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 evening will go through all the practical guidelines for befriending as well as some cultural and language tips for befriending Arabic speakers here in Bristol.

7pm at Easton Christian Family Centre, BS5 0SW.

To register your interest, please sign up or email

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 29th June (afternoon) & Thur 4th July (evening) at the Power House on Feeder Road. Both 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 - 

A trip to Exmouth beach for all the volunteers and refugee and asylum seeking families we work with. There will be 2 separate day trips - one on Saturday 6th July and one on Sunday 7th July - the trips will be identical. Places are limited. This event is by invitation only. 

A trip to Exmouth beach for all the volunteers and refugee and asylum seeking families we work with. There will be 2 separate day trips - one on Saturday 6th July and one on Sunday 7th July - the trips will be identical. Places are limited. This event is by invitation only. 

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 2019 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.