Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

30/07/2024

Tune into the ‘Let’s Talk’ radio show with presenter Saima Ashraf Mbe on Tuesday 30th July 2024 from 5pm till 7pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

The ‘Let’s Talk’ radio show will be covering a campaign that presenter Saima Ashraf has been a part of to get people with disabilities more active. This also coincides with the ongoing Olympics and the aim is to try and encourage people of all ages to get more active and improve their overall health.

Joining presenter Saima Ashraf at 5.20pm will be guest Alison Whittaker-Stewart who is the Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future. She is currently leading on the co-ordination and delivery of the ‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign in Blackburn with Darwen.

At 5.50pm we will then be joined by Bob Gower who is one of the local ‘We Are Undefeatable’ storytellers. In 2017, Bob underwent life-changing surgery to have an LVAD Heart pump fitted. Today he says his physical and mental health are stronger than they have been in decades and he finds great reward in cycling with a group known as the Electric Cranks and volunteering with the Refresh Cycle Programme.

The final guest who will be joining us at 6.20pm will be Saima Afzal MBE who is the founder and managing director or S.A.S Rights who are dedicated to fostering positive change and empowering marginalised individuals and groups. They provide a comprehensive range of services and aim to create meaningful connections, promote inclusivity and address the unique challenges faced by their clients.

Please do get involved & if you have any questions relating to the topic being discussed get in touch by phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

Keep tuned into your favourite radio station on Awaz 103.1FM, online via www.pendleradio.org or via the TuneIn or Reach Radio Player apps on your smart phones & smart devices!!!

25/07/2024

Aap Ki Sehat with presenter Shakil Salam every Thursday from 4pm till 6pm LIVE only on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

25/07/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 25th July 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Shakil Salam at 4.15pm will be guest James Foy from Curry on The Street who will be discussing how a small idea of ‘Curry on the Street’ has now developed into a major community project for the local community. Some women from a newly formed group at ‘Curry on the Street’ will also be talking about the aim of new group and how women can get involved.

At 5pm we will then be joined by our resident expert dietitian Fareeha Jay who will be talking about her new South Asian Wellness Journal titled ‘Nourish and Nurture’ and also discussing how best to lose weight.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

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23/07/2024

Education Matters with presenters Sayjda & Ele on Tuesdays from 3pm till 5pm LIVE only on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

14/07/2024

We would like to thank respected guest Dr Bano Murtuja for joining presenter Amina Iqbal during the weekly ‘Taleem Kyoun’ radio show on Thursday 11th July 2024 LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During the LIVE radio show, Dr Bano Murtuja spoke about the topic of ‘home schooling’ and answered some important questions in relation to this from how ‘home schooling’ differs from attending a regular school, what curriculum is taught, how is course work compiled and completed, along with are exams taken whilst children study at home.

The radio show gave an overview of the benefits of ‘home schooling’ and educated the listeners of an alternative to the traditional schooling model.

27/06/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 27th June 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During the LIVE radio show we will be celebrating ‘International Day of Yoga’. This years theme is ‘Yoga for Self and Society’.

Presenter Shakil Salam will be inviting various yoga experts from across the globe to provide information about the ancient practice of yoga.

The first guests are from Lahore in Pakistan.

Anjum Ahmed is yoga instructor in Lahore where he has a large number of people who practice yoga every morning. We will ask him what brings him this dedication and encouragement to provide support and promote yoga.

Aslam Bashir is also from Lahore and practices yoga every day with Anjum Ahmed and many others.

We will be hearing about what yoga involves and how important it is for our community to engage with this activity for relaxation and other health benefits.

Also joining us during the LIVE radio show will be guest Tessa Clemson who is the founder of Tessa Clemson Yoga Studio based in Great Harwood, Lancashire. She will he highlighting the health benefits of yoga.

A team of 14 different teachers and specialists offer sessions both at the studio and online. Tessa Clemson and her team use yoga amd holistic therapies to promote positive health and wellbeing, inspire curiosity, self-discovery and understanding.

Some of the sessions provided include:
Over 60’s Yoga, to Yoga for Beginners, Yoga for Relaxation, Baby Yoga, Yoga for Menopause & Sunrise Yoga to Sound Baths, Massage, Women’s Circles, Ayurveda and Reflexology.

Tessa Clemson and her team also specialise in pre & postnatal yoga, with her new book ‘Yogi Baby’ providing the foundation to her beliefs, teachings and inspiration.

