2nd Arabic cooking class

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We had the second Arabic cooking class at the Central Methodist Church in Todmorden. The recipes were copied for all the 14 participants – to make it easier for them to repeat the cooking at home. A great mixture of nationalities and cultures participated. Some Asian women offered to make a Pakistani cookery class after […]

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Thanks to the Coop

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We have received this email from the Coop Community Foundation: “Since 28 October 2018, Co-op Members have chosen to support Together We Grow with their 1% and have raised £1,075.42 for your cause. This will be the first of two payments you’ll receive from the Co-op Local Community Fund.” We will receive the second payment […]

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A successful day out

Over 50 refugees and asylum seekers came to Hebden Bridge on 20th April – half of them children. We all had lunch in the town hall before going to the cinema to see the Dumbo film, where everyone had popcorn, drinks and sweets. Most of the refugees and asylum seekers stayed in Hebden Bridge after […]

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Family walk in nature

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Wonderful walk with refugees and asylum seekers – through the woods – finding things. Then back to Beryl’s house for lunch, with the smaller children making drawings and tongue twisters for older ones. Many thanks to Marian and Beryl for organising such a successful day. Together We Grow also took a car full of duvets, […]

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Management committee meeting

Together We Grow’s management committee met on 1st April to make plans for the coming months. Here are some of the ideas for possible activities: * Going to the seaside * Have a camping weekend * Participate in the Blackshaw Head’s Great Get Together * Attend the handmade parade in Hebden Bridge * Visit the […]

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Oxfam event

Oxfam held an inspiring evening of film, photo, talks and tea on Wednesday 27th March at 6.30-8.30pm at the Waterfront Hall, Hebden Bridge town hall. Light supper was provided. Together We Grow’s refugees and asylum seekers were invited to come. Oxfam has been very supportive of Together We Grow for a long time. Some asylum […]

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Arabic cooking class

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Together We Grow and Lamet Habayeb jointly arranged an Arabic cooking class at the Central Methodist Church. Sixteen people participated making many different recipes and eating the made food together. Everyone got a written copy of the recipes. We had invited Incredible Edible Todmorden, Central Methodist Church and 3 Valley Vegans to participate in the […]

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Red Cross event every Monday

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We took a car load of donations to the Red Cross event, which takes place every Monday from 10am to 3pm. Apart from ESOL classes, a free hair dresser, advice workers from various agencies, games and drawings we also had a warm meal thanks to a small army of volunteers. It was useful to speak […]

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