forfor sale NOVEMBER 1ST EDITION 2020 Yorkshire see page 7 Sofia Buncy joins the handful of Pakistani Muslim female Deputy Lord Lieutenants One of UK’s leading several national steering group. practitioners on the experiences She was announced as a Deputy of Muslim women in the Lord Lieutenant for West Criminal Justice System Yorkshire on Monday 2nd continues to set the benchmark November. as she joins just a handful of The Huddersfield community female Pakistani Muslim hero is one of five newly- Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed Deputy Lord across the country. Lieutenants including Angela Sofia Buncy, founder and Monaghan; Sharon Watson; national coordinator of the Kath Lindley; Jenny Grainger pioneering ‘Muslim Women in and Paul Lawrence. Prison Rehabilitation Project’ in Bradford, contributes to Continued on page 8

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DDUUSSSSHHEERRThe dAAancers then set out w:: ith the drummers who give them a tempo, and Folk dance of Hulivesha energise them. As the dancers near the temple, their performances become more through the eyes of Pradeep KS extravagant, with some of them breathing fire, and others performing On the outskirts of the port city of his grandfather before him, begins with acrobatics. With the last few hundred Mangalore in Dakshin Kannada, the colour yellow, then white. It takes a meters left to go, they drop down on all Karnataka, India, a troupe of men get couple of hours for the initial coats to fours and prowl like tigers, while ready to paint themselves in vibrant dry, and then finally, the glistening black onlookers cheer them on, and the oranges, yellows, and whites. stripes are painted on. drums beat to a crescendo. It takes about 12 hours for their The eyes are left for the end, along While the festival has its roots in transformation to be complete, and with finishing touches. praying for a better harvest, what emerges from that little hamlet is Then, it is time to wait, as the paint worshipping the forces of nature, and in a strange pride of upright tigers, ready takes a long time to dry. The men stand humans as guardians and protectors of to prowl the streets as a form of with their arms balanced upon poles or the natural world, the present-day worship, and penance. on a line strung across the room, so as Hulivesha is more pageantry than This is the folk dance of Hulivesha, to not let them touch their bodies” conservation. which literally translates to ‘tiger mask’, explored and photographed by Pradeep KS, a photographer, based in Bangalore. Pradeep grew up with a deep interest in the folk art and dances of Karnataka. Curiosity led him on a journey that spanned five years and included repeated visits, and a lasting friendship with the Gopala Krishna Bhajana Mandali, one of the oldest troupes to perform the Hulivesha. Indian folklore and Hindu mythology are incomplete without their animal actors. Be it through fables, or through sacred texts, animals have been long revered and used as conduits to further messages and teachings, as well as used to represent certain values. One such animal of note in India is the tiger. A symbol of unlimited power, passion and strength, the tiger is revered as well as feared. One of the reasons for this reverence is because the tiger is the ‘vahana’ or divine vehicle and mount for the Hindu Goddess Durga, a fierce, protective, mother goddess of war and retribution. Durga is worshipped during the nine nights of Navratri in October, culminating in the grand tenth day celebration, or Dusshera, the occasion on which Hulivesha is ritually performed. It is during the festivals of Dussehra and Gopalashtami (the birth of the cowherd God, Krishna), that Durga’s tiger seems to acquire a life of its own. It is made corporeal by the various troupes of veshadharis or masqueraders who prowl the streets in processions through the temple town of Kateel that lead up to the Durga Parmeshwari temple, situated on an islet in the middle of the sacred river, Nandini. Over consecutive visits to Kateel, Pradeep learned that the painting itself is a laborious process, and there are rituals to be followed before the dance begins. “Not just anyone can participate in the Hulivesha,” he explains. “Usually, it is the men who have made a wish that has been fulfilled, such as the recovery of an ailing son, the marriage of a child, elimination of financial troubles, and so on. “They come to offer themselves as veshadharis besides experienced members of the troupe. “They bring an offering of a coconut, which is presented to Lord Krishna, after whom the troupe is named. Then, all the elders of the village get together in the temple for a puja (a prayer) over the masks. The head of the troupe then anoints each of the men with a stripe of yellow paint on the arms, so as to formally begin the painting process. “While 30-40 dancers queue up, the painter, like his father before him, and 4 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Manchester Superstore gets vulnerable families fed in epic effort

In a magnanimous effort Bilal Ghafoor said: “Shadim Manchester regular involves itself involving 30 volunteers saw 8000 Hussain and his team of volunteers in supporting local food banks, as meals provided to families who had worked very hard and done an well as assisting international aid were struggling over the half term. excellent job of executing this efforts. WHOPPING Managing director Bilal Ghafoor project which was very impressive. “We regularly lend our help to Manchester Superstores decided he wanted to assist, and visited Shadim Hussain at the Bradford Foundation Trust who’s been at the “Shadim Hussain and his team of 8,000 meals helm of the Bradford Free School Meals initiative. Manchester Superstores, along volunteers had worked very hard and with other local businesses, mobilised an army of volunteers done an excellent job of executing this distributed who meals and food boxes over five days. These ‘unsung’ heroes’ project which was very impressive.” contributed countless hours to cook, pack, deliver and arrange for free collection points for food, helping ensure struggling families and “Manchester Superstores would global cause, and this year those that are vulnerable had love to work further supporting distributed food and essential access to free food. projects throughout the next lock packs in Pakistan, and are The food was distributed mainly down and beyond.” sponsoring children's education. in the BD3 and BD4 postcodes to Manchester Superstore, which And during the COVID period people of all faiths and has a number of branches across this was increased drastically both backgrounds. Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater in UK, Pakistan and Greece.” November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 5 6 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Community champion raises money to help vaccinate children from polio

“I’ve had so many people support The me - it’s been simply fantastic! The money we raised - over £3,600, will Manoj help to vaccinate 75,000 children against polio - that’s a wonderful, Joshi wonderful feeling.” big shave A much-loved key Yorkshire who host Iftaars (breaking of the BEFORE AND AFTER: community figure decided to shave fast) for our Muslim friends during off the moustache he’s donned for Ramadan,” he says happily. Bradford community over 52-years, along with his beard. Dr Joshi built a successful career in hero Dr Manoj Joshi 68-year-old Dr Manoj Joshi DL, pharmacy, and after retirement saves off beard and distinctly recognised by his big continues his work to improve the hearty signature ‘tash, took to lives of deprived and moustache for charity supporting the global ‘End Polio underprivileged children in the Now’ campaign, and had dyed his district. He is currently the chairman facial hair purple ahead of the Big of governors at Bradford Academy, Shave on Saturday 24th October. which last year won the prestigious Surrounded by his wife and friends National Times Educational on the day in City Park, Bradford, Dr Supplement (TES) Award for Joshi says he was “very nervous”, but Community and Collaboration. his determination to raise both He’s also been a Rotary member money and awareness of the polio for 37 years - and is believed to be vaccine campaign spurred him on. the first South Asian member of any “Having my beard and moustache Rotary Club in Yorkshire; and is shaved off for charity was such a currently the immediate past district great feeling. governor for Rotary International in “I’ve had so many people support Great Britain and Ireland. me - it’s been simply fantastic! The His decision to shave off his facial money we raised - over £3,600, will hair came as part of a Rotary Club help to vaccinate 75,000 children initiative to raise awareness and against polio - that’s a wonderful, funds to end polio. wonderful feeling.” Currently, confirmed by the World And it seems that shaving off his Health Organisation Afghanistan facial hair has caused quite a bit of a and Pakistan are the only two stir, his wife Bhavna says her countries where polio is still husband looks 20-years younger! classified as endemic. Polio is a The entire adventure of ‘The contagious viral illness that in its Manoj Joshi’ big shave attracted most severe form causes nerve injury quite a few onlookers in city centre, leading to paralysis, difficulty as well as viewers via live steaming breathing and sometimes death. across social media. "I hope actions like mine can “People were looking on at me, make a difference to children and whilst I sat there in the rain, probably now help to eradicate polio in wondering what this strange man Afghanistan and Pakistan", Dr Joshi with a big purple beard was doing,” said. he laughs. "Shaving off my moustache, which Dr Joshi, considered a stalwart I have had for 52 years, was a figure in the City of Bradford, has personal sacrifice but which will save over the years supported numerous a lot of lives and take burdens off worthwhile causes, as well as rallying families. for community cohesion and "Inside I feel very proud and assisting inter-faith dialogue. satisfied, but from the outside, it Born in Uganda, with heritage looks very strange to me, because I from both India and Pakistan, the have never experienced looking in Joshi family were established textile the mirror and not seeing my bosses in East Africa. But in 1972 the moustache! family fled in a state of panic under "I feel strange externally, I keep the command of the new touching my face to see where my dictatorship, leaving their legacy and moustache has gone - people look at belongings behind. me and say 'wow' and I've been told Having moved and made Bradford I look twenty years younger! the family home forty years ago Dr "I would like to take the Joshi, a Gujarati Hindu-Brahmin, opportunity to thank every single threw himself into inter-faith person who has contributed and relations. Himself along with his supported me. However, the fight to family would be seen attending end polio is still not over - not until festivals, Eid gatherings, Diwali we get rid of it completely and World functions, Vaisakhi celebrations as Health Organisation certifies that well as Christmas and Hanukkah. we've got rid of polio across the “We are known as the Hindu’s world for good.” November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 7

  
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Sofia Buncy joins the handful of Pakistani Muslim female Deputy Lord Lieutenants

COMMUNITY CHAMPION Royal visit at the Khidmat Cover story continued Centres. Based at the Khidmat Centres When asked how she feels in Spencer Road, Sofia has about the recent DL appointment, received a glittering array of Sofia Buncy, said: “I feel honoured numerous national accolades in to be trusted with the position of her line of work, including the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for West coveted Butler Trust Award for Yorkshire. I am looking forward best practice in the prisons, the to representing the office with Asian Women of Achievement relish. Award, a Criminal Justice "I am of the firm view that Alliance Award and the Howard women from BAME communities League Community Champion of right and merit must have Award. presence at all levels of our Her work over the last 15 years diverse society. If this includes co-authoring reports that appointment helps to take this examined social stigmas and forward than it would be manager of Khidmat Centres said: brilliant, taboos faced by incarcerated extremely worthwhile. “We are very proud of what and we all congratulate her and women and scopes the challenges "Having worked within Sophia has achieved. She is a most her family for this honour.” experienced by Muslim women communities for 15 years it is worthy appointee. She will excel Deputy Lieutenants are on their release back to the encouraging that I have a further in the role making Bradford and appointed by the Lord- community. opportunity to carry on making West Yorkshire proud.” Lieutenant and come from all Combining her professional difference. Yousaf Sidat, Chairperson for walks of life, from across the role with her passion for "I pray and hope that my Khidmat Centres added: “We are country. They come from all walks interfaith, she’s been at the helm appointment will serve to open up absolutely thrilled for Sofia. She is of life and serve until attaining the of numerous charitable causes further opportunities for women a high achiever who believes in age of 75. Deputy Lieutenants including work with refugees and and will motivate them to take leading by example. Sofia is an assist the Lord-Lieutenant in vulnerable elderly. In January this public roles." inspirational mentor for others. carrying out his role as The year, she hosted the Will and Kate Ishtiaq Ahmed, general Her appointment for the city is Queen’s representative.