In the second part of the radio show we will then be joined by our resident expert dietitian Fareeha Jay, who will be providing advice and key tips for maintaining a healthy diet.

She will be talking about salt and sugar in our diet and the impact these have on our health.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

To listen LIVE around the world please click on the link below & press the play button:

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25/06/2024

Tune into the ‘Let’s Talk’ radio show with presenter Saima Ashraf Mbe on Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 5pm till 7pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During this weeks radio show which will be hosted by fellow presenter Zain Jerry S, we will be celebrating the amazing news that our very own popular presenter Saima Ashraf has been honoured with becoming an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Saima Ashraf is a role model, extremely talented and an inspirational woman who truly deserves to be recognised for her contribution to her local and wider community.

The management, fellow presenters and volunteers are proud of her amazing achievement and would like to congratulate Saima and her family.

Click the link below to read further:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kkxr88194o.amp

Please do get involved & if you have any questions relating to the topic being discussed get in touch by phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

Keep tuned into your favourite radio station on Awaz 103.1FM, online via www.pendleradio.org or via the TuneIn or Reach Radio Player apps on your smart phones & smart devices!!!

Saima Ashraf is an "exceptional person" who helps and inspires others, a chief constable says.

25/06/2024

Education Matters with presenters Sayjda & Ele on Tuesdays from 3pm till 5pm LIVE only on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

25/06/2024

Tune into the 'Education Matters’ radio show with presenters Dr Sajyda Talib & Eleanor Dove on Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 3pm till 5pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During this weeks edition of the radio show, presenters Dr Sayjda Talib and Eleanor Dove will be joined by Alex Hackett-Evans, a Student Success Officer at Lancaster University. Alex also works for Mountain Rescue and is a passionate advocate for enjoying the outdoors and the benefits of nature. He will be talking to us about his role supporting students, men's mental health, and the power of the outdoors. He will also share his own career and academic journey and some great tips on a career in supporting students.

Tune into the show and get involved via phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

You can listen to the LIVE show by clicking on the link below:

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24/06/2024

We would like to thank respected guest Dr Bano Murtuja for joining presenter Amina Iqbal during the weekly ‘Taleem Kyoun’ radio show on Thursday 20th June 2024 LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

For almost 2 decades Dr Bano Murtuja has been a student of Islamic knowledge studying with respected teachers from around the world.

Dr Bano Murtuja’s primary passion remains the biography of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) which she has studied and taught for almost 20 years.

In 2021 she launched Stories from the Seerah ﷺ a lively and engaging podcast on the life and times of the blessed Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The podcast is now listened to in over 20 countries around the world.

During October 2023 her inaugural LIVE tour of ‘Stories of the Seerah’ was sold out across 6 cities in the UK and was attended by children and adults.

Given the current events taking place in Palestine, Dr Bano Murtuja feels it is both appropriate and essential to focus on the importance of Palestine to the Muslim Ummah. The 2024 tour is now underway and will focus on the Isra - the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) from Mecca to Palestine, the sacred land of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).

Please see links below to subscribe to the podcast or to book your tickets to attend the tour:

Subscribe to the podcast:
https://storiesfromtheseerah.supercast.com

Book tickets to the tour:
https://storiesfromtheseerah.eventbrite.com

20/06/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 20th June 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Shakil Salam during the LIVE radio show will be guest Dr Yasara Naheed who is a GP Partner at Thursby Surgery in Burnley and Clinical Director of Burnley East Primary Care Network. She will be discussing health care for over 65’s including screening and diabetes management control. Dr Yasara Naheed will also be raising awareness about an upcoming health mela which has been organised in Burnley on Saturday 22nd June 2024.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

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17/06/2024

Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM would like to wish everyone a Happy Eid Mubarak!!!

May this day of Eid-ul-Adha be blessed for you & your families & may Allah the Almighty accept your Qurbani donations to help feed the less fortunate around the world.

Please keep the AWAZ team in your duas in particular our amazing team of radio presenters who bring you quality, entertaining & educational radio shows, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week....All Year Round!!!

13/06/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 13th June 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Shakil Salam during the LIVE radio will be guests Batool Bibi & Fazilat Qaiser.

Batool Bibi has been a nurse in the UK for over 20 years and this year made the decision to move to Lahore in Pakistan where she has set up Holistic Foster Care to support girls in need of support.

Over 25 girls from a rural part of Pakistan who had no access to education or life opportunities are now living in this centre in Lahore.

