BWR Jumble Sale – Sat 2nd March

The fantastic BWR Jumble Sale is on again this Saturday 2nd March. Please come along, find a bargain and contribute to a fantastic cause!

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BWR Syrian Feast & Auction!

We’re pleased to invite you to join us on Saturday, 14 October for a fantastic Syrian Feast and Auction!
A night of delicious and authentic Syrian food cooked by local chefs, plus an auction and raffle of great items donated by local businesses (see Auction List below).
Find more details on the attached flyer and Buy your Tickets on Eventbrite 

IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BE AT THE AUCTION BUT WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT
BWR AND MAKE A BID FOR ANY OF THE ITEMS ABOVE YOU MAY DO SO BY
SUBMITTING AN ONLINE BID:

Please email: jill.ritchie@bathwelcomesrefugees.org.uk

By NOON on Friday 13th October 2023

You will be notified on 15th October if yours is the successful bid.

Include:

  • your name and contact phone number
  • The lot number and description
  • Your maximum bid value £
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Your invitation: BWR’s Supporters Evening 21st September

We would like to invite you to Bath Welcomes Refugees’ Supporters evening on Thursday 21st September from 7pm-8pm, at The Bubble, St John’s Foundation, 4-5 Chapel Court, Bath, BA1 1SQ.

This is your chance to hear about all the amazing work BWR has been up to over the past year. We will share updates on the charity and highlights from our volunteer teams supporting refugees of different nationalities in Bath and the surrounding area.

Two recent arrivals in the UK will also share their experiences of settling in Bath and volunteering with BWR to help their local communities.

The speakers will be:

  • Charlotte MacDiarmid, Chair of the Trustee Board
  • Sara Barna, Chair of the Management Committee
  • Kurda Yar, BWR Operations Officer
  • Mir Miri, volunteer coordinator for Afghans
  • Vira Navalihina, volunteer coordinator for Ukrainians

Light refreshments will be provided.

The supporters evening will be followed by the AGM from 8pm-8.30pm.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

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UPDATE – Picnic has been cancelled

Due to the wet weather forecast it has been decided to cancel the picnic.

Saturday 22nd July 2023
From 12 -2 PM
Royal Victoria Park (BA1 2NQ) – above the duck pond area

Please bring your food, drinks and something to sit on
Looking forward to seeing you all
Please note children should always be under the supervision
of their parents and guardians. Thank you.

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