Refugee Week 2007 in Exeter
18 – 24 June
Refugee Week is a UK wide celebration of the massive cultural, social and economic contribution refugees make to the UK.
Refugee Week is a time to facilitate positive encounters between refugees and the general public in order to encourage greater understanding and overcome hostility. It is a time to raise awareness of the reality of refugee experiences.
The increasing negative media coverage continues to promote the popular myths around asylum and increase public misconception of the issues. During Refugee Week in Exeter and Devon we will provide opportunities to see things differently, as well as showcase the talent and expertise of local refugees and asylum seekers.
We invite you to join us to make this year’s Refugee Week a memorable one! Most events are FREE unless otherwise stated and NO BOOKING REQUIRED for ALL events – for more info contact RSG.
Exhibitions – look out for displays at Exeter College, Exeter Library, Tiverton Library, Global Centre Exeter, and Devon Schools throughout the week.
Keep your wits about you in Exeter City Centre on Saturday 16th and Thursday 21st June – can you pass the Citizenship Test???
Saturday 16th |
Multi-faith Celebration |
12.00 – 3.00pm |
Organised by Exeter Amnesty International |
Friends Meeting House, Magdalen Road, Exeter FREE |
Monday 18th |
Gouldosi Workshop |
1.30 – 3.30pm |
Come and learn the art of Gouldosi (Afghan embroidery) – with finished pieces on display. |
Drama Studio FREE |
Monday 18th |
Speaker – Refugee Action |
6.00 – 7.00 Refreshments from 5.30 |
Are you aware there are destitute asylum seekers living in your area? Perhaps on the street, perhaps on your sofa? Refugee Action looks into why this is happening and what we can do about it. |
St Sidwells Centre, FREE |
Tuesday 19th |
Film – ‘Tickets’ Cert 15 |
6.30pm |
Three of the world's most celebrated directors -Abbas Kiarostami, Ken Loach, and Ermanno Olmi - join together to direct a trilogy of interwoven stories about passengers on a train to Rome, who meet each other in passing but are linked by deeper themes and issues. |
Exeter Picture House Please contact Exeter Picture House for costings |
Wednesday 20th |
Afghan lunch |
12 – 2.00pm |
The Cultural kitchen presents food from Afghanistan for todays lunchtime menu. |
St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Streetm Exeter Prices vary: typical lunch £3 - £5 |
Thursday 21st |
World at Lunch |
1.00 – 2.00 |
Bring your lunch and join in a discussion on refugee issues in Exeter and Devon. |
The Global Centre, Exeter Community Centre |
Thursday 21st |
Asylum monologues: Ice and Fire theatre |
8.00 – 9.30pm |
An account of the UK asylum system told first-hand in the words of the people who have experienced it. Scripted by award-winning playwright and Artistic Director of Ice and Fire theatre, Sonja Linden, it is an important and powerful work not to be missed. |
Auditorium FREE |
Friday 22nd |
Ceilidh |
8.00 – 11.00pm |
Learn some great folk dances from around the world with Martin Hodge and wonderful live music from Paul and Allison Whittall. |
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham, Nr Exeter |
Saturday 23rd |
Coffee morning |
10.00 – 1.00pm |
Come along for refreshments and to meet key organisations involved in Refugee Support in Devon. |
St Stephens church, Exeter High Street FREE |
Saturday 23rd |
Exeter |
12.00-4.00pm |
Stalls, food and activities from around the world. Lots of colourful people being made at the Refugee Support Group Tent with the help of Holsworthy Family Resource Centre. Make a friend to take home! |
Belmont Pleasure Ground, Exeter (off Blackboy Road/Clifton Hill) FREE |
Sunday 24th |
Football Tournament |
10.00 – 1.00pm |
5-a-side football tournament featuring 8 enthusiastic local football teams |
King George V playing fields, Topsham Road, Exeter |
With thanks to all those involved in arranging, hosting, and making financially possible the events and publicity, including:
- Refugee Support Group Devon
- Amnesty International, Exeter Group
- British Red Cross
- Actors for Refugees
- UJIMA – Exeter Community Initiatives
- Devon County Council
- Exeter City Council
- UNISON, Devon County Branch
- Think Tank
- Devon Racial Equality Council
- National Design- Exeter
For further information on Refugee Week and what’s on around the UK during the week www.refugeeweek.org.uk