Hoda Community Bridge

24/07/2026

🍽️ Flavours Beyond Borders – Session Two

Today we had the pleasure of hosting the second Flavours Beyond Borders session, bringing together a wonderful group of Arab and Afghan women for an afternoon of cooking, conversation, and cultural exchange.

Together, we prepared Harraq Osba’o (حراق إصبعه), a delicious traditional Arab dish, alongside Bolani, one of Afghanistan’s most loved traditional foods.

As we cooked side by side, we shared stories, exchanged recipes, learned about each other’s traditions, and discovered the cultural significance behind each dish. Once everything was ready, we gathered around the table to enjoy the food together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

More than just a cooking session, Flavours Beyond Borders creates opportunities for people from different backgrounds to meet, build friendships, and feel part of their local community. By sharing food and stories, we help reduce social isolation, encourage meaningful conversations, and strengthen understanding between cultures. Every shared meal becomes a step towards a more connected, inclusive, and welcoming community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made today’s session so enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to welcoming even more communities and celebrating many more cultures around the same table.

16/07/2026

Special Invitation for Afghan Women

Did you know that memory loss is not always a normal part of ageing?

Join us for an informative and supportive session designed especially for Afghan women. Together, we’ll discuss the early signs of memory problems, how to tell the difference between normal forgetfulness and warning signs, when to seek medical advice, and what support and services are available.

Raising awareness and recognising symptoms early can make a real difference to brain health and quality of life.

📅 Date: 28 July
📍 Venue: Discovery Room, Ori Caffè, John Lewis, Centre:MK
👩 For Afghan women only
👥 Limited to 20 participants

Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible to reserve your place.

We look forward to welcoming you! 💙

دعوت ویژه از بانوان افغان

آیا می‌دانید فراموشی همیشه بخشی طبیعی از افزایش سن نیست؟

از شما دعوت می‌کنیم در این جلسه آموزشی و آگاهی‌بخش ویژه بانوان افغان شرکت کنید. در این برنامه درباره علائم اولیه مشکلات حافظه، تفاوت فراموشی طبیعی با علائم هشداردهنده، زمان مناسب برای مراجعه به پزشک و راه‌های دریافت حمایت و خدمات موجود گفتگو خواهیم کرد.

افزایش آگاهی و تشخیص زودهنگام می‌تواند نقش مهمی در حفظ سلامت مغز و کیفیت زندگی داشته باشد.

📅 تاریخ: ۲۸ جولای
📍 مکان: Discovery Room, Ori Caffè, John Lewis, Centre:MK
👩‍🦰 ویژه بانوان افغان
👥 ظرفیت محدود (۲۰ نفر)

لطفاً برای رزرو جای خود، حضور‌تان را هرچه زودتر تأیید کنید.

منتظر دیدار شما هستیم. �

16/07/2026

Flavors Beyond Borders – Second Round

Ladies, you’re warmly invited! 💜

Join us for the second round of Flavors Beyond Borders, a special women-only cookery event where food brings people together and friendships begin.

This time, we’ll learn how to prepare a traditional Arabic dish together. Our guest cooks will guide us through the recipe step by step, and once it’s ready, we’ll enjoy the meal together.

🥮 Bake & Share
We’d love for everyone to bring along a homemade dish, dessert, or baked treat to share with the group. Every contribution is welcome and will help create a beautiful table filled with flavours from different homes and cultures.

📅 Date: Friday, 24 July
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Monkston Community Centre, Milton Keynes

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

We are proud to have participated in the 40th Anniversary of the Milton Keynes Community Foundationat this inspiring event. It was truly motivating for us and we are so honored that through Hoda Community Bridge, we also can contribute to positive change in our communities. Congratulations to all the wonderful organizations that won the awards, and also congratulations to the Milton Keynes Community Foundation on their 40th anniversary

21/06/2026

Flavors Beyond Borders, A Journey of Connection Yesterday in Milton Keynes, we brought together Afghan and Turkish women through the joy of cooking. In partnership with society , we shared stories, traditions and a love for Mantu (or Manti) from both cultures. The smiles, the flavors, and the connections made this day unforgettable.
These gathering was more than just about food, it was about empowerment, belonging and breaking down barriers. By creating a safe space for Afghan and Turkish women to connect, we are sowed the seeds of trust and mutual understanding. The session fostered confidence, belonging and a sense of sisterhood that echoed far beyond the kitchen.
Together we can build a stronger and more connected community.
Stay tuned for more collaborations ahead!

15/06/2026

Happy refugee week