During the school summer holidays, we provided craft activities for sanctuary-seekers’ children during our Drop-In each Wednesday.
The FOOD CLUB will start again (fortnightly) on September 30th (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE). Come & Cook Food from your own Culture to Share with Others. Everyone welcome – Men, women, young, old, volunteers and visitors. If you would like to cook one of your favourite dishes, please let Linda Gilson know at the Drop-In, and she will buy the ingredients. Come and taste and talk.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday September 16th Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday September 23rd Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday September 30th Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
Wednesday September 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Drop-In. FOOD CLUB (Fortnightly). Come & Cook Food from your own Culture to Share with Others. Everyone welcome – Men, women, young, old, volunteers and visitors. If you would like to cook one of your favourite dishes, please let Linda Gilson know at the Drop-In, and she will buy the ingredients. Come and taste and talk.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday October 7th Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday October 14th Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
Wednesday October 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Drop-In. FOOD CLUB (Fortnightly). Come & Cook Food from your own Culture to Share with Others. Everyone welcome – Men, women, young, old, volunteers and visitors. If you would like to cook one of your favourite dishes, please let Linda Gilson know at the Drop-In, and she will buy the ingredients. Come and taste and talk.
Thursday October 15th Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary AGM. After the formal business and reflection on activities in 2025, we will celebrate the community spirit of Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday October 21st Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
We offer basic English lessons during our Drop-In each Wednesday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. to 12 noon for those with some English. The aims are to give learners a knowledge of basic English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and also to give learners the confidence to speak, write and read English. Just come along. Also SEWING CLUB with 4+ sewing machines.
Wednesday October 28th Weekly Drop-In Centre at St. Chad’s Community Centre (building shared with the Church of St.Chad and St.Mark), at the junction of Owen Road and Lime Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EX. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click HERE for Google Streetview photo. Frequent number 2 bus from the City Centre to bus stop on Lea Road close to Owen Road, then walk down Owen Road to the Community Centre (entrance in Lime Street). You can get on the bus at City Centre bus stops in Stafford Street (University) – Lichfield Street (Art Gallery) – Darlington Street (‘top end’) or School Street. Click HERE for Map. Among other things, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming place where asylum seekers and refugees can relax by socialising, playing games and informally mixing with people from their own and other cultures.
Wednesday October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Drop-In. FOOD CLUB (Fortnightly). Come & Cook Food from your own Culture to Share with Others. Everyone welcome – Men, women, young, old, volunteers and visitors. If you would like to cook one of your favourite dishes, please let Linda Gilson know at the Drop-In, and she will buy the ingredients. Come and taste and talk.
Thursday November 26th from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. “An Introduction to City of Sanctuary”. In this session, National CofS will provide an overview of the background and growth of the City of Sanctuary movement across the UK, share our values and aims and how we work with community organisations across all four UK nations to support new arrivals. Click HERE to book.
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Restore (Birmingham) run training sessions about refugee issues and befriending. Enquiries to Restore’s Befriending Coordinator on admin@restore-uk.org . Training is offered free of charge, but donations towards costs are welcome.