Warwick arts and crafts day for residents and refugees
"Refugee dream boards", showcasing the hopes and aspirations of displaced people, will also be included in the exhibition and activities will include a language laboratory where visitors can try out greetings in multiple languages.Latinas living in Warwickshire will lead crafts include Fuxico flower-making, which involves sewing fabric circles into puffs and making flower-like decorations.People can also try Ukrainian Vinok wreath-making and workshops will look at the meaning behind the floral headpiece.Activities get under way at 10:00 BST at the Old Shire Hall and continue until 16:00 BST.
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