These girls have been given a better life, good education and have been provided a healthy environment so that they can have brighter futures.

Presenter Shakil Salam will be speaking to Batool Bibi who is the founder and chief executive of Holistic Foster Care and Fazilat Qaiser who has responsibility for managing the centre about their project and humanitarian work.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

To listen LIVE around the world please click on the link below & press the play button:

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06/06/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 6th June 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Shakil Salam during the LIVE radio will be guests Nazia Khan who is the Health Lead at One Voice Blackburn & Pete Eastwood who is an author, music manager and mentor.

Pete has worked for over 20 years within the field of education within Blackburn as a Young Persons Mentor. He has also worked for over 20 years in Live Music, as a band and artist manager. Currently he is working as an events producer. He is also a published author as he published his Memoirs in 2022.

In 2016, Pete was told that he had Stage 4 throat cancer caused by the HPV virus and that without treatment he may only have a matter of weeks or months to live. Luckily his treatment was successful and during the LIVE radio show he will be speaking about his personal experiences and the treatment he received.

Nazia Khan is the Health Lead at One Voice Blackburn and since 2017 has worked on many health related topics such as dementia, stem cell transplant, organ donation, mental health, and diabetes. She is now working in partnership with Intra Health and has been given the opportunity to raise awareness of the HPV vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen. They are seeking to show improvements in the uptake of HPV vaccine and hope to make a difference in the community. They want people to understand the importance of this vaccine and that they should get their children vaccinated.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

To listen LIVE around the world please click on the link below & press the play button:

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14/05/2024

Tune into the 'Education Matters’ radio show with presenters Dr Sajyda Talib & Eleanor Dove on Tuesday 14th May 2024 from 3pm till 5pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During this weeks edition of the radio show, presenters Dr Sayjda Talib and Eleanor Dove will be joined by Dr Stacey Noble who is a Teaching Fellow at Lancaster University. Stacey studies and lectures on critical accounting and accounting education. She will be sharing her personal education journey in Scotland and also some very important tips and information about academic integrity. Together we will be learning more about AI, academic integrity, and some of the ways to ensure we uphold academic integrity.

Tune into the show and get involved via phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

You can listen to the LIVE show by clicking on the link below:

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30/04/2024

We are pleased to welcome Maqbul Yusuf who has joined the AWAZ presenting team from the start of February 2024.

Maqbul Yusuf is an individual who is passionate about radio, frequently presenting on Radio Ramadan. He has also worked for BBC Radio Lancashire and provided voiceover services for Islamic organisations in the UK, Pakistan and India.

In his spare time, he enjoys programming and developing apps.

Maqbul Yusuf will be presenting the ‘Rush Hour’ radio show which is broadcast every Thursday from 3pm till 4pm only on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

The ‘Rush Hour’ radio show is a light hearted entertainment show bringing you the listeners, your favourite Naats and Nasheeds.

The main focus of the radio show is Islam and uplifting faith, by teachings from the Holy Quran and Hadith of our beloved Prophet (May Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him & His Family). He will also aim to share random but interesting facts such as, the benefits or drinking green tea or not drinking tea, do mobiles listen to our conversations, and so much more! Guaranteed you'll learn something new in each show.

So become radio active and listen to the ‘Rush Hour’ radio show every Thursday from 3pm till 4pm only on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

30/04/2024

Tune into the ‘Let’s Talk’ radio show with presenter Saima Ashraf on Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 5pm till 7pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Saima Ashraf at 5.30pm will be guest Shabana Hussain who is an award-winning children's author from Burnley. Passionate about representation, she writes faith-inspired diverse picture books which she hopes will help to empower children to embrace their faith, culture and individual identity.

When she's not writing, you can find Shabana with family and friends, doodling, singing or playing her daff (drum). She can also be found munching on a secret stash of chocolate goodies which she claims fuel her imagination.

You can find out more about the authored books by visiting the website below:

www.shabanahussainbooks.co.uk

You can also sign up to her newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest news.

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Please do get involved & if you have any questions relating to the topic being discussed get in touch by phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

Keep tuned into your favourite radio station on Awaz 103.1FM, online via www.pendleradio.org or via the TuneIn or Reach Radio Player apps on your smart phones & smart devices!!!