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to boost the economy which saw over 100 million meal vouchers claimed

The Eat Out to Help Out scheme caused a "significant" rise in new coronavirus infections, a new study has suggested. COVID-19: Did ‘Eat According to the University of COVID-19: Did ‘Eat Warwick, the sharp increase in COVID-19 infection clusters emerged a week after the scheme began. Out to Help Out’ The government's initiative was Out to Help Out’ designed to boost the economy after the national lockdown, and allowed pubs and restaurants to offer heavily discounted meals on Mondays, accelerate the Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August. accelerate the Research from the university suggested that between 8% and 17% of newly detected infection clusters could be linked to the scheme. sseeccoonndd wwaavvee?? Areas where there was a high uptake of Eat Out to Help Out also saw a decline in new infections a the economic benefits of the scheme credible and align with his previous business, back to normal' - and in the A Treasury spokesperson said: "We week after the scheme drew to a were short lived. work looking at the surge in next month there's a new tier scheme do not recognise these figures - which close. Dr Thiemo Fetzer said the scheme restaurant visits during the Eat Out being put in place." as the study itself admits, are 'back- Places that experienced high "contributed to community to Help Out scheme. Earlier this month, Boris Johnson of-the-envelope' calculations. rainfall around lunch and dinnertime transmission" and "the acceleration He said: "The Eat Out to Help Out admitted Eat Out to Help Out may "Many other European ended up seeing lower infection rates of the second wave". scheme was part of a general package have contributed to the rise in counterparts have experienced an than areas that enjoyed nicer He said the UK saw a massive of policy and communications over COVID-19 cases. uptick in cases - irrespective of weather. explosion of cases in a way that was the summer that encouraged people "Insofar as that scheme may have whether similar measures for the Restaurants that participated in not seen in other countries. to go out and adopt a 'back to helped to spread the virus then hospitality industry have been Eat Out to Help Out saw an increase Toby Phillips, executive director of normal' mindset. obviously we need to counteract that introduced. in visits of between 10% and 200% the Oxford COVID-19 response "That creates this whiplash when with the discipline and the measures "We're continuing to work closely compared with the same period in tracker at the Blavatnik School of one month you're being told 'get out that we're proposing," he told the with businesses to help them be 2019 - but academics concluded that Government, said the findings were there, have confidence, go back to BBC. COVID-secure." Research suggests that between 8% and 17% of newly detected infection clusters can be linked to the scheme November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 11 12 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition ‘I’ve took away your smile now I'm going to take away your life’

A man has been jailed after he When she arrived, Bhakta started the stairs." The chilling threat man threatened to kill his girlfriend then attacking her in the corridor of the Bhakta repeatedly tried to call the stabbed her in the head. building. victim before she admitted that it was made to his girlfriend before Rajesh Bhakta dragged his victim A security witnessed the incident him who had attacked her. into his flat in Salford, locked the door and called the police, but the defendant She was taken to hospital where she behind them and told her: 'Ive took dragged his girlfriend into the flat and had the wound on her head stitched stabbing her in the head away your smile now I'm going to take locked the door behind them. up. away your life'. He continued to brutally attack her In a victim personal statement read The 46-year-old then used a knife he in the bedroom and pulled out a black out in court, she said she thought Rajesh Bhakta was jailed for two years and kept under his pillow to stab his sheath knife from under his pillow, the Bhakta was going to kill her. four months partner in the head in the brutal attack. court heard. "I will be worried when he is She was only able to escape after "The complainant describes the released from prison that he will come promising him that she wouldn't call defendant having the knife then saying round and kill me or send his friends to the police if he let her leave, 'I am going to kill you'", the prosecutor kill me," she added. Manchester Crown Court heard. said. "He has ruined my life." Bhakta has now been put behind "He told her 'I've took away your Max Saffman, defending Bhakta - bars for two years and four months. smile and now I am going to take away who has 27 previous convictions for The court heard how the couple had your life'. offences including battery, harassment been in a 'chaotic' relationship for "This relates to a previous assault and possession of an offensive weapon, around five years. where he knocked out her teeth." said his client made a 'serious of bad Prior to the attack on April 5 this The victim tried to defend herself as choices and bad judgements'. year, 25 calls had been made to the Bhakta attempted to stab her in the "He has been diagnosed with several police about domestic disputes neck. mental health disorders, he accepts between the couple and multiple As she turned away from him, he that his drug addition has contributed restraining orders had been put in stabbed her in the head. to that", he added. place. She then lost consciousness before Mr Saffman asked the judge to pass But prosecutor Rachel Cooper told waking up on the bed to find Bhakta a sentence that could be suspended the court how the complainant was on 'cuddling her on the bed'. after telling the court that the 'terrified' of Bhakta. She told him that if he let her leave, complainant was 'far from blameless in She visited his flat on the day of the then she would not call the police. the toxicity of this relationship'. incident because he wouldn't stop When he eventually let her leave the Bhakta, of Briar Hill Way, Salford, calling her after she had received a flat, she ran from the building and was admitted one count of section 20 benefit payment, the court heard. found nearby by police. wounding. "On this occasion she decided she no "They described her as being He was jailed for two years and four longer wanted to be with him so extremely upset and very nervous", Ms months. He was also handed an gathered his belongings and took them Cooper told the court. indefinite restraining order preventing with her to his address", Ms Cooper "She did not want to speak to them him from making any contact with the added. and claimed that she had fallen down victim. Trusted legal advisers

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The fourth annual West Midlands “This celebration is an example of representation of how darkness Combined Authority and Indian inclusivity within our region, continues to be defeated and UK’s Consulate, Birmingham Diwali regardless of an individual’s faith, multiculturalism is celebrated. At a celebration is going online this year. ethnicity, gender or sexuality, whether time of great national difficulty, the Normally the Diwali the Festival of they have a disability, or where they need for festivals that brings light into Lights event is held on Victoria live.” our world has never been more Square in Birmingham city centre, important. however due to Covid-19, 2020’s “I hope that, even though celebration is being held virtually via celebrated virtually this year, its social media. message of light, hope & joy will Diwali on the Screen will feature resonate the same feeling. Through new and traditional singing, folk these celebrations we rejoice the dance and performances from timeless message of Diwali: ‘’that established and up and coming acts. light will ultimately triumph over The event will be opened via video darkness, Shubh Diwali!’ Wishing you by the Consul General of India, all a very happy and prosperous Birmingham, Dr Shashank Vikram Diwali.” and High Commissioner of India to Diwali is a five-day festival the UK, Gaitri Issar Kumar, alongside celebrated by faiths throughout the Andy Street, Mayor of the West Indian community to mark different Midlands. DCS front man, Shin Parwana is one on historical events and stories, with all The Mayor said: “Even though we a line up of entertainers for this year’s of them symbolising the victory of are celebrating differently this year online event light over darkness and good over the event is still a joyful and vivid The event which is free to attend evil. front man Shin Parwana, plus Xeni even more important than ever. I example of the diversity of our will be streamed live from 11:00am Every year, the Festival of Light is from Solihull, Bharatanatyam Tillana wish everyone celebrating a happy region. Many people may have on Saturday 7th November. celebrated enthusiastically by by Aishani & Anaya of Chitralekha and safe Diwali.’ thought they wouldn’t be able to The Consul General of India, millions of people around the world. Dance Company, Rekesh Chauhan The free celebrations can be celebrate this year, but we hope they Birmingham, said: “It’s my pleasure It is celebrated by lighting lamps and Nandini Shankar on piano and viewed by registering for a free ticket will join us by marking Diwali in 2020 to co-host Diwali celebrations for the and candles in doors and windows of violin and Bollywood Dreams Dance, on the WMCA website online instead. fourth consecutive time with the the home, around temples and other interactive dance workshop. https://www.wmca.org.uk/events/#!/e “By streaming the celebrations Mayor of West Midlands Mr. Andy buildings, along with fireworks. Cllr Brigid Jones, WMCA portfolio vent/diwali-on-the-screen/ to watch online everyone, not just the Hindu Street. Diwali on the Screen will showcase lead for inclusive communities and on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. community, can safely participate in “Diwali is perfect example of some of the region’s top talent deputy leader of Birmingham City The event can also be followed Diwali alongside members of their community cohesion and these joint organised by Sampad Arts. Council said: “In this darkest of using the follow the hashtag household. celebrations are perfect Headlining is bhangra band DCS, Novembers, our festival of light is #DiwaliWM November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 15 16 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Hamara’s Foodbank continues to grow

The Hamara Healthy Living Centre, meal deliveries said: “A huge thank you to free school meals over term time were able situated on Tempest Road in Beeston, has everyone at Hamara, the support is hugely to collect a range of delicious meals during seen its foodbank continue to grow over appreciated. I feel very valued and looked the school holidays. From chicken pasta the past six months. out for by the kind people who work here.” and jacket potatoes to veggie burgers, a Hamara provides food parcels that are culturally appropriate and distributed city wide. With the continuing impact of the The last few months have seen Hamara’s foodbank COVID-19 pandemic, the support of the foodbank has been of all the more continue to grow. To meet this demand, the centre valuable. These parcels cover South Asian, now employs a full time member of staff dedicated to African, Caribbean, Polish and Middle Eastern cuisines, as well as a more facilitating the day to day running of its operations traditional British offering. The amount of cultural food parcels that have been distributed to families over the Dzintra Phillips, who also receives these healthy and diverse range of meals were last six months is 4024. Hamara also offers hot meals, also had high praise for Hamara: served up for local children. support to 12 organisations, with the total “I have found this service so useful and The last few months have seen Hamara’s number of beneficiaries a staggering beneficial to me over these past few foodbank continue to grow. To meet this 20,120. months. This has been particularly useful demand, the centre now employs a full Hot meals have also been a huge part of as I have had so many things going on like time member of staff dedicated to Hamara operations both prior to and doctors’ appointments and it’s a big relief facilitating the day to day running of its particularly during the course of the knowing the food is there.” operations. Hamara is open to donations pandemic. These amount to nearly 8,000 On top of this impressive output, to help support the foodbank as it meals provided over since the beginning of Hamara also stepped up in helping support continues to grow, for more information or April. with free schools meals over the October any foodbank related queries, please Prakash Bhambra, who receives hot half-term. Children who normally receive contact [email protected]. November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 17 18 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Bradford gym fined for breaches during COVID legislation

The owner of a Bradford gym inspections to check if the has been fined £10,516 by facility was closed on several Bradford Magistrates in relation occasions, with over twenty to breaches of COVID-19 people recorded as being in the legislation. premises during more than one Mr Tahier Hussain Shah, who inspection. runs Lifestyles Gym in Kyme Magistrate Mr Benedetto Mills, pleaded guilty to eight Paolozzi, in the chair for the breaches of COVID-19 hearing, stated that Mr Shah legislation and three charges of showed blatant disregard for obstruction. public health and the health of A legal prohibition notice for the community. He also advised the gym to close had been that he would receive a financial issued following a number of penalty due to the breaches and complaints and recorded that he had received a COVID- breaches both during the initial 19 business grant. lockdown period, which started A spokesperson for Bradford in March, and when new Council said: “It was clear from restrictions were brought into this case that Mr Shah clearly place on 31 July, 2020. understood the requirement to The offences took place close and had received advice during periods where Indoor and guidance from our gyms were required to close due Environmental health team – to the risk of spreading COVID- yet he continued to allow 19. At the time of the file being members of the public into the sent through for prosecution, gym with blatant disregard for the BD3 postcode area was in a the legislation and the serious high risk area, with high risk posed by the spread of numbers of COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 in a community with It follows a significant many cases and high risk number of complaints from the groups.” public from March and a “As a Council, we have number of visits from worked with businesses to offer environmental health officers to support, guidance and the check that the premises were education they need to be able £10,000 FINE adhering to the legislation. On to help keep their customers as certain occasions, the officer safe as possible from the risk of carrying out the inspection was COVID-19. But if anyone puts obstructed from carrying out the Public at risk on a frequent “If anyone puts the Public at risk on a frequent basis, their visit. basis, such as in this case, we will Environmental health officers have no hesitation to prosecute such as in this case, we will have no hesitation to recorded members of the public to protect the health of our were using the gym during district.” prosecute to protect the health of our district.” November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 19

