https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/social-and-leisure-activities?format=rss&page=3&category_id=110 TDC Directory en Contact Number: 07853133455 (Alhaji Bangura) The Sierra Leone Sussex Association was established by a community of Sierra Leoneans living in Sussex. They aim to improve the quality of life for their members and wider community through providing social and cultural activities to reduce social isolation within the Sierra Leonean community. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/sierra-leone-sussex-association 7f975a56c761db6506eca0b37ce6ec87 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:19 +0000 Community groups STAR is a national charity of 12,000 students working to welcome asylum seekers and refugees to the UK. Since 2014, the University of Sussex has had their own STAR group, thanks to their campaigning efforts the University of Sussex's management now offer two full scholarships to students with Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK. The local STAR group meets regularly to volunteer at local refugee projects, campaign to improve the lives of refugees, provide education to people about refugees and asylum seekers, and to fundraise. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/student-action-for-refugees-star 1be3bc32e6564055d5ca3e5a354acbef Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:36 +0000 Social and leisure activities A non-profit group who aim to provide Sudanese women and children help and support to engage in wider society and to build a relationship with their Sudanese Background. They also meet in person every 2 weeks from 18:00 at the Methodist Church, Portland Road, Brighton, BN3 5DR. To contact this group, please use the contact us section of the website. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/sudanese-women-and-children-group-in-brighton 298923c8190045e91288b430794814c4 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:20 +0000 Community groups Contact Number: +4401273245045 SKC is a non-profit volunteering organisation which runs activities and services intended to develop the relationship among the Kurdish community and improve the social and cultural lives of Kurdish people. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/sussex-kurdish-community-skc f33ba15effa5c10e873bf3842afb46a6 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:20 +0000 Community groups Sussex Refugee Solidarity was established by parents in Sussex, with the aim to help refugees resettle in the East and West Sussex area. On the forum, they highlight and signpost events and organisations which can help refugees. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/sussex-refugee-solidarity 3cf166c6b73f030b4f67eeaeba301103 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:37 +0000 Social and leisure activities BMECP is a Brighton charity offering a range of services that support migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. The site also runs two groups, BMECP 50+ Group and the BMECP Chinese Elders Group. Both of which are free to join. In addition to a Muslim Women weekly peers group. BMECP also hosts free yoga classes for women refugees, asylum seekers and migrant women, provided by the Brighton Natural Health Centre. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/the-black-minority-ethnic-community-partnership-bmecp 08fe2621d8e716b02ec0da35256a998d Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:20 +0000 Community groups The Crowley Club is a volunteer run anarchist social club in Brighton. It houses a cafe and bookshop during the day and a member bar in the evenings. There is also a library and it holds various projects dedicated to grassroots social change. Weekly events include Mutual Aid Vegan Foodbank, Community vegan cafe which aims to keep the prices as cheap as possible running on Fridays and Saturdays between 12:00 -16:00; and a library. They also look for volunteers, no experience is required. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/the-cowley-club 5d616dd38211ebb5d6ec52986674b6e4 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:21 +0000 Community groups Run by volunteers, the Network of International Women provides a platform for women to meet, share knowledge, experience and support each other in Brighton and Hove. Their aim is to enhance a sense of belonging among women from diverse and marginalised backgrounds, through taking part in inclusive group activities around Brighton and Hove. Group activities include a weekly crafts meeting every Wednesday morning at the Jubilee library, discussion and information forums, events centred around food, monthly walks, and casework services. It is voluntary and activities are open to all women and are children friendly. To find out more information or to express your intent to join, please use the email address above. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/the-network-of-international-women ef50c335cca9f340bde656363ebd02fd Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:21 +0000 Community groups Ran by the Royal Volunteer Service, the Virtual Village Hall offers a programme of themed online sessions led by expert tutors, including sport activities. There are live activities and pre-recorded activities with access 24 hours a day. Every week the programme for the week ahead, is posted on their facebook page. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/virtual-village-hall 087408522c31eeb1f982bc0eaf81d35f Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:26:40 +0000 Social and leisure activities Wildflower Lewes is a group set up to encourage and increase wildflowers throughout Lewes, working with councils and other agencies to improve the environment. They meet monthly online and in person annually. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the Secretary. https://refugeehelpbrightonandhove.org.uk/refugee-services/wildflower-lewes 021bbc7ee20b71134d53e20206bd6feb Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:50:22 +0000 Community groups