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  • A Multi-Faith Peace Gathering at the Bristol Cathedral on Thursday, 19th October 2023 at 1.30 pm.

    Joint statement from Bristol’s interfaith community on the escalation of violence in Israel-Palestine

    Religious leaders from across the Abrahamic faiths have come together to send a joint message to the people of Bristol, inviting them to come together in prayer for those affected by violence in Palestine and Israel and calling for a swift end to violence and a peaceful resolution of this conflict.

    The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull (Bishop of Bristol), Rabbi Monique Mayer (Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation) and Zaheer Shabir (Building the Bridge) along with Cllr Tom Aditya, (Chairman of the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum), have offered up the following words in sombre reflection:

    “The continuing escalation of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that we have witnessed in recent days has deeply shaken everybody across the world. Few words can make sense of the tension we feel as we grieve the immense loss of life in this conflict.

    We condemn all forms of violence, particularly those that are targeting innocent people and their families who are simply trying to live their lives. We urge the leaders to put an end to the ongoing violence and find ways to build peace among peoples and nations, so that they may live in unity with their neighbours.

    We ask all our Christian, Muslim, and Jewish sisters and brothers across Bristol to come together at this difficult time and join in prayer for all who are affected by this conflict, both abroad and at home. We pray for an end to prejudice, both anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim, in our city and our country. We pray for a genuine, long-lasting peace in the region and across the world that unites us all in our humanity.”

  • Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day as part of the UK Inter-Faith Week on 19th November 2023

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is organising this year’s Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day on Sunday, the 19th of November 2023 from 9 am to 5.30 pm, as part of the UK Inter Faith Week. Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day celebrates the religious diversity of Bristol, giving communities the chance to experience and learn each other’s cultures and beliefs; and offering the opportunity to visit a range of places of worship and discover many faith communities that exist in Bristol.

    Faith Trail at the Hindu Temple

    Over the years, many places of worship have opened their doors to the general public and to members of other faith communities as part of this event, which is unique to Bristol. All places of worship in Bristol are invited to participate in the Diverse Doors Open Day. Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff, the Lord Mayor, the Police Commissioner, councillors, civic dignitaries, various community leaders, and people from different walks of life will be participating in the Diverse Doors Open Day programmes at different venues. BMFF always requests guests and community members to respect and follow the customs and practices of the visiting place of worship.

    Faith Trail at the Greek Orthodox Church

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum also focuses on peace and harmony amongst communities and efforts to support the distressed people affected by the war. Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day Multi-Faith trail is coordinated by Cllr Tom Aditya, Chairman of the Multi-Faith Forum, with the cooperation of Bristol’s faith communities and harmonised by BMFF Steering Group members. This year’s Diverse Doors Open Day will be supported by Bristol City Council’s Community Development Team under the leadership of Mr Mohammed El Sharif.

    Faith Trail at the Buddhist shrine

    BMFF will arrange a scheduled tour providing minibus transport for people who have signed up for the tour in advance, for a small donation. Diverse Doors Multi-Faith Trail will start at 9 a.m. on Sunday, the 19th of November 2023 from the BMFF office at the Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Bristol (BS5 0AX), and will finish by 5.30 p.m. The Faith Trail will pass through a Buddhist shrine, a Greek Orthodox Christian Church, a Seventh Day Adventist Church, a Muslim Mosque, a Sikh Gurudwara, a Jewish Synagogue, a Hindu Temple, and a Bahai Centre.

    More details of the Multi-Faith Trail and Diverse Doors Open Day will be updated shortly through the BMFF website. We request all those who are interested, to join this year’s Diverse Doors Multi-Faith Trail. Seats are limited on the tour. Please email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk to book your seats in advance. Older persons, various community leaders, university students, and other youngsters who have shown interest in inter-faith and inter-cultural activities are welcome.

    Faith Trail at the Mosque

    We would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your friends, family members and colleagues to join us and taste the various flavours of the different faiths in Bristol on the 19th of November. Let’s celebrate the UK Inter-Faith Week in harmony.

