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Wellbeing at the TWPA: learn about the ancient art of acupuncture and its healing power

The Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association (TWPA) is continuing with its wellbeing events by hosting a session on ‘The Ancient Art of Acupuncture and its Healing Power’ at is Turnpike Lane, North London centre.The guest speaker is Linda Cremin, a reiki master and specialist in alternative treatme...

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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 wor...

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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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A healthy Ramazan: tips from Buckinghamshire GP, Dr Salman Waqar

As we enter the holy month of Ramazan, it’s a chance to reflect on our lives and make positive changes for the year ahead. Dr Salman Waqar, is a GP and President of BIMA (British Islamic Medical Association). Religion is an essential part of his life and he shares advice for a healthier Ramadan (o...

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Whirling Dervishes: Mevlevi Sema ceremony to tour London, Cambridge and Oxford

Watching whirling dervishes perform their devotional dance, a Sema ceremony, is always a moving experience. This centuries-old spiritual ritual unites the mind, heart, and body through the universal language of music and movement.Later this month, audiences will get the chance to watch the Istanbul...

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North London Turkish women’s group to hold dementia awareness talk and fundraiser

The Turkish Women’s Philanthropic Association of England (TWPA) will be hosting a special event on dementia at their Turnpike Lane centre. “Time for a Cuppa with the TWPA” will take place on Friday, 6 May, giving TWPA members and visitors the opportunity to listen to and quiz Dr Mekella Mehmet-Ye...

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Every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer and the odds of beating it can vary hugely

Did you know that every three minutes of every day, a child is diagnosed with cancer? Sadly, more than 80% of these children are not cured because of poverty: either the medical facilities they need do not exist or their families cannot afford the treatment. Turkish children’s cancer charity LÖSE...

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Wellbeing: Is chocolate still the villain that it was once thought to be?

Chocolate is produced from the beans of the cacao tree. It has been cultivated for at least three thousand years and is one of the most popular and indulgent sweets in Europe and the USA. Statistics show that the average person in Britain consumes 9.5 kilos of chocolate every year. Chocolate ha...

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Balance Bowl’s recipe for vegan Butternut Squash Curry

Prep Time: 30 minutes           Cooking Time: 60 minutes       Total Time: 1.5 hoursFiliz Hussein is one third of the Balance Bowl. Below she shares the recipe for one of the acclaimed Maltese vegan restaurant’s popular dishes: Buttern...

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Balance Bowl’s Thai-inspired vegan recipe for Crunchy Asian Salad

Prep Time: 90 minutes            Cooking Time: 30 minutes      Total Time: 2 hoursFiliz Hussein is one third of the Balance Bowl. Below she shares a recipe from the acclaimed Maltese restaurant’s menu: crunchy Asian sala...

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