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  • Autumn Fiesta 2026: Celebrating Sanctuary and Community

    Date: Saturday 7 November 2026Time: 10.30 am–4.00 pmVenue: St Thomas’ Church, LancasterEntry: Free Join Lancaster and Morecambe City of Sanctuary for the Autumn Fiesta 2026, a community festival celebrating solidarity, inclusion and the work of the local sanctuary network. Taking place at St Thomas’ Church in Lancaster, the festival will bring people together for a…

  • Launch of the Register of British Slave Traders Database

    Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026Time: 1.30–3.00 pmVenue: Lancaster University Library, The Combined Event SpacesFormat: In person and onlineTickets: In-person tickets | Online tickets How did Atlantic slavery shape Lancashire and Britain? Join Professor Will Pettigrew and Dr Nick Radburn for the launch of the Register of British Slave Traders Database, chaired by Dr Sunita Abraham.…

  • Highlights from Refugee Week 2026

    As part of Refugee Week 2026, Decolonising Lancaster University organised and supported a series of events that brought together students, staff and local community members to celebrate cultural heritage, creativity, and community connections. Ebru Art Workshop with Emre Sarikaya On 16 June, Lancaster-based refugee artist Emre Sarikaya led a workshop introducing participants to Ebru, the…

  • Refugee Week Event 2026: Introduction to Ebru Art from Turkey

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12:30 – 15:00 Free workshop and lunch – requires registration Details: Emre Sarikaya is a Lancaster-based woman refugee artist from Turkey who will be teaching participants about the amazing UNESCO World Heritage recognised Ebru art work. This traditional art form involves creating colourful marbling patterns on paper by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments…

  • Chai and Chat Around the World

    Celebrate Refugee Week with conversation, culture, and community Join us for Chai and Chat Around the World, a welcoming and interactive Refugee Week event taking place in Lancaster city centre. Date: Wednesday 17 JuneTime: 1.30–3.30 pmVenue: St Thomas Church Centre, Lancaster This free event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds,…

  • Glocal History Walking Tour: Decolonising Lancaster University (Open to All)

    Thursday 2nd July | 1:00pm–3:00pmMeeting point: Entrance to the John O’Gaunt Gate, Lancaster Castle Join us for a guided Glocal History Walking Tour exploring Lancaster’s layered histories through a decolonial lens. This public walking tour invites participants to reflect on the connections between local heritage and global histories, focusing on how Lancaster’s past is shaped…

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