WORLD Refugee Day at Pembroke Town Hall was well attended, much tea and cake were consumed, films watched, poetry shared and displays studied, all to the sound of some wonderful music from around the world.

The drop-in on Saturday, June 20, as part of Refugee Week, celebrated the contributions of people seeking sanctuary.

Poignant, thought-provoking poetry readings from The Pembroke Poetry Group were featured, alongside artwork from local artists.

The event’s stated aim was “encouraging a world where people seeking sanctuary can live safely and realise their full potential – and where migration, which has always been part of human history, is recognised as part of our shared history.”

Comments made about the event included: “Thank you for putting on this event it was much needed in these divisive times,” and: “The films were great, moving and informative.”

“We believe the event played a part (however small) in building a more compassionate understanding of why people become displaced and the challenges they face when seeking sanctuary,” said Pete Coleman, of Pembroke Open Doors.

Although the event was not primarily intended as a fundraiser, the organisers have been able to donate £235 to the Welsh Refugee Council.