Do you have a couple of hours a week to give to befriend a refugee family or individual who has recently arrived from the Middle East to Bristol? Could you give them a warm welcome to our city, help them get to know their local community, and support them in learning English? (And maybe learn some Arabic along the way?) This training and information session will go through all the practical guidelines for befriending as well as some cultural and language tips for befriending Arabic speakers here in Bristol.

Monday 2nd March 2020, 7-9.30pm, Easton Christian Family Centre, BS5 0SQ.

To register your interest, please email , or sign up using the registration form.

A special event bringing people together from different communities across Bristol, in order to share a meal, get to know one another and build understanding. Hosted by the recently re-launched Baraka Community Cafe.  

Featuring a delicious meal by Baraka Community Cafe, live music by Dijwar Khalil and guest speakers. 

Register now to book your place. There is the option to buy an extra Pay-It-Forward ticket which will enable refugees and asylum seekers to attend for free. Age 16+ £10 per head, Children 0-7 years free, 8-15 years half price.

Food is vegetarian, with vegan option available. 

Bridges cafe @ Easton Christian Family Centre, BS5 0SQ

2-4.30pm, Sunday 15th March

Bridges Cafe is a social event to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to Bristol, help them get to know local people, practise their English, share some food together, and have fun in a relaxed environment. There will be games, arts and crafts, and English classes...children are welcome! It is open to refugees and asylum seekers new to Bristol, and all our volunteers who work with us.  If you would like to know more, or volunteer at this event, please contact Karen on

For more information about the content of this trip, please click 'Details' below. 

Please note - this event was previously advertised for 2019 but has been postponed until 2020.

Visit the Holy Land. Meet the People. Learn from the Peacemakers. Contribute in a practical way.

Working in partnership with the Holy Land Trust in Bethlehem, Bridges is again offering the chance for people from the UK to spend a week in October 2020 helping Palestinian farmers to harvest their olives. This is a great way to build awareness of the challenges that people living in the Holy Land face, and to contribute in a simple but practical way towards an important part of their way of life.

Experience climbing to the top of an ancient olive tree to pick the last of the olives, explore some of the sights of the Holy Land, savour some wonderful Middle eastern food, and make new friends as you share this wonderful experience together!

Click 'Details' below for more information and to sign up.