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May 2023
Harrogate's first Polish Heritage Day to be held tomorrow
Harrogate is to hold its first Polish Heritage Day tomorrow.
The free event, which is open to everyone, aims to encourage people from different backgrounds to integrate.
It will take place at Harrogate High School from 10am to 2pm, beginning with a Poland vs England football match.
There will also be children's activities, food, music and numerous stalls.
Aleksandra Timberlake, a teacher at the Polish Saturday School based in Harrogate High School, said this would be the first major Polish event in Harrogate, although smaller events have taken place previously.
Ms Timberlake said:
The Polish school meets every other Saturday
There will be violinists, guitarists and pianists as well as singers, along with Polish folk dance, a health check corner and classic cars, including the iconic Fiat 126p — a symbol of communist era Poland.
Polish-born Ms Timberlake, who has lived in Harrogate for about 15 years, said there are four Polish shops in Harrogate and some 60 students.
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