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FEEE DISCUSSION, ISLAMOPHOBIA

The next in the series of our Free Discussion sessions took place on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, from 10 am to 1pm at the John Clare Theatre at Peterborough Central Library. Islamophobia was the topic of this session.


PREC AGM - THURSDAY 30TH JUNE 2011, CITY COLLEGE PETERBOROUGH, BROOK STREET, 6.00 PM START
It was a great honour to be presented with our Certificate signed by Queen Elizabeth and commemorative engraved crystal by Hugh Duberly CBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, in honour of our Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Staff, Executive Members and Volunteers present and past were in attendance. After the presentation of our Annual Report and Accounts for 2010-2011, Mark Hopkins, Assistant Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire gave a thought provoking talk on Policing in Peterborough, with a lively question and answer session. If you would like a copy of our Annual Report and Accounts, please contact the office.

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2011 We are delighted to have been awarded this accolade, the MBE for voluntary groups, which is in recognition of our work over the past 36 years supporting the communities in Peterborough.


Immigration Debate, Alper Mehmet, Migration Watch, 24th September 2010, John Clare Theatre, Peterborough Central Library

This was the third in the Free Discussion series provided in partnership with GPP, MENTER and the Race Equality Network. The speaker, Alper Mehmet from Migration Watch, presented an interesting debate and outlined the policies of Migration Watch. The session was attended by around 20 organisational representatives and followed with a lively questions and answers round

PREC Annual General Meeting AGM, 24th June 2010, John Clare Theatre, Peterborough Central Library

Our 2010 AGM welcomed Emma Norton, a Lawyer from Liberty as our keynote speaker, she focused on Libertys human rights campaign 'Common Values' and gave the audience a new understanding of human rights values and showed how the human rights act does actually protect all of us and dispelled some of the damaging myths that surround it.

Cliff Walker, PREC Chair, presented our accounts and annual report and confirmed nominations and approval of the elections for the new Executive Committee members.

The ABC Forum gave a presentation on their work through the tackling racial inequalities forum. Young People shared their experiences of inequality personally with the audience and detailed how they are aiming to challenge these through the project.

A copy of our Annual Report/Accounts 2009-2010 can be found in the publications section of this website or contact the office to request a paper copy

Stop and Search Discussion - Monday 25th January 2010, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, Jack Hunt School

Jack Hunt School hosted this timely discussion on stop and search, in relation to government agencies, such as the British Transport Police, Police, Immigration Authorities stopping and searching people in the UK to verify criminal activity, counter terrorist activity or verify immigration status.

Chief Superintendent Andy Hebb, the Peterborough Commander, addressed the meeting and covered:

Why people are stopped and how effective this method is

The gender, age and ethnic profile of who gets stopped, why? and where?

How many people have been stopped in the last year?

Who else can stop people in the city?

British Foreign Policy Discussion - Monday 9th November 2009, 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm, Thomas Deacon Academy

The First Secretary from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office came to Peterborough to have a frank discussion on the UK's foreign policy in and around the Middle East. Topics covered included:

How British foreign policy is formulated

How it is perceived both in the UK and abroad

How it can be influenced in the context of causes of extremism, radicalisation and violence amongst sections of UK communities as well as people from abroad

Annual General Meeting - Thursday 25th June 2009, The Cresset

Cliff Walker our Chair presented PREC business, this included the signing off of PREC audit accounts by Rawlinson Accountants and the presentation of PREC's Annual Report 2008-2009 (Please contact the office if you would like a copy). 6 nominations were approved for Executive Committee members.

Our Guest Speaker Councillor Hiller, gave a brief presentation on his role as Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Housing and Community Development. He handed over to Jason Horne from the Youth Service, who gave an insight in to the Unity Peacemakers project through a short DVD and personal thoughts and feedback from the Young People involved. Certificates were given out to some of the Young People involved in the Unity Project for their achievements by Councillor Hiller.

Mostyn Davies, a previous Executive Member and Canon, gave the vote of thanks.

General Meeting - Wednesday 12th November 2008, The Cresset

A presentation was given by Guest Speaker, Keith Best, Chief Executive of the Immigration Advisory Service. Up-to-the-minute changes to the immigration system were explained and their important links to community cohesion and race relations were explored. A question and answer session followed the presentation and made for an insightful and thought provoking meeting.