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 WERS 'walk on the wildside' project authored by Chloe Glover
Events Guest User 24/09/2024 Events Guest User 24/09/2024

WERS 'walk on the wildside' project authored by Chloe Glover

An immersive soundscape composition created by WERS members took people on a walk on the wildside at its much-awaited launch event at Scotswood Garden.

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Skillsmatch and activities
Programmes, Events Alison Cheesman 09/07/2024 Programmes, Events Alison Cheesman 09/07/2024

Skillsmatch and activities

Here how important our Skillsmatch and activities programmes are through the voice of Korey Bonnett, a WERS volunteer and asylum seeker.

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Refugee Week 2024!
Events, News Alison Cheesman 24/06/2024 Events, News Alison Cheesman 24/06/2024

Refugee Week 2024!

Find out how we celebrated Refugee Week 2024!

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Our Consultation Event and AGM 2023 - Gallery
News, Events Andy Durma 19/12/2023 News, Events Andy Durma 19/12/2023

Our Consultation Event and AGM 2023 - Gallery

On Thursday 8th of December 2023, the WERS’ community came together to conduct the Annual General Meeting, where we delved into the accomplishments, challenges and aspirations that defined our journey during this period.

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Our Consultation Event & Annual General Meeting 2023
News, Events Andy Durma 08/11/2023 News, Events Andy Durma 08/11/2023

Our Consultation Event & Annual General Meeting 2023

Register for our Consultation Event and Annual General Meeting 2023.

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