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Showing posts with label CAIA. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 April 2012

Ararat Brandy - Special Offer for Easter/ Easter Feast at Hayashen Sunday 8th, 2pm

Celebrate Easter at Hayashen on 8th April, 2pm (Poster/Details attached)

See also below 23 March issue of the Evening Standard:

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/uk/first-chance-to-buy-brandy-that-stalin-served-churchill-7582925.html

* When ordering please mention in the order form at checkout, CAIA member and you will get a 10% refund.





Monday, 13 February 2012

Introduction to Armenian History, Culture & Heritage at Hayashen, Acton

JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING TALKS AT HAYASHEN (2.00-4.00pm)


Sunday 19 February, 2012, Dr Rouben Galichian - Armenia in Old Maps and Old Armenian Maps
Sunday 26 February, 2012, Dr Hratch Tchilingirian (Cambridge) Armenian Diaspora in the Global Age: Issues and Questions
Sunday 4 March, 2012, Steven Sim (Glasgow) – Armenian Architecture – City of Ani
Sunday 11 March, 2012 Shakeh Major Tchilingirian - Armenian Folk Dances
Sunday 18 March, 2012, Dr Raymond Kevorkian (Paris) - The Armenian Genocide
Sunday 25 March, 2012, Dr Zaven Yegavian (Gulbenkian Foundation)- Armenian schools in Ottoman Empire and the post-genocide situation in diaspora



Refreshments and light lunch provided at 1.30pm before the start of each session.


Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Sunday, 8 January 2012

Շնորհաւոր Նոր Տարի եւ Սուրբ Ծնունդ & FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN HAYASHEN FOR (FREE)

Շնորհաւոր Նոր Տարի եւ Սուրբ Ծնունդ
(Shnorhavor Nor Daree yev Soorp Dzuhnoont)
Happy New Year & Armenian Christmas
FROM CAIA


FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN HAYASHEN FOR (FREE)

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 10.30am – 12.30pm

Come and learn about how to use LOCATA in a friendly relaxed atmosphere about LOCATA.

LOCATA is an internet platform used by local councils to help you to find suitable accommodation. Free refreshments.

For further information contact Scarlet at CAIA 020 8992 4621.

THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY 10.30am - 12.30pm

Introduction of how to use Public Services website, you will be informed about services offered by NHS, National & Local Government (i.e. how to apply for a passport, tax disc, driving licence etc. also how to make a complaint or complement about services offered by them. Free refreshments.

For further information contact Scarlet at CAIA 020 8992 4621.

FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY 11.30-2.30pm

Digital TV is coming to London so get ready for the Switchover!

The existing analogue TV signal is being switched off and replaced with a new, stronger digital TV signal.

If you are currently watching analogue TV through an aerial, and can only watch BBC 1, BBC 2, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 you will need to covert your TV before the switchover dates.

· Stage 1 is happening on the 4th April 2012 and BBC 2 will cease broadcasting in analogue.

· Stage 2 is happening on the 18th April 2012 (two weeks after stage 1), where the remaining analogue channels will be permanently switched off. (but don’t worry, there is plenty of support. Come & find out).

Introduction to Armenian History, Culture & Heritage


6 half day Course


This is a free course in English for anyone. However you must register and provide copy of passport or number. (See form attached)

Refreshments and light lunch provided at 1.30pm before the start of each session.

  • Registration date & Induction: Sunday 12 February 2012 (1.00-2.00pm)
  • Venue: Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF
  • Course dates:

Sunday 19 February, 2012, Dr Rouben Galichian - Armenia in Old Maps and Old Armenian Maps

Sunday 26 February, 2012, Dr Hratch Tchilingirian (Cambridge) Armenian Diaspora in the Global Age: Issues and Questions

Sunday 4 March, 2012, Steven Sim – Armenian Architecture – City of AniSunday 11 March, 2012 Shakeh Major Tchilingirian - Armenian Folk Dances

Sunday 18 March, 2012, Dr Raymond Kevorkian - The Armenian Genocide

Sunday 25 March, 2012, Dr Zaven Yegavian - Armenian schools in Ottoman Empire and the post-genocide situation in diaspora

  • Time: 1.30pm-4.00pm (Light lunch/refreshments 1.30-2.00pm )


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Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Monday, 7 November 2011

AFTER the thaw.

