bowel cancer are more at risk. However, the sooner a patient is diagnosed, the better their chances of successful treatment. Over 90% of those diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer are successfully treated. A trip to your doctors surgery could save your life. The Lancashire & South Cumbria is currently promoting the Be Clear on Bowel Cancer Campaign that is running nationally. If youve had blood in your poo or looser poo for 3 weeks, your doctor wants to know. Chances are its nothing to worry about, but these symptoms could be signs of bowel cancer, so tell your doctor. Other bowel cancer symptoms include; A pain/lump in your tummy, feeling more tired than usual for a length of time and loss of weight. Finding bowel cancer early makes it more treatable and could save your life. If you are concerned about any symptoms, please contact your GP or visit NHS Direct Online.

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Pendle Community Radio has been promoting Voluntary, Community & Faith sector (VCFS) organisations and groups for the past 12 months. Since July 2011 we have helped over 100 organisations appear on the radio station and promote their work and the services they offer to the community. We offer VCFS organisations and groups the opportunity to expand their social media presence online and also develop their websites so that people can access their information more easily. If you require any of these services, then please get in touch with the Pendle Radio team and we will be able to assist you.

Paul Fairweather from Burnley Light Project

Rachel Dring from Whizz Kidz

If you are a VCFS (Voluntary, Community & Faith Sector) organisation or group that would like time on the radio to highlight and discuss your work and the services you can offer the community, then please get in touch with Moazzam Ali (Project Co-ordinator) on 01282 723455 or by email: [email protected] and we will take it from there.

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The Diabetes UKs Healthy Lifestyle Roadshow visited Nelson this September, to help get people tested for diabetes. The qualified staff offered people a free Type 2 diabetes risk assessment. Pendle Community Radio invited the Diabetes UK team to their studios to help promote their roadshow and encourage people to visit the unit and get assessed. From having appeared on the radio the Diabetes UK mobile unit had a great increase in people wanting to get tested, resulting in long queues. Many people told the staff that they were keen listeners of Pendle Community Radio and only came to visit them after hearing about them on the radio. The risk assessment test being offered by Diabetes UK indicated a persons risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years. If this risk was moderate to high, people would then get referred to their GP for advice or tests.

Liz Watchorn Diabetes UK Roadshow Co-ordinator visiting the PCR studios

People visiting the mobile unit also had an opportunity to meet an on-site dietician. The professional advised people on how to make lifestyle changes by adopting a healthy diet; low in fat, salt and sugar and taking regular physical activity. It is estimated that approx. 7,800 people across East Lancashire have Type 2 diabetes but arent aware of it. The roadshow aimed to tackle this issue by highlighting the risk factors and encouraging the public to make lifestyle changes where possible. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, include being overweight or having a large waist, being aged over 40 (or over 25 in black and South Asian people) and having a close relative with diabetes. At-risk waist measurements are 37in. or more for men, except those of South Asian origin, who are at risk at 35in. or more, and 31.5in. or more for all women.
Listener of PCR visiting the Diabetes UK mobile unit after hearing about them on the radio.

With South Asians being at a high risk of developing Diabetes , Pendle Community Radio felt it was important to get this message out to the South Asian community present in Lancashire particularly Nelson. Staff at Pendle Community Radio are pleased they could help get that message out to people. For anyone who couldnt attend the Roadshow, there are still ways of accessing the diabetes risk assessment, by taking the free Diabetes UK Risk Score test online at www.diabetes.org.uk/roadshow/ riskscore1. If after taking the test you find yourself at a moderate or high risk of developing the condition then please visit your GP for further advice.

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Two budding climbers from Lancashire, Mudassar Ali from Pendle and Zafer Shakir from Preston climbed Britains three highest mountains over three weekends for charity, Snowdon - Wales (3,560ft), Scafell Pike - England (3,209ft) and Ben Nevis - Scotland (4,409).

Mudassar Ali and Muhammad Murtaza (Derian House Childrens Hospice resident)

Zafer Shakir, on the other hand, decided to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation as his father died from a heart attack when he was young.
Mudassar Ali and Zafer Shakir on top of Ben Nevis (Scotland)

Snowdon and Scafell mountains provided ideal weather conditions for climbing however nearing the top the weather conditions became very windy, nevertheless the climb was a success. Ben Nevis provided a different challenge with a mixture of weather conditions; though fog, rain and snow were all experienced the climb was successful. The aim of climbing the three mountains was to raise money for Derian House Childrens Hospice in Chorley, Lancashire and British Heart Foundation. After seeing the excellent care and support provided by Derians Hospice to Muhammad Murtaza, a 15 Year old teenager who suffers from muscular dystrophy, and noticing that Derians Hospice relies mainly on public funding to provide its services, Mudassar decided to assist in raising funds for this charity.

