Welcome Here: Stratford-upon-Avon

17/06/2026

Enjoy a great end to Refugee Week 2026 at Stratford Methodist Church Centre this Saturday 20 June 2.00 - 4.00 when we will be celebrating ten years of Welcome Here in Stratford-upon-Avon.

17/06/2026

Next up for Refugee Week on Wednesday 17 June - Film "A World Not Ours" at Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG, with programme starting at 7.45 pm.

"A World Not Ours" is about three generations of a family living in exile in a refugee camp in southern Lebanon, trying their best to survive. The film dates from 2012, but the issues are still very much current.

14/06/2026

Refugee Week 2026 - hear the stories of some of the refugees now living in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Tuesday 16 June
6.30 pm
Escape Arts, The Old Slaughterhouse, Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EE

12/06/2026

And Welcome Here will be partnering again!

Warwickshire’s Big Picture Film Festival is back for its 7th edition!

Join us (and our mischievous Swans) at selected venues in and around Stratford-upon-Avon from the 3rd-6th September.

The full programme will be announced soon but in the meantime our Pay-What-You-Feel Festival Passes are available to book now so you don’t miss out! Book now: www.ticketsource.com/livelocaltix

This year’s theme, “Popcorn & Perspectives”, celebrates cinema that is not only entertaining, but is also a powerful tool for curiosity, learning and personal growth. We will also be supporting The National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading campaign, Go All In, with specially programmed films.

We're thrilled to welcome back our returning partners Net Zero Stratford, Welcome Here: Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford Amnesty and Stratford Youth Collective. Plus more to be announced!

Make sure you follow our official festival Instagram page for more exciting announcements coming soon!

The Big Picture Film Festival 2026 is delivered by Live & Local and is supported by Stratford Town Trust and Stratford-on-Avon District Council

12/06/2026

Start Refugee Week 2026 with a Create & Connect session at Brook Arts Hub, 24 Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HH. Runs 10.30 - 12.30 - and everyone is welcome.

06/06/2026

Just over a week until Refugee Week 2026 - and here are the events that will be celebrating Refugee Week in Stratford.

Monday 15 June 10.30 – 12.30 am
Arts and Crafts for All, Brook Arts Hub, Shottery

Tuesday 16 June 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Hear refugees' stories, Escape Arts. Sheep Street

Wednesday 17 June 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Film: A World Not Ours, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Old Town

Saturday 20 June 2.00 – 4.00 pm
Celebration of ten years of welcome for refugees in Stratford
Stratford Methodist Church Centre, Old Town

Everyone welcome!

20/05/2026

Refugee Week 2026 is fast approaching!

Keep tuned for information on events in Stratford.

Ideas? Want to get involved? Send us a message or come to the next planning meeting - Wednesday 27 May at Stratford Quakers Meeting House, 37 Maidenhead Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6XT, starting at 6.30 pm.

06/05/2026

Welcome Here is all about acts of kindness. See A million acts of hope for more details - and sign the "rhank you" card for all those who help others

11/03/2026

Refugee Week celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and those who seek sanctuary.

Refugee Week this year will be Monday 15 June - Sunday 21 June.

How should we celebrate Refugee Week in Stratford? Come to the first planning meeting on Wednesday 18 March at Stratford Quaker Meeting House, 37 Maidenhead Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6XT, starting at 6.30 pm