Nearly 100 people enjoyed the hugely successful recent Afghan feast night at Batheaston Village Hall. A big thanks to our cooks for the night, Negina, Nahida, Morwared and Wahideh, helped by Sosan, who together delivered an exceptional menu. Dishes included tahchin, qurma (korma), sabzi stew, sambosa (similar to samosa) and qabuli palaw (a form of […]

We need your lovely cast-offs and pre-loved donations for our next fundraising boutique sale on Wednesday 16 October. For more info about where to drop off donations please email our fundraising team, Biddy Walcot or Salmuir. For more details on the event in Combe Down, see the poster below, and see some photos below that […]

Our language classes run a city centre creche to help provide an opportunity for those with childcare needs to access lessons. The creche is a fun place (see photos below) in the centre of Bath takes place over two hours one lunchtime a week. BWR needs a few more volunteers – no qualifications needed, just […]

Calling all bargain hunters – here’s a date for your diary, Saturday 21 September – it’s the BWR jumble sale. The sale will be between 10.30am and 12.30pm at St Andrew’s Community Centre (Previously Foxhill Community Centre) in Combe Down, on Hawthorn Grove, Bath BA2 5QA. For more info or to donate items, please contact Amanda […]

“Amidst the world’s troubles, worries and pain, there is still, and there will always be, hope, loveand positivity.” This is the message Somerset artist Alce Harfield wants to keep highlighting, and as part of her commitment to this belief, the Bath Art Fair organiser is donating one of her iconic Glastonbury paintings to help raise money […]

BWR was delighted to be of part the very first Bath Pride on 18th August. We are very aware of those who have to flee their country because of persecution for their sexuality. This was true celebration of our community & diversity with family fun, colour and music! Great to see so many people there […]

BWR recently hosted the first ‘Beyond Bath Talks’, where over 25 attendees gathered at the Good Living Centre of the St John’s Foundation for an inspiring evening to reimagine the migration narrative. In the first talk, a panel discussion was held on the theme of “Powerful stories of migration” was chaired by Andrea Dos Anjos, […]

The fabulous Afghan feast night is returning on Saturday 24 August. Join us for an evening of delicious and authentic Afghan food cooked by local chefs, along with a raffle and a bar. The feast will be held in Batheaston New Village Hall on School Lane, with doors opening at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. […]

BWR is looking to recruit a part time Volunteer Coordinator on an initial one-year contract (this is a paid role). Reporting to the Operations Officer you will be responsible for recruiting, overseeing induction, training as well as the day-to-day coordination and supervision of our volunteers. See the full advert below: Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is […]

From the 17th of June to the 23rd is Refugee Week. Refugee Week (refugeeweek.org.uk) is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people. Look out on the BWR social media platforms for events happening locally and nationally, and how you can directly be a part of […]