In Conversation with Rooji...Leicester

In partnership with The Lantern Initiative

📅 When: Wednesday 17th September 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm – 10pm
💰 Event Ticket Only: £20.00 per person
💰 Event Ticket + Mystery Box of Rooji Bakes: £50.00
📍 The Olive Branch Collective, Unit 41, Cobden House, Cobden Street, Leicester, LE1 2LB

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Join Rooji for a bold and beautiful evening where no topic is off-limits. In Conversation With… is a live, podcast-style event hosted by Rooji the Foodie and guided by Safura Houghton from The Lantern Initiative.

This is a conversation with you. Together, we’ll explore real, raw topics around mental health and well-being in the Muslim community. The discussion is led by the audience, shaped by your questions, stories, and reflections.

Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, heard, and deeply connected.

Standard admission ticket – what to expect:

  • A live, unscripted conversation with Rooji & Safura
  • A mix of humour and heartfelt storytelling
  • Audience Q&A — your voice matters
  • A safe, honest, no-judgement zone
  • Rooji’s homemade bakes (one per person) 
  • Unlimited hot drinks
  • An intro to our hosts The Olive Branch Collective & our partners The Lantern Initiative 

Upgrade Your Ticket

Make your experience even sweeter! Add Rooji’s Mystery Box of Bakes to your ticket and receive a handpicked selection of artisanal treats made just for the event. Every box will include original RTF sweet treats crafted with love worth up to £30

• Limited availability

• Available for pre-order only

• Pick up at the event

• Only available to guests attending the event

 

About The Lantern Initiative

The Lantern Initiative is a Muslim-run grassroots non-profit currently based across Leicester and Peterborough. Their objectives are to educate and raise awareness of mental health issues in the Muslim community, to help break down the associated stigma and to empower communities in seeking and accessing relevant support with their mental health and wellbeing. They facilitate a number of ongoing community mental health events, retreats and projects including weekly Chai & Chat drop-in sessions for women, community events focusing on Islamic Psychology and residential retreats.

Refunds & Cancellations

This event has been thoughtfully curated, as such once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded for any reason, including but not limited to changes in plans, scheduling conflicts, or unforeseen circumstances. We encourage attendees to carefully consider their availability before making a purchase.

In the event of unexpected circumstances preventing attendance, we may offer options such as ticket transfers to another individual subject to approval. Please email info@roojithefoodie.com to discuss your ticket purchase at least 72 hours prior to attending.

Thank you for your understanding

Other information

We cannot meet individual dietary requirements on this occasion

There is free on street and car park parking available near the venue