TRINJAN WOMEN’S SOCIAL & COMMUNITY GROUP

Who are we and what are our aims?

Trinjan, based in Hounslow was founded in April 2004. The main aim of Trinjan is to empower and motivate women by providing a platform to

• share their experience and knowledge with like minded women
• socialise and make new friends
• create opportunities for them for personal development and learn new skills
• engage them and their families in creative activities to raise funds for good causes
• raise awareness about health, fitness, nutrition and well being
• build alliances that encourage community cohesion and charity work

Our Monthly Meeting and what do they offer:

These meeting form an important part of Trinjan services for women. We have had numerous talks, live demonstrations and focus groups on issues related to health, environment and safer communities :

• Life style tips to prevent Diabetes
• Recycling domestic waste to protect the environment
• Engaging in building safer communities
• Fostering
• Aromatherapy and Essential Oils and their benefits
• Reki/Laughter therapy, NLP, EFT, Reflexology
• Colon Hydrotherapy/ Food intolerances / Supplements
• Pilates/Yoga/Egoscue method
• Positive Thinking / Self Esteem
• Preparing a CV and awarding winning tips in getting that right job
• Life coaching / Counselling/Volunteering

Our meetings are educational, interesting and full of fun at the same time. There is a really good social aspect at the meeting. There is always a time to share a joke and enjoy a song. It’s a good way to enjoy an evening after a long day at work

We meet once a month on the last Wednesday of each month.

Fundraisers

There are three to four fundraisers every year. A great deal of planning goes into each event to make it a memorable occasion. Entire families are encouraged to participate and make a contribution towards each fundraiser be it designing a poster/banner/flyer, selling tickets, presenting on the stage, running a quiz, manning the entrance, or organising raffle. Participants get excellent exposures to a range of activities. The events also help to enhance one’s confidence and composure. Families are encouraged to join in for raising funds.

Individual Fundraiser Initiatives

Members are encouraged to use their own initiative to take part in their chosen fundraiser activity or adventure. Five members took part in the Flora Light Women Challenge in Hyde Park in London in September 2004. Half Marathon Run in Reading was undertaken in March 2005.

The Sahara adventure and walking the Great Wall of China were exceptional challenges undertaken by members to raise funds in November and March 2005.