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United in grief Trailblazing GP shining a light on health Bradford’s Muslim community buries inequalities and Black British history 100th COVID victim in sombre milestone A trailblazing GP has been raising us to support our patients. This support awareness of the Healthy Start could be as simple as raising Bradford’s Muslims are united in who have supported bereaved sides when they passed. vouchers for children under four awareness of a person or family’s paying their respect and prayers as families with dignity in difficult “There may be limits on the living in marginalised communities, eligibility for the scheme or providing the community reaches the sad circumstances. They have worked number of people being in while using her spare time to raise assistance to enrol in it. Having this milestone of 100 Covid-19 deaths. tirelessly throughout this pandemic, attendance but sadly there is no the profile of Black British history additional nutritional contribution at a The Bradford Council for in the most harrowing of limit to the sorrow felt by family alongside her sister. formative stage can have a massive Mosques said: “The pandemic has circumstances.” and friends who were robbed of the Dr Julie Duodu from Leeds is taking impact on the nutrition and health of a touched the lives of every Muslim chance to say a final goodbye, or part in Health Education England’s family. I’ve enjoyed the role as it has family in every corner of the district attend a funeral, because of the trailblazer GP programme hosted by exposed me to the wider challenges over the past eight months. This, on Covid-19 restrictions in place,” said NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning some of our communities face and how all accounts, is an epic tragedy of Mr Karim. Group (CCG). Her role has seen her we as healthcare professionals can lives cut short”. He added that research shows work on raising awareness in the hope support them, beyond the medical The Council for Mosques urged people from the BAME of increasing uptake of the Healthy model of care.” all Bradford district residents to communities have suffered higher Start voucher and vitamin scheme for Speaking of her work with her sister redouble their efforts to help levels of infection, hospitalisation families on lower incomes. Stephanie on raising the profile of contain the spread of virus, which is and deaths due to the coronavirus. Healthy start is a national initiative for Black British History and Black culture currently at a record high As the next phase of the pregnant women or those who have Julie added: “Black history isn’t just for “This tragic milestone is one that pandemic escalates further across children under the age of four who one month however it does help to meet the qualifying criteria. With we never thought we would witness the Bradford district, he urged shine a light on marginalised areas, at the start of this pandemic,” said everyone to continue to follow the Healthy Start, free vouchers are communities and untold history. My available every week to spend on milk, the President of Bradford Council very latest public health advice: sister and I started what we both of Mosques, Zulfi Karim DL. • Maintain two metres social fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and describe as a passion project through vegetables, fresh, dried, and tinned “These 100 deaths are not just distancing from people you do not our Instagram page @Afro_Leads. We numbers on a spreadsheet; they are live with. pulses, and infant formula milk. They post daily about UK Black business and can also be used to get free vitamins. mums and dads, husbands and • Wear a face covering over your culture and this is the third year we wives, and children. They are also nose and mouth in public places As well as her trailblazing work, Julie have been talking about historically and her sister Stephanie Amor are important Black figures during Black beloved grandparents, favourite Mr Karim, himself still recovering and where you are unable to keep raising the profile of historical and History Month.” aunts, uncles and cousins.” after being left seriously ill by two metres apart from others. present day Black figures and “We want to share these stories as “The virus has devastated Covid-19 in March, added: “The full • Wash your hands thoroughly businesses through their Instagram this history is not taught in schools. I families and brought heartache to extent of Covid-19’s impact on our with soap and water when leaving account @Afro_Leads. found out about the Montgomery bus the most vulnerable communities at community may not be fully the house and returning and The trailblazer fellowship has been boycott of 1955 in America before a pace and scale never seen before. understood for some time. It is regularly throughout the day. When established by Health Education This includes older people in possible that the death toll has been soap and water is not available England to engage and recruit GPs that hearing about the Bristol bus boycott of 1963 which was one of the main particular, as well as all those undercounted from the beginning. outside of your home use hand are currently working or about to work already struggling with chronic “Passing 100 confirmed deaths is sanitiser. in inclusion health practices. These GP contributory factors leading to the UK Race Relations Act of 1965, but this illness and other underlying truly a staggering loss for our • Take extra precautions, limit practices serve populations that have conditions such as diabetes, heart community to come to terms with. your number of contacts with other specific inclusion challenges such as was not something I’d heard about higher number of ethnically diverse through formal education settings. disease and respiratory conditions. “In many cases, because of local people, ideally to members of your patients or those on lower incomes. “Our own parents emigrated from “Everyone connected to the and national restrictions, the own household or support bubble. Dr Julie Duodu, trailblazer GP at Ghana, with dad arriving in the late Council for Mosques would wish to families and friends of those who • Avoid crowds and going to NHS Leeds CCG, said: “When I applied 1970s to complete his dentistry course place on record our thanks to all lost their lives could not be by their places that are not Covid-19 secure. and took up the role of a trailblazer GP and mum in the early 1980s. Their on this innovative new scheme, it was stories, alongside others, create a before the COVID-19 pandemic took myriad of narratives and experiences hold. However we all know that COVID- across our ethnically diverse 19 has had a disproportionate impact communities. We were delighted to on some communities which has made participate in a Black History Month me even more determined to help my event at the Houses of Parliament last patients who really need to be year and we’ve been sharing stories on accessing the Healthy Start scheme to Black history in West Yorkshire with the support their children through infancy. local media.” “The pandemic has, at times, made Julie completed her medicine degree it harder for people to get to collection from Newcastle University in 2006 points. Several groups within the CCG, taking on a number of roles in Leeds City Council and third sector healthcare before completing organisations have been working hard qualifications and training to become a to offer more options and availability of GP in 2016. She is employed by venues supporting Healthy Start. As Bevan Healthcare and works from York GPs we have a unique long-term Street Health Practice in Leeds. relationship with our patients, and so More details on the Healthy Start being better informed ourselves about vouchers can be found by visiting this and other schemes better equips www.healthystart.nhs.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 21 22 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition

One of the founders - Shakeel Faraz takes a snap during the climb

vulnerable arable and destitute people in West Yorksire has been at the forefront of our fundraising and EPIC: Mountain climb voluntary work,” adds adds another founder Zulfiqar Nazir. “Along with what we do here on home turf, we’ve also delivered international aid to the Syrian border challenge smashes and in Bangladesh. Enriching the lives of the most needy is at the heart of what we do.” More recently, another mountain trek challenge saw The Magic Wishing £50K fundraising target Well team set out to scale Mount Whernside, and this time joined by a few special athletes. “The Magic Wishing Well’s astonishing people around me.” Siblings Adam Azim and Hassan Another founder Zulfiqar Nazir (second from the right) with some of the team extraordinary fundraising efforts in After the groups’ initial climb, the Azim, two professional boxers from total now cross the £500,000 threshold trustees of the foundation chose to Slough, London, joined The Magic tied in with their work with other have a BBQ the following day where Wishing Well on their ascension of the charities.” conversations broke out about doing mountain. They came energised with A group of 46 people from West another climb to raise even more for a plan to utilised the climb both as an Yorkshire braved the challenge of the charity. opportunity to support a noble cause conquering Mount Snowden and The Magic Wishing Well charity as well as a training camp for them smashed their fundraising target by runs weekly homeless feeds in and their team. bringing in over £50,000 to help some Heckmondwike, and during Covid-19 Joining the brothers, was another of the most vulnerable in society. has operated food banks to help locals professional boxer from Halifax, The crews from The Magic Wishing who have been struggling with feeding Khalid Ayub, as well as ex-boxer Well charity in Heckmondwike, set their families. Zahid Hanif Kahut and boxing out to climb the famous Mount Shakeel adds: “The founders and referee Jed Cheema. The boxers Snowdon, situated in Snowdonia trustees of The Magic Wishing Well tested each other in hurrying to the National Park, Wales. At a height of have been helping other charities for top. 1085 meters above sea level, it is the many years, so fundraising isn’t They were additionally joined by most elevated point in the British Isles something new to us.” Team Azim who offer a significant outside of the Scottish Highlands. “Our charity is founded upon the level of expert help and All the participants paid for their basic principles of promoting love, administrations to their fighters. own climbing equipment and fitting hope and happiness to people who are Finally, a charity car wash was held apparel for the climb, as well as most vulnerable in society. on Sunday, October 18th by a local contributing to a minimal fee to cover “Through various innovative and businessman. The event featured an the round trip to Mount Snowden. exciting ways, we aim to achieve the auction, which included several luxury Shakeel Faraz, one of the founders principles set out in order to support a items including signed Premier of The Magic Wishing Well, said: “It wide range of people – terminally ill League football jerseys, and even a was a memorable day being with a children, individuals with life-limiting Rolls Royce. A raffle was also held to colossal group who showed love, care illnesses, the elderly, the homeless and further raise funds. and offer a similar enthusiasm. individuals from less privileged Shakeel adds: “We would like to say “The astounding part of the entire backgrounds are the main a huge thank you to all those who occasion for me was how the group beneficiaries.” partook in this challenge and making paid little heed to age, colour, religion, Since it’s inception in February last this fundraising a huge success. race and background. In this day and year, The Magic Wishing Well’s “I’d also like to thank the ongoing age, it can be uncommon to see an extraordinary fundraising work tied in commitment of all volunteers and our enormous and diverse bunch with other charities has crossed the supporters – they are the ones who cooperating for one reason. £500,000 threshold. are driving the passion for us to help “I am honoured to have these “Helping better the lives of the who need it the most.” November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 23 24 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Millions of mutant mink to be culled after passing

COVID to humans “There are also fears Millions of mink are set to be culled operative of 1,500 Danish breeders, up from 41 last month, and the disease has after a mutation of the Coronavirus was accounts for 40% of the global mink spread to all of the western peninsula of discovered at more than 200 Danish mink production. Most of its exports go to Jutland. that the new, mutated farms. China and Hong Kong. The country has registered 50,530 Officially, a total of 12 people have so The Danish government is backing the confirmed COVID-19 infections and 729 far been infected at farms mostly in the cull as a way to minimise the risk of more related deaths. virus will pose a "risk northern part of the country but health retransmitting coronavirus to humans. Perhaps surprisingly, animal welfare minister Magnus Heunicke said he According to government estimates, group Humane Society International believed that, in fact, half the 783 human culling the country's 15 million mink applauded the prime minister for taking to the effectiveness" COVID-19 cases in northern Denmark could cost up to five billion kroner "such an essential and science-based step were "related" to mink. (£605m). to protect Danish citizens". of a future COVID-19 And Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen But national police head Thorkild Its hope is that losing so many mink to said there were now fears that the new, Fogde said it should happen "as soon as the coronavirus will cause fur farms to go mutated virus posed a "risk to the possible". out of the business. vaccine.” effectiveness" of a future COVID-19 Denmark's minister for food, Mogens Humane Society International-Europe vaccine. Jensen, said 207 farms were now infected, spokesman Joanna Swabe said: "It is very, very serious," Ms "Although the death of millions of mink, Frederiksen added. "Thus, the mutated whether culled for COVID-19 or killed virus in mink can have devastating for fur, is an animal welfare tragedy. consequences worldwide." "Fur farmers will now have a clear Denmark is one of the world's opportunity to pivot away from main mink fur exporters, producing this cruel and dying industry and an estimated 17 million furs per choose a more humane and year. sustainable livelihood Kopenhagen Fur, a co- instead." November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 25 26 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition Turning tea-light candles into the biggest pot of money

At just five years old, Anais was diagnosed in 2017 with Wilms tumor, a rare cancer of the kidney, which had spread to other parts of her body (pictured here with mum Becky and dad Aaron)

Leeds-based children’s cancer Candlelighters’ Bright Sparks Candlelighters relies solely on the time!” needed holiday breaks, and with charity, Candlelighters, is launching Project Manager, Chris Salt, said, generous support of the community Businesses that take part in the financial support. its Bright Sparks Challenge, a new “We’ve seen the negative impact of to continue delivering its services and Bright Sparks Challenge will be Becky says “Candlelighters have initiative to join forces with local COVID-19 on the businesses that like many charities, has seen a huge supporting children like Anais. At been fantastic. Whether it’s seeing a businesses and raise vital funds. support us and wanted to launch a gap in funding due to mass just five years old, Anais was friendly face on the ward, or for a Bright Sparks is an exciting project that adds value to their participation event cancellations and diagnosed in 2017 with Wilms tumor, chat and a coffee at the square, they opportunity for employees to business during these challenging a severe drop in community and a rare cancer of the kidney, which have been there. Candlelighters develop creative, entrepreneurial and times. corporate fundraising. The charity had spread to other parts of her body. really made you feel you were not business skills whilst in turn, bringing “Our Bright Sparks Challenge will experienced a 41% reduction in core Anais needed to undergo intensive alone”. light and hope to children and give businesses the opportunity to fundraising in the first half of this treatment including chemotherapy, Anais has now been in remission families affected by childhood cancer develop and motivate their teams year and this is expected to continue, two major surgeries and for two years, however the COVID- in Yorkshire. and to inject a bit of fun into their if not worsen, for the foreseeable radiotherapy. 19 pandemic has brought even more Upon entering the Candlelighters workplace, which will help morale as future. Over the three years since Anais stresses and strains for the family. Bright Sparks Challenge, teams of up we venture into the next phase of Leanne Windell, Head of was diagnosed, Candlelighters Mum Becky says “Anais was on the to eight employees are tasked with pandemic restrictions”. Fundraising and Marketing at helped the family through the highly vulnerable list so as a family turning tea-light candles into the For 40 years Candlelighters has Candlelighters, added, “The COVID- journey of childhood cancer with we were all isolated for 12 weeks. biggest pot of money that they can, brought light to children and families 19 pandemic has had a catastrophic support on the ward at Leeds Anais had her 3 month scans competing with other teams across affected by childhood cancer in the effect on fundraising across the Children’s Hospital and at their cancelled due to COVID. This was the county to see who can take the darkest of times, by providing entire charity sector, including at family support centre, The Square, extremely stressful as we had to wait crown of ‘Candlelighters Brightest emotional, practical and financial Candlelighters, which means support with services ranging from talking another 3 months to check if the Sparks’! support. The effect of the COVID-19 from businesses in our region is therapies, to Mums and Dads groups cancer had returned”. The Bright Sparks Challenge has pandemic will be felt by these needed now more than ever. and massage therapy. Becky asks “Please help, this little been developed by Candlelighters to families for some time, and for as “We’re excited to launch Bright Mum Becky adds “the square was charity makes such a difference to give businesses the opportunity to long as it is, Candlelighters is Sparks and hope that many an oasis when we were living on the families. They provide support when support a crucial Yorkshire charity determined to be there to support businesses will get involved. It’s an ward. The benefits of massage you need it most. We were incredibly with an initiative that will motivate them. By adapting its support interesting and fun way for therapy was so needed, sleeping in a lucky to have a positive outcome. No and develop their people, at a time services, the charity is ensuring businesses to develop and motivate hospital fold up bed for months is not family should have to go through this when many learning and families are not facing these their teams whilst supporting a local good for your back”. Candlelighters journey, but having Candlelighters development budgets have been cut. uncertain times alone. charity - and all they need to give is also provided the family with much there to help makes it easier”. With support from Candlelighters The Bright Sparks Challenge and a panel of local leading industry begins on 1st December and entrants experts, team members will have the If you’d like to enter or find out more about the Bright Sparks Challenge, you can contact will have four months to use their chance to learn new skills and Candlelighters at [email protected] , call them on tea-lights to raise as much money as develop the profile of themselves and possible for Candlelighters and the their businesses. 0113 322 9283 or visit their website www.candlelighters.org.uk/bright-sparks-2020 children and families it supports. November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 27 28 Local www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition ‘Don’t be afraid of mistakes’ Cash and carry founder Amjad Pervez receives honorary doctorate

