Second Community Iftar Brings Together Lockleaze Community

As part of our Lockleaze Together project we’re working with local residents to create regular community feasts throughout 2026, providing space and support to bring our community together. Our aim is to increase opportunities for Lockleaze residents to connect, share and learn new skills, meet each other, and celebrate our community.


A massive thank you to all the residents who were involved in and attended the amazing community feast last week, the first one in 2026. What a great evening!
The community Iftar was planned, organised and delivered by Lockleaze residents working together, an event to welcome all faiths and those of no faith.

a young woman in a pink hijab serves food from a trolley to two men and a little girl. Behind are multiple tables of people eating, in a well-lit community hall with grey drapes and bunting
a Muslim couple in celebratory clothes and white woman in LNT lanyard smile with tubs of food
a busy hall with multiple tables of smiling people

“Lockleaze community has been really amazing in organising the Iftar for the whole community. Well done, and thank you for the love.”

Thank you to all who organised this amazing community event- bringing us together in
celebration of Ramadan. All of the catering was by local residents too- everything was prepared, cooked and delivered ready for everyone to share after a wonderful and informative introduction. There was an opportunity for questions and an opportunity for prayer.

a table with lots of children of multiple ethnicities eating together

We had chicken and rice, chickpea curry and rice, dates, date balls, fruit chaat, fresh fruit and pancakes made with honey. We all ate well and no food was wasted as we all were able to take any leftovers home.

“Thank you for this amazing supper!”

We had a full house with maximum attendance and we had a fabulous time learning and talking to each other and spending time together. It’s what we do best- being together.

“Lush to be able to share a meal with my neighbours- thanks everyone”


For this feast we were delighted to welcome some new Lockleaze residents too and it was a relaxed and enjoyable way for them to meet some of their neighbours for the first time- they provided the delicious desserts and very popular fruit platters.

a plate with sliced kiwi, grapes, orange slices, plums, sliced pineapple and watermelon

“Everyone has been so friendly and made us feel so welcome- we feel lucky to live in such a nice community”

‘What a joy to meet people in my community who I haven’t met before’

Having fun and making the most of our neighbourhood together is a big part of what Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust does. It was great to hear your feedback and that you are all looking forward to the next event.

“A beautiful and vibrant community sharing food. The world is a better place when we all come together. Thank you to everyone and to the LNT Team”

Please get in touch if you have ideas or would love to help make another community feast happen this year- we love working with you to contribute to your community. Contact maria@lockleazent.co.uk.

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