High community turn-out at York Mosque for open day after demonstration threats

An impromptu open day held at the York Mosque & Islamic Centre off Bull Lane on Sunday 26th May proved a great success as over 100 members of the local community turned up for tea.

The open day was held in response to threats of an EDL demonstration following the death of Lee Rigby in Woolwich earlier in the week. The threat eventually turned out to be just a tiny handful of people - who were peacefully offered tea and biscuits by Mosque leaders.

Mosque Leaders spoke to the gathering of all aspects of York's community - York residents, members of local Universities, church groups and more - and stated clearly that York's Muslim community rejects all forms of extremism.

You can read the York Press article here

Imam Abid Salik (centre) addresses members of York's community

Hull Road Labour Councillors Neil Barnes and Fiona Fitzpatrick played a proud part in being among those who showed their support for York's Muslim community.

Since their election in 2011, Fiona and Neil have been very supportive of the Mosque and its congregation, visiting for events and sometimes just for a chat. They look forward to seeing a brand new building in due course and wish the Mosque well in its fundraising efforts.

The York Mosque & Islamic Centre is an asset to York's community.

Catching up with the team at York Mosque

Hull Road Labour Councillors Fiona Fitzpatrick and Neil Barnes paid a visit to the York Mosque and Islamic Centre on Bull Lane on Friday 24th May.

Fiona and Neil spoke with them about recent media coverage and offered our ongoing support to the York Muslim community - incidentally they reported lots of similar expressions of support from local residents.

It was great to find out more about their future plans for the Mosque and the new building they are currently fundraising for. As you can see from the photo below of a mocked-up model - fears about the height of the building are unfounded.

And finally, we got some great food during the visit - they are the perfect hosts! 

(pictured: Imam Abid Salik, Cllr. Fiona Fitzpatrick, President Ismail Miah, Cllr. Neil Barnes)

Hull Road Ward Committee - 14th May, 7.30pm

Fiona and Neil would like to invite Hull Road residents to the next Ward Committee - to be held at Derwent School (Osbaldwick Lane, YO10 3AX) on Tuesday 14th May - starting at 7pm with a drop-in session and formally at 7.30pm.

Agenda:

1. 7.00pm Drop-In Surgery

An opportunity to talk to your ward councillors, local policing team and street environment officer. Find out more about the future direction of York Libraries and Archives, Big Local project and Tang Hall and Heworth Residents’ Association.

2. 7.30pm Main Meeting

3. Partner Updates

4. Hull Road Park

5. Tang Hall Big Local

6. Planning Panel Election

7. Community Contract and Ward Priorities

8. Ward Budget

9. Have Your Say

Hope to see you there!
Fiona & Neil

Celebrate York 2013 - this Sat (11th May) in Hull Road Park

We're really pleased to see the University of York Students' Union once again expressing its commitment to the local community with its annual 'Celebrate York' event.

Full details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/552643531425756/

Where: Hull Road Park
When: Saturday 11th May - 11am to 4pm
What: [from Facebook event description] Celebrate York returns for a second year, following on from last years' great success.

For those of you not familiar with Celebrate York, it is a community, summer fete style event that brings together students and the local community, with performances and stalls from many of our activities and clubs, as well as plenty of interactive events throughout the day.

-- STAGE LINE-UP --
11.15 Glee Singers
11.45 Blue Suit
12.15 Dance Society
12.45 Saxophone Quartet
1.00 Pantomime
1.30 Concert Band
2.00 Spotlight
2.30 Magic Soc
3.00 Miss Deeds
3.30 Brass Band