During May 2008 we were generously invited to be guests of the Darvell Community (an anabaptist community in East Sussex) this was a really good time of relaxation & just getting to know each other better

Ten asylum seekers came on the trip to the community which warmly welcomed us into their midst. During the weekend the weather was wonderful & every evening we were able to eat in the open air with the community (as there are over 300 living at Darwell this was quite a feat of moving all of the tables & chairs etc out into the open air), we had walks in the countryside, horse & cart rides, & even managed a trip to the seaside to paddle & eat fish & chips.

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During October 2007 BOAZ were generously invited to be guests of the Iona Community for a week - this was great time of relaxation & community when new bonds were forged

Everybody felt accepted, without reservation, by the Community & were invited to share in all aspects of community life including speaking in the Abbey services & worshipping God with traditional amharic songs (possibly the first time that this has happened!)

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In addition to the Days Out – we have also recently started: Computer Classes, ESOL Classes & Cookery Lessons (in partnership with Mustard Tree)

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Since our last newsletter (despite the weather!) we have had a number of BOAZ Days Out, including: a visit to an African Circus, Alderley Edge, visits to Manchester Museum & the Manchester Art Gallery

This past autumn we were generously invited to stay as guests of the Iona community, this was a wonderful opportunity for relaxation & building relationships - see separate listing for details & photographs

If you would like to help with a Day Out or would like to offer to arrange an event i.e. organized walk, museum visit etc contact the BOAZoffice

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We have now completed a number of BOAZRoadshow Presentations – although at times numbers have been small there has always been a positive feedback & response

We have now revised & updated the BOAZRoadshow (this includes a Quiz, Video, drama, a personal story by an asylum seeker & presentations on various aspects of the BOAZ work) & lasts for approximately 1 hr 15 minutes (including time for worship songs, prayers & Scripture readings) – if you would like the team come & give a presentation to your church or housegroup contact Dave or Nigel, in the office, & they will make arrangements

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