Former corner shop owner Amjad His doctorate has been awarded for Bradford has awarded Honorary Pervez, who went on to found and his valuable and continuous support Degrees and Fellowships to successfully run one of the UK’s for the city of Bradford, the outstanding individuals in largest cash and carry/food retailer University and for internationally recognition of their academic work chains, the Seafresh/Adams Group, championing a culture of enterprise. and endeavour, their contribution has been awarded an honorary Alongside building his business, he to their chosen profession or field doctorate by the University of has committed a lot of time to of activity, their contribution to Bradford. education and enterprise in Bradford, the University, City or wider The father-of-six, and grandad to West Yorkshire and the world. region, and their ability 10, came to the UK aged 11 with his In 1999, he became Chair of Asian to act as a role model mother, Hazran and father, Mirza, Trade Links (ATL). He is a director reflecting the now 98, an infantryman in the Britain of Bradford Breakthrough, and University’s Army, in 1969, moving to Bradford in served on the board of Bradford values. 1970. Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation At the time, he did not speak a Trust (2015-20) and the Local word of English but he recalls the Enterprise Partnership (2010-2014). warm welcome his family received in He is also closely involved with the the city. Council for Mosques and the “It was a welcoming environment National Asian Business Association which allowed us to grow and become and he is chairman of Jumpstart stakeholders in society,” he recalls. Pakistan, an entrepreneurial “Bradford has a long history of movement whose vision is to create a welcoming immigrants and I think national sustainable ecosystem for that is one of its strengths.” enterprise. He graduated from university with He said: “My family was always a degree in business and marketing in conscious to put back into Bradford 1983 and found work with Yorkshire what we could by engaging Building Society but soon joined the extensively in various initiatives, family business, a humble corner such representation on The shop. They quickly diversified into Bradford Vision Board and food services and he now operates contributing to the initiatives of one the largest independent Business Link, where I became a companies in the sector, with 11 director. outlets across the UK. “My association with the Commenting on his doctorate, Mr University goes back nearly 20 Pervez said he was “absolutely years, first as chairman of ATL, delighted” and went on to offer some where we partnered with the advice to students of today. University to create tool kits to “You must be rightly proud of what help local businesses. My work you have achieved, this is the first step across the globe, helping towards your story of success. Invest youngsters take up enterprise, is in good, honest friends because they the key to why I was honoured to are difficult to find. In your chosen accept the award, as the good sphere, find someone who is much name of the University helps me more experienced to guide you. Why? to help others.” Because such people will help and He added: “Given where we support you when you make are with Covid and looking mistakes. ahead to the post-Brexit era, I “I would say to young people do think the welcoming nature of not be afraid of making mistakes. the city of Bradford can act as a “So long as you are not reckless or bridge to Commonwealth foolish, when you are young and you countries, to sell UK Plc around have bounce and energy, that’s the the world. Post covid-19 the time to make mistakes. I have made food industry will grow but what many and learned from them. is exciting for me is the role it “Take risks, be audacious in your can potentially play in health aspirations; it’s not the lack of care. Providing good quality education that limits people, it is nutritional food at competitive imagination. Remember, you are the prices would be a key part of privileged few who got to this stage. preventative care and personal There are others who are less health care planning.” fortunate.” Since 1966 the University of November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 29

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Four police officers, who were on traced to any individuals. day.” their first day on independent One of the officers, PC Craig BCU commander Raj Kohli, said: patrol, found £200,000 worth of Goodall, said: “Arriving at Central “These four officers are clearly a huge suspected Class A drugs. North BCU from training school has asset to the Met after using their The officers were carrying a been a steep learning curve. Just professional curiosity to trace this weapons sweep across the Bourne when we feel we’re mastering significant amount of suspected Class Estate on Portpool Lane when they something, there’s always something A drugs. By removing drugs from the noticed the smell of cannabis. They new but I’ve enjoyed the challenge. streets there is no doubt our traced the smell to a grit container and The four of us have just completed the communities are safer and we have looked inside to find a package. ten objectives of the street duties prevented associated harm and The package contained 17 golf ball- course which means that we’ve violence linked to drug dealing. sized wraps of white substance hidden achieved independent patrol status. “Six weeks ago, the officers were in two socks and three fist-sized slabs “It was our first day patrolling still undertaking their initial training at of white substance. There was also without a senior constable alongside Hendon. They have already attained one large brick of brown substance. us. independent patrol status, two weeks The items, suspected to be Class A “I must admit I was very nervous early, and they should be pleased with drugs (heroin and cocaine) with an when we left Islington police station on the results from their first day. estimated street value of upwards of our own for the first time but I realise “It is our top priority to keep the £200K, were immediately seized. how well prepared we were. public safe and reduce violent crime. The suspected drugs have been “Be curious”, they told us and we Thanks to proactive work like this we sent away for testing and forensic were! Our tutors are now trying to are able to prevent these drugs from analysis to determine if they can be convince us that it’s not like this every causing destruction to people’s lives.”

The number of cyclists visiting the county from other parts of the UK looks set to be boosted in 2021 after Welcome to Yorkshire seals Welcome to Yorkshire secured a second round of funding from VisitEngland to grow its Cycle England project. The funding will be used to build on more Cycle England funding ongoing activities and product development, and launch a digital operators before the COVID-19 go from strength to strength. plan, tailor and book cycling holidays mind for domestic and international marketing campaign aimed at cyclists pandemic put a halt on all but “The world has changed a lot since here, no matter where our visitors are travellers and support local businesses across the UK. Improvements will essential foreign travel. the start of the year and that’s why from.” who have been working so hard to also be made to the Cycle England With those restrictions in place, the we’ve been adaptable with our Cycle The Cycle England team have welcome visitors back safely, adapting website – www.cycle-england.co.uk – project shifted focus to the domestic England offer, switching focus to the wasted no time in putting the funding and innovating to meet new ways of making it easier to customise and market, which has seen a huge rise in domestic market for the immediate to use, and next week will take part in working and still providing a great book cycling holidays across the cycling activity since the UK first went future to entice cyclists from other the prestigious World Travel Market visitor experience. county. into lockdown last March. parts of the country to give our world- and Cycle Summit events to sell “Now in its fifth year the Discover Welcome to Yorkshire joined forces Cumbria Tourism and Visit class roads and trails a go, when we do Yorkshire to the world and strengthen England Fund is all about embedding with Visit Lincolnshire to launch Northumberland have also joined the eventually emerge from this hugely relations with key personnel in the our fantastic tourism products and Cycle England in 2018 with the initial initiative to coincide with this second challenging period. cycle tourism industry. reaching new audiences to drive aim of developing cycling holidays for round of funding, with more “Obviously, we want foreign cycling VisitEngland Director Andrew future visitor growth and boost local the Dutch and German markets. developments set to be announced in tourists to keep Yorkshire on their Stokes said: “This funding will help economies." The project got off to a strong start the coming months. bucket lists as well, and this funding keep England's tourism products and with 21 holidays being made Welcome to Yorkshire Chief will allow us to develop a product experiences front-of- available across 12 Executive James Mason said: “The which makes it easier than ever to international tour Cycle England project has got off to a great start and this VisitEngland funding will allow it to November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Local 31

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An urgently needed helpline supporting support has never been greater. vulnerable Black, Asian and minority ethnic “I know from personal experience that children and families, who have been hardest families in Black, Asian, and minority ethnic hit by the COVID-19 crisis, has been launched communities have been hit hardest by the virus. this month by children’s charity Barnardo’s. Black people are four times more likely to die The first of its kind in the UK, the helpline, of the virus compared to white people, while therapeutic support and live webchat facility the pandemic and recession are worsening will offer a lifeline to communities struggling to existing inequalities. As a result, children are deal with issues such as sickness and suffering bereavement, mental health problems bereavement and rising hate crime due to the and fear for the future - yet many remain pandemic, on top of entrenched existing hidden from essential support services and have inequalities, including poverty, financial been left to suffer in silence. hardship and health problems. This vital support service is the result of a new partnership with the National Emergencies Trust, (NET) whose funds are ring-fenced to target specific at-risk groups across the UK. The Black, Asian and £900,000 grant will be drawn from £20 million pledged to the Coronavirus Appeal by the COVID-19 Support Fund, established by the minority ethnic insurance and long-term savings industry. The Fund aims to support those hardest-hit by children have COVID-19, including families and children living in poverty. suffered increasing Barnardo’s new helpline will provide advice, signposting and support from trained specialist levels of trauma, advisors and therapists – who are from a diverse set of cultural backgrounds and able to and are afraid for speak a range of languages. The charity’s specialist frontline workers have reported supporting increasing numbers their futures, their of young people from these communities during the pandemic, demonstrating the need families and for a UK-wide support service. Official statistics show Black people are over communities due four times more likely to die from COVID-19 related illnesses than white people of the same to the pandemic age. And nearly double the number of children from Black and Asian families are in poverty “Our new helpline for children and families is compared with white children. These children the first of its kind, offering a UK-wide support are 1.5 times more likely to be young carers, service to help these families tackle a unique with little access to support over the last six and complex range of issues. months, leaving many to fall behind at school. “Barnardo’s is proud to be at the forefront of Barnardo’s CEO, Javed Khan, said: “As responding to the challenges faced by thousands of vulnerable children and families vulnerable children and young people. In these across the UK bear the brunt of the COVID-19 uniquely challenging times we are working in crisis, the urgent need for specialist advice and partnership with Government, business and other charities to support those who need us most.” Barnardo’s knows from its See, Hear, Respond, therapeutic support service in England funded by the Department of Education, that Black, Asian and minority ethnic children have suffered increasing levels of trauma, and are afraid for their futures, their families and communities due to the pandemic. Three quarters of these children, young people and families reported an increase in discrimination and hate crime within schools and communities, while mental health, isolation and loneliness, and barriers back into education were the main reasons for contacting the service. Barnardo’s wants to work in partnership with other charities and community organisations through this initiative. This could include secondment opportunities, taking on associate counsellors, or being part of an advisory group.

The helpline number for children from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds is 0800 151 2605 or visit helpline.barnardos.org.uk. November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Business 35

Asian Your National and Local Express Business Round-up Business news Legal eagle Huddersfield’s first Sikh solicitor appointed District Judge

olicitor advocate and director at He has served as a part time District Switalskis Solicitors, Ranjit Uppal, Judge since 2010, whilst working as S has been appointed as a District director and solicitor advocate as part of Judge, deployed by the Lord Chief Switalskis Solicitors’ family and care Justice of England and Wales to the team. In 2016 he was named Solicitor North Eastern Circuit, based at Advocate of the Year at the national Law Doncaster County Court. Society Excellence Awards. Ranjit has enjoyed a long and Pro bono work has played a significant successful career as a solicitor, role in his career. With the aim of uniting specialising in family, child care and and developing the legal community immigration law throughout his career. locally and internationally, Ranjit He was the first Sikh solicitor in travelled to Uganda as part of the Huddersfield when he qualified in 1997, Huddersfield Law Society’s Twinning after training with Parker Bird Solicitors. Group and later on behalf of Role UK, He became a partner at the firm in which supports long-term partnerships 2000, before moving to head the child between the UK legal sector and legal care law department at Switalskis actors in developing countries. Solicitors following its merger with In addition, the Ghanaian government Parker Bird in 2012. Ranjit has Higher enlisted his support in 2019 to provide Rights of Audience, which enable him to advice on developing the country’s represent clients before courts at all childcare system, facilitated by UK- levels. based group Strengthening Families for In 2006, at the age of 33, Ranjit was Abandoned Children (SFAC). appointed as the youngest and Ranjit Uppal says: “I have thoroughly first Asian president of the enjoyed my time at Switalskis and Huddersfield Law recognise that the opportunities that my Society in its 126- role here have presented have enabled year history. me to develop into the district judge role. “It is important to me that the child care law department is left in a strong position and in exceptionally safe hands, which it will be without a doubt.” John Durkan, Switalskis managing director, adds: “It’s with a very heavy heart that we prepare to say goodbye to Ranjit, but we completely understand his decision and all wish him the very best in this new role. “The child care law department was one of only two in the firm when it was founded by Stephen Switalski in 1993. It will remain key to our business and we’re delighted that Ruth Coneron will now lead the team and continue to develop it as an area of real strength and expertise.” 36 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition

