What’s On: Friday 21 June
The final weekend of Refugee Festival Scotland is almost here… and there’s still so much to see and do! Here are nine events to look out for on Friday.
1. Rise and Unite: Stained Glass for Solidarity
When: 21 June, 10am – 3pm
Where: The Spectrum Centre, Inverness
Come together to create something special. Led by two experienced artists, participants will design and paint individual Perspex panels, which will be assembled into a stained-glass art-piece.
2. A Celebration of Diverse Cultures in Inverclyde
When: 21 June, 11am – 3pm
Where: Lyle Kirk, Greenock
Celebrate different cultures by tasting a wide variety of multinational cuisines, enjoying music from Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan and Ukraine, taking in live performances and relaxing in the wellbeing room.
3. Jewellery Making to Inspire and Empower
When: 21 June, 10am – 12noon or 2pm – 4pm
Where: Vanilla Ink, Glasgow
Make your very own brand-new piece of jewellery in just two hours with this workshop for complete beginners.
4. Vyshyvanka Embroidery
When: 21 June, 11am – 4pm
Where: V&A Dundee
Want to get creative? Come along to this traditional Ukrainian embroidery masterclass. All skills levels welcome and all materials provided.
5. All You Knead is Love
When: 21 June, 11am – 3pm
Where: Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow
Enjoy a delicious community meal, watch live bread-making demonstrations and learn recipes from across the world.
6. The Future of UNWRA and Palestinian Refugees
When: 21 June, 11am – 12:30pm
Where: Adam Smith Building, Glasgow University
This talk addresses the role UNRWA plays for Palestinians refugees, why it is under such intense fire now, and what consequences the dismantling of UNRWA may have for Palestinian refugees.
7. Freedom From Torture Drop-In
When: 21 June, 12-2pm
Where: St Andrew’s & St George’s West Church, Edinburgh
Meet some of Freedom From Torture’s Edinburgh volunteers and find out more about the charity’s work supporting survivors of torture living in the UK.
8. The Big Community Drama Drop-In
When: 21 June, 12-2.30pm
Where: New Gorbals Parish Church, Glasgow
Join the Citizens Theatre Community Collective for a taster drama workshop with lunch. No experience necessary!
9. Family Fun Day
When: 21 June, 1pm – 4pm
Where: 14 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh
A free event for families filled with arts, crafts, games and food!
