Activities calendar

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2023. Some activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ in-person activities using the controls above.

• Sunday 12 November

  Diwali at Norton Priory

  Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
  On 12th November Norton Priory celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. Family friendly activities will include clay Diya lamp making and Rangoli pattern making. Mima Cornish from Hedgerose Healing will be creating an intricate and traditional rangoli pattern during the afternoon and our historic Undercroft will be specially illuminated for the event. We also encourage you to come and share our delicious Indian lunch, prepared by the Brooke Cafe, at our festive communal tables in the atrium.…

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Large print signage
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Monday 13 November

  Interfaith Lunchtime Activities

  Ousedale School, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF. 13.15 – 14.00
  Students are invited to a lunch meeting to learn more about Inter Faith week.
  We will be trying foods from different faiths and creating a display of the importance of peace to different world faith groups.…

  • Disabled parking
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Wednesday 15 November

  Inter Faith Week Coffee Hub

  1 Kildare Walk, Leicester, LE1 3YH. 10.00 – 13.00
  People from all different backgrounds and faiths will be coming to visit and have coffee with us at the Haymarket. We will also be having arts and crafts sessions with crafts from different religions. We will have music sessions from all faiths to show the diversity we share in Leicester.…

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled parking
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Thursday 16 November

  Faith and Belief Awareness Day

  Isaac Newton Building, Brayford Campus, Lincoln, LN6 7TS. 10.00 – 14.00
  The University of Lincoln is pleased to work with the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy to put together a day event to increase the awareness of the different faiths and beliefs in the UK and at the University and to increase the understanding between those of faith and those of no faith. The event will include exhibitions, music, costume trying, and a visit to the Peace Garden. There will also be a minute of silence for peace in the world.…

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

  Inter Faith Community Cafe, Exhibition and Football Match

  The St Lawrence Academy, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7DF . 16.00 – 17.30
  Interfaith Community Cafe with a variety of stalls from the different faiths in our community, student presentations, fun activities and refreshments suitable for all. Also an interfaith community football match.…

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Friday 17 November

  Building Bridges Preston

  Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston PR2 1BU. 18.00 – 20.00
  An open meeting of Building Bridges Preston, followed by a friendship meal.
  
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  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Saturday 18 November

  Spirals of Peace

  Chapter House, Chester Cathedral CH1 2DY. 10.00 – 12.00
  Join us for a gathering of storytelling and creativity based on the theme of peace.
  Individuals from different faith communities will speak of the meaning of peace in their faith.
  Delegates will create spirals using words of peace or quotations from their faith in an appropriate language to take home or to give to the public.
  There will be an opportunity to engage with each other as the spirals are created.…

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

  Diwali Celebration (Booking required)

  York St, John University. 17.00 – 20.30
  This event is organised by the Hindu & Sikh Faith Advisors from the University of York St John. …

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Braille signage
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Hearing induction loop
  • Large print signage
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Sunday 19 November

  Interfaith Service

  Shree Ghanapathy Temple & Sai Mandir, 125-133 Effra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8PU. 15.00 – 17.00
  Guests will be welcome to join us for our normal Sunday Service in the Sai Mandir, including a celebration of Ladies' Day and the Interfaith Service. The service will consist of readings, prayers and songs by members of other faiths in the Borough, ending with refreshments and an opportunity to continue our interfaith dialogue.
  As we will be celebrating Ladies' Day, which falls on the same day, our lady devotees will be leading the religious service, which will include a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness.
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  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
• Tuesday 21 November

  Inter Faith Tea Party

  Town Hall, Rotherham, S60 2TH. 16.00 – 18.00
  The event will start at 4.30pm with a welcome by the Mayor. The event will focus on bringing a more peaceful atmosphere to our town.…

  • Assistance dogs permitted
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Hearing induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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