    Faith Trail at the Jewish Synagogue

    A group gathering of the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum at the Hindu Temple.

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX 

    Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

    www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk 

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum is an equality organization established in 2004 by the Bristol City Council for inter-faith community cohesion and inter-cultural social harmony; and to promote the health and well-being of the communities. 

  • Science Workshop for School Students in Bristol.

    BMFF Science Workshop 2023
    BMFF Science Workshop 2023

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum in collaboration with the British Science Association is organising a series of three science workshops for school students. The workshops will be facilitated by the Bristol University researchers team. Creating and increasing awareness about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) subjects among youths is the prime objective of this workshop series. Science helps to gain knowledge about the environment, health, and different aspects of life. Workshops will be creative, fun-filled, and interactive.

    • Each workshop will handle a different topic. Refreshments will be provided.  Free Entry for school students from the age of 5 to 15 years. A certificate of participation and a goodie bag will be given to participants who complete the workshop series.  

    Date and Time: 

    Sunday, 8th October 2023, 10.30 am-12 noon.

    Saturday, 25th November 2023, 10.30 am-12 noon.

    Sunday, 10th December 2023, 10.30 am-12 noon.

    Venue: 

    Bailey’s  Court Activity Centre,

    Bailey’s Court Road, Bradley Stoke

    Bristol, BS32 8BH

    Please note, registration is mandatory. To register, please email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk with your child’s name, school year, and your contact details, and also subject reference: Science Workshop (Information will be stored confidentially). 

    Cllr Tom Aditya (Chairman)

    Adv Tripti Megeri (Secretary)

    www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk 

    NB:

    Update 1 (3rd October 2023).

    Admission to the science workshops is free, however, application for registration via email is mandatory to sort out entry to these workshops. Currently, we received an overwhelming number of applications and have closed applications for registrations. The seats have been allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. As of now, all the allocated seats are filled, along with a huge waiting list. So, please don’t turn up, without getting a confirmation email from the Bristol Multi Faith Forum office.

    Our resources are limited to respond to each and every individual email application. We tried our level best to accommodate all those who have requested, however, we cannot provide spaces for all in this series. We will try to accommodate the rest of the children in our next workshop series.

    Thank you all for your support, cooperation, and understanding.

    Update 2 (8th October 2023)

    The Science Workshops organised by the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum in collaboration with the British Science Association and the University of Bristol, became a big hit amongst school children. The first workshop held at Baileys Court Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke on 8th October 2023, was on how the brain works and how to deal with different levels of pressure called stress. Cllr Tom Aditya, Chairman of the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, welcomed everyone and inaugurated the workshop. The workshop was led by brain researchers from the University of Bristol. Dr. Polly Barr, covered bilingualism and its positive improvisation on the brain, whilst Dr. Sean Froudist-Walsh enfolded how the brain works together to produce cognition and Dr Mizuki Morisaki unraveled how to reduce the risk of developing dementia and depression. The workshop was coordinated by Adv. Tripti Megeri, assisted by young volunteers: Albert, Adona, and Alphons. All participant students received a certificate of participation along with a small workbook and a miniature model of the brain. Organizers also arranged an assortment of refreshments for all participants. All the school students who attended the workshop expressed great joy and content being part of the workshop.

    Update 3 (9th October 2023)

    Organisers requested parents to turn up with children only after receiving a confirmation email from the BMFF office regarding their particular workshop and date, after sending their particular email application for admission.

    Please look for future updates on this page and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BristolMultiFaithForum.

    The team: L-R: Adv. Tripti Megeri, Dr. Sean Froudist Walsh, Dr. Polly Barr, Dr. Mizuki Morisaki, Cllr Tom Aditya, Alphons Theres, and Albert Sebastian.
    Mentors and team members: Dr. Sean Froudist Walsh, Dr. Polly Barr, Dr. Mizuki Morisaki, Adona Susan, Alphons Theres, and Albert Sebastian.

