From 27 January – 1 February, Epsom and Ewell Borough Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Epsom and Ewell Refugee Network, Epsom Library and Epsom Picturehouse to host the first-ever Festival of Friendship – Ukraine.
The week-long festival celebrates traditional Ukrainian crafts and cultural heritage as well as the friendships that have built up with between Ukrainian nationals who have come to the borough and been assisted and befriended by the local community.
Festival of Friendship – Ukraine will include exhibitions, workshops, films, music and more, all with a focus on sharing Ukrainian culture within the local community.
Workshops and exhibitions are free of charge; places are limited so please arrive early to ensure you get a space.
For film screenings, please book online with Epsom Picturehouse.
Festival of Friendship - Ukraine: Timetable
Tuesday 27th January
Epsom Library
Treasure Hunt for under 10’s. Free activity running throughout the week at Epsom Library. Prize draw for winners at the end of the week.
Two free to access exhibitions will run during the week:
- Zgarda, Crafts & Rituals in Ukrainian Culture
- This is me: Recreating, Celebrating memories through a shared culture
1130 Ukrainian Block Printing Workshop*
1600 Ukrainian Friendship Bracelet Workshop*
Epsom Library
Opening Celebration 1700 – 1900
Please join us for Ukrainian Music, Poetry and Refreshments to launch the Festival of Friendship - Ukraine.
Thursday 29th January
Epsom Library
1130 Ukrainian Paper Cutting Art Workshop*
1300 Ukrainian Wool Craft Workshop: Dolls and Birds*
Picturehouse Epsom
1830 Ukrainian Choir perform before film screening
1900 Screening of Rocky Road To Berlin. Book tickets via Picturehouse website.
Friday 30th January
Epsom Library
1130 Ukrainian beading workshop*
Saturday 31st January
Epsom Library
1000 - 1100 Children’s Entertainment including Facepainting and Paddington Bear.
1100 Children’s Paper Cutting Workshop, 7 years plus*
Sunday 1st February
Picturehouse Epsom
1730 Music from Yuliia, Ukrainian Bandura.
1800 Screening of Sanatorium and Homes For Ukraine.
*All workshops are free of charge, places are limited so please arrive early to ensure you get a space. All materials will be provided.