[noborders-brum] Request for a meeting

[Shiar]

We meet every 2 weeks on Thursday, at the same time and place.

> Thanks Shiar,
>
> I think that is very helpful. It is more useful to attend a meeting,
> listen
> and assess and then see if I can be of benefit or make any substantial
> contribution to the debate or actions of the group.  However, in
> principle,
> I am in agreement with the issue and think it is a worthwhile cause to
> fight
> for.
>
> I hope I will be able to attend on the 8th, but not sure because of
> several
> commitments this month. I would therefore be grateful if you can keep me
> informed about future meetings,
>
> With best regards.
>
> Dr Fathi Elsadig Jamil
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shiar [mailto:shiar at riseup.net]
> Sent: 31 May 2006 13:08
> To: Fathi Jamil
> Subject: RE: Request for a meeting
>
> Dear Mr Jamil,
>
> Birmingham No Borders is a grassroots, non-hierarchical group of
> activists, who struggle against the border regime and immigration
> controls, with all the suffering and injustices they impose on people. It
> is, in that sense, different from NGO's and lobbying groups.
>
> That also means I cannot really speak for everyone else or act as a
> representative. Our decisions are made on a consensual basis.
>
> However, you are welcome to attend our meetings (they are open to
> everyone) and bring whatever suggestions, criticisms or ideas you've got.
> The next one is on Thursday, June 8th, 7:30pm, at the Midlands Arts Centre
> (in the cafe bit).
>
> Thanks for your concern and hope to see soon,
>
> Shiar
>
>
>> Thanks for your message.
>>
>> I am interested in knowing more about NoBorders.  I learned about it
>> from
>> Indymedia. My own organisation is Community Resource & Information
>> Service.
>> We work with communities across Birmingham and provide a wide range of
>> services including training, organising, research and capacity building.
>> For
>> the last 3 - 4 years we have been working with refugee groups and helped
>> in
>> setting the Birmingham New Communities Network (BNCN), an umbrella
>> organisation that acts as a voice for and lobby on behalf of migrant and
>> refugee groups and organisations in Birmingham.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> Jamil
>>
>> Dr Fathi Elsadig Jamil
>>
>> Community Resource & Information Service
>>
>> 200 Bunbury Road, Northfield
>>
>> Birmingham, B31 2DL.
>>
>> Telephone: (0121) 476 8705 / 477 0935
>>
>> Fax: (0121) 476 0288
>>
>> Mobile: 07900237277
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Shiar [mailto:shiar at riseup.net]
>> Sent: 30 May 2006 18:15
>> To: Fathi Jamil
>> Subject: Re: Request for a meeting
>>
>>
>> Can I first ask what group you are referring to (I'm involved in so many
>>
>> things!), and where you heard that from?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Shiar
>>
>>
>>> Dear Shiar,
>>>
>>> My name is Fathi Elsadig Jamil.  I work for a community organisation
>>
>>> called
>>
>>> Community Resource & Information Service that works with communities
>>
>>> across
>>
>>> Birmingham. I have recently heard about your group and am very much
>>
>>> interested in knowing more about what you do.  I am therefore writing
>>> to
>>
>>> ask
>>
>>> if we can arrange a short meeting at  a time of convenience for you to
>>
>>> tell
>>
>>> each other about what we do and see if there is any scope for
>>> cooperation
>>
>>> and working together.
>>
>>> I would very much appreciate if you would e-mail me a suggested time or
>>
>>> phone me to discuss a mutually convenient time. I can also phone you if
>>
>>> you
>>
>>> e-mail me your phone number.
>>
>>> With best regards.
>>
>>> Yours sincerely,
>>
>>> Dr Fathi Elsadig Jamil
>>
>>> Community Resource & Information Service
>>
>>> 200 Bunbury Road, Northfield
>>
>>> Birmingham, B31 2DL.
>>
>>> Telephone: (0121) 476 8705 / 477 0935
>>
>>> Fax: (0121) 476 0288
>>
>>> Mobile: 07900237277
>>
>
> --
> Shiar
>
>


-- 
Shiar