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    May 2023

    Last Updated: 24/05/2023
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    Gallery: Harrogate's first Polish Heritage Day

    by John Plummer

    | 24 May, 2023
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    2023 Harrogate High School

    Harrogate's first Polish Heritage Day took place at Harrogate High School on Sunday.

    Open to people from all backgrounds, it promoted integration and raised funds for the Polish Saturday School, which meets every two weeks at the high school.

    Anna Chojnowska and Katarzyna Gorczak from the Saturday school led on organising the event.

    The day began with a Poland vs England football. match, which the English team won 3-2, and included numerous stalls and activities showcasing Polish life.

    Aleksandra Timberlake, a teacher at the Polish school, said there are an estimated 2,000 people of Polish descent in the Harrogate area and four Polish shops.

    Ms Timberlake said:

    "The event was an absolute blast. We couldn’t ask for a better result.
    "Everyone had a fantastic time, from all the great independent businesses, that were there, to lots and lots of lovely people, who came round for a bit of fun.
    "We managed to raise great amount of money, that will help us run our Polish Saturday School. As a charity every little help goes a long way."


    Here are some photos from the day.

    Polish Heritage Day

    There was a display of some classic Polish cars.



    Polish Heritage Day

    The Poland vs England football teams



    Polish Heritage Day

    (left to right) Kasia Gorczak, Magda Blazewska and Emilie Beles selling treats



    Polish Heritage Day

    Paintball was among the attractions



    Polish Heritage Day

    Patryk Gowin, vice-consul at the Polish consulate in Manchester, visited



    Polish Heritage Day

    There was no shortage of delicious food.



    Polish Heritage Day

    Traditional Krakow costumes



    Polish Heritage Day

    The event took place at Harrogate High School.





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