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he recent case of Chell v Tarmac sympathising with Mr Chell and taking a Cement & Lime Limited has very dim view of Mr Heath’s actions, T reinforced the view that agreed with the County Court Judge that employers should not be held liable for Mr Heath’s actions were not in any way employees who engage in horseplay connected with any instructions he had which goes wrong. been given by his employer and In that case, Mr Chell was employed therefore Tarmac could not be held by Roltech Engineering Limited who vicariously liable for those actions. Mr were acting as sub-contractors for Chell’s appeal was therefore dismissed. Tarmac at a quarry. Mr Chell worked This case reinforces the view that an alongside Tarmac’s own staff. Tarmac’s employer will not be held vicariously health and safety rules prohibited liable for an employees’ actions unless employees from engaging in intentional the employees’ actions were furthering or reckless misuse of equipment but did the business of the employer. This not specifically forbid practical jokes. decision will provide comfort to Tensions arose between Tarmac’s employers that they do not need to employees and those of Rotech specifically risk assess and mitigate for regarding potential job losses. Mr Chell horseplay, ill-discipline or malice raised his concerns with his supervisor among their employees unless they Secretary of India’s Department of Biotechnology Dr Renu and then with a Tarmac representative have been put on notice of a poor Swarup welcome the joint UK-India Covid-19 programme but nevertheless continued to work at pattern of behaviour by the employee. the quarry. As a practical joke, one of If you require assistance in any the Tarmac employees, Mr Heath, dispute arising from a contract of brought two explosive pellets to the employment or in relation to any Covid- quarry (they are designed to explode 19 related issue, then please contact when hit) and placed them on a bench Luke Patel on 0113 227 9316 or by email The business of close to Mr Chell. When Mr Chell bent at “[email protected]”. India.” over to pick up a length of steel Mr Dr Renu Swarup, Heath struck the pellets with a hammer causing a loud explosion which Secretary of India’s perforated Mr Chell’s right eardrum Department of bioscience Biotechnology said: “This causing him to suffer noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. joint programme builds on Mr Chelli issued proceedings against the strong foundation of Tarmac claiming that Tarmac had failed New £8 million India-UK research to provide appropriate supervision and collaboration and is an training to prevent horseplay and had opportunity to bring failed to take action to address the together our collective tensions between its own employees COVID-19 fund expertise to understand and those of Roltech. Tarmac denied the severity of COVID-19 that Mr Heath’s actions were within the infection in South Asian course of his employment and that populations of both India “horseplay” was not part of spurs UK-India and the UK. an individual’s “This pandemic has employment. It brought together scientific claimed that Mr research groups nationally Heath’s actions were collaboration and globally to address key wholly outside the research questions. Faced scope of any UK Research and countries. with one of the biggest reasonable Innovation (UKRI) and the Successful projects will challenges of our time, foreseeability and Department of focus on: Mechanistic research from this DBT- that those actions Biotechnology (DBT), studies of the disease and UKRI collaboration will be were of his own Ministry of Science and its sequelae; Virology, important in Technology and Govt. of Immunity and volition without any understanding the sufficient India are launching a joint Pathophysiology funding initiative to Epidemiology and differential response connection to his among these two employment such as support collaborative behavioural science. research focused on Professor Dame Ottoline populations. to make Tarmac “Improved liable for them. understanding the severity Leyser, Chief Executive of of COVID-19 in South UK Research and understanding in this At first instance, the regard will empower us in Judge decided that Asian populations in India Innovation, said: “In the and the UK. UK, emerging evidence planning more effective Tarmac was not interventions to fight vicariously liable for the Since the start of COVID- shows that, after taking 19 pandemic, DBT and account of age and other COVID-19 pandemic and actions of Mr Heath. any such events in future.” The Judge found that the UKRI have made sociodemographic factors, workplace had merely significant rapid people from Black, Asian UK Research and provided Mr Heath with the investment in COVID-19 and minority ethnic Innovation India, based at opportunity to carry out the research. Building on this (BAME) backgrounds are the British High practical joke rather than the strong base, through the nearly twice as likely to die Commission in New Delhi, practical joke being in the Medical Research Council of COVID-19 as white plays a key role in field of activities that Tarmac (MRC) and Economic and people. There is an urgent enhancing the UK-India had assigned to Mr Heath. Social Research Council need for more data on why relationship in research Mr Chell appealed the (ESRC), UKRI is investing COVID-19 and innovation. Since decision. £4 million to support the disproportionately impacts 2008, when the office was The High Court, although UK component, with people from minority established, the UK matched equivalent ethnic backgrounds in the together with the resource provided by DBT UK and around the world. government of India and in support of the Indian “Through the UKRI-DBT third parties have together components. Covid-19 Partnership invested over £300 million Please contact Luke Patel This joint funding Initiative we hope to in co-funded research and on 0113 227 9316 opportunity will support support collaborative UK- innovation programmes new research projects that India research teams to comprising over 250 or by email at are trying to understand, investigate exactly that. 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he furlough scheme is paid upfront to cover the cost. being extended until 31 By 18 October, furlough claims T March 2021. Under the had cost the taxpayer £41.4bn, Coronavirus Jobs Retention COVID-19: How does with costs expected to rise to Scheme, to give furlough its about £50bn. official title, employees placed A grant for self-employed on leave receive 80% of their pay, workers, covering November to up to a maximum of £2,500 a January, is rising from 55% to month. the extended furlough 80% of trading profits. Furlough was introduced back Does furlough apply in March to prevent mass across the UK? redundancies. Mr Sunak confirmed the The scheme subsidises the scheme work? scheme applies throughout the wages of people who can't do UK, saying the country had "a their jobs, either because their Treasury for the whole of the workplace is closed, or because pubs, restaurants, gyms and non- by 20%, with the government do not need to have been United Kingdom". there is no longer enough work essential shops, furlough was paying 60%. Now, the state will furloughed before. Scotland and Wales had for them. initially extended until put in the full 80%, with the They can also take on other reacted to the lockdown About 10 million jobs have December. employer only covering pension jobs while placed on leave, as announcement by saying it was already been claimed for, with an But Chancellor Rishi Sunak has and National Insurance long as it doesn't breach the rules unfair for the full support estimated two million people still now said it will run until the end contributions. of their existing contract. package to be available only on furlough at the end of of March, although the Since July, employers have Employees who were employed when England is in lockdown. October. government will review the been able to bring back and on the payroll on 23 They said the scheme should The government had resisted policy in January. employees part-time, and September who were made be on offer if they went into their repeated calls from unions, What help are self-employed furlough them for the rest. This redundant or stopped working own full national lockdowns later business groups and other getting from government? will continue. afterwards can be re-employed on. political parties to extend the Employees won't notice any Who can be furloughed? and be claimed for by Northern Ireland Finance scheme. It was due to be replaced difference in their pay packet, Employees can be furloughed companies. Minister Conor Murphy by the Job Support Scheme on 1 but the scheme has become regardless of whether they are on While the government updates welcomed the new support but November. more generous for employers, full-time, part-time, agency, the system, employers will said it was "regrettable" that As part of the announcement who will pay less towards it. flexible or zero-hour contracts, submit their wage claim to the repeated calls to extend the of month-long restrictions in In recent months, firms have but they must have been on the government, and be refunded furlough scheme "had not been England, including the closure of had to top up furloughed wages payroll by 30 October 2020. They afterwards. After that, they will be answered sooner". 38 Business www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition

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As the nation is plunged into tiers A poll of 2,000 adults, say they have cent admitting they have been garden. cooking, Gen Zers are also planning of lockdown again, Generation Z are been tuning into Channel 4’s Great watching the ITV talent show and More than a third of those polled to keep themselves busy with reading, turning into Great British Bake Off British Bake Off. seven per cent tuning into BBC One’s via OnePoll say their home isn’t big watching TV - and unlike other age fanatics. The series has been so inspirational flagship entertainment programme. enough for their new hobbies while groups, 19 per cent of them plan to With different parts of the UK now to them, nearly half say they have So important is cooking and an incredible 74 per cent want to learn a new language. locking down into restrictive tiers and now taken up cooking - more than baking, that kitchens are now the reconfigure their rental home to One thing is certain for Gen Z - social lives looking non-existent in any other age group. number one priority for renters and a make space for their lockdown needs. they’re the only age group looking the coming months, those aged 18 to Meanwhile, Britain’s Got Talent posh one in 10 say they now want a With different parts of the country forward to weekends of zoom quizzes 24 have embraced all things cooking and Strictly are both turn-offs for the larder in their property, while 21 per being plunged into strict lockdown with 37 per cent saying they will do and baking. 18 to 24 age group with only nine per cent want a vegetable patch in their restrictions this winter, apart from them again. November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Life & Style 43 44 Life & Style www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 45

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Riz Ahmed as Zed in ‘Mogul Mowgli (Picture Credit: Rob Youngson - Pulse Films & BBC)

Emmy award winner that exists between pursuing your own ambitions and critically-acclaimed and connecting to the people that matter - yourself, actor, writer, creator, your family, your loved ones,” says Bassam. producer, musician, He was in frequent communication with Riz, and director and activist - Riz ‘Mogul Mowgli’ grew out of endless conversations Ahmed stars next as a they had over a few years - about coming from a British Pakistani rapper who, certain background economically and culturally and on the cusp of his first world now earning their livings as artists. tour, is struck down by an illness that As they talked about their experiences, they threatens to derail his big break. started to recognise that the tale is not about one Award-winning American-Pakistani demographic experience, but a universal one about documentary filmmaker Bassam Tariq’s generational relationships that happen everywhere, debut narrative feature ‘Mogul Mowgli’ all the time. It details the desire to escape and the is an explosive meeting of minds - that of his feeling that things would be better elsewhere. and British-Pakistani Riz Ahmed’s. “Mogul Mowgli is not so much about the culture, Bassam Tariq explains: “Riz saw my first it’s about family,” adds Riz. film, ‘These Birds Walk’, and we wanted to “It’s about how we chase the things that are hollow work together.” and the things that matter we are, essentially, running Their shared background is not just Pakistan away from all of the time.” and Islam. It is growing up in the West as part Having found common ground and mutual ideas, of a minority community – Riz on the streets of they began writing together. But they then had the London, Bassam in Queens, New York. issue of not living in the same city. They both knew what it was like to dream of The scriptwriters would communicate any way artistic endeavour, while also being conscious of they could, meeting up whenever the opportunity your family history, the outlook of some of your arose. parents, cousins, and siblings, being elsewhere. “We wanted to tell a story about the tension Continued on page 46 ‘‘MMOOGGUULL MMOOWWGGLLII’’ Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq in an explosive collaboration 46 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition ‘MOGUL MOWGLI’ Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq in an explosive collaboration

