Refugee Week 2022 is almost here!
Refugee Week 2022 is 20-26 June, and the theme is ‘Healing’. Join us to celebrate care, community and new beginnings. Whoever and wherever you are, everyone is invited.
We've compiled an exciting line-up of events you can join throughout the week. You can also view the pdf programme here or find more details on our website.
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Sanctuary Shield Football Match
FREE, donations welcome
7 - 9 pm
Beech Hill Football Pitch
HX1 5TN
St. Augustine's Centre football team will go head to head with Halifax Friendly FC for a footie match to 'kick off' Refugee Week. Come cheer on the team and help raise money for charity.
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Refugee Week Launch Webinar
10 am
Zoom
Join us for a celebratory webinar to start the week off. Including presentation of the Refugee Week poem, stories of healing and more.
Register now.
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Story About Africa Refugees
(FREE)
12 - 1 pm
St. Augustine's Centre
Hanson Ln, Halifax HX1 5PG
Light Up BAHC invite you to come hear the stories of men and women that have left everything, some for peace, some for their lives - from special speakers Brown Giwa and Mbabazi Doreen.
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Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary Network Meeting
1 - 2 pm
St. Augustine's Centre
Hanson Ln, Halifax HX1 5PG
We want to give you the opportunity to share your ideas for how we can make Calderdale an even more welcoming and safe valley - coming together as people seeking sanctuary, frontline workers, local organisations, businesses and individuals.
ALL WELCOME.
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Leila's Kitchen Fundraising Takeaway
10 am - 12 noon
Leila's Kitchen, Hebden Bridge
Leila’s Kitchen is partnering with Together We Grow again to provide a special 2 course meal for £12.00.
MENU (vegan & gluten-free):
Starter: 3 Dolmeh ( stuffed vine leaves)
Main: Sweet Potato Dahl served with Persian rice.
To reserve your meals please email togetherwegrow2@yahoo.com with your name and number of meals required. Pay on collection.
20% of all sales donated to Together We Grow
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St. Augustine's Centre Open Day
11 am - 2 pm (FREE)
Hanson Ln, Halifax
HX1 5PG
Come and find out more about what St. Augustine's do and enjoy delicious food from around the world! Drop-in activities, tours, music & opportunities to get involved.
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Refugee Awareness Workshop
1 - 3 pm (FREE)
Brighouse High School
We explore what it means to seek asylum, busting myths about migration, and raising awareness about the biggest humanitarian crisis today. Light lunch will be provided.
RSVP necessary: comms@calderdale.cityofsanctuary.org
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Making Friends Film Trip
12 noon - 3 pm (FULLY BOOKED)
Hebden Bridge Picture House
The Friends of Hebden Bridge Picture House have organised a trip for refugees and people seeking asylum to visit the cinema for a special screening.
Bookings now full.
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The Great Get Together
12 noon - 6 pm (FREE)
Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge
Inspired by Jo Cox's National Great Get Together, this event is organised by Reach4wrd Community Project. Come for a tea party, bake off, DJs and loads of free events for the whole family!
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Great Walk Together
1 - 3 pm (FREE)
Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge
Join Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary for a picnic and a walk in beautiful Hebden Bridge. We'll gather around 1 and head out for a walk at 2 pm. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Please bring your own picnic lunch.
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Week-long events (June 20-26)
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Refugee Week Exhibition
Artworks Gallery, Halifax
This exhibition will showcase and celebrate the creative steps, acts, expressions and journeys taken by people who use art to heal themselves and others - with a focus on work by refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum. There will also be a special celebration on Friday 24 June, 3 pm.
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Refugee Week Exhibition
Artworks Gallery, Halifax
This exhibition will showcase and celebrate the creative steps, acts, expressions and journeys taken by people who use art to heal themselves and others - with a focus on work by refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum. There will also be a special celebration on Friday 24 June, 3 pm.
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Light Up for Refugee Week
Wainhouse Tower
Keep a lookout at night as Wainhouse Tower lights up orange all week to celebrate the contribution refugees make to our community.
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8 Simple Acts
Online
Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary will be sharing 8 simple acts including book and film recommendations. Follow our social media channels to catch them all.
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