On World Refugee Day 2022 – against the backdrop of the government’s appalling plans for deportation flights to Rwanda – Ruth reflects on the true concept of hospitality and how it helps people heal.

The New Neighbours Together Burnley volunteer team, both past and present, got together today to celebrate receiving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.

That was the message our volunteers Intsar Arnous and Manal Bilal delivered in a wonderful session with children at Blacko Primary School.

With schools on holiday for Easter it was time for another fun packed event for the New Neighbours Together families – chocolate galore, crafting and planting.

Valentine’s day was the perfect excuse to show our clients and volunteers a bit of love at an extra special drop-in session for all the family.

After a short break for Christmas, and a period of restricted services due to Covid, we are back up and running with a bang. We are delighted to welcome our families and volunteers back to our weekly drop-in sessions.

We might not have been able to hold our Christmas party, but it was a delight to see so many smiling faces as we handed out presents donated by Blacko Primary School this weekend.

A massive thank you to Blacko Primary School for supporting our gift appeal and helping us to ensure no local child wakes up on Christmas morning this year without a present.

On Tuesday 23 November we reopened our drop-in session doors. After over 18 months of reduced services it was fantastic to welcome over 60 people, old and new, back to St John’s church hall.