Cards of Kindness - Listening Spaces - Peace Feasts

Dear friends,

The recent violence in towns and cities around the UK has once again highlighted the underlying divisions and tensions present in our communities. Although there is so much good that goes on as well, it's clear that to live well with difference, we need to continue taking intentional steps to bridging these divides.

We highlight below two ways we have responded to the recent tensions and invite you to join us at an upcoming Peace Feast, so you can connect with neighbours from different cultures and backgrounds.

Connecting Cultures around Food

Join us for great food, music and conversation, while getting to know others from different cultures and backgrounds. We'd love to see you at an upcoming Peace Feast.

22 Sep | A Yemeni-themed celebration at Easton Family Centre.

24 Oct | St Anne's House will be hosting a Peace Feast in Brislington

13 Nov | We're partnering with Southmead Development Trust to welcome you to Greenway Centre in Southmead.

Find out more and book your ticket on our upcoming events page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Responding to Tensions by Listening

We hosted two Listening Spaces on the 'Recent Divisions and Tensions around Migration' and were delighted by how people were able to engage and connect with each other.

Thank you to everyone who participated, taking the opportunity to share and, in turn, listen to the thoughts and experiences of others.

We are looking to build on these events by hosting more listening spaces on the same subject in different locations across Bristol. Contact us: Poppi.toon a_t bridgesforcommunities d_o_t com if you would like to bring a listening space to your community or join a future event by keeping an eye on our upcoming events.

Cards of Kindness & Solidarity

Thank you to everyone who sent a card to our neighbours seeking sanctuary in Bristol. Over 220 cards were given as a simple and practical way to show kindness and solidarity to people following the violence in August. They were gratefully received.

We also appreciate the notes included from those who wrote cards:

"Thank you for giving me something I can do to support. I feel powerless and scared by what is happening and can only imagine how they must feel."

"This is a great idea, thank you for suggesting it. It feels good to be able to do something practical."

Learn a Language to Connect With Others

RefuLingua is kicking off for the Autumn term and we are thrilled to be offering a variety of languages including: Syrian & Sudanese Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Dari & Pashto.

We have classes in person and online, from beginner to advanced. The classes are taught by native speakers in a conversational style.

Check out the listed of courses on offer and find the right short course for you. Why not invite a friend and learn together?

LEARN A LANGUAGE