DERIAN HOUSE CHILDRENS HOSPICE Charity Registration No. 1005165 Providing specialist care & support for children and young people with a life threatening illness. The hospice is open 365 days a year and the care is completely free to families. With more than 2.85 million needed each year, it remains almost totally reliant on voluntary funding. BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Charity Registration No. 225971 The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.
Anybody wishing to donate to these noble causes can do so via the following websites:

www.justgiving.com/muddaser (Derian House Childrens Hospice) www.justgiving.com/zafmudimy (British Heart Foundation)

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A death that shook the community. Thousands of people attended the funeral of a popular GP who died after being hit by a car on his way to prayers. Dr Mohammed Ikram Malik MBE suffered head injuries in an accident in Pendle Street, Nelson, on September 7th, which sadly took his life. His death affected many in the community, including the 4,000 mourners who attended his funeral at the Ghausia Mosque in Clayton Street, in Nelson. Representatives from many of the organisations he had been involved in, along with Pendle Council, paid their respects. The funeral was led by Imam Qari Khalid Mahmood at the mosque and then at Nelson Cemetery. The following day involved a special ceremony in Dr Maliks memory at Silverman Hall in Nelson.

Courtesy of Burnley Express: Respected Dr Malik victim of a car accident in Nelson.

Dr Malik was a successful Medical Practitioner in the Pendle area for many years and was actively involved in community development work since 1970. Dr Malik also served as a board member on a number of local, sub-regional and national bodies and institutions involved in the community development arena. He was a founder member of Pendle Inter-Faith Group and a Chairman of Building Bridges. The respected gentleman was involved with many other community groups such as Peoples Enterprise and Empowerment Forum (previously the Pendle Pakistan Welfare Association), Pendle Vision Board and also Pendle Community Safety Partnership. The accident that caused Dr Maliks death, happened when he was walking from his surgery at Yarnspinners Health Centre in Nelson to the nearby mosque on Pendle Street. He was hit by a car and suffered head injuries. He was taken to the hospital in Blackburn and then transferred to Preston where he had brain surgery. He died five days later, sadly, having never regained consciousness. Police are investigating his death.

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Hollins Technology College paid a visit to the PCR studios this July to help raise awareness about alcohol, drugs and different faiths. Presenter Waqar, also a teacher at Hollins Technology College, handed over the radio waves to the students to allow them to educate the PCR audience. The students presented features throughout the day that included raps, songs and interviews. The students had a great time engaging with the audience and feeling empowered. Whilst educating them about alcohol, drugs and different faiths. Shisha smoking was a topic tackled by one of the students who felt the need to highlight its harm for the younger audience. We thank the students and staff of Hollins Technology College for visiting the studios and hope to see them again.

November 15th will see the election of 41 Police and Crime Commissioners around the counties in England and Wales, including the county of Lancashire. The election of the most suitable candidate for this role is left in the hands of the residents of Lancashire. Electing is easy, all you have to do is cast your vote in your nearest polling station, by proxy or by post, like you would in the local and general elections. The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to oversee policing in the area, making sure the police force is up to standard. They will scrutinise their force and hold it to account. They will also be able to hire and dismiss the chief constable and set the force's budget. The commissioners will aim to empower local people into having a say on how crime is tackled in their area. The individuals standing for election in this area include; Afzal Anwar - Liberal Democrats Clive Grunshaw - Labour Robert Drobny - UK Independent Party Tim Ashton - Conservative

For further info please visit http://www.lancspcc.co.uk/

Pendle Community Radio is now offering local businesses the opportunity to advertise or sponsor programmes on the radio. Pendle Radio is very popular amongst the local community & is also available on the internet, as such it offers a great opportunity for businesses to advertise their products to this growing consumer demographic. The expense of advertising on other types of media can be a restrictive factor especially for smaller businesses and this is precisely where Pendle Radio can help. Ad spots can be bought by the second and as such offer great value for money. The science of advertisement suggests repetition and simplicity are the key to a good radio advert, the cost of ads on Pendle Radio means even smaller businesses can now purchase repetitive ads. Pendle Radio can also author and produce your advertisements for you. If you would like to advertise on Pendle Radio please contact us via email; [email protected].

ELCAP would like to thank all the readers of this e-newsletter, listeners of PCR Radio and the wonderful Volunteers who make it all possible. You are all an important part of ELCAP and we hope that you continue to enjoy the various services we endeavour to provide through ELCAP e-news, PCR Radio and on www.pendleradio.org. We always welcome your comments, whether they are good or bad - we would love to hear from you. The articles in this e-newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of ELCAP.

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