A gripping new thriller Amazon Studios have brought excited about the prospect of they treated the issue accurately. one of the most popular audio directing Madhuri Shekar’s script. “Although our story takes place plays to life with its latest release, “In too many films, even some in a supernatural context, we ‘Evil Eye’. The film is based on good ones, the characters tend to wanted to comment on the cycle the audio play written by fall into tropes, like the strict of violence that happens to Madhuri Shekar and was named father, the nagging mother, the women in the real world,” one of the Top 10 Original Titles vain sister, and so on. But our explains Rajeev. “So while of 2019 by Audible’s editorial characters have real backstories, preparing for the film we spoke to board. and you understand who they are a number of people involved in Directed by award winning and where they come from. In the helping abuse victims and Continued from page 45 him question his decisions. “Zed’s chasing all these mirages filmmakers and twin brothers case of our main character and assisting women who’ve gone Bassam recalls: “We FaceTimed out there in the world but what he’s Rajeev Dassani and Elan her husband, they clearly brought through trauma.” and exchanged hours worth of looking for is inside him,’ explains Dassani, Evil Eye tells the story some American culture back to The directors sought that same voicenotes on WhatsApp. We met Riz. of a seemingly perfectly romantic India with them when they degree of authenticity when it up in friends’ apartments, random “It’s part of his DNA, his story that turns into a chilling tale returned years ago.” came to the film’s religious diners, hotel rooms – you name it. childhood and memory. It’s a of the supernatural, as a mother Elan said: “It does what films references. Riz would be on a press tour for journey within. And that’s reflected and daughter are forced to like this do best, which is “We actually had a local Hindu Venom in LA and I’d be juggling very much in the style of the film, confront dark family secrets. introduce you to interesting priest in New Orleans come and babies in Queens - we just had to this is not trying to be a straight The filmmakers also strived to characters and show you things work with us to make sure that make it work.” film.” avoid stereotypical portrayals of that are equal parts frightening the prayers in Evil Eye were At first, they explored the “So we created the concept Indian characters. and fascinating. accurate, because we felt it was possibility of making a film located together, and then wrote the Rajeev Dassani said: “My “There are some action important to represent those in Pakistan. But the more they screenplay together,” says Riz. brother and I were born in elements and there are plenty of elements as honestly as possible,” thought about it, the more they “It just wouldn’t let go of me. It’s Nashville, Tennessee but our nightmares and scary flashbacks he adds. realised that they had another about all the things I cared about.” parents are originally from India, throughout the story. It’s not a The same is true when it came story to tell. As these discussions and so finding a project like Evil Eye film about pain and gore. It’s to the idea of reincarnation, “We realised that there was a meetings were taking place, that dealt with the tension that about tension and suspense, and which is a major theme of the more in-depth conversation that Bassam made some hugely exists between Indian and it’s presented in a context that movie. “We were very aware of we were having with the diaspora successful shorts produced by American culture was incredible. fans have never seen before”. using that iconography in a way and with our own experiences renowned partners such as The “You rarely encounter a cross- Along with the supernatural that was respectful to the culture, being here in the West,” says Riz. New Yorker and Vice Studios. He generational immigrant family elements, Evil Eye also depicts while also allowing us the “That felt more present to us.” would in 2019 go on to win the story like this, especially one everyday horrors to chilling effect freedom to modify the concept in “We got to draw on our personal Short Film Jury Award at Sundance that’s also a supernatural thriller. and the filmmakers worked with a way that was effective experiences and those of people we for his documentary short, Ghosts I’d never seen a film go where experts in the field of emotional dramatically.” know,” adds Riz. this one does, and we were very and physical trauma to ensure “The arc of the central character, Of Sugar Land. Vice Studios made Zed, is going from being driven by known their interest in ego and defining his self-worth collaborating with Bassam and Riz. from his work to realising he is The team also pulled together a something other than his success or cast around Riz that was equally ambition. It’s a journey towards exciting. Pakistani legend Alyy self-love rather than running away Khan, British rising star Nabhaan from who you are or where you Rizwan (Informer), Sudha come from.” Bhuchar (The Tanzanian-born co- Played by Riz, Zed is a musician founder of Tamasha Theatre who wants to make music that Company, which has popularised everyone will remember, forever. Asian Art into British mainstream “The film is not about cultural culture), Singapore-born actor, and dichotomies, it’s more about legacy singer-songwriter Anjana Vasan and inheritance,” he explains. (Spider-Man: Far from Home), and “Zed wants to leave behind an British star Aiysha Hart (Honour, artistic legacy, but he can’t do that Line of Duty), as well as scene- until he learns what he himself has stealing poet and actor Hussain inherited - both the trauma, and Manawer. They exemplify a multi- the gifts that make up who he is. He generational and mixed nationality needs to understand the complex of acting power that is bursting on value of legacy, before he can leave to the film, TV and theatre scene in a meaningful one behind himself. a new wave of brown talent. “He thinks he’s an individual, “What’s interesting about this but he learns that our contribution film is that every one of these is made by recognising we are part actors is brown,” adds Riz. “It’s of a larger whole.” unapologetically about a very The exuberance of youth and the particular experience, and the excitement of performing has Zed specificity of that hopefully believing that he is on the right translates into something path even when those closest to (l-r) Writer Madhuri Shekar, Director Rajeev Dassani (Photo Credit universal.” - Boris Taskov) and Director Elan Dassani (Photo Credit Kim Mulligan) strived to avoid stereotypical portrayals of Indian characters November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Entertainment 47 48 Entertainment www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Motors 49

The government will close the legal loophole which currently only defines the offence as “interactive communication”. • Using a hand-held they think you have THE LAW: mobile phone or sat- been distracted. nav while driving is • The law still illegal. applies if you're Phones • Any hands-free stopped in traffic or devices should be queuing at lights. fully set up before you • You could get behind drive. penalty points, a fine • Police still have the and/or a driving ban if the wheel power to stop you if you break the law

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It will become illegal for anyone banned while driving. National Police Chiefs' Council including 18 deaths and 135 serious The ruling led two High Court to pick up and use their mobile Ministers have rejected calls to lead for Roads Policing, Chief injuries - in crashes where a driver judges to criticise the 16-year-old phone while driving, under new also ban the use of hands-free Constable Anthony Bangham, said: using a mobile was a contributory law on using mobile phones, which legislation to be enacted next year. function, for example using a sat- "Using a mobile phone while factor. they said had failed to evolve with The change will end a loophole nav in a phone cradle. driving is incredibly dangerous and But drivers have successfully the rise of smartphones. that can allow drivers to escape Roads minister Baroness Vere being distracted at the wheel can argued that filming or taking RAC head of roads policy punishment for using a hand-held said hand-held phone use behind change lives forever. photos while driving does not Nicholas Lyes said: "The closing of phone to take a photo or play a the wheel was "distracting and "Police will take robust action match the wording in the current this loophole is very welcome and game. dangerous" and that "for too long against those using a hand-held legislation - which says it is illegal reflects the multitude of ways Mobiles will still be able to be risky drivers have been able to mobile phone illegally and to use a device "which performs an drivers can use hand-held phones used to pay for a drive-through escape punishment". proposals to make the law clearer interactive communication" while when behind the wheel in 2020. takeaway. Road Safety: Driving simulator are welcome." driving. "We know that the use of hand- And drivers will still be able to highlights dangers of hands-free The punishment for drivers In 2019 Ramsey Barreto was held mobile phones at the wheel use devices hands-free under the The change in law would apply caught breaking the rules on hand- found guilty of using his phone to continues to represent a very real plans, the Department for across the UK and is expected to held mobile use is six penalty film a crash in north London two road safety risk, so it's clear more Transport said. come into effect early next year, points and a £200 fine. years ago. However, the 51-year- needs to be done to make this as At present, making phone calls depending on the outcome of the In 2019, there were 637 old then successfully appealed socially unacceptable as drink- and sending text messages are consultation. casualties on Britain's roads - against the conviction. driving."

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£8,500 (A BLACK) £9,500 (ASHOK F) £OFFERS £4,000 ONO OFFERS OVER £4,000 £6,995 (F GUPTA) £15,000 (HELEN M) £800 ONO £10,000 (L VIJAY) £1,900 ONO (MR D ALLY) £5,500 ONO £20,000 (DELL BOY) OFFERS OVER £400 £1,500 ONO (SAIDAH) TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07866 860 894 TEL. 07908 472 121 TEL. 07513 257 029 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07774 112 121 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07774 246 877 TEL. 07766 645 325 TEL. 07815 114 201 TEL. 07866 992 500 TEL. 07946 162 099 AB11DVL AS110KG B19 ALY CB11ATT EJ11DGE FK11MAR HE11ENP K4AHN LY11SAF MR10 JAT N44DLM NG11PTA R15WNA SA11HAS

£OFFERS £9,500 (ASHOK G) £3,495 £7,000 (C BHATT) £15,500 (E JUDGE) £15,000 (F KUMAR) £15,000 (HELEN P) £100,000 ONO £15,400 (L YUSAF) £OFFERS SERIOUS OFFERS £6,995 (O GUPTA) £3,000 ONO (RIZWANA) £1,500 ONO (SALIHA) TEL. 07707 146 047 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07954 389 874 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07506 342 385 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07928 473 771 TEL. 07969 914 041 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07779 300 128 TEL. 07946 162 099 AB12AAR AS110KH B19 FRR CD11EEP EK11MAR FL11CAS HE11ENR K4JOL LY11SUF MR1100K N4SUR 0J11DGE R19SHS SA11KAS

£3,500 ONO (ABRAAR) £9,500 (ASHOK H) £995 (BIG FRR) £7,000 (C DILEEP) £15,000 (E KUMAR) £7,000 (F LUCAS) £15,000 (HELEN R) OFFERS OVER £5,000 £15,000 (L YUSUF) £9,500 (MR HOOK) £1,995 £15,000 (O JUDGE) OVER £2,000 ONO £1,500 ONO (SAIKA) TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07971 850 490 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 [email protected] TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07954 389 874 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07427 677 989 TEL. 07946 162 099 ABD111L AS110KJ B1G SLD CH11LER EL11CAS FRA22T HE11ENT K4 VRS MO11EB S MR110BB N4 YEB 0K11MAR R24 SAM SA11MAD

£10,000 ONO (ABDUL) £9,500 (ASHOK J) £2,500 £OFFERS £7,000 (E LUCAS) £4,900 £15,000 (HELEN T) £10,000 (KAURS) £OFFERS £9,500 (MR HOBB) £950 £15,000 (O KUMAR) £OFFERS £15,000 (S AHMAD) TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07764 656 667 [email protected] TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07815 114 201 TEL. 07787 334 567 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07896 699 241 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07962 394 890 TEL. 07985 455 057 ABR44R AS110KK B1LRL CB11ATT EL11SAA FS11SAN HE11OO X K40SUM MO11EB X MR110WE N4 WED 0M11LES R34 RAJ SA11MAZ (SAIMA/SALMA) £10,000 ONO (ABRAAR) £9,500 (ASHOK K) £OFFERS (BILAL) £7,000 (C BHATT) £20,000 (ELISA A) £7,500 (F SUSAN) £1,500 ONO (HELLO X) £3,500 £OFFERS £15,000 (MR HOWE) £10,000 (NAWED, NAWEED) £7,500 (O MILES) £OFFERS £3,500 ONO TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07808 950 492 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07787 334 567 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07731 464002 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07928 473 771 TEL. 07946 162 099 AD11EEP AS110KL B4 BMW CH13 DRY EM11LYC FY11SAF HD11EEP K444BAH M011TYP MR110YD NA11EED 0 M11RZA R40 JAH SA13 BAH

£7,000 (A DILEEP) £9,500 (ASHOK L) £7,500 £10,000+ (CHOWDRY) £8,000 (EMILY C) £15,400 (F YUSAF) £7,000 (H DILEEP) £2,500 ONO (KAABAH) £7,000 (MONTY P) £29,000 (MR LLOYD) £15,000 (NAHEED) £3,500 ONO £OFFERS £OFFERS TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07815 114 201 TEL. 07973 165 474 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07779 300 128 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07962 394 890 TEL. 07779 675 730 TEL. 07983 104 538 AES141T AS110KM B4 RUF CH13 LER EM11LYD FY11SUF HK11NGS K77 MYE M011VER MR11ACK NA11 DEA 0S11SAN R40LEX SA13 WAR

£OFFERS £9,500 (ASHOK M) £OFFERS £10,000+ (CHILLER) £8,000 (EMILY D) £15,000 (F YUSUF) £14,000 (H KINGS) £OFFERS T: 07907 318 666 £10,000 (M OLIVER) £9,500 (MR HACK) £2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £7,500 (O SUSAN) £OFFERS £10,000 ONO TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07796 008 786 TEL. 07973 165 474 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 no withheld numbers TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07868 572 069 TEL. 07838 603 001 AF11 AAK AS110KN B4 WFA CS10 NGH EM11LYE G 13OXD HK11MAR K7 PPA M0 51DDK MR11ALE NA11MAD 0V11JAY R44JA F SAF333R

£2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £9,500 (ASHOK N) £1,195 ONO £OFFERS £8,000 (EMILY E) £OFFERS £15,000 (H KUMAR) £3,995 ONO £OFFERS T. 07954 370 359 £9,500 (MR HALE) £10,000 (N AHMAD) £10,000 (O VIJAY) £2,800 ONO £2,995 ONO MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07867 770 940 TEL. 07928 473 771 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07913 919 169 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07890 201 854 MOHAMMED SIDDIQUE TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07974 179 156 TEL. 07729 288 346 AF11 LAK AS110KO B45HAR CS11SAN EM11LYF G13SAL HM11LES KA11 DEM M111 NWR MR11AYE NA11MAZ 0Y11SAF R6JJY SA55Y MS

