CommUnity Quilt Project Barnet
Barnet Unity Parade
Sunday 15th June
2pm
Meeting point Swan Lane Open Space, N20
The Community Quilt Project Barnet is a grassroots project by people from across the borough.Following the far right racist riots and attacks in August 2024, including threats to our own community here in Finchley, a group of us came together to make a patchwork quilt as a joyful and creative expression of unity. Hundreds of people have contributed a patch and we have ended up making three quilted banners!In solidarity with everyone impacted by the events of last year and to celebrate Barnet’s diversity, we will unveil our quilt banners by carrying them through our streets as a unified community. Join us and bring your friends and family!All welcome. Dresscode colourful.Community group and trade union banners welcome.
The route
We will parade from Swan Lane Open Space (N20 OLP), along the High Road and Ballards Lane, ending in Victoria Park (N3 2NH). If the weather is nice, consider bringing a picnic to enjoy in Victoria Park after the parade.
If you would like to volunteer as a steward, please click the button below to fill out our form.
About the project
The Community Quilt Project is a grassroots, non-affiliated initiative by people in Barnet. The project is aimed at fostering unity and standing against the racist and divisive rhetoric of the far-right and the systems that feed it.Through the collaborative creation of a community quilt, this project seeks to celebrate and commemorate the diversity of Barnet, particularly welcoming and integrating refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.The quilt, composed of patches contributed by people of all ages and backgrounds, will symbolise the unity and solidarity of the evolving community for years to come.
Let's weave our solidarity together against hate
Our Principles
Unity
Bringing together diverse groups and individuals to collaborate in a joyful and artistic expression of unity.
Celebration
Highlighting and honouring the rich racial and cultural fabric of Barnet communities.
Solidarity
Creating a lasting symbol of resistance against divisive forces and a welcoming visual emblem for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants for years to come.
Our unity will strengthen the fabric of our community
Get involved
The CommUnity Quilt Project is a chance for everyone in Barnet to come together and celebrate our diversity. Now that we have collected all the patches and are beginning the construction process, we are moving to the next phase.
Share your patch story
If you have created your own individual or a group patch for our quilts, please fill out our form by clicking the link to share 'Your patch story'. We want to credit the wonderful artists who have contributed.Read our full Privacy and GDPR Statement to learn how we handle your data responsibly.
Host a quilt
Coming Soon
If you are part of a community group and would like to host a quilt for a short period of time, to hang in your community space, please get in touch.This can be a wonderful opportunity to run discussion workshops around community cohesion or exploring different cultures using a visual aid created by our community.
There is more that unites us than devides us
Connect with the community
This project is about more than just the quilt — it’s about the process of coming together.Please join our Facebook group and share your ideas, stories and experiences making together.Please note: this is separate from our Facebook page, where you can follow for latest news and events.