Positivity flows at Pride!
Yesterday (17th June 2024) we went to our first Chester Pride event. Aside from the food, entertainment and great atmosphere…
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A look back at Refugee Week 2024
What a week!
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Watch a film during Refugee Week
Why not watch a film during Refugee Week to understand the journeys of others.
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‘At Home in Our City’- our Refugee Week Event
This year we are once again in the gardens of Chester Cathedral - although we will move inside if it…
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Chester’s Refugee Week Programme Announced
Chester's Refugee Week Programme has been announced:
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Spread the love!
Sometimes we can feel that our individual actions can do little but, as they say, 'from little acorns, oak trees…
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Thankyou Chester International School
The Chester International School invited us to their 'International Culture Day' - and what a celebration it was! Dress and…
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Have you seen our Christmas Tree?
This year we are taking part in Chester Cathedral's annual Christmas Tree Festival. The theme this year is sustainability.
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Chester Cathedral becomes a Cathedral of Sanctuary!
Sheila Little, Lord Mayor of Chester; Mike Johnson, Chairman of Chester City of Sanctuary Group; Canon Jane Brooks Vice Dean…
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Our banners go touring!
Following our Refugee Week activities in 2022 and 2023, we have compiled banners from some of the pieces made. These…
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Deadline for 2024 Chester University’s Sanctuary Award
Chester University offers full tuition fee waiver and a support package for essential study costs to two students annually. This…
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Congratulations Cheshire West and Chester Libraries!
Congratulations to Cheshire West and Cheshire Libraries who today (24/8/23) received a 'Library of Sanctuary Award'.
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Postcard of Welcome Campaign
'Cartoons not Cruelty' is a campaign to send postcards of welcome to children arriving in the UK last year seeking…
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Ukrainian Independence Day
There will be an opportunity to remember and hope for peace in Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day at the Uniting…
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A look back at Refugee Week
Refugee Week is over for this year. Many thanks to all those who came to see our event 'Compassion Counts',…
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The Other Side of Hope – First Magazine of Sanctuary
'The Other Side of Hope is a UK based publication, mostly written and entirely edited by people who have migrated,…
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Community BBQ for Refugee Week
The Crossroads Community Hub in Newton are holding a community BBQ and, for Refugee Week, linking with the 'Hospitality not…
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Refugee Week books, films, music and podcasts
Every year during Refugee Week we pass on recommendations for ways you can learn more about the experiences of those…