tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311197292024-03-16T01:10:00.274+00:00ALL IN A DAY'S WORKB Y T H E W A N D E R I N G L O N D O N E RUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2569125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-69720118089747556232024-01-20T21:47:00.002+00:002024-01-20T21:47:52.745+00:00Uganda Day 1: Masjid Abu Bakr SiddiqueNever wait for the opportunity to serve. You have to grab and grasp your chance as it will seldom ever land in your lap. So, it was a long day with a 4.30 am start. We barely slept three hours after arrival in Entebbe and checking in. By 5 we were on the road and after stopping for Fajr it was an 8 hour ride to Rwabalanga This is particularly significant on a personal level as Masjid Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-14031099479274235932023-08-06T22:00:00.078+01:002023-09-05T10:39:07.969+01:00Bangladesh 2023: World Cup Winners!Bangladesh have been crowned winners of the Inner London Football League for the second time. An astonishing final saw the Tigers beat Nigeria 6-2 in the final. It was an extraordinary day for an exceptional team. There's something quite brilliant about participating in a World Cup, with no commercial duties, responsibilities and expectations. The squad was carefree - All we had toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-27089520785126848562023-07-01T23:38:00.005+01:002023-07-01T23:39:43.671+01:00Red hot Aqib steers Scintilla seconds to the topEmdad RahmanDIVISION 2 - ESSEX COUNTY CRICKET LEAGUEA blistering seven wicket haul from captain Aqib Ejaz was the overwhelming highlight of the clash as Scintilla secured first position in Division Two. The good form has been consistent as the second team matched the performance of the senior team to beat Shane Moss CC at Fairlop. After winning the toss Shane Moss went in to bat &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-62279674715954715372023-07-01T22:17:00.005+01:002023-07-01T22:20:31.579+01:00Scintilla see off Millwall to extend Eid celebrationsDIVISION 1 - ESSEX COUNTY CRICKET LEAGUEIn the week of the celebration of Eid Al Adha a 31 run win was enough to retain top spot for Scintilla Cricket Club. The latest run of games saw third placed Millwall CC visit Oakfield Playing Fields looking to take advantage of a home slip up and make up ground in the race for the Championship. Things are tight at the top of the table with at Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-48114296034450947972023-01-23T11:56:00.026+00:002023-01-23T12:22:50.341+00:00Explore Beanibazar: ReviewEmdad Rahman: The first viewing of “Explore Beanibazar” has been a resounding success as a capacity crowd flocked to watch the landmark heritage documentary. The hour-long motion picture by journalist and film maker Foysol Mahmud saw hundreds of visitors’ flock to the Brady Arts Centre, Brick Lane to be a part of what has turned out to be a rather special and monumental occasion. &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-45691132457954537652022-08-30T18:59:00.011+01:002023-01-23T12:08:44.534+00:00Brilliant, Bullish Bishwanath are Record Breakers!The class of Bishwanath 2022 have created history by winning the Greater Sylhet Upazila Cup at Mabley Green for a second time. With two standalone triumphs Bishwanath take over from the joint Osmani Nagar/Balagonj and Osmani Nagar teams at the top of the honours roll.Bishwanath beat a gutsy Beanibazar team 4-1 in the final and were deserved winners with a string of outstanding performances Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-9093060418011075452022-06-25T21:30:00.009+01:002022-06-26T00:19:31.671+01:00Lonely Orphans Uyghur Blog - Day 2We spent the day visiting Uyghur families resident in Istanbul and spending time with them. They are very humble people and many of the widows are doing an amazing job taking care of their young families.Many families are very large and this is because of women adopting several orphans at a time. They are selfless and take excellent care of them. The family finances in all cases is Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-81693976107039055452022-06-24T18:56:00.008+01:002022-06-24T19:32:13.175+01:00Lonely Orphans Uyghur Blog - Day 1We started the day with a visit to meet the superstars at the Lonely Orphans Montessori School. We were greeted by the staff and given a tour of the educational centre. We were granted an audience with the government designated child Psychologist and observed a play session with the children who were captivated by her interaction with them.The public servant spent thirty minutes delivering aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-91002431377462306582022-06-13T20:48:00.002+01:002022-06-17T11:53:54.122+01:00Bilat Shaista’s Business Motivation!A former boxer and an entrepreneur - an interesting mix but one that will resonate with many youngsters determined to forge a path through the dense forest of life. Bilat Shaista took inspiration from the life of Mike Tyson, and has used boxing to help him develop his character and shape his life, vision and goals. The entrepreneur and business management consultant has used his Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-46036525141506287072022-06-09T15:00:00.007+01:002022-06-17T11:54:15.147+01:00Andy, Bailey and the Old Bill“What are you two doing then?” enquired the nosy Policeman!”