Together We Grow had a stall at the Blackshaw Head village fete. We gave out our different leaflets, talked to a lot of people and got the contact details of some new volunteers.
Blackshaw village fete
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Camping trip
We took a group of refugees and asylum seekers camping at Old Chamber’s Camping above Hebden Bridge. Despite the rain on Wednesday we had a great time. Thanks to everyone who lend us tents, sleeping bags and mats. With lots of games, long walks, camp fire, lovely meals and a choir arriving for a BBQ […]
Red Cross event in Rochdale every Monday
Took a car load of clothes, shoes, blankets, duvets, children’s books and toys, etc to asylum seekers and refugees to a Red Cross event held in a church every Monday. There are advice workers, an ESOL class, a barber, games to play, free lunch and drinks. Many thanks to everyone who donated these items.
Trip to Fleetwood
Hired a coach for the day to go to Fleetwood to visit the seaside. Many thanks to YMCA for offering free access to the splash pool for the children and giving 50% rebate on everything purchased in the shop. Also thanks to Adam Catwell who made drawings of people who wanted to take the picture […]
Off to the seaside
We are taking a coach full of refugees and asylum seekers to the seaside/Fleetwood on 3rd August for the day. We are looking for spades, buckets, kites, etc to take with us. If you have any of these you want to donate to us please email togetherwegrow2@yahoo.com. Thanks
Our management committee met
Our management committee met on 11th July, partly to plan future activities. We are taking refugees and asylum seekers living in Rochdale to Fleetwood on 3rd August to see the seaside. St Augustine’s Centre will arrange another coach trip to the seaside for refugees and asylum seekers living in Calderdale. On 28th August we will […]
Lovely concert for TWG
Many thanks to Lizzie and Steve for hosting a lovely concert in aid of Together We Grow. During the break drinks and Georgian cakes were served as the choir sings Georgian songs in the original language. Laura, the chair of Together We Grow, made a speech and several people offered practical and financial help. Everyone […]
Our walking group out walking
Our walking group had a lovely walk from Blackshaw Head to Hebden Bridge. The weather was just right.
Handmade Parade
28 refugees and asylum seekers from Rochdale and Calderdale came to see the Handmade Parade in Hebden Bridge. After the parade we had lunch and watched the entertainment. Great to see so many dancing to the music. A great day out!
World Food event
Thanks to Three Valley Vegans for inviting us to their World Food event, which included Sri Lankan sweets.