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Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees

  1. 11 May 23

    Cheltenham /

    Quiz night at the Boston Tea Party on 11th May

    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees and the University of Gloucestershire’s Refugee Support Society are hosting a quiz at the Boston Tea Party on Thursday 11th May at 6.30pm. Join us for lots of quizzing fun! Compete for prizes, have some fun, and show off your smarts! Bring your firends and your brain power and raise money for […]

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    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees 1 year ago
  2. 23 Feb 23

    Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Wellbeing

    Quiz with Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees

    The Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees Quiz Night is back! We’ll be at the Boston Tea Party in Cheltenham for another fun-packed quiz on 23 February 2023 at 6.30pm. Get a team together or come down and join a team on the night. Suggested donation is £2 per person, you can donate online here, or with cash […]

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    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees 1 year ago
  3. 28 Sep 22

    Cheltenham / Festivals and Seasonal -Food and Drink -Social Interest Groups

    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees Quiz Night

    Join us for our famous and fun-filled fundraising Quiz Night on 28 September 2022! The Boston Tea Party in Cheltenham are kindly hosting us again. When: Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 6:30pm Where: Boston Tea Party, 45-49 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JS Suggested Donation: £2 per person (https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/cwr-fundraising-quiz-september-2022)

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    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees 2 years ago
  4. 25 Jun 22

    Cheltenham / Literature and Writing -Social Interest Groups -Wellbeing

    A celebration of mindfulness in Refugee Week

    Come and find out more about the work of Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees and join in our afternoon of mindfulness! Programme: 12.30-3pm Drop-in writing workshops 1pm Yoga session 1.30 Meditation 2pm Meditation 3pm Yoga session The theme of this Refugee Week is ‘Healing’, celebrating community, mutual care, and the human ability to start again. The Refugee […]

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    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees 2 years ago
  5. 12 May 22

    Cheltenham / Food and Drink -Sports and Leisure -Wellbeing

    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees Quiz Night

    Our fun-filled fundraising quiz is back! Come and join us at the Boston Tea Party in Cheltenham on Thursday 12 May 2022, from 6pm and grab a bite before we start our quiz – the kitchen will close at 6.30pm. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with the Refugee Support Society at the University who have […]

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    Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees 2 years ago
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Cheltenham Welcomes Refugees (CWR) is a volunteer-led charity making sure refugee families in Cheltenham are supported from the moment they move in.

We work to raise awareness and understanding of the issues faced by refugees in the UK and throughout the world. We want to build a kinder and more inclusive society through vocal support of resettlement, migration and asylum.

We also arrange community events to help families to meet up with one another and adjust to their new homes together. We hold summer picnics and Eid celebrations, as well as providing background support and resources as needed.

We give information assemblies at local schools and hold regular public meetings to help deconstruct ideas and myths about international human movement, as well as organising a full roster of events to National Refugee Week every June.

Cheltenham is now officially a Town of Sanctuary, welcoming refugees and asylum seekers from across the world. Cheltenham’s a really special place, and it’s wonderful to share it with so many people who need care and new opportunities.

Contact info

  • chelt.refugees.community@gmail.com

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