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Refugee Week events in the East Midlands
Derby
Monday 16th June: Performances in the Westfield Centre, Derby
City centre event in conjunction with Long Journey Home featuring music and perfomances from around the world as well as balloons, flyers and information about Refugee Week. 12.30 – 4.30 p.m.
Westfield Shopping Centre, Derby city centre
Free
Contact for more info: Melissa Hatcher (melissah@refugee-action.org.uk)
Please visit the Refugee Week website for further details on this event and others in Derby at http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk/InYourArea/East+Midlands/Derby+Events.htm
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Friday 20 June : Asylum Dialogues
iceandfire theatre company are pleased to announce the launch of their new documentary play celebrating friendship and solidarity between British people and asylum seekers living among them.
Asylum Dialogues, scripted by award-winning playwright Sonja Linden, was created specifically for the Actors for Human Rights network. 6:45 for 7pm
Derby Dance Theatre, Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU
Cost: £4/3
Tickets available from: Derby Dance 01332 370911
Leicester
Saturday 21st June 2008: Leicester’s International Football Tournament
A tournament bringing together teams from different communities across Leicester. A day of fun and family enjoyment for all including entertainment for young children. 10:00am- 5:00pm
St Margaret’s Pastures Sports Centre, St. Margaret’s Way, Leicester LE1 3EA
FREE
Contact for more info: Rayhana Brydson 0116 261 6202
Nottingham
Saturday 14th June: Refugee Week Launch Stall, Nottingham
A city centre stall with balloons, badges, stickers and flyers which will be raising awareness of refugee and asylum issues as well as Refugee Week. 11 a.m. onwards
The city centre, starting below St. Peter’s Church on St. Peter’s Gate (near to M&S) and then moving to the first floor of Nottingham’s Central Library in Angel Row to join in with the Beyond Borders Refugee Week Launch Event
Contact for more info: Melissa Hatcher (melissah@refugee-action.org.uk)
Please visit the Refugee Week website for further details on this event and others in the Nottingham area at http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk/InYourArea/East+Midlands/Nottingham+Events.htm
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