Food For Thought
Monday 9 November Celebrate Iqbal’s birthday with an evening poetry gathering and meal!
Allama Iqbal Festival 2026
A community festival programme, celebrating the life and poetry of Sir Allama Iqbal this November.
Chand Ali Khan Qawwal + Party
Thurs 5 Nov 2026
Celebrate the poetry and life of Allama Iqbal through Qawwali and musical performances. Headlined by the formidable Chand Ali Khan Qawwal & Party.
The Allama Iqbal Project – Year 1
Allama Iqbal Project – Autumn and Winter 2025, was the first ever citywide celebration of Allama Iqbal, bringing together schools, elders, residents, and community organisations to take part in performances, workshops, and exhibitions inspired by Iqbal.
Opportunity: Independent Chair 2026-29
It’s an exciting time for Peterborough Presents. We are looking for an exceptional individual who can fulfil the role of independent chair for our consortium as we embark on Phase 4 of our programme (2026-29).
Allama Iqbal Festival 2026: Navigating Iqbal (Lunchtime Talk)
Tues 10 November
Lunchtime Talks is a celebration of the work, contributions and enduring relevance of the visionary poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal.
Youth Connect: Artist in Residence (Film / Moving Image)
Gladstone Connect Ltd are looking for a professional creative who works with film / moving image to be in residence with their youth group, Youth Connect, at the Allama Iqbal Centre in Peterborough in September – November 2026. The work must respond to either or both of these themes: nature, justice.
Opportunity: Speak at Allama Iqbal Festival
Together with our Community Panel, Anglia Ruskin University (Peterborough Campus) and resident & host Numra Ghafoor, we are putting on a mini lecture series this year for Allama Iqbal Festival 2026. If you have any sort of connection or love of Iqbal’s life, philosophy, and poetry, we would love for you to be one of our Community Lecturers!
Dogsthorpe Women’s Eid al-Adha Party!
Sunday 31 May
In partnership with The Focus Venue, The Anchor Group, and a lovely team of passionate local residents, we are putting on an Eid Party for women & children in Dogsthorpe and the surrounding local area! Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and creative activities.
Opportunity: External Evaluator
Deadline 8 May 2026
We’re inviting freelance evaluation consultants or organisations to tender for the position of External Evaluator 2026-29.
Creative Workshop for SEND mums
Thursday 23 April
Creative Wellbeing Workshop with The Julaybib Project & Rashida Osman. For Muslim Mums in Peterborough with SEND children. Take time for yourself, make beautiful art.
Call-out: Stalls for Eid Party
Sunday 22 March
Register your interest to have a stall at our Dogsthorpe Eid Party in March!