The Hay community comes together to welcome people seeking sanctuary in Swansea

Thanu rang ‘ I’m sorry. Due to an unexpected event,  I can’t come but George will accompany the visitors ‘…

Christmas giving

Baby friendship quilts

Following the completion of the large Friendship Quilt that was made during 'Lockdown' by  people seeking sanctuary, their supporters at …

Llangynidr’s 4th Welcome Day

Talgarth Sports and welcome day at Ysgol Y Mynydd Du on Sunday 15th September.

A day out at Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Visitor Centre

'Thank you for this beautiful day. I enjoyed food, drinks, and the company of new people. Thank you very much…

A day out in Llangorse for asylum seeking teenagers .

Following upon the success of a similar visit last summer, Newport Social Services Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children's team  made contact…

A trip to Tenby for Powys Ukrainian people

On Sunday 11th August, to celebrate Ukrainian Independence day later in the month, Henderson Hall in Talybont on Usk organised…

Raffle Prizes

Tickets are selling fast so do buy some to stand a chance of winning some great prizes.

Another wonderful day at Talybont

The weather forecast had been troubling all week but the reality was warm sunshine and lots of happy people. This…

Brecon High School welcomes for Refugee Week and the Great Get Together.

This was our biggest Welcome event to date:, expertly coordinated by Meriel Gillespie and  Rowland Jepson, It involved many of…

A day out At Dan Yr Ogof Show caves to celebrate Refugee Week

Over 60 Ukrainian and Syrian refugees living in Powys marked the beginning of Refugee week on 16th June …

Refugee Week:-Awards evening 14th June 2024

We kicked off our Refugee Week celebrations with an awards ceremony, complete with an audience of over 200 people and…

Seeking information from our Parliamentary candidates

At the start of Refugee week ,it seemed appropriate to write to the Candidates for the forthcoming Parliamentary  election to…

Refugee Week 2024

For the second year HBTSR have run a competition for schools on the Theme of Welcome with the awards evening…

Hay Festival and fund raising 2024

Another busy week of trying to raise  the profile of the group, sell raffle tickets, raise money and chat about…

An amazing day at Craig Y Nos

all ready for arrivals

Ninth visit to Penpont house- another great success.

Waiting for the coach to arrive. Chris the driver had taken a scenic route which took longer than expected. I…