    Participants 8th October 2023

    Workshop in progress 8th October 2023

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX 

    Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

    www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk 

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum is an equality organization established in 2004 by the Bristol City Council for inter-faith community cohesion and inter-cultural social harmony; and to promote the health and well-being of the communities. 

  • India- Pakistan Friendship Buffet Lunch on 6th August 2023 at 11 am in Bristol.

    The Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) in partnership with the Pakistan Association of Bristol (PAB) and the Indian Community of West of England (ICWE), is arranging a community harmony Sunday special buffet lunch and a friendship gathering at Bristol ZaZa Bazaar Restaurant, Canon’s Road, Bristol (BS1 5UH) on Sunday, 6th of August 2023 at 11 am as part of the community cohesion campaign amongst the South Asian communities in West of England and to jointly celebrate the Independence Day festivities of India and Pakistan.

    August 14 marks Pakistan Independence Day and August 15 is Indian Independence Day. Due to the trauma of partition and communal conflicts as well as the history of wars between both countries, there are tensions and misunderstandings between both communities worldwide. We need to alleviate such animosities and divisions amongst both communities at the grassroots level in the West of England region. Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is an equality organisation instituted by the Bristol City Council in 2004 for inter-faith community cohesion and inter-cultural social harmony and to promote community well-being. BMFF is providing a platform for both communities in the West of England region to come together and have an India-Pakistan Friendship Meal, which will be attended by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff, the Lord Mayor, the Police and Crime Commissioner, MPs, previous Lord Mayors, Aldermen, councillors, civic officials and community leaders, as well as representatives from the Indian and Pakistan High Commissions in the UK.

    Zaza Bazaar Restaurant, Canon’s Road, Bristol (BS1 5UH) is an exciting 1000-seat restaurant that offers a world of culinary adventure with over 300 dishes across the globe and a wide variety of delicacies from different cuisines, especially from South Asian, Far East, Caribbean, Tex Mex, American and European food habits. In this global restaurant, you can choose from as many dishes and sweet treat desserts as you can enjoy, across 5 continents of flavours. On Sundays, they have a special extra medley of a lot of exclusive ethnic dishes including Biriyani, Dosa,  Uttapams, Cholle Poori,  kadhi chawal, Keema, rasam, all-day English breakfast and Sunday carvery. Also, the specialist chefs will cook the dishes of your liking at the live cooking stations too. There will be music and cultural programmes to enhance the harmonious spirit of the gathering. The dinner programme will start at 11 am and the cultural activities will finish by 3 pm.

    We cordially invite all people of goodwill to join the “Harmony Buffet Lunch” on Sunday, the 6th of August, and to herald the message of peace and harmony amongst communities. This friendship dinner initiative has been arranged on short notice, yet we are thankful to all the dignitaries, civic officials, and community leaders for their confirmation of attendance. Please send your names via email to info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk, and book your seats by the 31st of July. We are offering this special Sunday Buffet lunch and Independence Day festivities at a discounted rate of £15 for our prepaid guests. Children under 11 years of age and students with NUS cards shall pay only £10 per head, whereas it will be free for children under 5 years of age. If you are interested in joining the harmony buffet and friendship gathering, yet unable to pay even the discounted rate, please email us your name for a free ticket before the 3rd of August, and we will issue free tickets to you. Right of admission is reserved. Limited seats are available, so grab the opportunity to book the seats as soon as possible. 

    We thank all people of goodwill for joining this friendship initiative and buffet lunch. Our acknowledgement and gratitude to all. Let’s all be part of the message of harmony and friendship.

    With warm regards,

    Cllr Tom Aditya
    Chairman, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum.
    Tel: 07852456253

    Afzal Shah, Mohindra Singh Chowdhry, Mohammed Arif Khan and Tripti Megeri

    Facilitators- Harmony Dinner.

