If you had 5 minutes to leave your home… what three things would you take? Global Link’s Escape to Safety is an immersive experience that will put you in the shoes of someone who is fleeing their country…
Category: Local Events
Celebrating Eid, Nowruz and the equinox
This weekend Eid, Nowruz, the spring equinox and Mother’s Day all coincided. Each festival has its own symbols, traditions and customs but they all bring messages of hope, love and joy.
International Women’s Day – Stories
Here are the stories of Noor and Fatima, talking about their experiences to offer a more inclusive storytelling for International Women’s Day 2026.
Escape To Safety Volunteers
We’re looking for volunteers to support ‘Escape to Safety’ an interactive, multi-media walk-through exhibition where you put yourself in asylum seekers’ shoes.
Notification of AGM (2024-2025)
We would like to invite you to attend Penrith and Eden Refugee Network’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 3rd February (7pm) online via Zoom
Notification of AGM (2023-2024)
We would like to invite you to attend Penrith and Eden Refugee Network’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 2nd December (5pm) online via Zoom
Penrith Welcomes Diversity Art Exhibition
During Refugee Week, from the 16th-23rd June 2024, come and visit our Penrith Welcomes Diversity Exhibition at Gallery 4a in Penrith.
Trip to Lowther Castle
We were pleased to start our Refugee Week celebrations earlier this year with our Penrith group, enjoying a lovely visit to Lowther Castle.
Notification of AGM
We would like to invite you to attend Penrith and Eden Refugee Network’s Annual General Meeting and Social 2024. This will be on Friday 17th May at Friends Meeting House (Meeting House Lane, Penrith, CA11 7TR). Everyone is welcome.
Say No To Rwanda
We stand with refugees who seek safety from war and persecution. Friends who receive ‘Rwanda letters’ please get in touch. We will stand by you and work with other organisations to prevent anyone being forcibly expelled.