Refugee Week is happening from 14th to 20th June 2021 in various places in Calderdale. Some events are online and some are in person but they are all free to attend. More information at
Home | Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary (cityofsanctuary.org)
There are many events that could be highlighted but here are a few: Throughout the week dance / movement workshops for young people
On Monday 14th June there is a webinar to launch the week from 11am-12 am produced by people with lived experience of the asylum and refugee process
On Tuesday 15th Leila’s Kitchen in Hebden Bridge has a solidarity meal with two courses for £10. You will need to book with togetherwegrow2@yahoo.com and pay when you pick up the meal between 12 and 1 pm.
On Wednesday June 16th there’s a lunchtime walk and picnic with Luddenfoot Community Centre and 5.30 – 6.30pm creating a refugee week poem. Please book a place hello@calderdale.cityofsanctuary.org
On Thursday 17th there is banner making at St Augustine’s Centre 12 – 3pm
On Friday 18th at 5 pm there is a World Book Night cook in. See our website for recipes
On Saturday 19th from 11:30 to 4:30 there is The Great Calderdale Get Together at The Piece Hall to celebrate The Great Get Together weekend and Refugee Walk
On Sunday 20th at 1 pm there will be 3 different walks from the People’s Park to support the theme of this year’s Refugee Week which is ” We can not walk alone” – one easy walk to Manor Health park, a harder one to Albert Promonade and the hardest one will be to Beacon Hill. Join the one you and your family/friends prefer.
Hope you will be able to attend several of the events during Refugee Week.