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX
    Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk
    www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

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    The Snaps from the gathering are enclosed in the link below: India Pakistan Friendship Gathering 2023 and Harmony Buffet FB Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.684292460391543&type=3

  • 2023 British Science Association’s Funfilled Virtual Science Workshop, Saturday, 1st April 2023, 9.30 am (UK time).

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum in association with the British Science Association is organising a Fun-Filled Virtual Science Workshop for school students (up to age 13) on Saturday, 1st of April 2023 from 09.30 am to 10.30 am (UK time).
     
    This fun-filled science workshop through Google Meet virtual platform will be an informative and entertaining experience for kids. Registration and participation in this virtual science workshop are free for all children.

    To register, please email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk with your child’s name, school year, and contact details (place and contact number /email address). Please put a subject reference to your email: Virtual Science Workshop 2023 (Information will be stored confidentially). The last date of registration is the 30th of March 2023.

    On the 31st of March, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum will send the joining link to all registrants. Certificates of participation will be given to all children who register and attend the workshop.

    List of items kids shall have to make the virtual workshop more interactive and fun-filled: 

    1. Felt tip pens (any colours)
    2. Kitchen roll/toilet roll (4 sheets)
    3. Scrap paper (any size)
    4. Scissors
    5. Sticky tape
    6. Bowl of water (any size)
    7. Straw
    8. Washing up liquid.

    Please encourage your children to join in and make the best use of this exciting opportunity. There are only limited seats in this fun-filled workshop, and acceptance of registration will be on a first come-first serve basis.

    With warm regards,

    Cllr Tom Aditya, Chairman

    Adv. Tripti Megeri, Secretary

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum

    Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum is an equality organization established by the Bristol City Council in 2004 for inter-faith community cohesion and inter-cultural social harmony and to promote the health and well-being of the communities.

    NB:

    If you are using a mobile device to join this virtual Science Workshop, you will need to have downloaded the Google Meet app from your usual app store.

    When you join the virtual science workshop, you can use the chat function of the Google Meet application to let the trainer know that you have joined. During the initial few minutes, please bear with us – the trainer may be assisting other participants who are experiencing technical difficulties. Please be assured that the trainer will be with you as soon as possible.

    During the workshop:

    1. Please ensure that the participant can be seen clearly on screen. Please don’t switch off your webcam.
    2. Please make sure that there are no noise distractions in the background. If there are any noise distractions, please mute your speaker.
    3. Please follow the trainer’s instructions to ensure the best results of the workshop. You must give your full attention to the workshop at all times and not be distracted.

    Definitely, it’s fun and it’s science. Let’s enjoy!

  • Christmas Greetings and an overview of 2022

    Dear friends and colleagues,


    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum wishes you and all dear ones a joyful, healthy, and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Christmas is a time of reflection and care. It is the time to look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead and to spread the tidings of great love and fellowship.


    Christmas symbolizes simplicity and benevolence. It gives the message to be with the marginalized, the homeless, the poor, and the voiceless. Let us help and keep in our thoughts all those who are not able to celebrate Christmas as well. May this joyous season be a blessing to you and the community.


    With the year 2022 drawing to a close, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) would like to take this opportunity to convey seasonal greetings to all our members, partners, stakeholders, subscribers, and well-wishers.


    After the difficult Covid period, the year 2022 has been optimistic and fruitful. Bristol Multi-Faith Forum partnered with British Science Association and celebrated British Science week in March. On the occasion of British Science Week, we organised a virtual Science workshop for youngsters. The workshop was inaugurated by the Avon and Somerset Police Commissioner Mark Shelford. The workshop was fun-filled and interactive. Participants were thrilled to be part of it.


    After two years of a break due to the pandemic, BMFF was able to physically host our popular annual event Diverse Doors Open Day in May. Diverse Doors Open Day provided an opportunity to celebrate our religious diversity and showcase the multifaith flavour of Bristol.

