18 - 24 Sept 2009 06
C O M M U N I T Y N E W S
The Duchess of York to Satellite TV campaign to
attend the ACLT's final
encourage mosques to
Gift of Life Ball
This year’s Gift of Life
register as charities
Fundraising Ball in association
The Charity Commission is many of these organisations benefit of donations through
with the National Blood Service,
running a satellite TV cam- don’t realise that registering Gift Aid arrangements. This
part of NHS Blood and
paign encouraging mosques to with the Charity Commission is means that currently for every
Transplant, will mark the 10th
register as charities. a legal requirement. It also £1.00 donated through Gift Aid
year since the charity’s spear-
The Charity Commission, the helps ensure that the donations charities can claim back up to
head Daniel De-Gale overcame
independent regulator of these organisations and 28p from the Government.
the odds to receive a life saving
Charities in England and Wales mosques are given go further Benefit from generous tax
bone marrow transplant, whilst
is, for the first time, running and can enhance their reputa- breaks – they do not normally
also celebrating the 13th
adverts on satellite television tion. have to pay income/corporation
anniversary of the ACLT, a char-
channels during the festival of The advertising campaign, on tax, capital gains tax, or stamp
ity dedicated to raising aware-
Ramadhan. The campaign is four satellite television chan- duty, and gifts to charities are
ness of leukaemia (bone marrow
one part of the Commission’s nels, will remind viewers of the free of inheritance tax.
and blood donation) and
ongoing work with faith-based many benefits of registering Have access to free expert
increasing the number of ethnic
charities, and encourages with the Charity Commission. advice and tailored guidance
minorities on the UK bone mar-
mosques and Muslim organisa- Charities registered with the from the Charity Commission.
row register.
tions that may be charitable to Charity Commission:
Due to Daniel De-Gale’s
register as charities. Have the benefit of a charity Registering as a charity is not a
untimely death last October, this
sport, film and music including exquisite cuisine and exclusive
Over Ramadhan many Muslim registration number and the complicated process, visit the
year will see the ultimate Gift of
Keisha Buchannan, Colin musical performances, as they
organisations and mosques badge/brand of charity, increas- Commission’s website:
Life Ball, an event which was
Salmon, Beverley Knight, aim to raise much needed funds
around the country will benefit ing public trust and confidence www.charitycommission.gov.u
created to celebrate a momen-
David Harewood and many oth- and awareness. The ACLT
from the generosity of those in in their organisation. k or call 0845 300 0218 for fur-
tous point in the charity’s histo-
ers. recently passed the milestone of
their communities. However Can maximise the financial ther information.
ry - Daniel finding a compatible
Guests will attend a reception, recruiting approx. 29,000
donor despite an approximate 1
dinner and after-party at donors across the key UK
in 250,000 chance because he
London’s largest venue with a Registries, which has signifi-
Watermans presents the UK
was an ethnic minority.
view, Altitude 360. From its cantly contributed to saving the
The fundraiser will be a celebra-
prime Westminster riverside lives of 25 people. All money
tion of his life as well as giving
location, Altitude 360 offers raised from the event will fund
hope and inspiration to those
astonishing 360˚ views over the the vital work of the charity and
premiere of Primetime Theatre
fighting bone marrow cancers
heart of London and its iconic if funds are raised quickly, then
such as Leukaemia.
landmarks - The London Eye, the numbers of donors and lives
As a patron of the ACLT since
Houses of Parliament, Big Ben saved could rise substantially
Company’s, Wedding Album
its inception in 1996, the
and The River Thames. For more information, to pur-
Watermans presents the UK forward to her arranged mar- satire that gives us a peep into
Duchess of York will be attend-
The final Gift of Life Ball also chase tickets or to make a dona-
Premiere of Wedding Album, a riage to a Non Resident Indian urban life and strife as Indian
ing this glamorous event on 10th
known as the ‘Grand Finale’ tion to the charity
new English language play by in the US; her sister, Hema, society continues to evolve
October, along with other
promises to be a spectacular visit www.aclt.org or call 0208
the Bombay based, Primetime who lives in Sydney, arrives and change.
celebrities from the world of
evening for the charity, with 240 4480
Theatre Company, directed by back for the ensuing wedding, Each snapshot shows mem-
Luxurious Pakistan based Couture
the internationally acclaimed whilst brother, Rohit, is torn bers of the family frozen in a
actor & director, Lilette Dubey between love and success. contemporary projection of
for one week only. The play explores traditional respectability, but underneath
Label to debut at 'A La Mode' during
Wedding Album, a new play Indian wedding rituals in a is a double image with a
written by the renowned con- globalised technologically penumbra of hidden life!
temporary playwright, Girish savvy India, where protected Featuring a cast of nine
London Fashion Week
Karnad, explores modes of by the gaze of the family, a actors, Wedding Album is a
courtship in a changing Indian couple would originally meet poignant tale of love and
landscape. under a wedding podium but longing in a shining India.
The Luxurious Pakistan based label Monica Monica runs her own workshop specialising in
This dark comedy is set in a today, SMS, email and Skype Tickets are on sale now and
Couture will showcase its new collection during designing, pattern making, cutting and stitching; a
middle-class family home in connects them even before sponsorship packages avail-
London Fashion Week at the 'A La Mode' Catwalk section caters for hand embroidery and embellish-
Karnataka, where twenty – they have got hitched! able.
hosted by La Geneve North Events. ments. Steeped in eastern tradition but regular
two year old, Vidula is looking Wedding Album is a comedy Suitable for 12+ years.
