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TWPA helps young autistic people to overcome their fears as they camp in the rain

For some, camping can seem like a daunting experience, but it can also be a lot of fun and help build confidence. That was the case for some British Turkish families from North London. Over the bank holiday weekend, the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) organised a camping trip for a...

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School of Turkish: a new term beckons for those ready to embark on a learning journey

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals of Turkish or a seasoned speaker seeking advanced proficiency, the School of Turkish offers online courses tailored to all levels. The UK-based school’s innovative curriculum ensures a comprehensive learning experience for pupils of all ag...

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New York ‘civilizations’ lecture to explore Dersim in the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkish State

New York University will be presenting a talk that will explore the historical journey of Dersim (now called Tunceli), a mountainous region in eastern Anatolia with a predominantly Kizilbash Kurdish population, as it transitioned from the Ottoman Empire to the modern Turkish state. The talk will be...

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Birkbeck London to host 2-day academic symposium charting Muslim power from the fall of the Ottomans to the OIC and beyond

Calling all academics, students, Muslim leaders and activists interested in Muslim politics. As part of its Islamic Courses series, Birkbeck University of London is hosting a two-day academic conference at the beginning of March to examine how Muslim power has fared following the collapse of the Ott...

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Battling stage 4 colorectal cancer, award-winning filmmaker Serdar Ferit shares tips on living with the disease

All around us people of all ages are being diagnosed with cancer and for those in the prime of their lives, it can be really difficult to process both emotionally and physically. For many, dealing with cancer can initially also be a lonely journey, which has prompted one British Turkish Cypriot batt...

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Female-led Sufi Whirling workshops in Brighton in February and March

Whether for reasons of spirituality or as release from the everyday stresses of life, the practice of Sufi whirling continues to grow in appeal – and not just among Muslims. This devotional dance is an integral part of Sufism – an inclusive, mystical Islamic belief and practice where adherents seek...

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Learn about Iznik Turkish patterns from the V&A Museum’s Tile Collection at this special workshop

İznik pottery is named after the town of İznik in western Anatolia where it was founded. From the last quarter of the 15th century until the end of the 17th century, these decorated ceramics were one of the most important decorative materials embellishing Ottoman structures ranging from palaces to m...

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School of Turkish announces language course details for new academic year, 2023-24

Lots of people are looking to learn Turkish or to improve their Turkish language skills, but finding a good course can be difficult. Established two years ago in the UK by leading Turkish language teacher Dr Kübra Yıldırım Khan, School of Turkish is a great new language institution that offers onli...

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TWPA to launch new music therapy workshop for autistic Turkish children in North London

The Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) is starting a new music therapy workshop for autistic children. The weekly session will take place on Saturdays at TWPA’s Turnpike Lane building and is open to British Turkish and Turkish-speaking families who live in North London. The new free w...

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Turkish women’s group TWPA to hold follow-up ‘coffee morning’ seminar to talk about dementia

Following the success of its first dementia event last year, the Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) is again staging a second coffee morning seminar for its members and others in the Turkish community who are concerned about this life-changing condition. The term ‘dementia’ is used to...

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