Kendal Unity Festival

For Kendal Unity Festival Claire Griffel will be offering: 

Year 5 and 6 Poetry Competition - Being Me 

A celebration of uniqueness, individuality and diversity

Why do we need to be conscious of Goodness?
What does being aware of Goodness do for us?
What is even meant by ‘Goodness’?
Why do we need a Movement?

Pop-up portraiture in the park! Abbot Hall Art Gallery is setting up a Georgian photo booth inspired by portraits in the gallery. Dress up and have your picture taken by a photographer dressed as George Romney. Portraits will then be displayed at Abbot Hall to reflect the faces of Kendal today.  

BGKT will be meeting on the 3rd Sundays of the month (except December). 

We will be meeting at Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal LA9 7AD in the Detached Room entrance on the side of the building 

http://buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/

All welcome. Free. Donations towards room hire welcome. 

The festival will be officially opened at 10:00 am, Abbot Hall Park by the Mayor of Kendal, Cllr Guy Trivengadum kicking off a day full of events and entertainment.  

1. It's fun, free and for all the family.  (Actually that's three reasons already)
2. It's a chance to learn something new.
3. You can visit an exhibition and pick up a whole host of information.
4. It's a chance to experience a different culture right here in Kendal.
5. You can listen to musicians.

Unity Festival is designed to help build community cohesion and foster good relations by tackling prejudice, promoting mutual understanding and celebrating the diversity of people and cultures in Kendal.  Encouraging people to get involved in a wide range of activities that help to breakdown barriers and create unity.