After the thaw.

A photography exhibition marking 20 years of independence in the former Soviet Union.

After the thaw.

A photography exhibition marking 20 years of independence in the former Soviet Union.

Public exhibition.

The Strand Gallery

32 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6BP

15-19 November, 11am-7pm

www.oxfam.org.uk/afterthethaw

Twenty years after gaining independence from the USSR, many people have benefited from the great transition while millions still live in poverty. This groundbreaking exhibition unravels the enigma surrounding many of the forgotten ex-Soviet republics, and follows the stories of women and communities who are striving to build a better future.

Left: Rafiga Ahmedova harvests onions in Azerbaijan. With support from Unilever, Oxfam and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Rafiga will be able to sell her onions overseas and get a fair price for her produce. Photo: Kieran Doherty

Front: Irifat Babyan looks in dismay at her apricot trees covered in snow in rural Armenia, where late frosts have ruined the precious apricot crop. Oxfam is helping farmers like Irifat to address the impact of climate change, set up storage facilities and access new markets. Photo: Abbie Trayler-Smith

Reg charity in England and Wales No 202918 and Scotland SC039042. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.


Ruth Barnes
Regional Information and Communications Officer (until the end of November)
Middle East, Eastern Europe and CIS
Oxfam GB

Tel
+44 (0)1865 473487
Mob 07824473951
email
rbarnes@oxfam.org.uk
Skype ruth-barnes

www.oxfam.org.uk/afterthethaw



Beauty from Ashes: An exhibition of Armenian Art and Music with Photography from Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian Voice No.59 & Event in Hayashen this Tuesday

Dear Reader,


I would like to inform you that the 59th issue of Armenian Voice has been published. (See link below)

http://www.caia.org.uk/magazine/

You should have also received a paper a copy. If not please kindly provide your home address.

I would like to invite you also to visit CAIA's facebook & register for latest news by ticking LIKE. See link below.

www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

In this way you will be able to view or interact with ongoing events, posts, articles, discussions….

Also in Hayashen....LECTURE

“Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey – People and Future”

TUESDAY 8 November 7.00pm

A talk & power Point presentation by Naira Sultanyan -

Political and Project Officer of the British Embassy in Armenia


kind regards

Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Saturday, 1 October 2011

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT HAYASHEN / CAIA Celebrates 25 Years of Service

Dear Reader

We hope you find this email informative. We welcome any feedback or comments.

Please visit our visit our website and join our facebook site for the latest information/reports about our activities.

We look forward to seeing you at Hayashen soon.

kind regards

Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.


IRELAND VS. ARMENIA UEFA EURO 2012 QUALIFIER

Tuesday 11th October

Time: 6:15PM - 9:00PM Venue: Hayashen Price: Free

Further to Armenia’s brilliant 4-0 victory over Slovakia in the UEFA European Championship Qualifying match, Armenia stands an excellent chance for the first time ever to qualify to the finals which are due to be played in Poland and Ukraine in 2012. On Tuesday October 11th 2011, the Armenian National Football team will be playing their final game in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers against their Irish counterparts at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. CAIA is planning to show the whole of this crucial match live in Hayashen. Let's cheer together for Armenia. Doors Open at 6.15pm. Lahmajoun & refreshments available.

NEW DROP IN FREE COMPUTER BASICS

Every Thursday: 10.30am-12.30pm Venue: Hayashen Price: Free

In the past year the CAIA has introduced basic ICT skills to over 50 people.

If you know anyone who wishes to learn basic computers, search the internet, the keyboard, mouse, send & receive emails, encourage them to come to Hayashen for free 1-2-1 lessons in a comfortable, friendly and supportive environment. Join the digital revolution.