    The theme of this year’s Diverse Doors Open Day was ‘Spirituality and Mental well-being’.  BMFF collaborated with the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). A ‘Multi-Faith Trail’ has been organised to 8 core venues, which included a Buddhist Shrine, a Mosque, a Greek Orthodox Church, an Evangelical Church, a Sikh Gurudwara, a Jewish Synagogue, a Hindu Temple, and a Bahai centre. Her Majesty Lord-Lieutenant, Bristol Lord Mayor, Bristol City Council Cabinet members, other dignitaries, and many community members participated in the faith trial.


    BMFF also participated in the ‘Spring Clean’ event and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee celebration. BMFF also focused on world peace and efforts to support the distressed people affected by the war have been made and participated in the Ukrainian migrants’ welcome events and the Hong Kong migrants’ welcome events.


    BMFF Chairman Cllr Tom Aditya proposed an idea this year, to celebrate India-Pakistan Harmony Day in Bristol on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day celebrations of India and Pakistan, in order to bring more cohesion amongst those communities. A Harmony Buffet Dinner was organized at Zaza Bazar restaurant on the 14th of August. It was the first time such a friendship gathering has happened in the UK. It was a very joyous event attended by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the Bristol Lord Mayor, the High Sheriff, the Police Deputy Commissioner, the Chair of South Glos Council, and many other dignitaries, civic officials, and community leaders. The event was well appreciated by various communities.  Participants and community leaders requested to organise such events every year.


    BMFF joined the Remembrance Day service organised at Castle Park by Sikh Community leaders. BMFF Chair and Steering Group members also attended different Remembrance services at different venues and paid tribute to the brave soldiers. BMFF participated in the Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Day event organised by Arnos Vale Cemetery and offered tributes. During Inter-Faith week, BMFF joined hands with the Punjabi Forum and celebrated the festival of lights ‘Diwali’. Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated across the globe by Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities.


    BMMF is actively promoting the message of blood and organ donation amongst various communities with the support of the NHS BT. BMFF work along with the Police to promote diverse recruitment campaigns. BMFF also upholds the principles of equality, fraternity, and justice for all, and works for the community’s well-being and social harmony.


    We would like to thank everyone for joining us on our journey this year. Wish you all a safe, happy, and restful festive season.


    Soliciting your continued support,

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum

  • India-Pakistan Harmony Buffet

    A community harmony dinner has been arranged at Bristol ZaZa Bazaar on Sunday, 14th August 2022 as part of the community cohesion campaign by the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) to jointly celebrate Independence Day festivities of India and Pakistan.

    August 14 marks Pakistan Independence day and August 15 is Indian Independence Day. Due to the trauma of partition and communal conflicts as well as the history of wars between both countries, there are tensions and misunderstandings between both communities worldwide. We need to alleviate such animosities and divisions amongst both communities at the grassroots level in the West of England region. Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is an equality organisation instituted by the Bristol City Council in 2004 for inter-faith and inter-cultural social harmony and to promote community well-being. BMFF is providing a platform for both communities in the West of England region to come together and have an India-Pakistan Friendship Meal, which has been attended by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, the Lord Mayor, MPs, Chair of the South Glos Council, civic officials and community leaders, as well as representatives from the Indian and Pakistan High Commissions in the UK.

    The India and Pakistan friendship meal is a symbolic expression of the harmony and friendship that needs to exist between the Indian and Pakistan communities in Bristol, as well as amongst the Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, Bahai, Jewish, Buddhist, and Parsi faiths in West of England region. Earlier, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum was involved in arranging similar events with Palestinian and Israeli communities and was successful in combating prejudice and spreading the message of harmony. We consider it essential to organise a symbolic get-together of these two communities in this part of the world and convey a message of harmony to the rest of the world.

