Celebrate Refugee Week with us this weekend 

Did you know that the Stapleford Village Weekend falls in Refugee Week - an international programme of events to celebrate the contribution that refugees make to society and encourage a better understanding between communities.

Pop along to the St Andrew's / The Children's Society stand on Stapleford Rec from 2pm-4.30pm, Saturday 22nd June and find out more - with our giant 'Refugee Journey' board game.

  • Refugee Week started in 1998 as a direct reaction to hostility in the media and society in general towards refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Click on this link from The Children's Society for 10 facts about child refugees.
  • Watch this video from The Children's Society: