Enfield Saheli

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
No.24 January 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Funding NEWS Have you forgotten how to RELAX?

The London Borough of There are so many different ways to relax ranging from soothing scents to
Enfield carried out a meditation. Relaxation methods can help you to improve your overall health,
funding review in relieve anxiety and give you a sense of well being. Progressive muscle relaxation
December. Niki Nicolaou is a technique which involves tensing and relaxing group of muscles at a time in
the Grant officer was order to relax your entire body. This technique helps to lower blood pressure in

pleased with the progress people with stress related hypertension. The method is to lie on your back, breath
in deeply, then tense your whole body and hold the tension for few seconds. Let it
Saheli had made and
go while exhaling, repeat this with all the muscles of the body separately and no-
funding was secured for
tice the difference at the end. In meditation, look for a quiet place, wear comfort-
the project until March 08.
able clothes, take slow and deep breathes, and concentrate or, focus on a word or
The Primary Care Trust a phrase such as “ peace ” or any religious word such as “ om ” also called
also carried out a review. mantra. When other words enter your mind redirect your attention to your word or
The staff team worked phrase. This might be difficult at first, but as you become more skilled at medita-
hard to compile a report tion, you will be able to clear your mind of all distractions. Another way of relaxa-

which detailed the initia- tion is to focus on your breathing. During the time of stress, we tend to take short

tives and progress Saheli shallow breaths, filling only the upper chest with oxygen. Breath in slowly, make
sure that your abdomen, not chest, expands as your lungs fill with the air. Hold the
has made. Harmeet Kaur
breath in, slowly exhale with the whoosh of sound , pause for a second and repeat.
a service user also sup-
Studies have shown that visualization can lessen the anxiety and even sometimes
ported us by attending the
ease pain. Imagine a peaceful scene, it maybe a mountain top, or any place
review meeting and giving where you feel calm and absorb yourself fully in the scene between 5-8 minutes,
her views. We were very breath slowly and allow the image to fade away slowly.
pleased to receive
“ a green light ” for the Changing Times…….
Mental health project . New Project Coordinator – Saira Razaq
formally accepted the position in October having
Welcome to our new
previously been in post on a temporary basis. It
Chairperson!
is a very challenging time for Saheli and Saira
We are pleased to welcome Saroj Parekh onto the
has proved she's up for the challenge! We are
Management Committee at Enfield Saheli. Saroj has many
all looking forward to an exciting 2007.
years of experience in the voluntary and public sector and we
Mental health project NEWS - Rubina Khan
are privileged to have her on board. Our existing members
Mental health Officer joined Saheli in August
are; Bharti Shetty Vice Chair, Shanti Mati Beehary, and Jaya
2006. Rubina has been focusing on developing
Ajodha. We are also currently seeking individuals to join our
partnership work, which has been very
management committee and would like to hear from you if you
successful. She has formed strong links with all
are interested in volunteering, or if you know of anyone that
the Mental health teams, GP surgeries and
may like to gain some experience in the Charity sector, please
Chase Farm Mental Health Unit. As a result we
pass this on. Please contact Saira Razaq ( project coordina-
have seen an increase in referrals.
tor ) on 0208 373 6218 for an informal chat.
 RECIPE IDEA- Oriental Vegetable Kebabs with peanut dressing
Ingredients:
1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper, de seeded and 1. Mix all the vegetables together in a bowl. Combine the
cubed marinade ingredients and pour over the vegetables, making
12 cherry tomatoes. 2 baby courgettes, 4
sure the vegetables are evenly coated.
salad onions cut into chunks.
Groundnut or sunflower oil for grilling 2. Cover and leave for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4 kebab skewers Making the dressing:
Basmati rice to serve. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the shallot until starting to
For the marinade: brown. Add the chilli powder and cook for 1 minute.
2-3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 garlic clove-crushed 3. Stir in the 2 tbsp of the marinade from the vegetables,
1 tsp sugar, pinch of ground ginger the garlic, sugar and ground peanuts. Stir well.
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. 4. Add the coconut milk a little at a time. Bring to the boil
For dressing: and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and
1 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil.1 shallot,
season to taste.
finely chopped
1/2 hot chilly powder 5. Thread the marinated vegetables on to skewers. Brush
1 garlic clove, crushed with a little oil and grill over the coals for about 15 minutes,
1 tbsp dark brown sugar turning occasionally.
110/4oz unsalted roast peanuts—ground 6. Gently re-heat the peanut dressing.
150ml/5fl oz coconut milk 7. Serve the kebabs on a bed of rice, drizzled with peanut
dressing.

Regular Events Annual Member's Day Trip

Friday Drop-in 10:00 - 3:30 pm Last Summer the members went on a day trip to
Come and join us for some gentle exercise, arts & Greenwich which they thoroughly enjoyed. We are
crafts and make new friends ! in the process of planning this summers trip and
Monday Yoga 10:30 -11:30am would like your suggestions ! Please contact the
Start the new year of with a new hobby –Join us for staff at the office to give them your ideas.
yoga classes and relax, stretch and meditate.
Please contact the staff at the office for further details Enfield Saheli

Community House
Dates for your diary! 311 Fore Street
Edmonton
Friday 26th January 2007( 1 .30 - 3.30 pm ) N9 0PZ
Talk on Food Allergies and Intolerances
Friday 23rd February 2007( 1 .30 - 3.30 pm ) Project Coordinator 020 8373 6218
Mental Health 020 8373 6220
Talk on Working in schools as a career
Friday 30th March 2007 ( 1 .00 - 3.30 pm ) Fax No 020 8373 6219
Talk on Food & Mood Email: [email protected]
The above events will be held at www.EnfieldSaheli.org
Reg. charity no.1045236
Community House
Buses to Fore Street
102, 144, 149, 259,279, 491
Many thanks to our users, supporters, Buses to Edmonton Green
Friends, Enfield NHS Primary Care Trust,
The London Borough of Enfield and The London W6, W8, 191
Probation service for their on-going support.