George Merchant Ballentyne

How faith & belief offer hope in troubled times. #Hindu, #Jewish, #Sikh speakers set the tone, then small group conversations. Part of St Philip’s Centre’s “Connected Communities” programme. #cohesion #diversity #equality #inclusion #integration #interfaith #InterFaithWeek2025 #Leicester #multifaith

Taking part in college’s fifth annual Inter Faith Week event this morning (joined by students and staff from Soar Valley Community College & St John the Baptist C of E Primary School). #Bahai #Christian #Hindu #Humanist #Muslim #Omnist #Quaker #Sikh friends involved. #InterFaithWeek2025 #Leicester

Joined in free webinar Tuesday evening for Inter Faith Week, hosted by Leicester Faiths Awareness Women’s Group: “Faith In Troubled Times” with Dr Wendi Momen. #Bahai #cohesion #community #DEI #diversity #EDI #equality #inclusion #integration #IFW2025 #interfaith #InterFaithWeek2025 #multifaith

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 11 Nov, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Bryter Later” (1971) by Nick Drake + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

National Multi-faith Remembrance Day hosted by Sikh Welfare & Cultural Society, & Army Benevolent Fund. #Leicester #Bahais, #BrahmaKumaris, #Buddhists, #Christians, #Hindus, #Jains, #Jews, #Muslims, #Sikhs laying wreaths, reading prayers. #diversity #equality #inclusion #InterFaithWeek #multifaith

Inter Faith Week, day 1 (England, Wales, N. Ireland)
Highlights work of local faith-based organisations
Draws people into learning & cooperation
Enables interaction of people from diverse backgrounds
Develops integrated communities
Celebrates diversity & commonality
Makes possible new partnerships

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 7 Nov, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing the UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

#Loughborough Council of Faiths welcomed members, friends & supporters from diverse local communities, groups & organisations to our annual Feast Of Faiths, Wed evening. An early contribution to this year’s Inter Faith Week. #diversity #equality #inclusion #interfaith #InterFaithWeek #multifaith

Attending Feast of Qudrat (“Power”) with local Bahá’í friends in #Leicester this evening. The 13th of 19 regular Feast days in the Bahá’í calendar. www.bahai.org/action/devot... #Bahai #19DayFeast #Qudrat

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 4 Nov, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Axis: Bold as Love” (1967) by Jimi Hendrix + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next edition of Citizen Of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 2 Nov, 4–6pm GMT. Ep 61, #Melanesia feat. music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Fiji🇫🇯, #NewCaledonia🇳🇨, #PapuaNewGuinea🇵🇬, #SolomonIslands🇸🇧, #Vanuatu🇻🇺. Listen on Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 31 Oct, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing the UK intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 28 Oct, 8–10pm GMT/UTC. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Sheet Music” (1974) by 10cc + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Celebrating the Twin Holy Days – birthdays of the Báb (1819–50) and Bahá’u’lláh (1817–92) – with members of Bahá’í community of #Leicester and #Leicestershire, friends and family this afternoon. #Bahai, #TwinHolyDays

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 24 Oct, 3-5pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 21 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “One World” (1977) by John Martyn + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Shop window with world peace shop on it.

Anyone want some world peace from the shop?

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 17 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending Diwali Lighting at Loughborough Town Hall this evening. #belonging, #cohesion, #community, #Diwali, #integration, #intercultural, #interfaith, #Loughborough, #multifaith

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 14 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Fear of Music” (1979) by Talking Heads + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Taking part in round table faith discussions with adult residents of Eyres Monsell, Leicester, this morning, organised by St Philips Centre. #Bahai, #Christian, #cohesion, #DEI, #diversity, #EDI, #equality, #EyresMonsell, #integration, #intercultural, #interfaith, #Leicester, #multifaith

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 10 Oct, 2-4pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending Leicester Listening Together event this morning, hosted by St Philips Centre, focusing on how to make the best of our intercultural city. #cohesion #DEI #EDI #integration #interculturalism #interfaith #KingPowerStadium #Leicester #multifaith

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 7 Oct, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Caetano Veloso” (1971) by Caetano Veloso + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending Feast of #Sukkot (Tabernacles) this evening. Guest of Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation, along with #Christian, #Hindu, #Muslim, #Quaker friends. #interfaith #multifaith #EDI #DEI #cohesion #integration #Leicester

Next edition of Citizen of Nowhere, my monthly show on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 5 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Ep 60, #NorthernAmerica: music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Bermuda🇧🇲, #Canada🇨🇦, #Greenland🇬🇱, #USA🇺🇸. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM community radio. Fri 3 Oct, 4-6pm BST. Showcasing UK’s intercultural music scene – combining, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 30 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Blue” (1971) by Joni Mitchell + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, EAVA FM, Tue 23 Sep, 8–10pm BST. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” (1981) by Brian Eno & David Byrne + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Dub From Creation

My most recent show included this track: Dub from Creation (1978) by Creation Rebel. open.spotify.com/track/7gAB8q...