The event will take place at the prestigious Charing exposure to London and its fashion trends have
Cross Hotel in Central London on 19 September inspired Monica to create fusion outfits and acces-
from 7.30pm. sories. She works mostly with imported fabrics and Businessman cleared of
Designer Monica Paracha launched womenswear other raw materials, such as Swarovski crystals.
label Monica Couture in 2003. Since its launch Monica Paracha will present her new collection to
Monica has exhibited at the Pakistan Festival in an audience of press, buyers, other fashion profes-
threatening BNP members
Washington DC, Alexandra Palace London in July sionals and upscale consumers at the 'A La Mode'
2008, Asian Bridal Show Manchester in February high profile event in Central London.
A businessman who confronted British National Philip Barnes, defending, said the complainant
2009, and was the only Pakistani Designer at the Sponsors supporting the event include Guoman
Party members when they put a leaflet through his ignored Mr Latif’s original question “because of the
International Asian Business Awards in Hotels, Carolina Faria, The Session Make-up
door said he felt “vindicated”, after being found not colour of his skin”.
Birmingham in November 2008. Most recently she school , 4 Seasons Shop, Sip Water, Love
guilty of threatening the men. Mr Warner denied this and told the court he has
par took in Bahrain Fashion Week in May 2009. Genevieve Fashion Art and Brushstrokes.
Mohammed Latif, 38, was accused of swearing at “many Muslim friends.”
Veronique B Couture returns to ‘A La
Duncan Warner, 44, and Gerard Williams, 54, and When asked how he knew Mr Latif was a Muslim,
calling them “Nazis”, before trying to snatch their the BNP member said he had worked as a volunteer
leaflets. But the business manager, from Stockport , for 20 years at a centre for blind and deaf people “of
Greater Manchester, who is married with two young all religions and cultures”.
Mode’ to showcase her new collec-
children, insisted he did not use any foul language. ”I have learnt that I have never had a Hindu or Sikh
And the court believed his version of events - that he gentleman remonstrate with me for handing out
was actually trying to hand the pamphlet back. Mr leaflets. In fact the opposite is true, they often con-
tion during London Fashion Week
Warner, organiser for the party’s Stockport branch at gratulate me for standing there,” he said.
the time, and Mr Williams, who has been a BNP Mr Barnes replied: “The people who disagree with
member for five years, were delivering pamphlets on you are always Muslim.”
Designer Veronique Bozonga will present her new then networked and built a clientele over here and
April 9 this year when the incident happened. And the complainant agreed, saying: “In my experi-
evening wear collection from her label Veronique B really got back into designing again.
The pair were distributing flyers in Broadstone Road ence, yes. I chose to describe him as Muslim because
Couture for the second season at the ‘A La Mode’ Primarily a self taught designer, Veronique took a
, Stockport , when a “Muslim man” approached and that is how I saw him from his actions and attitudes.”
Catwalk show hosted by La Geneve North Events. short course in 1997 at H.A.S.T.A in London to
asked if they were responsible for the material, Mr Mr Williams told the court the incident was “pretty
Her Catwalk presentation will take place at the refresh and further develop her skills. Designing
Warner told Stockport Magistrates Court. scary” and “a bit unnerving, being followed and
prestigious Charing Cross Hotel in Central London and making clothes is her gift as she naturally
”I ignored his question and walked away. He came abused”. The two men reported the incident - includ-
on 18 September from 7.30pm taught herself the logistics and initially only made
back and called us Nazi f***ers, and shouted “hey, ing the defendant’s alleged attempt to snatch their
After the resounding success of her Catwalk show clothes for friends and family. Due to popular
I’m talking to you d***heads,” he said. leaflets - after a trip to the bookmakers, he told the
last season she returns with another extraordinary demand Veronique eventually built a loyal cus-
”I was very offended by this insult because members court. But Mr Latif said he was handing the leaflet
new Spring Summer 2010 womenswear collection. tomer base and Veronique B Couture was born.
of my family died in the war fighting the Nazis.” Mr back because he did not want his wife or two young
She expresses “I am delighted to return for the 2nd She adds a contemporary European twist to her
Warner said he was “in fear” of Mr Latif and claimed sons to see it.
Season of ‘A La Mode’. My previous show was designs which makes them very unique and appeal-
the businessman threatened him, telling him to watch He said he only approached them to ask why they
such a great success and boost for my business. The ing to both African and Western Cultures. She also
out or someone might follow him home. deliver leaflets without checking who lives in the
LGN Events team are highly professional and have draws on influences from her culture and upbring-
He said: houses. ”Maybe if I wanted to plaster my bedroom in
assisted me in so many ways” ing. She will also be showcasing her designs in
“It was a loud, angry voice. He tried to wrestle my BNP leaflets I might have taken them.
Veronique has been designing and making clothes December 2009 for the first time in Gambia as part
bag of leaflets from my hand but I managed to keep ”I wanted a civil conversation. I didn’t threaten to
since she was 14 back in Congo (DRC) and in total of the TMC Model Event after impressing the
possession of them. follow anyone home. In fact I told the police I was
has been designing for about 22 yrs. When she Award Winning Mahogany Group.
”I was very concerned for my safety. I was concerned worried for my own safety, in case there were any
moved to England from Congo she took a break
that he might even attack us.” reprisals,”
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