This annual event is a great opportunity for different cultures to get together and find out sources of information as well as entertainment. It was good to see so many people that I know and catch up with gossip. Having been bought up in the Middle East and Asia, I am very interested in making sure that people coming to this country are well integrated without losing sight of their identity. I have been trying to get some informal conversation classes for ladies who want to improve their English by talking to local residents so this was a good opportunity to network and make sure that I am not duplicating someone else’s project. Portsmouth is full of different projects all doing a fantastic job so it is important to make sure that I am not stepping on other’s toes. It seems that there are no other projects like this so if you are interested in coming to chat to people from other communities, please let me know. I am particularly interested in young mothers as many of the immigrants are in that category.