“What does it look like,” I grunted, “two geezers having a natter inneh?”“This is my mate Emz, and he shares free books and food,” said Andy. “If that’s alright with you?” I added. The long arm of the law looked at me funny. His two female colleagues looked slightly embarrassed. “Off you go now officer, there’s motorists out Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-6188476815577928722022-05-31T11:19:00.020+01:002022-06-17T11:54:25.839+01:00Book Review: Prophet Ayyub - The Man Who Lost Everything Within the story of Prophet Ayyub lies one of the greatest lessons in human sacrifice, gratitude, perseverance and recovery - All rolled into one. Using simple prose this book describes the life of Prophet Ayyub, how he was blessed with everything, and how he lost everything. The noble Prophet Ayyub was far and wide the greatest individual amongst his generation. He was revered asUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-73818902197274214472022-04-16T19:39:00.005+01:002022-06-17T11:56:28.995+01:00Bosnia Blog - Day 2A drive up the mountains was a new and very pleasant experience. The weather had turned and the biting cold was in stark contrast to yesterdays heatwave. We made our way up the winding roads with Samir, the senior volunteer who oversees the identification and distribution of cows to families. He stopped at a picturesque spot to point out his birth village in the distance. The view from Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-90894771658228094122022-04-15T23:44:00.007+01:002022-06-17T12:00:18.200+01:00Bosnia - Day 1Our first port of call today was to meet Noura from Konjic Polge. She received a cow recently as part of the Bosnia Trust outreach programme. She is very fond of her precious ‘friend’ and has named her Sharinka, which means many coloursNoura has benefitted a great deal from this gift and we feel blessed to have met her today. We met the Muftis and Imams at the Memorial Centre in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-42267708859947681342022-01-23T11:30:00.006+00:002022-06-17T11:55:27.285+01:00Teamwork!Eight groups were involved in supporting this #homeless friend.- Only A Pavement Away- Humdum UK- Docklands Football Club- John Lewis & Partners- London Enterprise Academy- East End Cycles- Victoria Park Community Centre- #bookbikelondonI had to prod him to make sure he wasn’t dead!Partnerships are powerful!#thewanderinglondonerUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-49464072113084285802021-12-31T16:39:00.007+00:002022-06-17T11:57:16.377+01:00Historic Craven Cottage - Home of Fulham FCI’d been communicating with Ed for a while in anticipation of visiting this historic ground and taking part in the stadium tour of London’s oldest club.I got there in the end and it was well worth the wait again. Fulham Football Club may be down the pecking order, what with the capital boasting an array of glitzy big name clubs but there’s no doubting the authenticity and feel of this iconic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-36102573156392813422021-12-30T20:21:00.004+00:002022-06-17T11:57:37.149+01:00The Natural Remedy Clinic (London) As you get older the old wear and tear sets in and one begins to experience frequent, aches, pains, new and recurring injuries. I’ve been experiencing discomfort on my left shoulder, lower back, down the back of my legs and heel. I’d been meaning to visit The Natural Remedy Clinic but this latest development pushed me to pay a visit.Treatments after a consultation at #Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-13339605778447933462021-09-18T23:59:00.040+01:002022-06-17T12:02:02.912+01:00Sizzling Sylhet crowned District Cup Winners!Sylhet District have been crowned champions of the Bangladesh District Cup of 2021.After a year of postponement due to lockdown and the Coronavirus pandemic the cricket championships returned, played outdoors for the very first time at Seven Kings Park.Ten teams representing Districts of Bangladesh took to the