Artwork: Charlie Evaristo Boyce
12 - 21 June
A festival for Refugee Week highlighting the contribution refugees and asylum seekers make to our community.
WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE
Everybody to Kenmure Street
Wednesday 17 June • 7pm
Palace Cinema • Broadstairs
Inspiring, award-winning documentary exploring one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In May 2021, a UK Home Office raid in one of Glasgow’s most diverse neighbourhoods triggered an immediate response from hundreds of residents who rushed to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours. Followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Felipe Bustos Sierra.
THURSDAY 18 JUNE
Artist talk with Anastasia Tory
Thursday 18 June • 7pm
Projects Kavel Rafferty • Margate
Join artist Anastasia Tory for a talk about her exhibition Courage exploring personal stories of migration and how these shape her art practice. Anastasia works with ceramics, installation and mixed media. The talk will take place within her current installation at Projects Kavel Rafferty.
SATURDAY 20 JUNE
Bibby Boys and Friends
Saturday 20 June • 12 noon
ARK • Margate
Join the Portland Global Friendship Group for an informal talk exploring Bibby Boys, a photographic exhibition by Theo McInnes and Thomas Ralph documenting the experiences of the men aboard the Bibby Stockholm barge and the community that formed around them. Looking beyond headlines and political rhetoric, the work captures themes of waiting, friendship, resilience, and solidarity, offering space for conversation, reflection, and connection. Ticket includes a delicious vegetarian lunch of Pakistani dahl and rice to enjoy during the talk
Orchestra from Everywhere
Saturday 20 June • 7.30pm
ARK • Margate
The Orchestra from Everywhere returns to ARK with a powerful evening of music, connection, and global storytelling from an extraordinary ensemble of professional musicians (from Tunisia, Iran, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Palestine, Brazil, and across Africa, and India), who have made Britain their home. Through a rich blend of traditional sounds and original compositions, the orchestra weaves together the musical languages of diverse cultures, creating something entirely new in the process.
SUNDAY 21 JUNE
Cookbook launch
Sunday 21 June • 1pm - 3pm
ARK • Margate
Join us for a delicious lunch and the launch of Cooking and Conversations - a selection of recipes from around the globe that document the cultures and favourite tastes of our friends at ARK’s Conversation Club. Tickets include a copy of Cooking and Conversations and a vegetarian lunch prepared by Naveed Ahmed. At 12pm members of the Conversation Club will share a short introduction about the making of the book and their favourite recipes. Naveed's famous hot chai will be served throughout. Set lunch menu served in one dish Vegetable Pulao A fragrant and mildly spiced rice dish cooked with fresh vegetables, aromatic whole spices, and basmati rice. A comforting one-pot meal full of flavor Chana Daal Hearty Chana Daal (split Chickpeas Lentil) cooked with aromatic South Asian spices and finished with a flavorful traditional tarka for original desi-style flavours. Served with naan bread.
Flotsam Orchestra
plus Moa Papillon & Stewart Ironside
Sunday 21 June • 3.15pm - 5pm
ARK • Margate
The Flotsam Orchestra is a unique musical collaboration formed organically through Flotsam Sessions, bringing together talented musicians from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and musical traditions. From Nepal to Finland, Tunisia to Brazil, the orchestra weaves together sounds and stories from many cultures, creating a powerful and uplifting celebration of unity and diversity. The afternoon starts with music from Moa Papillon (West African Kora) and Stuart Ironside (Classical Guitar).
EXHIBITIONS
Courage
Friday 12 - Monday 22 June • 3.15pm - 5pm
Projects Kavel Rafferty, 22-23 Cecil Square, Margate
Anastasia Tory is a multidisciplinary artist and ceramicist working in the field of mixed media. Courage is an immersive installation deeply shaped by the personal experience of migration.
Bibby Boys
Monday 15 June – Sunday 21 June • 11am – 4pm plus evening opening times
ARK • Margate
A photographic exhibition documenting the experiences of the men housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge and the local support networks that formed around them.
Where We Are Now
Friday 19 June – Sunday 21 June – 11am – 4pm plus evening opening times
ARK • Margate
An exhibition of work by ARK’s migrant and refugee community, following workshops with Susanne Hakuba exploring how photography can be a supportive tool to document daily experiences and journeys.
TAKING PART
Monday 15 June – 11am – 1pm
Guided Nature Connection Walk with Maroon Adventures
Meet at the ARK for a gentle 4k walk in Dane Park. Learn about its history and plants before heading to Dane Valley Woods to create a Mandala.
Monday 15 June – 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Projekt Encounter
Join facilitator Francisca Stangel for an evening sharing stories, celebrating cultures and experimenting with performance in a welcoming and supportive creative space.
Tuesday 16 June 11am – 1pm
Peace Gardening club
Join the ARK community of volunteers in the Peace Garden for some light gardening and time in nature. Shared picnic lunch provided.
Tuesday 16 – Friday 19 June
Yoga and Wellbeing with Margate Yoga Studio
Join Margate Yoga Studio at ARK for a series of classes in support of Refugee week -Yin Yoga (16 June), Hatha (17 June), Slow Vinyasa (19 June). All perfect for beginners!
Wednesday 20 June – 9.30am – 10.30am
Open Practice with Jodie Cole
No class or choreography, just you, music, and a room of people exploring their own rhythm. No experience needed. Join Jodie’s weekly Open Practice and start the day right.
Wednesday 17 June – 11am – 2pm
People on the Move with Primal Runners
Celebrating connection, wellbeing, and shared humanity through movement by the sea! An inclusive and welcoming session open to everyone. Meet at ARK.
Thursday 18 June - 4.30pm – 6pm
Disc Golf and games with Social Enterprise Kent (SEK)
(Dane Park, Park Rd, Margate)
A social afternoon with relaxing games such as Disc Golf, Badminton, Volleyball, Rounders etc. Meet at the blue container.
Friday 19 June - 5-7pm
Margate Phoenix Cup
(Margate FC, Hartsdown Stadium)
6-a-side football tournament showcasing the power of football to bring together refugees and the local community. Support the teams and join the football fun.
Saturday 20 - 10.30am
Refugee Tales Walk with Us
(Canterbury)
A free walking event in Canterbury led by Refugee Tales, raising awareness of indefinite detention in the UK.
Sunday 21 – 11am – 12.30pm
Flotsam sessions
A free workshop to share, learn and perform music. Participants are invited to join the afternoon Flotsam Orchestra performance.
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