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Summer Camping In the Lake District

We were filled with joy as we organized a delightful summer camping activity for our community members, taking place from Friday 7th July to Sunday 9th July 2023 in Eskdale, Lake District. The camp was a tremendous success, bringing our community together for a memorable experience, particularly for the children who had an absolute blast.

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Eid Celebrations: Uniting our Community with Joy and Togetherness

We organised two vibrant Eid events at Run of the Mill and Cringle Park, which brought joy and unity to our community members. The first event featured a delightful play area for kids, where children could immerse themselves in fun activities and create lasting memories. The parents too had fun meeting and celebrating Eid together.

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Refugees, the Lived Experience, with Prof Vicki Squire

On Wednesday 21 June 2023, we organised a thought-provoking event as part of a series of 'down to earth' online conversations. The main focus of these discussions was to shed light on the experiences of refugees and their overall wellbeing. For this particular episode, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Vicki Squire, who brought her expertise to the table.

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Manchester Stands with Refugees: Demo at St Peter's Square

On Wed 10th May 2023, Rethink Rebuild Society participated in a demonstration against the #RefugeeBanBill at St Peter's Square, Manchester. We wanted to show our solidarity with people seeking safety, say no to the Refugee Ban Bill and demand the UK government to provide practical mechanisms to allow people to apply for asylum from outside the UK.

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Eid al-Fitr Party at RR

Over the Eid al-Fitr Period on Saturday and Sunday 22 and 23 April we hosted 2 Eid parties at our centre. Over three hundred people came to our centre to enjoy Eid and have a lovely time with their family and friends. During the party, we organised different games for children and adults. Desserts and refreshments were provided.

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Community Iftars in Ramadan 2023

During the blessed month of Ramadan, we hosted two community iftars for the Syrian community in Manchester. The iftars witnessed a great turnout. Delicious food, sweets and refreshments were provided. We also performed taraweeh prayers together.

The iftars were a good opportunity to connect and socilaise with our friends and community members.

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