    Zaza Bazaar Restaurant, Canon’s Road, Bristol BS1 5UH is a world of culinary adventure with over 300 dishes from across the globe and a wide variety of delicacies from different cuisines. In this global restaurant, you can choose from as many dishes and sweet treat desserts as you can enjoy across 5 continents of flavours, especially from South Asian, Far East, Caribbean, Tex Mex, American and European cuisines. On Sundays, they have a medley of a lot of exclusive ethnic dishes including Rasam, dosa,  Uttapams, Cholle Poori,  kadhi chawal, Keema, Biriyani, all-day English breakfast and Sunday carvery. Also, the specialist chefs will cook the dishes of your liking at the live cooking stations too. There will be music and cultural programmes to enhance the harmonious spirit of the gathering. The programme will finish by 3 pm.

    We cordially invited all people of goodwill to join the “Harmony Buffet Dinner” on Sunday, 14th of August, and to herald the message of peace and harmony amongst communities. This self-funded friendship initiative has been arranged on short notice, yet we are thankful to all the dignitaries, civic officials, community leaders and people of goodwill for their confirmation of attendance. All seats have been booked now. All those who requested seats via email to info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk, by the 11th of August were allocated seats and added to the guest list. We thank the Chair of the South Glos Council for offering to help us with the partial cost of arranging this friendship initiative. We express our acknowledgement and gratitude to the Chair of South Glos Council, and its Member Awarded Funding programme for helping us and for enabling us to help the ‘Feed the Homeless initiative’.

    With warm regards,

    Cllr Tom Aditya
    Chairman, Bristol Multi-Faith Forum.
    Tel: 07852456253

    Afzal Shah, Mohindra Singh Chowdhry, Mohammed Arif Khan and Tripti Megeri
    Facilitators- Harmony Dinner.

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX
    Tel: 07789040267; Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk
    www.bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

  • Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day 2022 May 8th Sunday

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is organising this year’s Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day on Sunday, the 8th of May 2022 from 9.30 am to 5 pm. This year’s Diverse Doors Open Day also commemorates the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day celebrates the religious diversity of Bristol, giving communities the chance to experience and learn each other’s cultures and beliefs; and offering the opportunity to visit a range of places of worship and discover many faith communities that exist in Bristol.

    Faith Trail at the Hindu Temple

    Over the years, many places of worship have opened their doors to the general public and to members of other faith communities as part of this event, which is unique to Bristol. All places of worship in Bristol are invited to participate in the Diverse Doors Open Day. Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, the Lord Mayor, the Mayor, civic dignitaries, various community leaders, and people from different walks of life will be participating in the Diverse Doors Open Day programmes at different venues. BMFF always requests guests and community members to respect and follow the customs and practices of the visiting place of worship.

    Faith Trail at the Greek Orthodox Church

    The theme of this year’s Diverse Doors Open Day will be ‘Spirituality and Mental Wellbeing’, and the theme message will be delivered to various communities in collaboration with the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP). AWP is dedicated to connecting, helping, and supporting the mental health needs of the diverse communities in the region, and delivering high-quality care. Please feel free to be connected: https://www.awp.nhs.uk/. AWP wishes to take away the stigma attached to mental health and care for the mental well-being of all. BMFF will also focus on world peace and efforts to support the distressed people affected by the war. 

    Faith Trail at the Buddhist shrine

    BMFF will arrange a scheduled tour providing minibus transport for people who have signed up for the tour in advance, for a small donation of £5. The Faith Trail will pass through a Buddhist shrine, a Greek Orthodox Church, an Evangelical Christian Church, a Muslim Mosque, a Sikh Gurudwara, a Jewish Synagogue, a Hindu Temple, and a Bahai Centre. Due to covid restrictions, seats are limited on the tour. Please email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk to book your seats in advance. We are planning to provide special care and provisions to elderly persons on the Multi-Faith Trail, as part of the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations.

    Faith Trail at the Mosque

    Diverse Doors Multi-Faith Trail will start at 9.30 am on Sunday, the 8th of May 2022 from the BMFF office at the Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Bristol (BS5 0AX), and will finish by 5 pm. We request all those who are interested, to join this year’s Diverse Doors Multi-Faith Trail.

