Creating Mirrors and Windows Through Storytelling As part of Refugee Week, we’re delighted to shine a light on Moubani Roy Choudhury, a Wolverton-based multilingual children’s author whose work celebrates language, culture, identity and belonging. Moubani writes dual-language Bengali-English children’s books inspired by her experiences as a mother, storyteller and member of a dual-heritage family. ThroughContinueContinue reading “Refugee Week Spotlight: Moubani Roy Choudhury”
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Refugee Week: Spotlight on Abbi Jinks
Poetry and Spoken Word for Community and Unity One of the many connections we made at this year’s Art in the Park festival, held as part of Refugee Week celebrations in Milton Keynes, was with local poet and artist – Abbi Jinks. As part of the festival programme, Abbi shared her creative work and reflections,ContinueContinue reading “Refugee Week: Spotlight on Abbi Jinks”
Refugee Week: Celebrating MKIAC
From Art in the Park to Creating Sanctuary All Year Round One of the highlights of this year’s Refugee Week programme was the annual Art in the Park Festival, organised by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture (MKIAC) on 6th June 2026! Despite the rain, hundreds of people came together in Campbell Park for aContinueContinue reading “Refugee Week: Celebrating MKIAC”
Refugee Week: Spotlight on Heena C Khan:
Using Poetry and Art to Build Understanding At the 2026 Art in the Park Festival, we were delighted to host a stall for the Refugee Support Network in the Community Souk, alongside a fantastic mix of local traders, small businesses, artists and social enterprises. It was a great opportunity to connect with local people, shareContinueContinue reading “Refugee Week: Spotlight on Heena C Khan:”
Refugee Week 2026: Courage Belongs to Us All
This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating the theme of Courage and the people, organisations and communities helping to create a welcoming Milton Keynes. Find out how to get involved, connect with MK Refugee Support Network and share your story.
Celebrating Acts of Hope Across Milton Keynes
Hope Is Louder than Hate Today marks the start of A Million Acts of Hope, a national week celebrating the everyday acts of kindness, care and community happening across the UK. At a time when division can often feel loud, this campaign is a chance to shine a light on the positive things happening in ourContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Acts of Hope Across Milton Keynes “
Refugee Week 2025 Community as a Superpower
In this blog, we’re sharing everything you need to know about Refugee Week 2025 – what it’s about, how to get involved in MiltonKeynes, and how to show your support. Jump to the section you’re most interested in by clicking on the title below: What is Refugee Week? Events in Milton Keynes Want to HostContinueContinue reading “Refugee Week 2025 Community as a Superpower”
Q:alliance | Support, Events & Resources for LGBTQIA+ Community
Our reflection after Pride Month and spotlight of Q:alliance. a charity providing Support, Training, Events & Resources for LGBTQIA+ Community in Milton Keynes and Bedford
Refugee Week 2024
Refugee Week 2024 Special
Guest Blog: UK Welcomes Refugees
Refugee Week 2024 – Guest blog from Hei Chow at UK Welcomes Refugees, member of our Refugee Support Network, to mark and celebrate Refugee Week 2024 (17-23 June) and World Refugee Day (20 June) UK Welcomes Refugees: Our Work and New Initiatives in Milton Keynes Dear all, We are UK Welcomes Refugees, a charity dedicatedContinueContinue reading “Guest Blog: UK Welcomes Refugees”