At Together As One, we are incredibly proud to mark Refugee Week once again. For over 20 years, our annual rounders game at Upton Court Park has been a staple activity. Why rounders? Because we firmly believe that sport is a language of its own, possessing a unique power to transcend language barriers.
While football is often the go-to game, it can sometimes feel elitist and doesn’t always offer the best environment for genuine bonding. A game of rounders, on the other hand, brings everyone in!
This year, we are thrilled to expand our celebrations by adding a brand-new Games Night to our activities. The brainchild of our brilliant young volunteers, this night is envisioned not only as a conduit for connection but also as a fantastic opportunity to support refugee and asylum-seeking young people with their English language skills.
The Power of Slough’s Partnerships
The true strength of Slough’s Refugee Week lies in community collaboration. This isn’t a solo effort; the real power comes from partnership working. We are proud to bring Together As One (TAO) alongside Slough Borough Council, Slough Children First, and Slough Refugee Support. Alongside these partners, we rely heavily on the dedication of local foster carers and supported lodgings providers, who are key to involving the children and young people.
Refugee Week 2025
The Event Details
We have two fantastic events lined up, and we would love for you to join us. Here is everything you need to know:
1. The Rounders Match
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Location: Upton Court Park. We will meet in the main car park (Upton Court Road, Langley, SL3 7LU).
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Time: Meet between 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm.
- Date: Tuesday 16th June
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The Grand Finale: We will conclude the game with fresh pizza! Everyone will be ready for collection at 8:00 pm from the same car park.
2. Langley Youth Cafe: Games Night
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Location: The Guide Hall in Kedermister Park (SL3 7QD).
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Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM as part of our regular Langley Youth Cafe session.
- Date: Wednesday 17th June
Who are these events for?
The rounders game has been organised largely by Together As One’s young volunteers, a passionate group of young people aged 11 to 18 (and up to 25 for those with SEND).
We welcome all young people within this age category to both events, but we are extending a particularly warm welcome to young people from refugee or unaccompanied asylum-seeking backgrounds.
Finding the right event
We know that different young people thrive in different environments, so we have two options:
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The Rounders Game: A big, high-energy event that can accommodate up to 60 young people.
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The Games Night: Held at the Langley Youth Cafe, this tends to be a much quieter, more relaxed session with an average of 10–12 young people in attendance.
What if my young person doesn’t know the rules?
Don’t worry at all! No prior experience or English fluency is required.
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For Rounders: We play a highly inclusive version of the game. Getting “out” simply means no points for that turn, but players still get plenty of opportunities to participate within the innings.
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If you want to go over the rules beforehand, you can download the written rules here: Rounders Rules 2026 or access a handy visual version here:
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Our young volunteers have also created welcome resources in various languages – click on the links below for a warm welcome and rules in Filipino, Polish, Somali and Urdu.
Filipino:
Polish:
Somali:
Urdu:
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For Games Night: We have a massive selection of board and card games. We will tailor what we play on the night to match the young people’s comfort and level of English so everyone can fully enjoy themselves.
Is There a Sign-Up Form?
Yes, please! To help us keep everyone safe and ensure we have enough pizza, we need a few details before the day:
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First-Time Attendees: If a young person is attending a Together As One event for the first time, please complete our master Upshot form here to provide emergency contacts and health information.
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Rounders Consent Form: For those joining us on the pitch, the specific event consent form can be found here.
Additional Resources
A flyer for the Games Night can be found here:
LYC Games Night
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.