Dan, Karen, Liz, Mirna, Sian, Laura, Owen and Rick are running the Great Bristol Half Marathon to raise money for our work supporting refugees in Bristol!  Our target is to raise £3000.

This money will be used to organise events that help refugees to connect and build a sense of community as they rebuild their lives in this country. Over the last year we have organised monthly social events that give refugees a break from the challenges of daily life, the opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy some outdoors space, and a chance to have some fun along with others (read more about these here).

The funding for these events has now come to an end, which is why we are hitting the road and seeking to crowdfund the programme going forwards!

To read more about this fundraiser, or to sponsor one or more of the runners, please click on the link below!

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 2018 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 the Palestinian 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. 

b.friend supports people of all nationalities who are at various points in their asylum process.

Befriending is... drinking tea, hearing stories of home, building trust, helping with English, exploring Bristol, sharing in leisure activities and getting to know each other with the support of the project. Volunteers give 1.5 hours of meeting time weekly and commit to befriending for 1 year. Training and support is provided. 

Training dates: Sat 13th Oct (afternoon), Thur 18th Oct (evening) and Thur 25th Oct (evening) at the Power House on Feeder Road. All sessions need to be attended to participate in the programme.

Please email Sam Sayer if you are interested in finding out more or would like to attend - 

You really don't want to miss out on this Peace Feast! We've been running this event for the last 6 years in partnership with Dar Ul Isra mosque, Cathays, Cardiff. It's a wonderful opportunity to have a delicious meal whilst hearing a little bit about the very special Muslim Hajj, including some personal accounts from a couple of individuals recently returned from the Hajj to Mecca.

The Event will be at Zaika Asian cuisine & grill restaurant in Cardiff Bay, with free onsite parking, and great public transport links!

Please be aware that tickets for this event are unfortunately non-refundable.