£2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £9,500 (ASHOK O) £12,500 £7,500 (C SUSAN) £8,000 (EMILY F) £OFFERS £7,500 (H MILES) £1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £1,500 (MUNAWAR) £9,500 (MR HAYE) £1,500 ONO (NAIMA) £15,400 (O YUSAF) £OFFERS £5,000 T: 07740 784 983 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07891 217 880 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07977 802 112 TEL. 07985 455 057 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07597 572 045 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07968 163 510 [email protected] AF11 SAN AS110KP B5 WAJ CY11SAF EM11LYM G23RGE HU11TER KA11 SYM M111YAS MR11AYS NA11 ZAM 0Y11SUF R77JHA SAD111A £1,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £15,000 (ASHOK P) £1,500 £15,400 (C YUSAF) £8,000 (EMILY M) £OFFERS £21,000 (HUNTER) £2,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £20,000 ONO £9,500 (MR HAYS) £3,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £15,000 (O YUSUF) £2,500 (RAJHA) £7,000 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07838 130 681 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07501 292 802 TEL. 07985 455 057 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL.07774 112 121 TEL. 07985 455 057 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07786 424 251 TEL. 07825 040 037 AH11MDS B9 SHU KA51ERH M1TUH MR11UGH P12 MYR SAD 41F AS110KS D4WUO EM11LYS GA11MAD HU55 ANX NA12ANG RA07OUR £1,000 (AHMADS) £15,000 (ASHOK S) £OFFERS £1,495 ONO £15,000 (EMILY S) £10,000 (G AHMAD) £10,000 T: 07740 784 983 £OFFERS £OFFERS £20,000 (MR HUGH) £OFFERS (TEXT ONLY) £OFFERS (PREMIER) £5,000 ONO £2,000 TEL. 07846 269 808 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07812 728 079 TEL. 07832 302 222 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 [email protected] TEL. 07980 802 471 TEL. 07894 335 033 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07884 064 015 TEL. 07837 780 981 TEL. 07969 914 041 TEL. 07947 979 777 AJ11DGE AS110KV BA11ALZ DA11DY X ER11EST GA11MED HU55 EFA KA55YMS M44KAH MR 54BAR NA13 AAB P14YAA RA11MAD SAM3R £25,000 (A JUDGE) £9,500 (ASHOK V) £3,495 ONO £8,000 £49,000 (ERNEST) £15,000 (G AHMED) £OFFERS (HUZAIFAH) £3,000 £10,000 £13,250 ONO £5,000+ (NAIWAAB) £3,995 £10,000 (R AHMAD) £12,000 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07957 429 964 TEL. 07921 576 971 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07737 071 097 TEL. 07983 480 777 TEL. 07779 117 865 TEL. 07837 867 868 TEL. 07973 165 474 TEL. 07954 389 874 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07867 861 193 AK11 BER AS110KX BA11MAD DA11MAD ES11SAN GA11SHA HV11JAY K55 5HAB M444 LKK MR 5 5K0L NA55AR X P44YJA RA11SHA SD11EEP £5,000 TEL: 01274 414141 £12,500 (ASHOK X) £10,000 (B AHMAD) £10,000 (D AHMAD) £7,500 (E SUSAN) £9,000 (G AISHA) £10,000 (H VIJAY) £1,500 ONO (SHAB) £850 TEL: 07977 118 134 £5,000 T: 07740 784 983 £10,000 T: 07740 784 983 £3,000 (PAAYJA) £9,000 (R AISHA) £7,000 (S DILEEP) MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07977 348 295 no withheld numbers [email protected] [email protected] TEL. 07786 424 251 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 AK11 SAR AS110KY BA11MED DAU400D ET11ANA GD11EEP HY11NUS KAD33M M7NA X MR5 5P0K NA55 YMA P4VXX RC51 HAN SF11EEM £2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £9,500 (ASHOK Y) £15,000 (B AHMED) £1200 £8,500 (ETHAN A) £7,000 (G DILEEP) £9,500 (H YUNUS) £3,995 £1,499 ONO £5,000 (MR SPOK) £10,000 £1350 £OFFERS £15,000 ONO MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07947 979 777 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07958 000 480 [email protected] TEL. 07588 326 444 TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07557 472 855 TEL. 07706 216 060 AK11MAR AS11ESH BA55U MR DD11EEP ET11ANB GL66 FUL HY11SAF KAS4R M800 SAA MR 5 5YAD NA55 YMM P88 VEN RD11EEP SH0114B £20,000 (A KUMAR) £15,000 (ASHESH) £3,000 T: 07740 784 983 £7,000 (D DILEEP) £8,500 (ETHAN B) £8,000 ONO £15,400 (H YUSAF) £OFFERS T: 07523 264 595 £OFFERS £10,000 T: 07740 784 983 £10,000 £2,000 ONO £7,000 (R DILEEP) £OFFERS TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 [email protected] TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07908 472 121 TEL. 07985 455 057 no withheld numbers TEL. 07764 511 955 [email protected] TEL. 07588 326 444 TEL. 07966 386 755 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07919 583 618 AK55AAH AS11FA0 BA55Y MR DMILES ET11ANF GMIILES HY11SUF KD11EEP M9WLA MR 5 5YKE NAD111M PA11ANS RD11HAN SH03B £5,895 ONO £25,000 (ASHFAQ) £3,000 £7,500 (D MILES) £8,500 (ETHAN F) £7,500 (G MILES) £15,000 (H YUSUF) £7,000 (K DILEEP) £15,000 ONO (MAWLA) £5,000 T: 07740 784 983 £75,000 ONO £3,500 (P ALLANS) £OFFERS (ROHAN) £2,995 TEL. 07779 324 610 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07740 784 983 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07842 955 147 [email protected] TEL. 07969 914 041 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07970 026 653 TEL. 07793 628 670

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£1,995 ONO £25,0 00 £3,00 0 ONO (TAL HA) £10 ,000 (T VIJA Y) £3,50 0 £7,0 00 (W D ILE EP) £8,000 ONO TEL. 0776 4 656 667 TEL. 07867 861 19 3 TEL. 07946 162 099 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07588 326 444 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 0790 8 472 12 1 SH10AEB SO11 BYA TA11MAD TY11SAF VY55 HNU WG11PTA XY11SAF

£OFFERS T : 0775 4 852 402 £2,000 T EL: 01 274 4 14141 £10,000 (T AHMAD) £15, 400 (T YUS AF) £3,50 0 £6,9 95 (W G UP TA) £15, 400 (X YUS AF) no withheld numbers MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07588 326 444 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH10ABY SP11RTY TA11YRS TY11SUF W011VER WK11MAR Y11NES

£4 ,0 00 O NO £15, 000 (S POR TY) £1,500 (TAHYRS) £15, 000 (T Y US UF) £6,5 00 (W O LIV ER) £15,0 00 (W KUM AR) £OFF ERS (YO UN AS) TEL. 07828 695 464 TEL. 07867 886 786 TEL. 07985 455 057 L20RD TEL. 07985 455 0 57 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 079 85 455 057 TEL. 07834 016 393 SH10KET ST11GGG TA13BYS UA11MAD WM11LES Y511LMA W21 JAS

£OFFERS T: 07754 852 402 £20,000 ONO £1,600 ONO £10,0 00 (U A HM AD) £1,200 ONO £7,5 00 (W MILE S) £4,000 ONO (SALMA) no withheld numbers TEL. 07786 510 0 00 TEL. 07557 387 547 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07925 757 67 7 TEL. 0 7985 455 057 TEL. 07969 598 969 SH10KUT SUR871T TA55LYM UD11EEP W33DDY WS11SAN Y55ANA £25,000 QUICK SALE TEL. 07969 914 041

£OFFERS T : 0775 4 852 402 £1,5 00 (SU RBJ IT) £4,895 ONO £7,0 00 (U D ILEE P) £5,000 ONO £7,5 00 (W S USA N) £OFFE RS no withheld numbers TEL. 0798 5 589 631 TEL. 07779 324 61 0 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07779 994 69 5 TEL. 07985 4 55 05 7 TEL. 07835 316 786 SH11 AED SY11SAF TA55TEE UK11ORD W33DY K WY11SAF Y9 ALT

£1,000 T EL: 01 274 4 14141 £15, 400 (S YUS AF) £5,000 T: 0774 0 78 4 983 £OFFE RS £5,000 ONO £15,4 00 (W YUS UF) £30,0 00 MON - FR I: 9-5.30 TEL. 0798 5 455 057 [email protected] o.uk TEL. 0 7522 199 99 7 TEL. 07779 994 695 TEL. 07 985 455 0 57 TEL. 07525 817 453 SH11 AFS SY11SUF TA55TYE UMM444R W33NTD WY11SUF YA11MAD

£1,500 TE L : 012 74 4141 41 £15, 000 (S YUS UF) £5,000 T: 0774 0 78 4 983 £4,99 5 £1,8 00 (WA NTE D) £15,0 00 (W YUS UF) £10,0 00 (Y A HM AD) MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 0798 5 455 057 privateplates@hotmai l.co.uk TEL. 07707 747 776 TEL. 01202 877 03 8 TEL. 0 7985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH11AHZ T0YSR TA67 ETS UY11SAF W4JLD X3 51NGS YA11YAA

£6,00 0 £ 15,000 ONO £6,000 ONO £15, 400 (U YUS AF) £1,99 5 £3, 500 (SIN GH S) £1 5,000 (Y AYYAA) TEL. 07921 576 97 1 TEL. 07973 787 934 TEL. 07908 472 12 1 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07954 389 87 4 TEL. 0 7833 333 870 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH11 ANY T11UCS TAHIR V011RAS W4KY R X 7BY X YE11COM BR17HMA £2,000 T EL: 01 274 4 14141 £OFFE RS £10 0,000 ( TAHI R) £2, 000 (VO HR A) £10,0 00 £1,50 0 £49,0 00 (YEL L C OM) MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07581 169 231 TEL. 07403 302 72 5 TEL. 07867 886 78 6 TEL. 07786 615 234 TEL. 07767 778 798 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH11KEL T14 REK TB11ATT V011VER W4LYT XAL 11X YD11EEP

£4,99 9 ONO ( SHA KEL) £OF FERS (T ARI Q) £7,000 (T BHATT) £6,5 00 (V O LIVE R) £2,00 0 £15,0 00 £7,000 (Y DILEEP) TEL. 07863 845 709 TEL. 07508 066 66 1 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 05 7 TEL. 07854 435 65 6 TEL. 07733 244 444 TEL. 07985 455 057 £30,000 TEL. 07999 754 999 T19 ARX TD11EEP SH11 OBY V 4 RFN WA 11 EEM X B AIG YK11MAR

£1,000 T EL: 01 274 4 14141 £OFFERS (TIGER X) £7,000 (T DILEEP) £1,000 £15,000 (WAHEEM) £50,000 £15,000 (Y KUMAR) MON - FR I: 9-5.30 TEL. 07837 780 98 1 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07967 193 03 3 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07947 979 77 7 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH11PER TER1K WA11SHA X K04SER T1L1 786 V 4 4 MJD YU10NES

£15 ,000 (S HIPE R) £1,500 ONO VALUED AT OVER £60K £850 ONO £9,000 (W AISHA) £OFFE RS £OFFERS T: 07754 852 402 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07974 179 15 6 TEL. 07739 413 69 5 TEL. 07803 012 25 3 TEL. 07985 455 0 57 TEL. 07811 146 312 no withheld numbers SH11YLA T44 RKK VA11MAD X K11AN X YV11JAY TJ 11 DGE WA11TAD

£10,000 £2,200 ONO £15,500 (T JUDGE) £10,000 (V AHMAD) £10,000 (WANTED) £2,700 £10,000 (Y VIJAY) TEL. 07969 914 041 TEL. 07926 095 168 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07778 881 126 TEL. 07786 087 155 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH12ADH T444BYS TK11NGS VB11ATT WAH330K XK11MAR Y44SCR £3,000 ONO £995 ONO £14,000 (T KINGS) £7,000 (V BHATT) £2,500 (WAHEED K) £15,000 (X KUMAR) £2,500 ONO TEL. 07828 159 318 TEL. 07870 993 553 TEL. 07886 606 431 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07973 199 979 TEL. 07985 455 057

TMIILES VD11EEP RY11SUF XM11LES SH12AN H T8WHD £3,000 ONO £15,000 (TAWHEED) £7,500 (T MILES) £7,000 (V DILEEP) £15,000 (R YUSUF) £7,500 (X MILES) TEL. 07870 993 553 TEL. 07842 955 147 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 VS11SAN WAJ33D SH13 MLA T9RYK TR11 HAD XS11AKS £5,000+ (SHIMMLA) £OFFERS £2,500 TEL: 01274 414141 £7,500 (V SUSAN) £2,995 £4,500 (X SHAKS) TEL. 07973 165 474 TEL. 07863 289 625 MON - FRI: 9-5.30 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07793 628 670 TEL. 07985 455 057 SH54ZH D TA11ATS TS11SAN VY11SAF WAS11F X X10 MAR £5,725 £1,500 (TALLAT) £7,500 (T SUSAN) £15,400 (V YUSAF) £10,000 £OFFERS TEL. 07802 183 450 TEL. 07867 886 786 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07985 455 057 TEL. 07867 861 193 TEL. 07928 473 771

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£30,000 £20,000 ONO £2,995 ONO (PUNEM) TEL. 075 40 176 854 TEL. 07786 615 234 TEL. 07305 700 800

