Welcome to Asian Single Parents Network CIC
Events
We have moved all our events to Eventbrite, so please take a look there to sign up for any upcoming meets!
We have regular get togethers via Zoom, including a weekly chat for parents every Thursday night at 9pm, Q & A s with an Expert and coffee mornings for mums. There are other exciting things being planned!
Past Events
Tuesday 22nd December @9pm
Not long to go at all before Christmas! :) Let's get together for an online celebration.
We'll have some games and a chance to chat.
Bring your Christmas hats and have your drinks/snacks at the ready and feel free to dress up!
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Register for this event and others on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/xmas-get-together-tickets-133335148017
Christmas Day, Friday 25th December 2020
Christmas Day Single Parent Connections
Are you going to be alone on Christmas day? We are doing a zoom call(s) for single parents to connect on Xmas day.
About this Event
This event will not be hosted by an organiser, but is a way of connecting with other single parents who want the company of other adults on the day.
Chat, play games, whatever you wish to do. It's your event, so you decide! :)
Let us know the best time for you, pm or evening. We may have 2 sessions to cater for all.
We are opening this up to other single parent groups , so it's not just for Asian Single Parents Network.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Register for this event and others on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-day-single-parent-connections-tickets-133696691403
Thursday 3rd December @9pm
Join us on Thursday for our weekly meet when we'll be joined by Arti Joshi from 9.15-10 to answer any dating questions you may have.
If interested do get in touch ASAP with any questions that you may have. Email abansal@aspnetwork.org.uk
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Great feedback of this event! (see the comments to the left)
Thursday 26th November @9pm
This week's Thursday meet which will be a Q & A with Sushma Kotecha, a Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law at 9pm.
There will be limited spots for this one, so if interested do get in touch ASAP with any questions that you may have and to receive further details how to book. Email abansal@aspnetwork.org.uk
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Amazing feedback of this event! (see the comments to the left)
Thursday 19th November @9pm
Happy International Men's Day!!
Tonight we hold our usual Thursday meet at 9pm which is open to all members, male and female. The session will be hosted by some of our single dads.
Background to this day:
Former Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP: “I recognise the important issues that this event seeks to highlight, including men’s health, male suicide rates and the underperformance of boys in schools, these are serious issues that must be addressed in a considered way.”
Welcome to International Men’s Day in the UK.
International Men’s Day in the UK is on 19 November every year (Thursday this year) – it is celebrated around the world in at least 60 countries.
Every year, International Men’s Day in the UK is marked by more and more women, men and organisations across the country. Across November in the UK there is a Parliamentary debate, policy launches, employer days, community events, health days, business events, debates, student events, political events, gigs, conferences, competitions, comedy nights and charity fundraisers – the most anywhere in the world.
https://ukmensday.org.uk/
There were over 200 events in 2018 – and even more in 2019 (plus #internationalmensday was the biggest Twitter trend in the UK on the day). Let’s make 2020 even bigger!
#mentalhealthmatters
Diwali Event - Sunday 15th November
Thank you to the following guests who made our Diwali event extra special by giving up their time to perform/share their knowledge:
Hema Shah of Stanmore Tutor who presented the meaning and significance of the 5 days of Diwali.
https://www.facebook.com/11plus.stanmore
Priyanka Shah Malkan for sharing with us a special dance performance.
https://www.instagram.com/priyankasm999/
Disha from Rhythm London for being so patient with us beginners when sharing some dance moves!
https://www.facebook.com/dancerhythmlondon
Thank you to our members who could celebrate with us and attended the event.
Happy Diwali everyone and a very Happy New Year to you and yours!
Thursday 12th November @9pm
We have discussions on current topics and advice on coping as a single parent. So, if there’s anything in particular you’d like help with, or just want to know how others coped in certain situations join us and send your question to abansal@aspnetwork.org.uk or text 07765064431 before our session.
Bring a drink with you, alcoholic/non-alcoholic.
