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Let your property and give a refugee family a home
In response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames signed up to accept Afghan refugees under the Government’s and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Schemes. With thousands of Afghan refugees waiting in limbo in bridging hotels, more properties are urgently needed to give families the stability they…
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The Night Before Christmas (Ніч перед Різдвом)
Thanks to the Ukrainian Social Club and Orange Tree Theatre for hosting a wonderful live performance of The Night Before Christmas (Ніч перед Різдвом) on Sunday 11th February. Based on a 1932 short story by Mykola Hohol and set in an 18th century Ukrainian village, this classic fairy tale follows a poor blacksmith and the…
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23rd Feb, 7pm: Ukrainian music, poetry and dance at St Mary’s Church, Twickenham
Richmond’s Ukrainian Social Club invites you to a charitable evening of classical music, poetry and dance at the “Ukrainian Evening of Invincibility” from 7pm on Friday 23rd February at St. Mary’s Church, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ. The programme features familiar pieces by Chopin and J. S. Bach, as well as Ukrainian composers, Lysenko, Barvinsky and Hulak-Artemovsky,…
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Sleep workshops in Farsi for ten weeks
Richmond and Hillcroft Community College is offering free support workshops for Farsi speakers starting from 10 January for ten weeks, every Wednesday between 3-4pm. Thanks to Refugee Action Kingston for organising. Book via SMS text message at 07754 856 932.
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Celebrating eight years of Refugees Welcome in Richmond
Thanks very much to everyone who joined us to celebrate eight years of Refugees Welcome in Richmond (RWinR) at The Vineyard Community Centre on Thursday 9 November.
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Our impacts
Eight years have flown by since we were founded on 1st November 2015. Here’s some of what we’ve achieved…
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Refugee and migrant women’s art at Turner’s House
Turner’s House is hosting a special exhibition showcasing artworks realised by migrant and refugee women in our local community as part of their Tales & Travels programme. A great opportunity to celebrate the stories shared by these amazing ladies! Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 4pm until Sunday 29 October 2023. Exhibition included with ticket…
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Sleep workshops for Ukrainian refugees in Richmond
Free support workshops are running at Richmond and Hillcroft Community College every Tuesday in July, 1-2pm, for Ukrainian refugees in Richmond experiencing difficulty with sleep. Thanks to Refugee Action Kingston for organising these events, which will be available in both English and Ukrainian. Book now via SMS text message: 07754 856 932 Please see the…
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28th June: A Concert for Ukraine at St Mary’s, Twickenham
St Mary’s University is proud to host an evening of beautiful music and dance in our historic Waldegrave Suite. Featuring young Ukrainian musicians from The London Performing Academy of Music (LPMAM), violinist Marina Ravievska accompanied by Richard Black, singer Maryiana Bondar, and the Stefania dance ensemble. Minimum donation £20. A fundraising auction will be held during…
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Tree planting with thanks from the Ukrainians
Many thanks to the Ukrainian Social Club based at Prosperity Café for the beautiful new tree planted on Monday 27 March in Cambridge Gardens by Richmond Bridge. The tree represents the gratitude of the Ukrainian community towards the people of Richmond for their support during the refugee crisis caused by the war in Ukraine. Read…