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Local life
Stand for your community
Women who live or work in Islington
are being invited to take an active role
in local democracy and find out about
becoming a local councillor.
‘Stand for Your Community, Be a
Councillor’ is a free, informal event
that will take place at the Town Hall on
Monday 22 October, 3.30-6pm.
The event will be a great opportunity
to:
learn more about how councillors
can influence decisions that affect
the community
hear from inspirational women in
local government
find out how to get involved.
There will also be sessions on
tackling practical issues like balancing
council duties with family life.
Rakhia Ismail became an Islington
councillor in May this year after several
years running community projects for
refugees and being involved in a local
political party. She said:
“It was many different issues that led
to me becoming a councillor. I realised
that unless I put myself forward,
decisions would be made that I couldn’t
be a part of.
“I would definitely encourage
women, regardless of background, to
get involved in the community and
stand for election.
“We need strong local communities
where people can empower one
another.”
Rakhia Ismail, local councillor for Holloway
Find out more at
www.islington.gov.uk/
beacouncillor
If you are interested in
coming to the event email
democracy@islington.gov.uk or
call 020 7527 3184.
Islington children need you
Right now there are babies and young
children who need an adoptive family to
call their own.
Being a parent is one of the most
important things you can do and the
impact on a child’s life is immense. Even if
you have not considered adoption before,
come and find out what it’s about at our
adoption event, 7 November (see details
below). You’ll hear life stories, the facts
and the support available.
We offer support all the way - our
advice, guidance and a professional
approach will give you a great start to
your adoption journey.
Delores* adopted her son
case
study
after making the decision
to build her family through
adoption. She had a great
relationship with her social
worker which is important as many
adopters use this time as an opportunity
Thinking About Adoption?
Wednesday 7 November 2012
6.30pm – 8.30pm (panel discussion starts at 7pm)
to look back at their lives and use their
experiences to help them become the
parent they want to be.
Several years on, mum Delores and
her son David* have had some amazing
experiences together, Delores says:
“Adoption has given me the biggest
rewards of my life. At times it’s been
challenging, but I wouldn’t change it for
the world.”
*names have been changed
If you would like to hear all about adoption from the true experts,
adoptive parents, adopted people and a BAAF representative,
come along to our event at:
The Assembly Hall, Islington Town Hall,
Upper Street, London N1 2UD
www.adoptionnorthlondon.co.uk
For more information text Adoption followed by your
email address to 66777
or email your name and address to
info@adoptionnorthlondon.co.uk
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