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SUMMARY:Senses of Sudan – Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Senses of Sudan is a poetic exploration of Sudan’s rich cultural diversity\, revealing the depth of its traditions\, values and everyday life. \nThrough intimate storytelling and visual narrative\, the film captures the essence of Sudan before and after the war —contrasting moments of beauty\, resilience and disruption. \nWhen: Mon 15th – Sun 21st June\, 1pm each day \nWhere: Millennium Square Big Screen\, Millennium Square\, Explore Lane\, Bristol BS1 5SZ
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/senses-of-sudan-film-screening/
LOCATION:Millennium Square\, Explore Lane\, Bristol\, BS1 5SZ
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SUMMARY:Asylum: World in a Frame Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Asylum: World in a Frame offers an intimate look at people seeking asylum in the UK who are living in temporary hotel accommodation in Bristol. Over six weeks\, participants collaborated with artist Aida Silvestri to document their daily experiences\, perspectives\, and wellbeing through photography. \nThrough hands-on workshops exploring composition\, lighting\, and visual storytelling\, each participant developed a personal photographic language. Peer-sharing sessions became more than learning spaces\, they nurtured solidarity and mutual understanding of shared experiences. These collaborative processes laid the groundwork for the images displayed in this exhibition.\nUsing single-use analogue cameras\, mobile phones\, and digital cameras\, the images gathered here capture moments of hope\, challenges\, loneliness\, boredom\, faith\, friendship\, family\, and love. Together\, these photographs offer a deeply personal view of the emotional reality of displacement and the slow process of adapting to a new environment. \nThis exhibition extends beyond visual narratives\, incorporating insights from a resident survey on life in asylum accommodations. It considers the questions: \nWhat helps us to stay well in this strange new ‘home’?\nWhat makes hotel living difficult and is there anything we would like to change?\nHow do we keep our identity\, values and culture alive – how do we know we still count? \nThe Lived Experience Wellbeing Panel curated the show\, giving voice to these questions and the people behind them. The curators invite us to look closely\, reflect\, and witness the stories within each frame. The exhibition aims to engage dialogue\, advocate for change\, and amplify asylum seekers’ voices. \nAsylum World in a Frame is funded by Lloyds Bank Foundation and represents the culmination of two years’ work by a Local Collaboration led by Bristol Mind\, SARI and the NHS Hope Refugee Trauma Service with a range of specialist stakeholders including BRASP\, Bristol Refugee Rights (Pride Without Borders)\, UWE and Clearsprings Ready Homes. \nFree (no booking required)
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/asylum-world-in-a-frame-exhibition/
LOCATION:Bristol City Hall Foyer\, Bristol City Hall\, College Green\, Bristol
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SUMMARY:Aid Box Community Hub Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Aid Box Community for their ABC Hub Open Day\, as they approach their one-year anniversary in their new St Andrews premises! \nThis is a brilliant opportunity to step inside and experience how the Hub has grown and evolved over the past year. \nThe ABC team will be on hand to answer questions\, share insights into ongoing projects\, and highlight the impact the Hub has within the wider community. \nEnjoy a relaxed evening with cake and snacks as ABC mark the milestones of their first year here and look ahead to what’s next. \nWhen: Wednesday 17 June 2026\, 3pm – 6.30pm \nWhere: Aid Box Community Hub\, St Bart’s Parish Hall\, Sommerville Rd\, Bristol BS6 5BX \nFree (no booking required)
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/aid-box-community-hub-open-day/
LOCATION:Aid Box Community Hub\, St Bart's Parish Hall\, Sommerville Road\, Bristol\, BS6 5BX
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SUMMARY:Migrateful: How Do We Build Connection in a Polarised World?
DESCRIPTION:Join Migrateful for an evening of conversation\, food and music that explores the question\, how do we build meaningful connection and understanding across differences? \n\n\nJess Thompson\, Migrateful’s Founder and CEO\, will interview newly elected Lord Mayor of Bristol\, Yassin Mohamud\, about how we can build unity across Bristol. She will also be speaking with Migrateful’s Trinidadian chef Kele\, an inspiring public speaker\, who will share her experiences of building connections and community in Bristol while navigating the UK asylum system. \nJoining the conversation will also be Kalpna Woolf\, founder of Bristol-based social enterprise “91 Ways to Build A Global City”\, which brings communities together through food and storytelling. \nKalpna\, who served as High Sheriff of Bristol in 2025\, has spent many years creating spaces for connection across Bristol’s diverse communities and will bring her experience and insights on building understanding and belonging in an increasingly polarised world. \nThe event is also an opportunity to learn more about Migrateful and the work they do to support refugees\, asylum seekers and migrants through cookery classes and shared food experiences. \nStandard Ticket: £12 \nSupport Ticket: £22 (includes a £10 donation to Migrateful) \nSolidarity Ticket: £32 (includes a £20 donation to Migrateful)
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/migrateful-how-do-we-build-connection-in-a-polarised-world/
LOCATION:Migrateful\, Migrateful Cookery School\, Philip Street\, Bedminster\, Bristol\, BS3 4EA\, United Kingdom
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