Past Events

With over 800 delegates attending the last two conferences in London and Manchester in 2018, Our Mosque Our Future is back for 2019, this time in the Midlands on 12 October 2019, this time exploring the theme #OurYouthOurFuture! Visit the conference website for further details: www.ourmosquesourfuture.org.uk Book Early Bird Tickets now (until 31 July) here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-mosques-our-future-2019-ouryouthourfuture-tickets-63976712068  

Have you seen media reporting that you knew was wrong? What did you do about it? We all know the media can be a force for good when responsible reporting practises are adhered to by journalists. Sadly, the Muslim community has to deal with the backlash resulting from inaccurate and sometimes biased reporting. CfMM aims to change that. This half-day workshop explores the narratives commonly used in reporting on Islam and Muslims, and then takes participants through the basic skills…

Would you like to get your organisation or project some positive media attention? We'll show you how! So your organisation has just started a new initiative, or has a big event coming up, and you want to get the word out. An attention-grabbing press release is what you need! This half-day workshop delivered by the MCB Centre for Media Monitoring will go through the main techniques for writing sharp, effective press releases that will grab journalists’ attention and get your…

Leading media professionals speak with Muslim communities about how we can positively influence the narrative of Muslims and Islam. A unique opportunity for members of the Muslim communities to hear from journalists and editors of leading media outlets about how to get our stories covered. Experts from the Press Association, the BBC, ITV and others will be on hand to discuss what kind of stories they look for, what makes a story newsworthy, and where to send a story or…

Muslims are often in the news, and usually for all the wrong reasons! It's frustrating, but is there anything we can do about it? About this Event The Centre for Media Monitoring, in co-operation with Newcastle Central Mosque and Sunderland Lighthouse Community, invites you to a FREE community workshop, Muslims in the Media: How to Make a Change, Friday 6th December at 6:00 pm. We'll discuss issues such as why negative and inaccurate stories get published in the first place, common…

Lancashire Community Dinner 2019 Friday 6 December 2019, 6.30-10.30pm, Blackburn. For further information contact [email protected]

Learn to give a confident, polished media interview. How comfortable are you in front of the mic or camera? Does the thought of answering a journalist's questions cause your heart to race? This one day training session delivered by the MCB Centre for Media Monitoring will give your organisation’s spokespeople the skills needed to prepare for and deliver a polished media interview. We show you how to plan your interview, communicate your main messages and respond to difficult questions. The day…