Public concerns have come to the forefront regarding the composition of certain medications containing animal ingredients, in particular porcine and geletine. The recently offered flu vaccination spray for children clearly stated the inclusion of porcine and gave parents the chance
IMWS and Kirklees Faiths Forum hosted a Clerics Supper during National Interfaith Week at the Al-Hikmah Centre. The event, which takes place throughout the year, gives an opportunity for clerics of different faiths to come together and engage in discussions
Members of the local community were recognised for their voluntary contribution in this years Good Neighbour award organised by Kirklees Faiths Forum. Winners included IMWS volunteer Faridabai Patel from Dewsbury who has been a lead volunteer in running an over
The North Kirklees Asian Governors, first established in 1993 to support Asian school governors, was re-launched in November at the Al-Hikmah Centre. In 1993 there were 50 Asian governors and 2 Chairs of governors with no Asian Head teachers in
IMWS lost one of its dedicated trainer John Leach who provided circuit training to service users on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Al Hikmah Centre. John decided to call it a day due to the ill health of his mother
It was an enthralling evening in the crowded quarter of Bayt-ul-Hikmah’s Al-Rumi conference suite. The afternoon session with primarily school children in key stage 3 and 4 had climaxed and it was now time for the evening session. But little
Darul Uloom Al Arabiya Al Islamiyah, Bury, has received ‘outstanding’ in every area of the school in its latest inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors found the quality of teaching, achievement of pupils, sixth form provision, leadership and management and behaviour and
A chain letter informing people of a postal scam has been found to be a hoax. The letter says a scam is being operated by a company called Parcel Delivery Service who leave a card informing the home owner of
IMWS Burial Committee visited the new state-of-the-art 3D digital autopsy facility situated next to the mortuary centre in Bradford. iGene, part of the InfoValley group who specialize in the development of Advanced Medical Visualisation Technology, has opened the new centre
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory infection caused by bacteria. Whooping cough usually begins with mild, cold-like symptoms which develop over 1-2 weeks into coughing fits which can be severe. The cough can often last for two
