Local Job Opportunities with Refugee Action
Want to use your talents to help refugees? Take a look at the latest Refugee Action jobs in Worcestershire: http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/about/jobs_at_refugee_action...
Fundraising community meal
Sights, sounds and scents of traditional Syria were to be found in Malvern last Saturday night as ‘Malvern Welcomes’ hosted a fundraising community meal for 70 people at Lansdowne Church Hall. The evening was designed to be an enjoyable way for Malvern residents to continue to grow and foster an atmosphere of welcome for the refugee families once they arrive later this year. Scents of jasmine, rose petals and spices filled the air as...
People in Motion – collection sorting days
People in Motion has put in place regular collection and sorting days. The attached flyer provides details of items needed and assistance...
Training Day – Getting Ready
GETTING READY Welcoming Refugees into our Community Date: Saturday 4th June Time: 9.30 to 4.00pm Venue: St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Sandhills Road, Barnt Green B45 8NR Speakers at this training event include: Professor Jenny Phillimore, Birmingham University: Who are our refugees? Forum : SUPPORTING THE NEW ARRIVALS with representatives of local service providers. The training day includes training workshops on befriending, fundraising...
Refugee Week June 20th – 26th
We are very pleased that there will be a display in Malvern Library to acknowledge Refugee Week this year. Refugee Week is an annual UK-wide event. It consists of a programme of arts, cultural and educational events and activities that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary This year, the theme is ‘welcome’. This is especially appropriate for us in Worcestershire...
Sincere thanks !
Sincere thanks to all of you. Through your support of Malvern Welcomes during the last 18 months you have contributed to the following successful outcome. There is a very positive posting on the Malvern Hills District Council website. It explains why we are taking Syrian refugees and outlines the financial and other practicalities of resettling the families. The part played by pubic opinion is acknowledged in the posting....