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Norwich & Norfolk Refugee Week 2010: 14th–20th June Cromer
Borrow me! The Human Library Thursday 17th June | 12:00-3:00pm
Lunchtime Talk Refugee Week Special Thursday 17th June | 1:15-1:45pm
LOCATION: Cromer Library ADMISSION COST: Free, no need to book, just turn up SUITABILITY: Suitable for all. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible for all users ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS: Norfolk Library and Information Service & Writers’ Centre Norwich
“The British tradition of welcoming genuine refugees to this country is a great one, and I hope we continue to show this generosity of spirit in the future. Refugees who have come to this country have produced many of the things we regard as typically British, Marks and Spencer an excellent example. I hope Refugee Week is a great success.” David Cameron Prime Minister
Dr George Szirtes, Reader in Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, will discuss the work of refugee poets and artists from the Hungarian revolution of 1956. The talk will explore the importance of the contribution of these refugees to the cultural scene in the UK, and look at the challenges they faced in adapting to a new way of life and a new writing language.
LOCATION: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR3 7TJ ADMISSION COST: Free, booking not required SUITABILITY: Suitable for all. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible for all users ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts “Refugee Week is a great way of celebrating the contribution refugees have made to arts, culture, economy and wider society. What better way of marking our commitment to a shared future together in an enriched United Kingdom. The positive and varied programme highlights not only the part played by refugees, but also reminds us of our proud history of welcoming them and the immense value of tolerance. Indeed, behind all the negative headlines live real people building for themselves new lives, fulfilling their potential, and improving our society for everyone. I send you all my best wishes.” Nick Clegg Duputy Prime Minister
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Imagine borrowing a person from your local library in the same way you would borrow a book. How easily would you ‘read’ the book? Would you find what you expected to, and can you really judge a book by its cover? During Refugee Week 2010 you’ll have the opportunity to find out - you can borrow a ‘human book’, and read it; which means chatting, asking questions and discovering whole new worlds. As it is Refugee Week all of the ‘books’ on loan will have some connection to that theme. This event has had a great effect on participants across the world and is not to be missed. This is a Shahrazad event, supported by the EU Culture Programme.