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Marking Black History Month Len Johnson Len Johnson, the boxer and activist (Image: Manchester Libraries) The boxer with 93 wins who could never become a British champion Most boxers will tell you the punches alone how to prepare, but he trained as best don't hurt as much as the blows they take he could. outside the ring. The contest took place in 1921, at the Frequently being forced to take fights at Alhambra Theatre in Openshaw, the last minute, rarely being paid what you Manchester. His opponent was fellow local were promised and then finding your teenager Jerry Hogan. manager was working for the opponent. The inexperienced Johnson came out on Those are the kind of setbacks that might top, with a third-round knockout, but it fuel the anger, rage and bitterness known by turned out there was a bit of luck involved. many in the sport. "Jerry shoved his chin on to my hand and So, imagine being Len Johnson, a retired down he went for the count. I really had no middleweight boxer with more than 100 idea how I knocked him out!" Johnson is fights behind him, entering Manchester's quoted as saying in Boxing's Uncrowned Old Abbey Taphouse pub after a tough day Champion, Rob Howard's book about him. driving buses around town on a September That first unlikely victory - lucky or not - night in 1953. was just the beginning. Johnson, then in his early 50s, was teetotal Johnson's father had been a boxer - and but he was ordering a round for his friends. both gained experience from fighting in Whatever optimism, banter and 'booths' at travelling fairs, accepting conversation the group had brought to the challenges from the public. These 'bouts' establishment was swiftly brought to a close would not last long, but at the time were a in one moment. He was refused service and considered a useful way to hone your craft. thrown out because of the colour of his skin. This was how Johnson acquired the It wasn't the first time the boxer had been defensive skills that would become his discriminated against for being black. But trademark. Over time, he developed into a Johnson fought back, just as he had done his fundamentally sound boxer who managed to whole career. avoid a lot of blows and countered well The eldest of four siblings, Johnson was enough to end 36 of his 93 wins by knockout. born on 22 October 1902 in Clayton, In the ring, after a faltering start that Manchester to a father from Sierra Leone almost prompted retirement, he became an and a mother from Ireland. opponent that people were happy to avoid. His introduction to boxing came after he His breakthrough came in 1925 when he got into a fight at work and his dad, Billy, defeated the reigning British middleweight took him to watch a local bout. Johnson champion Roland Todd twice in seven didn't immediately take to the sport, and it months. was to his surprise that his father signed him up to fight a couple of weeks later. He had little knowledge of how to box, let Continued on page 54 54 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition

Len Johnson The boxer with 93 wins who could never become a British champion

Continued from page 53 has prevented me from getting a championship fight. I feel now That same year, he also beat that there is no use whatever Ted 'Kid' Lewis, a boxer who going on with the business." Mike Tyson once described as His final fight came in 1933. "probably the greatest fighter to Johnson died in 1974, aged 71. come out of Britain". His struggles and successes These victories should have might speak of a different time, been the springboard for a but there is also a great sustained period of domination relevance with the present day. and success, for Johnson. The Old Abbey Taphouse is But they weren't. They were now a community pub, where non-title bouts, and there was the legend of Johnson only one reason why. celebrated. This October, during Black History Month, it is “The British Boxing Board of hosting a conference where members of Johnson's family Control's 'rule 24' stated that are expected to attend as well as both contestants for one of historians and actors who appeared in Fighter, a play their titles needed to have about his life. been “born of white parents.” There is also a campaign for a monument be built in his honour, in the city he helped The British Boxing Board of change. TOUGHER THE SET BACK, Control's 'rule 24' stated that Greater Manchester Mayor both contestants for one of their Andy Burnham feels Johnson's titles needed to have been story "absolutely needs to be "born of white parents". told and celebrated", while the THE BETTER THE The rule, given government leader of Manchester City backing when introduced in Council, Sir Richard Leese, is 1911, remained in effect until also open to the idea of a COMEBACK – QAIS ASHFAQ 1948. monument in the city. In 1926 he left Britain and "I think it would be great to By Khalil Alam Bakery, Bradford who has always rounds. spent six months in Australia, have a statue of Len Johnson in backed their man and is confident of his Legendary boxer Thomas “hitman” beating Harry Collins to win the Manchester," says Sir Richard. boxing ability. Hearns once said (after his first loss Empire middleweight title (it "My colleague Luthfur Super-bantamweight professional Director Faisal Ali commented “He against the boxing great Sugar Ray would now be considered the Rahman, who is our executive boxer Qais Ashfaq, who as an amateur (Ashfaq) has had a loss, but so has many Leonard) “the loss just made me Commonwealth title). member for statues, is doing a competed at the 2016 Summer other boxing champions, but they have hungry; it made me want to go out and Johnson said the experience review and look at what we've Olympics as well as winning a silver come back from shocking defeats to win win another title.” did him "the power of good", got and what we haven't got so medal at the 2014 Commonwealth major world titles and as his main I hope Qais Ashfaq has the same although a triumphant return to that we do have public Games, turned professional in July sponsors and biggest boxing supporters, mind-set as Hearns and uses this minor Britain did not follow. He was representations that really do 2017. we are confident he will bounce back setback as inspiration to make a bigger informed his title win wasn't represent the whole history of Signed up with Matchroom Sport, and get back to winning ways.” and better comeback. Ashfaq is young, recognised in his homeland. It the city." Ashfaq since turning professional has Ashfaq admits the loss to Leach was a he has time to bounce back from this was one of the many factors that The boxing booths taught ranked up an impressive boxing record devastating one since it was an loss and continue learning the boxing led to his disillusionment with Johnson to take on all comers, with eight wins, three by knockout, and eliminator for the British super trade. the boxing world. whoever the opponent, and that only one unfortunate loss that came live bantamweight title (currently held by Even though, I am positive Ashfaq "I'm barred from the Albert filtered through into all areas of on Sky sports and DAZN a couple of boxer Brad Foster). will get back to his winning ways, I Hall and the national sporting his life. weeks ago against a former amateur Ashfaq was the favourite to win, but would like him to analysis what went club. In fact, whenever there is Although denied his place as boxing team mate and friend Marc was dropped twice on the way to losing wrong and in my opinion question his big money I'm kept out of it," a champion in sport, no one can Leach (15-1-1 and 3 KOs). on a unanimous points decision. constant change in boxing trainers, Johnson said in 1930, as quoted deny his legacy, which continues Ashfaq a former WBA Continental Leach fought every second of the teams and gym’s that may have in Michael Herbert's book to inspire today. Maybe that's super-bantamweight champion had round and the huge underdog dragged unsettled him for this bout. about him, Never Counted Out. no surprise for a man who was spoken to me prior to his last bout and Ashfaq into a boxing war that favoured I look forward to seeing Ashfaq back "The prejudice against colour ahead of his time. was excited about the changes that he him, not allowing Ashfaq to settle and in the boxing ring soon and hope this had made to his boxing team that knocking him down in talented boxer from Leeds; West included leaving Kelvyn Travis to join the fourth and seventh Yorkshire fulfils his boxing potential. the highly regarded and experienced trainer Angel Farnandez. “Kel… played a massive part in my boxing journey in the pro ranks where I Readers, let me know your thoughts and views remained undefeated in eight bouts and about boxing by contacting me on twitter achieved a WBA Continental title…I www.twitter.com/MRKHALILALAM feel now is the right time for myself to move on and freshen things up. I believe or Facebook this is the best move for me at this stage www.facebook.com/theliongym.co.uk to keep me progressing and I really look forward to working closely with him (my new trainer) and the team at the learn to box and get fitter @ famous Loughborough Sport Johnson, centre, pictured with his father and manager University.” Billy (second from right) in Manchester, December 1926 Ashfaq is sponsored by the Regal www.theliongym.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition www.asianexpress.co.uk Sport 55

A badminton coach from Leicester has been announced as one of the finalists for this year’s UK Coaching Awards. The showpiece event, seen as one of the most prestigious within the coaching community, will be held virtually on Thursday, 3 December to honour and reward the work of coaches across the UK. Badminton hero The annual awards ceremony aims to recognise the contribution coaches make in transforming lives in communities nationwide – especially poignant this year, against the Leicester coach among finalists for backdrop of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prina Karia has been nominated for Community Coach of the Year for her work at Panthers Fitness & Well-being, running weekly prestigious UK Coaching Awards badminton sessions for people of all ages and abilities, including ladies-only, disability and even sessions for those living with dementia. Find out more about all of this year’s Speaking about her award nomination, finalists and the announcements on booking Prina Karia said: “Firstly, I’d like to thank the virtual tickets by heading to UK Coaching people who have nominated me for this ukcoaching.org/coachingawards. prestigious award. I have to say that it has come as a shock and an honour to be a finalist. All nominees are equally deserving of this Awards 2020 award as all coaches do amazing work to engage the next generation in sports. “I have always played sports and I am From the nominations, an expert delighted to see the enthusiasm and judging panel has carefully commitment of so many young people, as well deliberated and selected the as their parents and grandparents. following finalists for nine of the “Maurice Roberts is my mentor, who has award categories. Winners of the always pushed me to excel in my role as a Lifetime Achievement Award and coach, especially within the engagement of The Coaching Chain award will be ethnic minority women and disability sports announced ahead of the awards too. Thanks to Badminton England and Leicestershire & Rutland Sport, Panthers evening. Fitness & Well-being is now a multi-sport club for all. Awards for Coaches The following categories will be “My ultimate ambition is awarded to coaches: Children and Young People’s Coach to ensure sport is more of the Year • Nicky Harverson (cycling) accessible for all members • Ryan Kirby (rugby) • Tom Bowen-Hall (rugby)

of the community and Community Coach of the Year • Dave Rogers (rugby) break the stigma attached • Prina Karia (badminton) • Samantha Williams-Jones (multi-sport)

to women being in sport!” Changing Lives Award Prina Karia runs badminton sessions in Leicester for people of all ages and abilities • Hermine Briffa (cycling) • Scott Burns (rugby) “My ultimate ambition is to ensure sport is • Sheraz Chohan (baseball) more accessible for all members of the Talent Development Coach of the Year community and break the stigma attached to • Amy Moulton (gymnastics) women being in sport!” • Emma Collings-Barnes (swimming) UK Coaching’s Director of Coaching • Trevor Hunter (canoeing) Emma Atkins, added: “The UK Coaching Awards is a true highlight of the year and High Performance Coach of the Year although December’s event will look slightly • Craig Morris (canoeing) • Peter Rome (wheelchair fencing) different, it is more important than ever to • Ryan Jones (para-athletics) recognise the outstanding contributions of coaches in communities across the country this Young Coach of the Year year. • Amy Moulton (gymnastics) “Over three million people regularly coach • Evans (wheelchair basketball) across the UK and I’ve been absolutely blown • Isabel Haigh (gymnastics) away with how quickly coaches were able to • Patrick Ham (swimming) adapt during the pandemic to continue meeting the needs of their participants, from Awards in Support of Coaches grassroots to elite level. “I would like to offer huge congratulations The following categories will be to Prina and all of those who have been awarded in support of coaches nominated for awards. The standard of nominations we received this year was Coach Developer of the Year extraordinary, demonstrating the impact that • Gavin Grenville-Wood (golf) great coaches have had this year. • Nicky Fuller (equestrian) “Thank you to all our coaches across the • Sarah Green (netball) UK, and to our finalists. We are all looking forward to celebrating your achievements in Transforming Coaching Award December.” • British Canoeing The UK Coaching Awards is the brand • British Cycling name of the National Coaching Foundation, • Cities Programme Team and honours #GreatCoaching from people and organisations and demonstrates the role Coaching for an Active Life Award coaching plays in transforming lives and • Be Active, Be Well making the nation a healthier and happier • BMXercise place. Print Karia (centre) announced as a finalist for coved national award • Our Parks 56 Sport www.asianexpress.co.uk November 2020 - 1st Edition

Born in Pakistan, and now living in 11th November, where I look to MTK Global, a team that looks after Slough, Hassan began boxing as a 12- announce myself to the world.” all of Hassan’s needs leaving us to year-old with Pinewood Starr ABC. Head coach and father Mr Azim concentrate solely on that which Up until earlier this year, he was comments: “Hassan is my eldest son, needs to be done in the ring. competing as an amateur, but is now like any father, I've nurtured my son “The next chapter in Hassan’s signed up professionally with one of into the young man he is today. career has began and I couldn't be the globe’s foremost boxing “What's important to me, is he be prouder of what he has achieved so management company MTK Global. the best version of himself both far. As an amateur he’s won one junior inside and outside the ring. “His accolades speak for ABA championship, two NABGC “I’m his guidance and his shield as themselves as he has proven time championships, two GB Champ- I monitor and pave his path as a and time again that he belongs with ionships, one Youth ABA father and a coach. My training plans the elite in the division. Hassan has Championship, a Silver at the Youth have been devised and outlined what it takes to become a world Europeans, a Bronze at the Buenos before evert camp, very meticulously champion and we won't stop till all Aires and one GB senior Elite leaving no stone unturned. of the belts are on the table.” Championships. “Hassan really has excelled in the Hassan is also a ambassador for “I look to replicate my success as amateurs becoming one of the top The Magic Wishing Well an amateur through he professional five welterweights in the world. Charity. ranks under the guidance of my team “He’s matured into a top young Team Azim Promotions and MTK prospect and has the potential to Global,” says Hassan. make it to the top. I have put “I’m incredibly excited about my together Team Azim Promotions professional debut confirmed for alongside management company

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT British light-welterweight boxer Hassan Azim makes his professional debut on ESPN Top Rank and IFL TV

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