Following on from a hectic Refugee Week (and a little later than planned!), here are details of our second suggested read on the theme of "‘You, me and those who came before":- Book 2 - "Farewell, My Orange" by Iwaki Kei, Meredith McKinney Two immigrants, Salimah and Sayuri, navigate isolation, a new language, and devastating loss on their way to a lifelong friendship...

BRASS held its AGM at St Peter’s Church on Friday 19th July. The meeting was very well attended: we counted 50+ people which makes it at least equal to our best ever attended AGM. Veta, our chair, thanked trustees, staff and volunteers for all their good work. Brian, our co-ordinator, informed the meeting that in all areas, tutoring, drop in, social activities and support for our Syrian families, we have helped a record number of people this year. We are grateful for our gu