List of activities – Inter Faith Week 2017 This list contains information about all activities known to have taken place to mark Inter Faith Week 2017 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It has been compiled by the Inter Faith Network for the UK, which leads on the Week, based on information it listed on the www.interfaithweek.org website. A short illustrated report on the 2017 Week can be found at https://www.interfaithweek.org/resources/reports The list is ordered alphabetically by town, then within that chronologically by start date. ID: 1631 Date of activity: 19/11/2017 End date: 19/11/2017 Name of activity: Inter Faith Week Discussion and Display Organisation(s) holding the event: Acrrington Library Accrington Youth Group Short description: To mark Inter Faith Week, Accrington Youth Group is using its fortnightly meeting to discuss Inter Faith Week and strengthening inter faith relations, as well as increasing understanding between religious and non‐religious people. Location: St James' St, Accrington, BB5 1NQ Town: Accrington ID: 989 Date of activity: 09/11/2017 End date: 09/11/2017 Name of activity: The Alf Keeling Memorial Lecture: Science and Spirituality Organisation(s) holding the event: Altrincham Interfaith Group Short description: Altrincham Interfaith Group is holding the Alf Keeling Memorial Lecture on the theme of 'Science and Spirituality' to mark Inter Faith Week. The lecture will explore how modern scientific discovery relates to ancient Indian philosophy. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Girdari Lal Bhan, Hindu Representative at Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders Group. Location: St Ambrose Preparatory School Hall, Wicker Town: Altrincham Lane, Hale Barns, WA15 0HE ID: 1632 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 17/11/2017 Name of activity: All Different, All Equal Organisation(s) holding the event: Audlem St. James' C.E. Primary School Short description: Audlem St James' Primary are marking Inter Faith Week and Anti‐Bullying Week with a variety of activities on the theme of 'All Different, All Equal'. Pupils will be learning about different religions and cultures, including visits from local faith leaders. Location: Audlem St. James' C.E. Primary School, Town: Audlem Heathfield Road, Audlem, Cheshire, CW3 0HH ID: 1142 Date of activity: 16/11/2017 End date: 16/11/2017 Name of activity: In The Presence of Angels ‐ A vigil for Peace and reconciliation between faiths Organisation(s) holding the event: St James Church Avebury Upper Kennet Churches Benefice The Harbour Project, Swindon Short description: Join us at St James Church Avebury An evening of Music, silence, prayer, readings, refreshments and celebration to mark what we hold in common and pray for peace between faiths . Enhanced by Giant representations of the four Archangels the art work of Amanda Clarke and live music by Onyx. Contributions from members of various faiths including Christian, Buddhist, Pagan, Hindu, Baha'i, Quaker, Muslim among those who will share song and story, prayer and silence as we seek to listen and understand each other's point of view. Location: St James Church , High Street , Avebury SN8 Town: Avebury 1RF ID: 1639 Date of activity: 12/11/2017 End date: 12/11/2017 Name of activity: Remembrance Service Organisation(s) holding the event: Aylesbury Methodist Church Short description: The annual Remembrance Sunday Service at Aylesbury Methodist Church will include a short reflection on the importance of Inter Faith Week, and encouragement to the congregation to focusr on inte faith understanding and cooperation. Location: Aylesbury Methodist Church and Centre, Town: Aylesbury Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 2NQ. ID: 1377 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 13/11/2017 Name of activity: Multifaith prayer Organisation(s) holding the event: Bangor cathedral Bangor Islamic centre Bangor Baha'i community Bangor Quakers Hindu & Jewish representatives Short description: An opportunity for quiet prayer and meditation, interspersed with reflections by representatives of different faiths, on the theme of peace and unity, with refreshments and chance to chat. Local members of the Baha'i Faith, Cathedral, Cytûn, Islam, Hindus and Quakers will all be represented. Location: Ll57 2tf Town: Bangor 2 Version compiled: 11/05/2018 ID: 1219 Date of activity: 12/11/2017 End date: 19/12/2017 Name of activity: Inter Faith Week display Organisation(s) holding the event: Northern College for Residential and Community Adult Education Short description: To mark Inter Faith Week, the Northern College for Residential and Community Adult Education are putting on an Inter Faith Week display. Location: Northern College, Wentworth Castle. Town: Barnsley Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET ID: 1673 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 17/11/2017 Name of activity: Religion & Belief Network Launch