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Annual Volunteers Dinner 2024

The Central Mosque of Brent Annual Volunteers dinner took place today 6th November 2024. 

This was an evening of celebration and appreciating the group of Community volunteers from all backgrounds and religions in establishing our Surplus Food Market thrice weekly and our weekly Community Cafe on Fridays and have been serving the community for 2 year anniversary. 

Over 250 households are assisted every week and The chief Guests included Mei Sim Lai DL OBE Deputy Lieutenant for Brent, Leader of Brent Council Cllr Mohammad Butt and local councillors and members of the community. 

Dr Raja Amjid Riaz Chairman Central Mosque of Brent thanked the entire group of volunteers for their hard work and huge efforts for establishing and running the highly successful food market and a fantastic Community Cafe.

The Central Mosque of Brent 2nd Annual Volunteers Dinner was held on 6th Nov 2024 with Dr Raja Amjid Riaz Chairman, Mei Sim Lai DL OBE, Council Leader Cllr Mohammad Butt cllrs Parvez Ahmad and Ryan Hack. Award winner’s Richard Geldart and Bernie Flynn who were given Awards for outstanding service to the community. Furthermore all the volunteers were given a chance to speak to the entire group. Richard Geldart in his acceptance speech said that the job is only partly done and we need and can do more. Bernie Flynn thanked the group and Mosque management for having such a broad mind base to let this work take place. 

A highly successful event enjoyed by all and a lovely meal provided by Leziz Charcoal Grill whose owner Nihat Algul was given the Chairman’s Award.


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