Welcome Picnic for Ukrainian Families This Saturday
Hosts and friends invited to get together at the Chiswick House Cafe
Chiswick House Cafe. Picture: Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
A picnic is being held this Saturday (6 August) to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Chiswick.
Along with their hosts and friends they are invited to the event which begins at 11am is taking place at the café in the gardens of Chiswick House. There will be coffee and drinks available from the cafe, but participants are invited to bring their own snacks too.
Since Vladimir Putin sent the Russian army to take over more of Ukraine’s territory earlier this year there has been a warm welcome in Chiswick and surrounding areas for many refuges. Mainly women and children, they have been taken into local homes and are being integrated into the community.
The get together will be an opportunity to share information such as where to sign up for schools and learn English as well as meeting new friends.
Organiser Karen Liebreich said, “It is no easy thing, and finding new friends and answers to many of the questions that await new arrivals is challenging. Some Ukrainian guests are experiencing real hardship. Hosts too may have many questions and may wish to ask for advice.
“Unfortunately, London Borough of Hounslow is unable to let people know about this gathering, citing GDPR issues, nor are they yet organising any of their own events to support this community, so please spread the word if you know of anyone who would benefit from knowing about this event.”
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