Coming soon in October Skype & Facebook for beginners. Contact Scarlet @CAIA


HAYASHEN ARMENIAN YOUTH CLUB (HAYC) for 11-18 year old

Following Fridays 5:00PM - 8:30PM Venue: Hayashen Price: Free

September 30th

October 7, 21

November 4, 18,

December 2, (Xmas party)


Come & Meet your friends (ages 11-18) PLAY TABLE TENNIS, SNOOKER and TABLE FOOTBALL • FREE INTERNET, REFRESHMENTS, X-BOX GAMES and ARMENIAN TV/MUSIC and MORE… Plenty of free refreshments/food

HAYASHEN ARMENIAN PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP

Monday 10th October - Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM

The new term has started and you are welcome to bring your children to Hayashen every Monday & Friday 10am-12.30pm.On Monday 10th October at 10am, a professional portrait photographer will be taking photographs of children. You can choose to purchase these or not later.


CAIA CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
(See attached Press Release) Attendance by Advance Booking ONLY.

Finally - VOTE FOR CAIA
You are invite you to vote for CAIA as your favourite charity by 23 October. Visit
http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/10








Friday, 17 June 2011

New Training in job search skills



Travel expenses for those attending up to £6.50 per day paid and
Lunch/refreshments provided during the 3-day course.
Course delivered by professional trainer and career coach

Ms Alison Shuttle

Registration in advance only – Limited places

Contact Misak or Rudolf at Centre for Armenian Information & Advice

Phone 020 8992 4621 or info@caia.org.uk

FINDING WORK COURSE OUTLINE

Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF

Employability Workshops 2011


Day 1 – Tuesday 21 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Assessing your skills (exercise)
Self-assessment and values (exercise)
Short and long term goal planning
pm: The job market (visible and hidden) - where to access jobs
Marketing yourself
Managing a job search campaign

Day 2 – Wednesday 22 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Applying for jobs
Types of CV
Planning, preparing and completing a CV
pm: Completing application forms
Applying online (using computer)

Writing covering letters

Day 3 – Thursday 23 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Developing your confidence at interviews
Interview role plays/types of interview/interview techniques
pm: Action Planning
Further support (ongoing advice and guidance/job brokerage)


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Hi
My name is Sonya and I am the new Hayashen Armenian Youth Worker and I would be most pleased to meet you on Friday 15th July 5-9pm when HAYC is relaunched thanks to a small grant from BBC Children In Need.

We have many exciting plans for you this year including:

· TRIP TO BRENTWOOD GO-KARTING RACEWAY

· 2-DAY RESIDENTIAL @ WOODROW HIGH HOUSE 16-18th SEPTEMBER

Come on the 16th July &

· PLAY TABLE TENNIS, SNOOKER and TABLE FOOTBALL

· FREE INTERNET, REFRESHMENTS, X-BOX GAMES and ARMENIAN TV

MUSIC and MORE…


best wishes - Sonya
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I.B.Tauris Publishers
and
ACCC
cordially invite you to join them in celebrating the publication of

THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
A Complete History

by Raymond Kevorkian

St Yeghiche Church
Cranley Gardens,
London SW7 3BB

Thursday 23rd June 2011
6pm - 8pm

Drinks reception

RSVP to Antonia Leslie:
0207 243 1225
aleslie@ibtauris.com

Accompanying an exhibition on the Armenian genocide, curated by Dr. Vrej Nersessian

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Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Thursday, 12 May 2011

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT HAYASHEN (May/June)

New Training in job search skills

Travel expenses for those attending up to £6.50 per day paid and
Lunch/refreshments provided during the 3-day course.
Course delivered by professional trainer and career coach

Ms Alison Shuttle

Registration in advance only – Limited places

Contact Misak or Rudolf at Centre for Armenian Information & Advice

Phone 020 8992 4621 or info@caia.org.uk


FINDING WORK COURSE OUTLINE

Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF

Employability Workshops 2011

Day 1 – Tuesday 21 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Assessing your skills (exercise)
Self-assessment and values (exercise)
Short and long term goal planning
pm: The job market (visible and hidden) - where to access jobs
Marketing yourself
Managing a job search campaign

Day 2 – Wednesday 22 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Applying for jobs
Types of CV
Planning, preparing and completing a CV
pm: Completing application forms
Applying online (using computer)

