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SUMMARY:Welcome Chats: Avonmouth
DESCRIPTION:Are you a member of the Avonmouth community? Join our Welcome Chat series this autumn! Welcome Chats are informal and welcoming drop-in sessions for people seeking sanctuary and local residents to make connections\, share cultures and get involved in your local hub. There will be refreshments\, games\, activities and creative workshops. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nMake new friends\nPractice your English\nJoin a local hub\nGet involved in your community\n\n  \nSession details:\nFriday 18th September – Crafting workshop with Sherien \nSherien Elsheikh is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores African culture and identity. Sherien is a member of the Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC)\, and founding member of the Women’s Craft Club at Arnolfini. You can find out more about Sherien’s art here. \nFriday 25th September – Latin american dance workshop with Joel  \nJoel is a dance enthusiast\, specialising in Nicaraguan folk dance. Joel is a Bristol Refugee Ambassador and has organised a number of high-energy community events for Bristol Refugee Festival. \nFriday 2nd October – Art printing workshop with Nabil  \nNabil Amini is a powerhouse in the community and multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses on nature as a central theme. Nabil is a member of Bristol Refugee Artists Collective (BRAC) and Dovetail Orchestra. You can find out more about Nabil here. \nFriday 9th October – Cooking tips workshop with Negla  \nNegla is a professional caterer and Migrateful alumni/facilitator\, specialising in Sudanese cooking workshops. You can find out more about Negla here. \nFriday 16 October – Community celebration and showcase \nA celebratory final session to showcase the art produced during the series with refreshments and music. \n  \nThese sessions are running at Avonmouth Community Centre Association every Friday morning 10am – 12pm between 18 September – 16 October. Everyone is welcome! \nFor more information please contact our Refugee Engagement Officer\, dannyvincent@bristolrefugeefestival.org \n  \nCelebrating Sanctuary Local Project\nThis Welcome Chat series is part of a community engagement programme where we use art\, food and music to bring local residents and refugees and asylum seekers together to create connections\, share cultures and celebrate diversity. This project is being run by BRF’s engagement team and lived experience leaders in partnership with the Avonmouth Community Centre Association.
URL:https://www.bristolrefugeefestival.org/event/welcome-chats-avonmouth/
LOCATION:Avonmouth Community Centre Association\, 257 Avonmouth Road\, Bristol\, BS11 9EN
CATEGORIES:Welcome Chats
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