They sing traditional nomad and love songs. They sometimes meet in the evening around a fire.

12. Nagul Yonten: Songs sung by Family And Friends in Tibet

Trowbridge and the other 4 West Wiltshire towns, were never ancient boroughs. The mayor now has a robe, presented by the Civic Society. People expect mayors to look like a mayor.

13. Glyn Bridges: Mayoral Chains And Robes

Bouchra has come to Trowbridge to start a new life. They maintain Moroccan traditions in the home. Her husband used to work in Airsprung for many years. He is now retired. She has many friends and family around her here in Trowbridge, though she misses her family in Morocco.

2 Bouchra Bouterfas: Starting A New Life In Trowbridge

Bouchra used to working a primary school in Morocco, and she has a degree in Chemistry. She hasn't worked since coming here, but has been concentrating on learning English. 

3 Bouchra Bouterfas: Degree in Chemistry, working here

Bouchra sings a song about Mohammed, how when he moved from Mecca to Medina, all the people welcomed him, saying you are above the moon. 

4 Bouchra Bouterfas: SONG to Mohammed

This lullaby means: poor mother she hasn't got food for her children. Sleep, our neighbour will give us food.

5 Bouchra Bouterfas SONG Lullaby

Bouchra is feeling more confident with her English. It means she can talk to English people, and join in with activities. She hopes to improve her English further.

6 Bouchra Bouterfas: Learning English

Bouchra finds people in Trowbridge more friendly than in big cities, and it is a nicer environment for children.

7 Bouchra Bouterfas: Thoughts about Trowbridge

Bouchra sings a Lebanese political song. It is about a bird, who asks a woman called Nounou to hide him, as he is scared of the neighbour. He is a bird trying to escape from the cage, who wants freedom.

8 Bouchra Bouterfas: SONG Political Song

Arab Spring political situation is very difficult to see and hear about, it affects people's hearts. 

9 Bouchra Bouterfas: Effects of Arab Spring

Danuta came to Corsham first from Poland in 2005, where she had a friend, then Josef followed. They worked in a factory, and are still working there. They came to England for a better life.

Josef And Danuta Maka - A Better Life In England

Josef and Danuta like Trowbridge. They like the diversity, and also that there is a large Polish Community in Trowbridge, including the older generation.

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