Writing covering letters

Day 3 – Thursday 23 June 2011 - 10am-3.30pm

am: Developing your confidence at interviews
Interview role plays/types of interview/interview techniques
pm: Action Planning
Further support (ongoing advice and guidance/job brokerage)

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CAIA – ICT TRAINING

Draft lesson Plan

Aims to give attendees Introduction to basic IT and Internet usage including: • Gain essential knowledge and understanding about the basic use of computer, Internet and

Emails. • Gain confidence in using computers, Internet and emails • Increased ability to browse the Internet and us Emails. • Practical advice and Help in further Digital learning

By the end of the course each person attending

• Will know the basics of keyboard and most commonly used software such as Word. • How to use the internet and Email • How to search for information using Google • Learn how to book mark favourite websites

• Be aware about internet viruses • Learn how to send and receive emails, including attachments such as photos or documents.



  • Tuesday 17 May 2011, 10am-3.00pm - Free 1 Day Confidence-building course - for work & Interviews (By registration - Travel expenses reimbursed/lunch provided/creche available by advance notice)
  • Wednesday 18 May, 2011,10am-3.00pm Free 1 Day Assertiveness Skills course - to Develop techniques to increase assertiveness at work and at interviews (By registration - Travel expenses reimbursed/lunch provided/creche available by advance notice)
  • June 7, 8, 9, Free 3-day Basic IT Skills - Beginners (By registration in advance -Travel expenses reimbursed/lunch provided) Lesson Plan attached
  • June 21,22,23, Free 3-day Finding Work Course (By registration - Travel expenses reimbursed/lunch provided/creche available by advance notice)Details attached

Please contact CAIA for further details for all above free trainings


Re-Starting soon.....Hayashen Youth Club two Fridays a month
Let us know if you want to be kept informed of youth club activities

kind regards

Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.









Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Hayashen (CAIA London)

You are cordially welcome to attend all or any individuals talks/presentation starting next Sunday at 2pm at Hayashen. (Further details attached)

We would however appreciate if you could inform me in advance your attendance

kind regards

Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Thursday, 10 February 2011

Forthcoming events at Hayashen

Introduction to Armenian History, Culture & Identity
6 half day Course on Sunday 2-4pm

Register this Sunday (Details attached)

or by email


Misak Ohanian
CEO
Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/150069445015045

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered office as above.

Friday, 29 October 2010

Keynote Speech - Keeping a Language Alive

Near and Middle East Department

SOAS

University of London

Armenian Studies at SOAS

Keynote Speech

Keeping a Language Alive in a Global Diaspora: Challenges and Initiatives for Armenian in the World

Professor Anne Pauwels

Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Cultures

SOAS

Chair: Professor Ian Brown

Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

SOAS

Globalisation, displacement and migration are among the major forces dispersing speech communities around the world. Moving into a new environment poses significant linguistic challenges for migrants, refugees and other sojourners, not only in terms of learning a new language but also maintaining the pre-migration language. Drawing upon her work in Australia Professor Anne Pauwels shall discuss some major challenges for language maintenance and outline some strategies as well as initiatives to assist communities in keeping their languages alive.

(Professor Anne Pauwels is Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Cultures and Professor of Sociolinguistics at SOAS. She has been involved in research on multilingualism and language maintenance for over thirty years. One of her recent books focuses on language maintenance in the diaspora: Maintaining Minority Languages in a Transnational Context (Palgrave Macmillan, 2007)

Venue: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

Date: Friday 29 October

Time: 7pm

Reception will follow

Monday, 11 October 2010

TO ALL UK ARMENIANS....CAIA

Please visit CAIA's new website & Facebook Page to find out what's been
happening and keep in touch with forthcoming events


http://www.caia.org.uk


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Centre-for-Armenian-Information-Advice/1500694
45015045


Centre for Armenian Information & Advice (CAIA)
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF
Tel: 020 8992 4621
Fax: 020 8993 8953
E-mail: info@caia.org.uk
website: www.caia.org.uk

Registered Charity No.1088534
Limited Company by Guarantee. Registered in England No.4195084. Registered
office as above.