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Wednesday 11th November @1pm
We look forward to holding a session with Soma Ghosh for a lunchtime meet next Wednesday at 1pm. She will be answering questions around job hunting, career changes and redundancy and other related topics. Please rsvp and send your questions in to abansal@aspnetwork.org.uk
Thursday 5th November @9pm
We have discussions on current topics and advice on coping as a single parent. So, if there’s anything in particular you’d like help with, or just want to know how others coped in certain situations join us and send your question to abansal@aspnetwork.org.uk or text 07765064431 before our session.
Bring a drink with you, alcoholic/non-alcoholic.
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
For the second half of our parents' meet tonight,
our expert will share some self care tips. She says:
Why is self care so important now?
This year hasn't exactly been the kindest to us and all those things we took for granted seem to be slipping away!
Anxiety can be high and self care seems to be the last thing on our minds as we try to come to terms with the 'new normal'.
Emotional, mental and social health is a vital part of our wellbeing and that's why spending time exercising our self care muscles is equally important.
Looking after yourself before you can look after others is so important as you can avoid or reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Join us on Thursday 5th November '20 from 9pm
Thursday 1st October @9pm
This week for our Thursday meet we'll start with a quick intro, discuss any particular issues members need help with, then dive into a quiz.
Join us at 9pm. You need to be a full member of our network to join.
A zoom link will be sent to you nearer the time.
Thursday 8th October @9pm Q & A with an Expert - Bob Singh
At this session, Bob will be discussing Wills.
Sonal Dave - Thursday 24th September at 9pm
Award winning Ceremonies Celebrant, Toastmaster and Public Speaking Expert.
Sonal, our guest expert will be here to share with you some communication and confidence tips.
She will also be happy to answer any questions you have so send them in.
Richmond to Ham House: Showstopping views!! Saturday, 19 September - 1pm - 6pm
Who is interested in hiking the weekends when they don’t have the kids? Planning to start with shorter hikes to begin with exploring beautiful landscapes 😊🌻
Distance: 4.5 miles
This walk begins with an iconic view from the top of Richmond Hill down towards the Thames, the only view in the country protected by an act of Parliament.
Look out for deer as you head into Richmond Park and King Henry’s Mound, where on a clear day you can see St Paul’s Cathedral, 10 miles away.
After leaving the park, you’ll find yourself in the gorgeous village of Ham with its beautiful Georgian mansions and polo club.
If you'd like to take a look around Ham House, you need to book beforehand: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house-and-garden
You need to be a full member to join our events, and can do this by joining on this site.
There is a £5 deposit to pay to attend, (This will be refunded when you attend/cancelled due to poor weather for instance). It will be restricted to a max of 6 people due to government guidelines.
Irpreet Kohli, Family Lawyer at Freeths - 17th September at 9pm
Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asian-single-parents-network-q-as-with-an-expert-irpreet-kohli-tickets-118188879119
There will be limited spaces available.
Irpreet is a specialist family lawyer who has been advising individuals for over 15 years on a wide range of family issues. Due to her empathetic and pragmatic approach, she is able to advise a breadth of clients from those with modest asset divorces through to high profile individuals looking to protect their wealth through nuptial agreements and those separating with complex asset structures.
Irpreet has assisted clients requiring assistance with niche aspects of family law including dealing with the validity of overseas marriages and divorces, such as a Nikah or a Talaq and the impact of these on UK divorce and financial proceedings. She has successfully seen off claims by spouses who have already had their claims dealt with overseas and are seeking ‘top-up’ financial claims in England.
Irpreet advises families and wealthy individuals seeking to protect family wealth, inheritance and pre-marital assets through pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and has previously acted for clients wishing to protect international assets, including trusts interests, and inherited gifts of between £5-£10m from potential future divorces.
Irpreet particularly prides herself on working closely with her network of contacts to ensure her clients receive a holistic service and are introduced to relevant other advisers, such as private wealth lawyers, financial advisers, counsellors and investment managers where appropriate to ensure they move forward into their post separation futures fully supported.
Contact Irpreet via email on irpreet.kohli@freeths.co.uk for further information or assistance with any family law issue.