fields today to battle it out for the right to take over from Dhaka Gladiators as Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-35637363603045707162021-09-06T19:49:00.008+01:002022-06-17T11:58:31.695+01:00#bookbikelondon milestones#bookbikelondon recently hit the 4000 book milestone. This would not be possible without unparalleled help from my community. Here’s one example of the sheer magic of having a strong and effective community network, where members look for opportunities to give others a leg up. Rofikul was the first person to source me a cycle, going as far as the South Coast to secure me a decent two Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-90116576774165752302021-08-29T22:06:00.005+01:002022-06-17T12:02:32.240+01:00Historic move for Zidan as youngster joins Rayo Vallecano British born youngster Zidan Miah has become the first Bangladeshi origin British footballer to sign for a top flight Spanish football club. After a successful two month trial at the Real Madrid Resident Academy, the 21 year old has joined the newly promoted La Liga club, Rayo Vallecano.As a youngster Zidan started at the David Beckham Academy before moving onto Bromley FC, where his Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-42540393909891547502021-08-29T21:31:00.004+01:002022-06-17T12:02:41.508+01:00Sylhet Sadar crowned Greater Sylhet Champions 2021 Sylhet Sadar crowned Greater Sylhet Champions 2021Emdad RahmanThe Greater Sylhet Upazila Cup has returned after an absence of two years. Due to Covid the greatly heralded UK Bangladeshi football festival had been on hold since Bishwanath lifted the trophy in 2019.Mabley Green was once again the choice of venue to host the prestigious tournament, with players turning up from all over Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-67199494237316750162021-08-15T21:27:00.011+01:002022-06-17T12:03:01.597+01:00Dudbokshi are crowned Beanibazar Village Cup winners 2021Emdad RahmanMathiura Dudbokshi FC have been crowned the first ever Beanibazar Village Cup winners. The tournament in Mile End, organised by Beanibazar Sporting Club UK was the first ever get together of this nature. Beanibazar is a sub district in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh and the tournament brought together thirty teams and hundreds of supporters to take part in a historic day ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-74036706164477654602021-08-09T21:10:00.003+01:002021-08-09T21:15:48.504+01:00Beanibazar Sporting Club hold Village Cup Draw!Emdad Rahman: Beanibazar Sporting Club UK have announced plans for the first ever Village Cup which takes place this Sunday. The draw for the inaugural tournament was held at The London Enterprise Academy, Tower Hamlets and was attended by Team Managers and the Sporting Clubs Committee. Beanibazar is an upazila of Sylhet District in northeastern Bangladesh, part of the Sylhet Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-13514339560557340092021-07-02T18:00:00.000+01:002021-07-04T13:20:46.949+01:00Freedom 50 cyclists complete historic Oldham to London cycle!A group of cyclists have completed Freedom 50 - A historic cycle ride and national initiative with individuals and organisations coming together to form a collective to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence. Through Freedom 50, cyclists visited 8 UK cities to promote global warming and raising money for charity.The final leg from Finsbury Park Mosque after Friday Jumuah Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-25961822979284666562021-05-26T20:50:00.003+01:002021-05-26T20:51:44.191+01:00East End Covid Support Network Reaches 30,000 milestone!Through providing food, food banks do so much more than feed people — they help all members of a community receive the fuel they need to be their best. Developing our network of food banks is helping build stronger communities meal by meal.It’s unacceptable that people are facing hunger in a nation with more than enough food to go around. And not only is it unacceptable, but it hurts us all — Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31119729.post-43473545763091295942021-03-31T18:42:00.006+01:002021-03-31T19:37:16.466+01:00Bookbike London teams up with Barking Learning CentreFebruary Half Term 12-21st FebruaryThis is a brief summary of the volunteering we carried out over the February 2021 Half Term School Break.We were approached and supported by the Barking Learning Centre to support local residents who were affected by the Coronavirus lockdown. Almost one third of recipients (61) have suffered with mental health, including, anxiety and depression, PTSD, Psychosis,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0