Black and Minority Ethnic People
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A UK website for Asians where you can have a look at:
- About Asian News
- Business
- Cars
- Education
- Entertainment
- Have your say
- Heritage
Asian Radio
There is a selection of channels for you to enjoy:
 Asian Network
A BBC network covering Asian life, competitions, frequently asked questions, message boards, music, presenters/shows, schedules, sport
- Asian Sound Radio
This 24 hour station is dedicated to Asians in the North West on frequencies 963 and 1377 AM. On it you will find a blend of news, interviews, competitions, music and information for every generation
- Masti
A BBC network covering arts and entertainment, Bollywood news, films, interviews, music, theatre previews
Common Illnesses
The following illnesses are more common in the ethnic minority population. Click on the BBCi link for information on each particular illness. For general health and nutrition matters go to www.tameside-owl.org.uk/health.htm.
Ethnic Health Support Organisations:
Features of this website include:
- Banking and Planning
- Best Buys
- Current Accounts
- Currency Converter
- Find a Financial Advisor
- Insurance
- Investing
- Life Events
- Mortgages
- My Money
- Pensions Tax
Contact details for Banks and other Financial Institutions
Immigration Advice
Improve your English - learning courses - (for people whose second language is English)
Tameside Adult Learning has several courses for people whose second language is English. Have a look at:
Tameside College also run ESOL courses. They can help with completing CVs and have available interpersonal skills workshops.
Conversation English
This is a 15-week/2 hours per week course based at St. Ann's Learning Centre, Burlington St, Ashton-under-Lyne on Friday 9.00am-11.00am.
Main objectives:
- To practise listening skills and to join in conversation about a wide range of topics.
- To increase learners
- To establish and meet learner's personal goals in spoken English
Entry requirements: Some basic spoken English
Fees: FREE or at a reduced rate to many learners
Contact: Student Support Officer
Tel: 0161 343 8899 Mobile: 07773 365699
ELLIS
If English is not your first language - but you'd like to speak and understand it better - Learndirect can help you.
ELLIS (English language Learning Information System) is an excellent way of learning English. This FREE computer-based course uses video clips showing everyday situations to help you learn, such as:
- Finding somewhere to live
- Going to job interviews
- Meeting people
- Shopping
- Visiting the doctor
You can practise speaking English by recording your own voice and listen to words and phrases as often as you like. You can also learn about grammar.
There are two levels:
- ELLIS Introduction for beginners
- ELLIS Middle Mastery for those more advanced
An English skills check is made to see which level is best suited to you.
And there's help available in all these languages, so you don't need to worry about not being able to understand what's being said:
Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Castilian, Czech, Euro Portuguese, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Kurdish, Mandarin Chinese, Punjabi, Serbian, Somali, Spanish, Sylheti, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese.
ELLIS is available through selected Learndirect centres whose specially trained staff will be able to offer you all the help and support you may need.
 Learndirect offers a great way to learn and they have hundreds of courses to choose from, many of which are free! So why not call them today or visit their website at www.learndirect.co.uk
Your local Learndirect centre is:
The Learning Place/Learndirect, St Ann's Centre, Burlington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7EG
 0161 343 2114
ESOL: Living in Britain
This is a 30-week/2 hours per week course based at St Ann's Learning Centre, Burlington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.
Main objectives:
- To build confidence in written and spoken communication
- To build confidence in knowledge of Britain e.g. consumerism, family, law, environment
- To build vocabulary
- To build on personal life experience
- To enable discussion, debate, opinion opportunities
Entry requirements: Initial Assessment Entry level 1-Entry level 3
Fees: Own first language dictionaries where possible
Contact: Melanie Johnson/Student Support Officer
Tel: 0161 343 8899 Mobile: 07773 365699
ESOL Workshop
Choice of venue and times:
- St Ann's Learning Centre, Burlington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
30-week/2 hours per week
Monday 1-3pm
Monday 5.30-7.30pm
- Union Street Learning Centre, Union Street, Hyde
10-week/2 hours per week
NB. First language dictionaries required where possible
Main objectives:
- To practise speaking, listening, reading and writing to enable more confident use of English
- To establish and meet personal English learning goals
Entry requirements: None required
Fees: FREE or at a reduced rate to many learners
Contact: Melanie Johnson/Student Support Officer
Tel: 0161 343 8899 Mobile: 07773 365699
Skills for Work
This is a 15-week/2 hour course held at the Union Street Learning Centre, Union Street, Hyde.
Main objectives:
- To develop and practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills needed to find employment
Entry requirements: Entry level 2 - Entry level 3
Fees: FREE or at a reduced rate to many learners
Contact: Melanie Johnson/Student Support Officer
Tel: 0161 343 8899 Mobile: 07773 365699
Survival English
This is a 10-week/6 hours per week course based at St Ann's Learning Centre
Main objectives:
- To practise speaking, listening, reading and writing in everyday contexts e.g. shopping, going to the doctor
- To enable more confident use of English in everyday situations
Entry requirements: None required
Fees: FREE or at a reduced rate to many learners
Contact: Melanie Johnson/Student Support Officer
Tel: 0161 343 8899 Mobile: 07773 365699
Race Equality and Diversity Team
Read about the responsibilities, objectives and on-going projects of the Race Equality and Diversity Team.
Translation Service and Multikulti
Information on the Translation Service
Useful Organisations
Below are some organisations you might find useful for help, information and advice. Information on Black and Minority Ethnic community groups in general in Tameside can be found at Central Library or alternatively by contacting the Black and Minority Ethnic community worker on Telephone Number 0161 339 4985.
African-Asian-Caribbean Centre
Organisations in and around the Greater Manchester and North West region. See also Longsight/Moss side Community Project and The Pakistani Society below.
Black Information Link
An independent , community-interactive site for justice, equality, anti-racism and social inclusion.
Chinese Health Information Centre
A self-help initiative for Chinese residents in Manchester, assisting with access to NHS service.
Kristine Chalk
Chinese Health Information Centre, 6 Houldsworth Street, Manchester M1 1EJ
0161 228 0138
Community Librarian (Tameside)
Responsible for ethnic language library provision throughout Tameside. In Touch Health Kiosks are available at Central Library, providing printed and spoken information on health in English and Asian languages.
Community Librarian - Education and Cultural Services
Central Library, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7SG
0161 342 2029/2030
Directory of Irish Voluntary Sector
Lists Irish voluntary organisation in London, outside London and Irish housing organisations.
Indian Senior Citizens Centre Manchester
Organisation providing culturally sensitive day care services, exercise classes, shopping trips, information, advice, advocacy, English classes, rehabilitation services, chiropody, physiotherapy and screening/ health promotion services.
Indian Senior Citizens Centre Manchester
16-18 Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 8AB
0161 232 7994
Longsight / Moss Side Community Project Manchester
Project providing support for older Asians and their carers, drop-ins for Asian women with mental health needs, introduction to care-related work for Asians and advice on culture and religion for service providers.
Ismail A Lambat
Longsight/Moss Side Community Project, 95A Princess Road, Manchester M14 4TH
0161 226 4632
Pakistan Society
Works for the Pakistani community's social and cultural welfare and assists with immigration problems.
Azmat Choudhury
The Pakistan Society, 292 Mauldeth Road West, Manchester M21 7RF
0161 881 5064
Tameside MBC Customer Services One Stop
Advice and access to all Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council services. Advisors speak Bengali, Gujerati, Urdu and English.
Nazrul Hoque
Customer Services, Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL
0161 342 2810
 World Service News
Get the BBC World Service News in 43 languages or listen live - you will need to download Real Player if you do not have a current media player on your system.
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