    Faith Trail at the sanctuary of the Jewish Synagogue

    A group gathering of the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum led by Mayor Tom Aditya

    Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day 2022 Leaflet Page 1 and 4
    Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day 2022 Leaflet Page 2 and 3
  • Big Spring Clean Up: Bristol Multi-Faith Forum joins

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum will be joining the Bradley Stoke community members under the leadership of Mayor Tom Aditya to clean up litter hotspots in Bradley Stoke on Sunday, the 13th of March 2022 from 10 am, starting from Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 9BS.

    The litter picking volunteer teams will cover different spots around Bradley Stoke, including Jubilee Centre, Bailey’s Court Activity Centre and Brook Way Activity Centre.  Let’s keep our neighbourhoods tidy, and let’s celebrate the springtime together, and reinforce our community commitment. Please come and join the ‘Big Clean’ litter picking session on Sunday.

  • 2022 British Science Week: Funfilled Virtual Science Workshop.

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum in association with the British Science Association is organising a Fun-Filled Virtual Science Workshop for school students on Saturday, 12th of March 2022 from 10.15 am to 11.30 am GMT.

    The popular ‘Fun Science team’ will be delivering this interactive virtual workshop through Zoom virtual platform, to celebrate British Science Week. Fun Science team specialises in providing science-themed parties and workshops to children across the UK.

    This virtual science workshop will be an informative and entertaining experience for kids. Registration and participation in this virtual science workshop are free for all children.

    To register, just email info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk with your child’s name, school year, and your contact details, and also subject reference: Virtual Science Workshop (Information will be stored confidentially). Certificates of participation will be given later to all children who register and attend the workshop.

    Here is the list of items participants shall have to make the virtual workshop more interactive and fun-filled: 

    • A few leaves of red cabbage,
    • Cup of warm water x 2 Spoons,
    • at least 2 tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice or apple juice,
    • at least 2 tablespoons of any alkaline (e.g. baking powder, bicarbonate of soda),
    • At least 2 tablespoons of oil,
    • Empty glass x 2,
    • Piece of scrap paper,
    • Scissors,
    • Paperclip x 3,
    • Plastic bottle,
    • Balloon,
    • A straw,
    • Sticky tape,
    • A piece of string (roughly 20 cm).

    If you are using a mobile device to join this virtual Science Workshop, you will need to have downloaded the Zoom app from your usual app store.

    • Please join the virtual science workshop by 10.15 am. In case you have any technical difficulties, please email us.
    • Please enable your web-camera and microphone before the workshop begins.
    • Please enter the name of the participant and if there are more than one child, put names of those children.

    Please click this link to take you to your virtual science workshop:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81941212567?pwd=dEFwUHJiWjd5RExHNkxJcEl4NHlGZz09

    Fun Science’s Zoom Meeting
    Time: Mar 12, 2022 10:15 AM London
    Zoom Meeting ID: 819 4121 2567
    Passcode: G4Atw8

    When you join the virtual workshop, you can use the chat function of the Zoom application to let the trainer know that you have joined. In the initial few minutes, please bear with us – the trainer may be assisting other participants who are experiencing technical difficulties. Please be assured that the trainer will be with you as soon as possible.

    During the workshop:

    • Please ensure that the participant can be seen clearly on screen. Please don’t switch off your webcam.
    • Please make sure that there are no noise distractions in the background. If there are any noise distractions, please mute your speaker.
    • Please follow the trainer’s instructions to ensure best results of the workshop. You must give your full attention to the workshop at all times and not be distracted.

    Definitely, it’s fun and it’s science. Let’s enjoy. Let’s make the best use of this exciting opportunity.

    With warm regards,

    Cllr Tom Aditya, Chairman

    Adv. Tripti Megeri, Secretary

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum

    Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk

    NB: We may take a screenshot of the participants as a group (not individually) for our record to motivate others to join future science workshops. If you have any objections to your screenshot, please inform us.

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