Massive Outpouring of Love – Songs, St Andrew, Syria and Saltires

We have recently moved into premises in the heart of Lochside, parts of which are 206th on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. We work with Syrian families who have arrived here via the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme and people in need locally. Our research showed that there is a real reluctance to engage with other members of the community, regardless of whether they are long-term locals or newcomers. To help break down some of these barriers and re-spark community spirit, we are developing our Community Choir and making it global. The hope is to eventually perform via Skype with choirs in refugee camps around the world but, as a gentle launch to get this off the ground, we would like to host an evening on November 30th which presents an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to meet, sing songs of Scotland and Syria, sample Syrian food, and exchange cultures.