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Category: PERN News
PERN Support in Appleby
A group of Appleby residents came together during the anti-immigrant, racist rioting in September because they were outraged and shocked…
Volunteer English Teachers Needed
We are now looking for three more volunteer English teachers for our classes on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. We would also welcome more assistant teachers
Laptops Funded By Fibrus
We are delighted to announce that PERN has received funding from Fibrus Broadband’s Community Fund in 2024.
A Successful Great Get Together
PERN members had a lot of fun in Penrith’s lovely Castle Park at our Great Get Together Picnic on Sunday 1st September.
Great Get Together
On 1st September join us in Castle Park (opposite Penrith Train Station) for our annual Great Get Together, including a picnic and games. All are welcome.
Solidarity and Action
What a difficult week it has been for the UK. During this time of appalling anti-immigrant and racist violence, we want to reiterate that Penrith and Eden Refugee Network stands firmly alongside refugees, asylum seekers, Black and Brown and minoritised people.
New Service for Refugees Launched
We are delighted to announce that we have launched a new service to support refugees in Carlisle.
Supporting a New Blueprint
It was fantastic to spot a quote from Sarah, the director of PERN, in the Guardian today. PERN was one of the 300 civil society organisations
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.