The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to them.
Here in Barking and Dagenham, we’re so proud of the invaluable contributions of refugees who help shape our communities, enrich our culture, and strengthen the fabric of our society.
Join us as we mark the week with two FREE family-friendly events:
Creative arts and crafts workshops
Try your hand at a range of arts of crafts including t-shirt printing!
Wednesday 19 June 2024, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Barking Learning Centre (BLC), 2 Town Square Barking Learning Centre, Barking IG11 7NB (6 minutes’ walk from Barking Station via Station Parade or Clockhouse Avenue)
Family Fun Day
Come along to our family fun day packed with activities for all ages, face painting, cultural workshops, storytelling, music, food and drinks, and more!
Saturday 22June 2024, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Eastbury Community Hub (previously John Smith House), Bevan Ave, Barking IG11 9LL
Train: 16 minutes’ walk from Upney Station
Bus: from Barking Station take bus 62 towards Mark's Gate to Campsey Road (Stop K) and walk for 4 minutes
No Booking needed, everyone is welcome.
Special support: residents who are asylum seekers and refugees will receive bus travel reimbursement on the day.
For more information, email: info@ucts.org.uk, or call 0208 594 1514