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Unity in Diversity

What is Unity in Diversity Day?

On Thursday 6 November we will be hosting a day to come together and celebrate the many cultures, backgrounds, and experiences that make up our community. From 3-6 November 2025, we’ll have events, exhibitions, and shared moments that highlight what unites us.

Our hospice is stronger because of the incredible diversity of our staff. Every culture, heritage and perspective adds something unique to who we are and how we care for our community.

Below you'll find a schedule of events as well as links to RSVP.

We're celebrating the different cultures that make up our hospice

See our online exhibition

How to Take Part

  • RSVP

    RSVP for the International Evening and film night. Bring your favourite homemade or cultural dish to share.

  • Share your story

    Submit your photo and story for My Cultural Heritage online exhibition.

  • Join a workshop

    Join a lunchtime art or poetry workshop (or both!) on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 November

  • Show your style

    Rock your favourite traditional outfit to the office, take photos and share them with us

EVENT SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

We want to celebrate your heritage by showcasing the things that mean the world to you. Email or Whatsapp us to send us a photo of an object, place, or person that represents your heritage, with a short story about why it’s meaningful to you.

Time: 12pm - 1pm
Where: Online
Lead: Rianne
Details: Join poet Carol Leeming, for a poetry workshop where you'll be given tips, tools and techniques, have the opportunity to produce your own poetry to share with one another. You can then opt to display your writing on our Celebration Wall at the end of the week! Have a look at the pre-reading task from our facilitator for the workshop here

Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Where: Acorn Room
Lead: Sim
Details: Join us to make our very own hospice banner, featuring our handprints and written messages.

Where: During Time Out to Talk
Lead: Annie
Details: Meet our new Diversity Champions, staff members helping us build an even more inclusive hospice community.

Where: Community Hub
Lead: Jon & Sarah
Details: Add your voice to our celebration wall; write a message, pin your flag, or just stop by to see everyone’s contributions.

Time: 5.30–7pm
Where: Community Hub
Lead: Kate, Kathy & Joss
Details: Bring a dish that celebrates your culture and join us for an evening of food, film, and fun!
We’ll provide the drinks (and popcorn for the film), so just bring your favourite homemade or cultural dish to share.
Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know what you’ll be bringing, we’re aiming for a delicious mix of cuisines.
Flags and food label templates will be available for ingredients and allergens.

RSVP now to save your spot and your dish!

Attending the international evening and Film night?