Refugee Week 2010 is here! 14th – 20th June!
RSG and Exeter’s Amnesty International Group have once again been beavering away to compile a week long programme of events to raise awareness of refugee and asylum issues and to celebrate the skills and contributions refugees make to our society.
Our full programme will be printed into an attractive glossy flyer and ready for distribution towards the end of May. We will also be seeking volunteers to help out with the numerous activities – there’ll be fetching and carrying, hosting and making tea, mingling and speaking as well as lots of other jobs to fill! We’ll be holding a volunteer evening later in May to coordinate all this help!
Meanwhile, here’s a sneaky preview of the events we are planning, all subject to our funding applications at this stage…. Full details will be posted here once finalised.
Sunday 13th June 10.30 - 15.30
Football Tournament at St Georges Playing Fields, Topsham Road – there could be around 10 teams this year, a real international feel to the event and so close to another major event it could be Exeter’s version of the world cup!!
Monday 14th June 11.00 - 16.00
We are hoping to showcase some of the Women’s Group handicrafts at Exeter Phoenix, an opportunity to buy, chat and perhaps learn a few techniques!
Monday 14th June 18.30 - 20.30
In the evening ‘Write to Life’, a literary group from the Medical Foundation for the care of victims of torture will be reading some of their work and discussing the importance of their work.
Tuesday 15th June 12.00 - 14.00
Its international cuisine time at St Sidwells Community Café. Make sure you take a proper lunch time break to enjoy food from around the world prepared by RSG Women’s Outreach Project.
Tuesday 15th June 19.00 - 20.30
In the evening we are launching our art exhibition at the Exeter Picture House. An installation designed by one of our refugee friends will be unveiled and will be shown for a fortnight. There will be wine and nibbles and opportunity to mingle amongst supporters and friends.
Wednesday 16th June 19.00 - 21.00
Mid week brings the hugely popular music evening to Exeter Library. We already have a list of performers and will welcome all those wishing to participate or come along to listen.
Thursday 17th June 13.00 - 14.00
The Global Centre will be hosting again their ‘world at lunch’ discussion with the theme ‘send them home’. A must for those wishing to air their views, learn some facts and possibly share their sandwiches!
Thursday 17th June 18.30
In the evening the Picture House will be showing a film – The Welcome. And while you’re there another chance to view our exhibition!
Friday 18th June 10.00 - 12.30
Friday brings our events to a close with the respected Coffee Morning at St Stephens church in the High Street. Hoping to attract a wide range of visitors including some local dignitary!
As well as these events we will be displaying information at various venues around Devon – St Sidwells Café and County Hall in Exeter, Libraries in Tiverton and Barnstaple to name just a few! Keep an eye out!
We look forward to seeing many of you during the week!