Events
Here you will find various events that will be hosted around the region to help BNOs build a new life in the UK. This includes events organised by partner VCSE organisations.
Click on the menu to view further details on past and upcoming events.
21/07/2024 Post-GCSE Pathways Online Seminar
To learn more and register please click here
Café Connect
Peterborough: St Mark’s Church St Mark’s Community Hub & Safe Space, 82 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2SN
Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm & Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am
Contact 07724 003 677 for more information
Chelmsford: Chelmsford Community Church, Trent Road Centre, Trent Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2LQ
Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Email chris@chelmsfordcommunitychurch.co.uk for more information
Norwich: Alive Church, Alive Café, Nelson Street, Norwich, NR2 4DR
Fridays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Contact 07876 770 236 or jo@alive.me.uk for more information.
Watford: Watford HongKongers, Watford Central Library, Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3EU
Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12noon
Email watfordhongkongers@gmail.com for more details
East of England: Online sessions
Online via Zoom
Email anne.smith@faithaction.net for a link.
Practise conversational English for talking to doctors, teachers, landlords, and neighbours.
Fridays, 10:00am – 11:00am
Online via Zoom
Email anne.smith@faithaction.net for a link
Conversations and activities on UK history and culture.
Fridays, 11:15am – 12:00pm
23/02/2024 ‘Love is Mutual Support Webinar
20/02/2024 Introduction to Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
04／02／2024 Norwich Lunar New Year Celebrations
01/02/2024 Barnardo’s Conversation Club
Job seeking online training 08/02/2024
07/12/2023 Barnardo’s Conversation Club
19/11/2023 Cambridge Badminton Day
02/11/2023 Barnardo’s Conversation Club
25/10/2023 Barnardo’s Virtual Hong Kong Youth Space
05/10/2023 Barnardo’s Conversation Club
26/09/2023 Your Community, Your UK Parliament. An Introduction
Your Community, Your UK Parliament.
An Introduction
An introduction for Hong Kong BN(O)s to what UK Parliament is and how it works.
You will find out what it means for you, your family, and your lives as citizens.
You will learn about:
- The roles of Government and Parliament,
- The roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords,
- How laws are made,
- How people can get their voices heard
- Voting rights.
When: Tuesday 26 September 2023 at 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church,
302 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich. NR5 8AB
Parking: Limited parking available
Register: https://forms.office.com/e/QFZ5mjPG3g
07/09/2023 Barnardo’s Conversation Club
08/07/2023 Colchester Hong Kong Day
30/06/2022 Refugee Support Fair
10am-2pm, Thursday 30 June, 2022 at The Forum, Norwich NR21BH
Are you aware of support available to you in your local area?
Would you like to meet local employers or discuss help with employment?
Have you wondered about setting up your own business or becoming self-employed?
Do you know what learning and training opportunities are available for you?
Explore:
• Employment Opportunities & Support
• Starting your own business
• Education & Training
• Wellbeing & General Support
For more information, visit the Well being and Work for Refugee Integration Project – EELGA SMP website: