List of activities – Inter Faith Week 2019 This list contains information about all activities known to have taken place to mark Inter Faith Week 2019 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. The list is ordered alphabetically by town, then chronologically by start date. ID: 3393 Date of activity: 11/11/2019 End date: 15/11/2019 Name of activity: School Activities Organisation(s) holding the event: St Helens C of E Primary School Short description: We will be welcoming Kingsley School to celebrate #InterFaithWeek to make some celebration cakes, braid a challah, friendship bracelets to exchange and form some new friendships! Students will also have the chance to decorate a ribbon with symbols representing various faiths. Location: St. Helen's C of E Primary School, Abbotsham, Town: Abbotsham Bideford EX39 5AP Categories: Arts/culture/music, Children's event, School activity ID: 2937 Date of activity: 14/11/2019 End date: 14/11/2019 Name of activity: Lecture and discussion Organisation(s) holding the event: Chiltern District Council Beyond Difference Short description: This is a lecture given by two speakers, Yossi Eli (Jewish) and Dr Nighat Arif (Muslim) who will be discussing the question: Is religion the enemy of social cohesion? . This will be followed by a discussion, chaired by Arabella Norton (Christian) with the audience. Location: Amersham Council Chamber, King George V Town: Amersham House, King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW Categories: Civic reception, Conference/seminar/talk/workshop, Dialogue/discussion, Food, Intergenerational, Social action or social issues ID: 2840 Date of activity: 12/11/2019 End date: 12/11/2019 Name of activity: Inter Faith Week 'Question Time' Organisation(s) holding the event: The Grange School Short description: We would like to invite local people from a range of religions to be part of our 'Religious Question Time' project. This will involve a panel of different religious representatives from across our community forming a panel. The idea is that students from Year 10 and Year 11 can ask questions of our guests to gain a greater understanding of the various religions represented in our local area. Through the project we also hope to: Increase the understanding of people of religious and non-religious beliefs. Increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK, in particular celebrating and building on the contribution which their members make to their neighbourhood and to wider society. Strengthen Interfaith relations. Build stronger links with Faith organisations across the community to allow for future collaboration with our school. Provide students with an opportunity to use their questioning skills. Increase students' depth of understanding of different religions. Location: The Grange School, Wendover Way, Aylesbury, Town: Aylesbury HP21 7NH Categories: Dialogue/discussion, School activity ID: 3546 Date of activity: 15/11/2019 End date: 15/11/2019 Name of activity: Inter Faith Day Organisation(s) holding the event: Aylesford School Short description: We will be hosting an Inter-Faith Day as part of Inter Faith Week. A group of Year 8, 9 and 10 students will hear from and ask questions to representatives of 6 different faiths. The day will also be observed and filmed by London South Bank University as part of a national case study! Location: Aylesford School, Teapot Lane, Aylesford, Kent, Town: Aylesford ME20 7JU Categories: Children's event, Conference/seminar/talk/workshop, School activity, Higher or Further education Version compiled: 11/09/2020 Page 2 of 307 ID: 2761 Date of activity: 17/11/2019 End date: 17/11/2019 Name of activity: Faith Walk Organisation(s) holding the event: Banbury Interfaith Network Short description: A walk between places of worship of different faiths in Banbury. Short stops at five places of worship. Refreshments at beginning and end. Location: 55 Park Rd, Banbury OX16 0DH Town: Banbury Categories: Pilgrimage walk/faith trail ID: 3589 Date of activity: 06/11/2019 End date: 13/11/2019 Name of activity: School Activities Organisation(s) holding the event: Mitzvah Day Short description: Activities taking place in North Walney Primary On Wednesday 6th Nov - Hannah from Love my Beach will teach the children about the problems beaches currently face and how we can help. On Tuesday 12th November - the children in Year 5 and Year 6 will do a beach clean and some students from St Bernards school will also join. On 13th November Lynne Murrray is coming into school to make boxes of Love with the children in Year 3 and Year 4. We will also be creating a Mitzvah wall - children making pledges. Location: Barrow-in-Furness Town: Barrow-in-Furness Categories: Interfaith Mitzvah Day ID: 3598 Date of activity: 17/11/2019 End date: 17/11/2019 Name of activity: Hawkshead Project Organisation(s) holding the event: Mitzvah Day Short description: The following will be a part of Hawkshead Project with Abigail Mann: Holidaycottages.co.uk Lakeland Youth Council St Bernard's Catholic High School Walney School Location: Barrow-in-Furness Town: Barrow-in-Furness Categories: Interfaith Mitzvah Day Version compiled: 11/09/2020 Page 3 of 307 ID: 3326 Date of activity: 14/11/2019 End date: 14/11/2019 Name of activity: Inter Faith Dinner Organisation(s) holding the event: Interfaith Basingstoke Short description: Celebrate the value of diversity and inclusion in our town with Interfaith Basingstoke at our annual dinner Location: Basingstoke Town: Basingstoke Categories: Food, Celebration or festival Version compiled: 11/09/2020 Page 4 of 307 ID: 2938 Date of activity: 12/11/2019 End date: 12/11/2019 Name of activity: The Many Colours of Hinduism: Bath announces plans for National Inter Faith Week 2019 Organisation(s) holding the event: Bath Interfaith Group Short description: A special event is being held in the city of Bath on Tuesday 12th November to celebrate national Inter Faith Week. Hosted by Bath Interfaith Group, which next year celebrates its 30th anniversary, the event will explore the diversity of the Hindu tradition. Hinduism, thought to be the oldest religion in the world, is full of diversity and colour. Jane O'Hara, Secretary of Bath Interfaith Group, said: 'As part of the Diwali season, we wanted to do something that not only celebrated the occasion, but would give people living locally the opportunity to find out more about the richness and depth of Hinduism.' Five speakers from a range of Hindu traditions have been invited to take part in a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A session. The speakers are: - Ashish Rajhansa (Bath Hindu CIC) - Charlotta Chandrika Martinus (Universal Yoga) - Owen Hanner (Mohanji Foundation) - Nathan Hartley (ISKCON) - Cllr Yukteshwar Kumar (B&NES; Council) The first national Inter Faith Week was held in 2009 at the suggestion of the Inter Faith Network for the UK's Trustees, in response to a report from the (then) Department for Communities and Local Government, which suggested that more needed to be done to bring about cohesion and unity among diverse communities. Over the last decade, communities across the country have been hosting and coordinating events that celebrate diversity, and encourage people from various religious backgrounds (and none) to come together to learn from one another. 'Our interfaith event in Bath is a chance for us to learn, understand and celebrate diversity together with others,' added Jane. 'The Many Colours of Hinduism: A Panel Discussion' will take place on Tuesday 12th November, 7.30pm at The Weston Hub, Penn Hill Road, Bath (BA1 4EH). Location: The Weston Hub, Penn Hill Road, Bath BA1 4EH Town: Bath Categories: Conference/seminar/talk/workshop, Dialogue/discussion Version compiled: 11/09/2020 Page 5 of 307 ID: 2936 Date of activity: 14/11/2019 End date: 14/11/2019 Name of activity: Celebrating Religious Arts of Asia Organisation(s) holding the event: Museum of East Asian Art Short description: At the Museum of East Asian Art, we host monthly Volunteer Sharing Sessions for volunteers to get to know each other and share their knowledge, skills and learning. This month we are celebrating Inter Faith Week! The Volunteer Coordinator is presenting her experiences of religion and philosophy that has inspired her travel in South and South East Asia and inviting all volunteers to bring with them their stories and experiences too. Location: Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett Street, Town: Bath Bath BA1 2QJ Categories: Arts/culture/music, Dialogue/discussion, Conference/seminar/talk/workshop ID: 2984 Date of activity: 11/11/2019 End date: 11/11/2019 Name of activity: Community Remembrance Organisation(s) holding the event: Kirklees Council Short description: Join us in a community Remembrance service, led by faith and community groups. Everyone welcome. Location: Batley Memorial Gardens, Market Place, Batley, Town: Batley West Yorkshire, WF17 5JH Categories: Remembrance/ Armistice, Service or vigil ID: 2994 Date of activity: 14/11/2019 End date: 14/11/2019 Name of activity: Faith Covenant Event Organisation(s) holding the event: Kirklees Council Short description: Led by the Bishop of Huddersfield and other faith leaders in Kirklees. Open to faith groups. Location: Jo Cox House, 3-5 Branch Road, Batley, WF17 Town: Batley 5RY Categories: Conference/seminar/talk/workshop, Dialogue/discussion, Civic reception, Social action or social issues Version compiled: 11/09/2020 Page 6 of 307 ID: 2988 Date of activity: 16/11/2019 End date: 16/11/2019 Name of activity: Roses for Peace Organisation(s) holding the event: Kirklees Council Short description: Sharing a peace and friendship message. Come and join in! Everyone welcome. Location: Batley Tesco Stores, Bradford Road, West Town: Batley Yorkshire, WF17 8NJ Categories: Celebration or festival ID: 2995 Date of activity: 16/11/2019 End date: 16/11/2019 Name of activity: Clerics Tea Organisation(s) holding the event: North Kirklees Interfaith Short description: Interfaith dialogue led by North Kirklees Interfaith.