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Wishing all our friends celebrating an #Eid Al Adha Mubarak

Join us for the first Women’s Network next Monday. A chance for women’s voices to be heard loud and clear. Do you have a vision to make this Network grow – we would love to see you there See poster for details.

Fantastic #carrymystory at Spring Grove J&I School many questions asked about Hussain's Journey from Kurdish Iraq from the city of Hawler, his family and life as a musician playing the saz. Fun had by all. #kirkleeswelcomes #Huddersfield

Pupils from Southgate School in Huddersfield taking part in #carrymystory opportunity to hear Dieudonne's Story. Positive interaction with music and a way to break down barriers #Huddersfield #kirkleeswelcomes @SouthgateHD5

Children from Howard Park School are learning about Mohsen's story. Why is it important to share stories? To get to know people, respect each other & be grateful for the education we have in this country. #Carrymystory #KirkleesWelcomes #HowardParkCommunitySchool #Cleckheaton

Marina originally from Ukraine telling her story #carrymystory messages of hope and positivity. Children from the Mount School asking questions about her journey and the Ukrainian colours blue meaning Sky and yellow meaning wheat breadfeeder #kirkleeswelcomes #Huddersfield

Embroidery on a Vyshyvanka shirt is not only a beautiful design but tells of where the person is from, as the children of @carltonj_i heard from their Ukrainian visitor. Great questions from the children. #CarryMyStory #KirkleesWelcomes

Powerful story session with children from Ravenshall School&Jasmina originally from Bosnia. Understanding why people are displaced&the challenges they face when seeking safety. And what's special about coffee in Bosnia. #Carrymystory #KirkleesWelcomes #RavenshallSchool #Dewsbury

Children from Fieldhead Primary are learning about Sharifa's story originally from Afghanistan. Her bravery and importance of not to be judgemental about others. #Carrymystory #KirkleesWelcomes #FieldheadPrimaryAcademy #Birstall

Fantastic to see the women's cricket team from Huddersfield recieving their certificates from the Mayor of Kirklees tonight in celebration of #interfaithweek 2023 conversations around connecting, confidence building and women's empowerment Also working with #YCB #Huddersfield

Getting ready for the Great Get Together in June as part of Refugee Week with members of the faith community at the South Kirklees Interfaith and Belief Forum at the Huddersfield Quakers. Discussing faith, equality and inclusion in our communities #Greenhead #Huddersfield

Wonderful session with children from ThornhillJISchool & Yinka originally from Nigeria. Celebrating her contributions&creativity. And resilience of refugees. Learning about helping people & the importance of education. #Carrymystory #KirkleesWelcomes #ThornhillJISchool #Dewsbury

Carrying a story from trinkets to the page. Field Lane School in Batley welcomed their visitor, Natalia from Ukraine, with incredibly creative gifts including an illustrated book capturing her story. #CarryMyStory #KirkleesWelcomes

Through #CarryMyStory children have a chance to interact with the person behind the story. Today, Headlands School #Liversedge met their visitor, ask about her challengers and her successes. They also had a surprise of Kurdish tea in its full aroma. #KirkleesWelcomes

A lovely #CarryMyStory in the garden of @StJohnsCECPrimarySchool #Dewsbury with Maryna from Ukraine. The children were intrigued about living in a basement, her pets in Ukraine and saw a Vyshyvanka garment. #KirkleesWelcomes

Positive conversations had with community group and attendees at Holy Trinity Church in #Greenhead #Huddersfield today listening to their concerns and connecting with our communities to build community cohesion

The @RavensthorpeInBloom volunteers were awarded the 'Open To All' certificate by @TSLeaders for the fantastic work they do with communities. From litter picks, to planters, to community sessions, find out more on their Facebook page. #Ravensthorpe

Many questions and conversations had #carrymystory with Mr. Noori from Afghanistan an opportunity for the school to understand their journey what they miss about Afghanistan and life in the UK also sharing empathy and commonality #kirkleeswelcomes #Huddersfield @NewsomeJuniors

It's fascinating how stories inspire & the children at @BirstallAcad were certainly inspired with their visitors today. The questions were brilliant & evoked more stories. The finish by the children with a song was priceless. #CarryMyStory #KirkleesWelcomes