Exciting news for those who love Ukrainian food! Our Ukrainian guests are cooking again in the Bromsgrove Methodist Church café in the foyer on the final Friday in each month, between 10.30a.m and 1.30pm. Friday September 27th Friday October 25th Friday November 29th And now at the Ecumenical Centre in Redditch, Saturday 19th October 9:30am […]
BRWR: Summer Newsletter
Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees Spring Newsletter 2024
This is an early reminder of the fashion show which will take place in October 5th – save-the-date. We’ll aim to start ticket sales in September, but you are welcome to reserve tickets via the email address info@brwr.uk.
Hello Loyal Refujuice Purchasers, There is a storm coming in… but we live in hope that summer will put in an appearance again!! Maurice and I will be out and about on the evening of Thursday 5th September delivering juice from 6pm. We deliver to Bromsgrove/Redditch and surrounding areas plus a little into South Birmingham […]
A successful cultural event in Redditch has been described as the perfect way to end Refugee Week. Around 75 people enjoyed food, dance and friendship at the “Taste of Home” event at Redditch Library. “It was beyond my expectations,” said Sue Yeng, one of the organisers from Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees (BRWR). “I’m so […]
Hello all RefuJuice Lovers, The BRWR stall at the Court Leet Fayre was awarded second prize for being the best dressed! It was a happy day with all refugee made delicacies selling out!! Next Refujuice delivery day is Wednesday 10th July, delivering from 6pm to Bromsgrove, Redditch and surrounding areas, plus a little into South […]
Kambiz Adeeb fled Afghanistan to save his life and the lives of his young family and mother. He was an interpreter and a military instructor working for the British armed forces until the Taliban took over the country. His mother worked as an auditor in the former President’s office.Kambiz and his mother were on a […]
Svitlana Voitenko escaped from the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, south of Kyiv, after it was hit by seven Russian rockets. That same day, she would have visited the city centre that was destroyed with 23 dead, if her cousin hadn’t been very late for a get-together. Svitlana wanted to come to the UK because […]
Next week is Refugee Week (17th – 23rd June), the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum. Refugees in Bromsgrove have thanked the town for the level of welcome and support they continue to receive as they try to build new lives in the […]
2024 Winter Newsletter
A thousand pound grant has been awarded to support the work of Bromsgrove & Redditch Welcome Refugees in helping people seeking sanctuary to integrate into their new communities. The money will go towards the production costs of Refujuice, a fresh apple juice which is produced and sold every year to raise crucial funds for the […]
New season Refujuice will be pressed and ready this month to deliver before Christmas. If you would like some for the big day, you can order by email to refujuice.brwr@gmail.com We will be out and about on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th December in the evening. £10 – 3 bottles (minimum order) Case of 12 […]
Thanks to all of those who came to the fashion show and to the organisers and models, who made it such an enjoyable event. The show attracted an audience of 170 people and raised more than £1600 for BRWR, including £200 on the cake stall. Thanks to all who bought tickets, cake and clothes, to […]