Organisation(s) holding the event: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Short description: To mark Inter Faith Week, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is launching a new Religion and Belief Network for members of staff. Location: Barrow‐in‐Furness Town: Barrow‐in‐Furness ID: 840 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 13/11/2017 Name of activity: Talk on Sufism Organisation(s) holding the event: Bath Inter Faith Group Short description: To mark national Inter Faith Week, Bath Inter Faith Group is hosting a talk on Sufism by Alistair Beattie of Bristol Multi ‐Faith Forum. Location: Christian Science Meeting Room, Claverton St, Town: Bath Widcombe, Bath, BA2 4LE ID: 957 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 17/11/2017 Name of activity: Interfaith themed week Organisation(s) holding the event: Batley grammar school Short description: A variety of themed activities have been planned for students and staff including competitions, quizzes and a whole school Sikhism day with workshops being delivered by a visiting speaker. Year 11 students are being encouraged to contribute to the planning of themed activities and assemblies will be dedicated to community cohesion themes. Location: Batley Grammar school Carlinghow Hill, Batley, Town: Batley West Yorkshire WF17 0AD 3 Version compiled: 11/05/2018 ID: 1411 Date of activity: 14/11/2017 End date: 14/11/2017 Name of activity: Food and Reflections Amongst Friends Organisation(s) holding the event: PKWA (Pakistan Kashmir Welfare Association) Short description: Join us for an inter faith lunch on the theme of 'Food and Reflections Amongst Friends' to mark Inter Faith Week 2017, at the PKWA Community Centre in Batley. All are welcome. Location: PKWA Community Centre, Off Manor Way, Town: Batley Batley, WF17 7BX ID: 922 Date of activity: 18/11/2017 End date: 18/11/2017 Name of activity: The Batley Poets ‐ Anything Goes Organisation(s) holding the event: BatleySmile CIC Short description: If you've got a favourite poem (that may also have a special memory for you) or you've written a poem yourself please share it. Come and join us in Batley Library for a cuppa and a chat between 2.00 PM and 4.00 PM on the 18TH NOVEMBER for 'ANYTHING GOES' ‐ The Batley Poets. Location: Batley Library and Art Gallery, WF17 5DA Town: Batley ID: 1617 Date of activity: 19/11/2017 End date: 19/11/2017 Name of activity: Inter Faith Week Sermon Organisation(s) holding the event: Batley Parish Church Short description: To mark Inter Faith Week, an inter‐faith themed sermon with be delivered at Batley Parish Church on Sunday 19 November. A local imam will be a guest at the service, and will also offer reflections on the importance of Inter Faith Week. Location: Stocks Lane, Batley, WF17 5ED Town: Batley ID: 975 Date of activity: 18/11/2017 End date: 18/11/2017 Name of activity: Interfaith pop‐up cafe Organisation(s) holding the event: Waveney Interfaith Circle G J Norgate Short description: A chance to chat to folk of other faiths over tea and cakes Location: Beccles library Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB Town: Beccles 4 Version compiled: 11/05/2018 ID: 1179 Date of activity: 12/11/2017 End date: 19/11/2017 Name of activity: Bedford is Colourful Project Organisation(s) holding the event: Bedford Council of Faiths Short description: As part of their Inter Faith Week celebrations, Bedford Council of Faiths are inviting submissions to their 'Bedford is Colourful Project'. You are invited toe creat a poem, draw a picture, or colour in one of the petals from the Bedford Council of Faiths logo. The project hopes to celebrate our common ground and the diversity of our beliefs. Snap your offering and post it to Instagram, and share your contribution with others in Bedford and beyond. Location: Bedford Town: Bedford ID: 1175 Date of activity: 13/11/2017 End date: 13/11/2017 Name of activity: Bedford Council of Faiths Re‐launch Organisation(s) holding the event: Bedford Council of Faiths Short description: You are warmly invited, at the start of national Inter Faith Week, to celebrate with the Bedford Council of Faiths as it launches publicly its new logo, new board of trustees and its forthcoming programme of events and activities. Join us on Monday 13 November in St Paul'c Church in the heart of Bedford town for a soft drinks reception and nibbles. Location: St Paul's Church, St Paul's Square, Bedford, Town: Bedford MK40 1SQ ID: 1105 Date of activity: 07/11/2017 End date: 07/11/2017 Name of activity: Freedom of Religion or Belief in Europe‐ Challenges and Opportunities Organisation(s) holding the event: Northern Ireland Interfaith‐Faith Forum Short description: Speaker: Kishan Manocha ‐ he has been a Senior Advisor on Freedom of Religion or Belief at the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights since May 2015. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Office of Public Affairs of the Baha'i community of the United Kingdom.