Safe Harbour: Refugee Week events at Ascension
From 16-21 June we will be holding a series of events at Ascension for Refugee Week, remembering those seeking sanctuary.
All events will take place at the Ascension Church, 282 Stretford Road.
SUNDAY JUNE 16
1pm COMMUNITY LUNCH
All welcome for free lunch. Arrive early!
2.30-3.30PM UPLIFT
By Dave Neita, a Windrush celebration
One man theatre performance followed by panel discussion.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19
DOORS OPEN 5PM
OUR PLANET OUR HOME
Creative performances from World Artists. Music, dance and more.
Free tickets and more info here
6-8PM FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
African drumming, storytelling, circus skills, singing and dancing. Ethiopian and Eritrean streetfood available to purchase (cash only).
THURSDAY JUNE 20
10-11.30AM STORIES OF SANCTUARY
Open to all
The Radical Reading Room has an emerging collection of artwork, photos, records and stories about the Viraj Mendis Defence Campaign and sanctuary. You can learn about it, talk about it and get involved.
FRIDAY JUNE 21
CONVERSATION CAFE
Come and practice your English skills and build community with others at the events below. Join us for a supper, singing and beatboxing.
5-8.15PM COMMUNAL SUPPER
6.30-7.15PM COMMUNAL SINGING
With natural voice singer Damien Mahoney.
7.30-8.15PM COMMUNAL BEATBOXING
