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TENANT AND LEASEHOLDER AWARDS 2017
The Nottingham City Homes 2017 Tenant and Leaseholder Awards 2017 was held last month in the city.
motivate him as winner to do more in their communities.
Some of the nominations included the Tenant /
Leaseholder of the year award. This was given jointly
to Abdoulie and Adele for the work they do in their
respective communities. Abdoulie is a fantastic role model
for the Hyson Green community, through his work he is
bringing different and diverse groups together. Adele is
an outstanding member of the Bulwell Forest Gardens
community – running training courses that she delivers
to local school children and members of the community.
https://youtu.be/891TUvSPVmw
Mr Abdoulie Jah: Nottingham Tenant and Leaseholder
of the Year 2017
Abdoulie Jah, has committed his time, energy and skills to
make a difference in our Nottingham community. I also
believe in the ethos of the Nottingham City Homes having
had a pleasure to attend and meet people who have won
in the past. I strongly believe in recognising and reward the
people who work so hard to support others in need and
show commitment to bringing social change within our
communities The awards have continued to inspire and
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Abdoulie because of his selfless commitment to
community work through volunteering and supporting
different communities. He has been volunteering as
Mojatu’s Community Engagement Officer bringing
people from different cultures together through
organising sports and cultural events. He is a member of
the Nottinghamshire Community FGM Steering Group
and also run by Mojatu, Abdoulie has been helping
with the Men Engagement work in the FGM campaign
reaching out to men from affected communities.
Abdoulie has also launch Mojatu Gambia magazine and
has hosted the FGM Conference in The Gambia February
2016. He also helps with the Mojatu farm community
events near Newark that engages over 1000 people
every year enabling community cohesion. He current
chairing the an Organisation called “GAIN” (Global African
Integration Network) which comprises of different African
organisation in Nottingham City.
Abdoulie is a fantastic role model for the Hyson Green
Community; through his work he is bringing different and
diverse groups together. He also been actively involved
and supports the Gambian community in Nottingham on
various community activities in Nottingham. He has been
supporting his community with fundraising and event
organising and lots more. He has done countless training
courses which he uses to help members of her community.
The event included a wide range of exciting and diverse
activities.
2017 Hyson Hyson
Green Green
Cultural Cultural
Festival Group
Events
Festival
Group Events
Time
The Vine Community Centre, Bobbersmill Road, Hyson Green, NG7 5GZ,
Event
27 th April 10 am to 2 pm
th
09 Thursday
Sun:
Nottingham International
1pm – 7pm
April
Roma Festival
Bringing
health information and services to
women
in Nottingham.
rd
Sun: 23
Interfaith Football
11am - 7pm
April
Tournament
INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES STALLS ON
Health
Thu: 27 th
Women’s health Event
– 2pm
Diabetes, cancer and 10am
other long term
health issues.
April BMI and Blood Pressure checks
Theme: Healthy Me
Exercise sessions
July
Fun Day in the Farm
10am
- 6pm
genital Mutilation
(FGM)
awareness
Date Female
TBC
Theme:
Celebrating Diversity
Healthy Eating and Weight loss
Sat: 19 th
Hyson Green Cultural Festival
Skills & Employment 11am - 7pm
Fun & Free
August
Theme: Celebrating Diversity
Opportunities
Giveaways and raffle prizes
Training opportunities
Employment
Volunteering
Refreshments, Food & Smoothies
Venue
The Marcus Garvey Ballroom, The
Marcus Garvey Centre, Lenton
Boulevard, NG7 2BY
Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory
Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 6LB
The Vine Community Centre,
Bobbersmill Road, NG7 5GZ
Home Farm, off Lodge Lane,
Screveton, NG13 8JL
Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory
Boulevard, NG7 6LB
activities,
Hyson Children
Green
Youth Club, Terrace Street, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 6ER
Massages
www.hysongreenculturalfestival.org.uk
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Celebrate Asian & South American Groups
• Visiting the Farm Project
The Vine Community Centre, Bobbersmill Road, Hyson Green, NG7 5GZ,
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