30/04/2024

Tune into the 'Education Matters’ radio show with presenters Dr Sajyda Talib & Eleanor Dove on Tuesday 30th April 2024 from 3pm till 5pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During this weeks edition of the radio show, presenters Dr Sayjda Talib and Eleanor Dove will be joined by Abbas Hasan, a third year Accounting and Finance student at Lancaster university. Abbas will be sharing about his educational journey from Pakistan to Lancaster and his tips for settling in and making the most out of university. Abbas is a finalist for the LUMS placement student of the year award and he will be telling us all about the importance of doing placements and his own experiences at Unilever.

Tune into the show and get involved via phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

You can listen to the LIVE show by clicking on the link below:

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30/04/2024

We would like to thank respected guest Mahmood Ahmed better known as Mebs Ahmed for joining presenter Amina Iqbal during the weekly ‘Taleem Kyoun’ radio show on Thursday 25th April 2024 LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During the LIVE radio show our guest answered questions relating to how he became a police officer and also what inspired him to become an author.

Mebs Ahmed has led a vibrant and varied life that ultimately led to him fulfilling his father’s dream of being ‘a service to others’.

From humble beginnings in a rural village in Pakistan, he moved to life in modern-day England, being the only one of five siblings to survive infancy. The family initially settled in Oxford, moving to Bradford in 1967, then across the Pennines to Blackburn in 1973, currently residing near Preston. He arrived in England as an incredibly shy and timid boy, though well behaved and punctual, he struggled academically. After leaving school with nothing more than a few ‘O’ Levels, he took on various jobs including working as a cashier/clerk in a bank, a dairy worker, a traffic warden and finally, as a bus conductor/driver. A chance meeting with a total stranger whilst working as a bus conductor/driver, led to a complete transformation in his life. This transformation led to Mebs gaining confidence and self-esteem, it also gave him the inspiration to become a police officer with Lancashire Constabulary in 1989. For the first ten years, he worked as a uniformed patrol and beat officer, then in 1999, he took up a role at the Constabulary’s HQ. He led on the work to address the under-representation of Black and Asian police officers and staff within the Constabulary’s workforce. A role that earned both Lancashire Constabulary and Mebs national and local awards and for him, a reception dinner with the then Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.

Since retiring from the police in 2013, Mebs has kept himself busy, by taking on some work with Edgehill University, he continues to mentor young people, helping them to be the best they can be. He is a guest speaker, delivers diversity and unconscious bias training, runs a debating/discussion group and is a published author.

He loves most sports and continues to play table tennis and badminton. He has an optimistic perspective on life and sees each challenge as a learning opportunity.

25/04/2024

Tune into the ‘Aap Ki Sehat’ health radio show with presenter Shakil Salam on Thursday 25th April 2024 from 4pm till 6pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

Joining presenter Shakil Salam during the LIVE radio show at 4.30pm will be guests Esther Smith who is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, for people with learning disabilities, Tracey Hartley-Smith who is a Consultant Nurse for children and young people with learning disabilities and Kieran Uttley who is an Interim Consultant for people with learning disabilities.

LSCFT Learning Disability Service were successful in a grant application to the Burdett Trust for Nursing under their Chronic Respiratory Diseases programme.

The project aims to address the inequalities in the respiratory health of people with learning disabilities in Lancashire from minority ethnic backgrounds, through innovative ways of working and collaboration.

If you have any questions for our expert guest please send them via whatsapp on 07522723455 or leave your questions in the comments below & we will put them forward to our guest.

To listen LIVE around the world please click on the link below & press the play button:

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17/04/2024

On behalf of Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM and our listeners, we extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Fire Officer at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (Official) Justin Johnston QFSM for his unwavering dedication to fire safety & promoting cohesion within BME communities. Your leadership has left an indelible mark. Wishing you a retirement filled with joy & happiness!

16/04/2024

Tune into the 'Education Matters’ radio show with presenters Dr Sajyda Talib & Eleanor Dove on Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 3pm till 5pm LIVE on Pendle Community Radio - Awaz 103.1FM

During this weeks edition of the radio show, presenters Dr Sayjda Talib and Eleanor Dove will be joined by Safiya Kheratkar who is a MA student in Creative Writing and leads on the Lancaster University Madrassa Project. Safiya is going to share all about what she's been studying in her masters and her dissertation topic. She is also going to be telling us more about the exciting work she's been doing with current students and madrassas. Safiya is committed to inspiring and supporting students who want to continue their secular and religious education and making informed decisions about their future.

Tune into the show and get involved via phone on 01282 723455 or via whatsapp on 07522723455.

You can listen to the LIVE show by clicking on the link below:

https://internetradiouk.com/awaz-103-1fm/