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Calendar of Events:
June 2006
| Event: |
Boaz Trust Volunteer
Night |
| Date: |
Tuesday
6 June, 7.00pm |
| Venue: |
Kingsburn Hall,
814 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester M19 1RS |
| Details: |
Includes presentations explaining the work of Boaz & all the latest
news and future plans, together with an African Buffet prepared by
one of the Boaz houses.
Please feel free to bring along guests who may be interested in helping
with the work. |
| Event: |
Boaz Trust trip
to Dovestones Reservoir |
| Date: |
Monday
12 June |
| Venue: |
Dovestones Reservoir |
| Details: |
A trip to Dovestones Reservoir for residents, Trustees, volunteers
and supporters. Contact Nigel Biggs (nigelbiggs@boaztrust.org.uk)
for details - tel. 0161 442 1869 |
| Event: |
East Manchester
Family Fun Day |
| Date: |
Saturday
11 June, 11am - 4pm |
| Venue: |
The
Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick |
| Details: |
Boaz will be represented at this family fun day, featuring an International
Barbecue, drumming workshops and live acts, as part of Refugee Week.
Includes the
'Escape to Safety' trailer, which gives a free 15 minute interactive
experience of what it's like to be a refugee. Contact Dave Smith (davesmith@boaztrust.org.uk)
for details - tel. 0161 442 1869
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| Event: |
Exodus Shorts |
| Date: |
Wednesday
21 June, 6.20pm (Cert 15) £3/2 |
| Venue: |
Cornerhouse ,
70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH |
| Details: |
A diverse programme of short
films giving fresh perspectives on the lives of refugees and people
seeking asylum. Post-screening Panel Q&A supported by the Diversity
Exchange Network: Meet
the filmmakers and find out about the making of the films.
Taking place as part of the
Exodus Festival and Refugee Week 2006 (19 - 25 June) a UK-wide programme
of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution
of refugees to the UK (www.refugeeweek.org.uk)
For more information see www.can.uk.com/exodus
or email: Exodus.shorts@btinternet.com . Full programme details
to be announced soon.
Last year's event sold out
so booking in advance is recommended. To book please call Cornerhouse
box office on 0161 200 1500 (daily 12 noon - 8.00pm). www.cornerhouse.co.uk
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| Event: |
HIV and the African
Community |
| Date: |
Thursday
22 June, 10.30am prompt
to 2pm |
| Venue: |
George House
Trust, 77 Ardwick Green, North Manchester, M12 6FX |
| Details: |
An invitation to African Community Leaders or people working with
African
Community organisations. The aim of the event is to increase HIV knowledge
and awareness among community leaders as well as to provide a networking
opportunity. There will be a delicious free lunch and a certificate
at the
end.
Booking is essential. To reserve
a place or to find out more please contact Lynda Shentall (lynda@ght.org.uk)
or Durani Rapozo (durani@ght.org.uk)
or phone 0161 274 4499
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| Event: |
Exodus Arts Festival |
| Date: |
Saturday
24 June, 12 - 6pm, FREE |
| Venue: |
Hulme Park, Stretford
Road, Manchester |
| Details: |
A unique celebration of arts and culture by Greater Manchester’s
diverse refugee communities. Featuring
world music and dance from Afghanistan, Angola, Bosnia, Bulgaria,
Cameroon, Congo, India, Kurdistan, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan,
Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe and other countries across
the globe.
Plus interactive workshops,
children’s activities, international food, world crafts and
stalls (including the Boaz stall!)
Full details at www.can.uk.com/exodus/exodus_events.htm
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July 2006
| Event: |
Boaz Trust Annual
General Meeting |
| Date: |
Sunday
2 July, 1 - 4.30pm |
| Venue: |
Kingsburn Hall,
814 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester M19 1RS |
| Details: |
Lunch at 1pm. Annual General
Meeting at 1.30pm, followed by the Annual Review.
Open to all supporters - please
confirm your attendance with the Boaz office (tel. 0161 442 1869,
email info@boaztrust.org.uk)
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| Event: |
Boaz Prayer Meeting |
| Date: |
Monday
3 July, 7.30pm |
| Venue: |
Kingsburn Hall,
814 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester M19 1RS |
| Details: |
Everyone welcome - join
us to pray for the policy makers, the work of Boaz, those we
support, the destitute and the countries they come from.
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| Event: |
North West Christian
Refugee Network |
| Date: |
Monday
17 July, 7.30pm |
| Venue: |
Hebron Pentecostal
Church, Howard Street, Rochdale OL12 6LB |
| Details: |
Open to all working with or interested in refugees and asylum seekers
in the North West. Contact Dave Smith (davesmith@boaztrust.org.uk)
for details - tel. 0161 442 1869
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| Event: |
Boaz Day Out |
| Date: |
Tuesday
18 July |
| Venue: |
To be announced |
| Details: |
A trip to [TBA] for residents, Trustees, volunteers and supporters.
Contact Nigel Biggs (nigelbiggs@boaztrust.org.uk)
for details - tel. 0161 442 1869
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