We are delighted to have started Refugee Week with a joyful and meaningful celebration under this year’s theme: “Many Cultures, One Community.” Our ESOL classes came together for a beautiful day of sharing, connection, and celebration. Learners brought traditional foods from their home countries, wore their cultural clothing with pride, and enjoyed music from around the world-creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with colour, warmth, and togetherness. Throughout the day, we al

What a truly special and heartwarming day we had celebrating Easter together in our Basildon office. Our event brought both kids and adults together for a beautiful mix of creativity, tradition, and community spirit. The highlight of the day was learning the traditional Ukrainian art of egg decorating, where adults had the chance to try the unique technique of using beeswax to create intricate and meaningful designs. It was not only creative but also a wonderful way to connec

It was wonderful to see so much activity and community spirit in the office over the weekend. On Saturday, we enjoyed a lovely Easter session with our children members and their parents. The children took part in egg decorating, hat decoration, music, and a variety of arts and crafts activities. It was a joyful atmosphere, with everyone coming together to celebrate Easter in a fun and creative way On Sunday, at our Ukrainian Culture Club, we had another special and vibrant se

What a pleasure it was to attend the Family Fun Day on Saturday 14th February 2026, held at Eastgate Shopping Centre. The centre was buzzing with creativity as crafts, storytelling, and theatre came together for families across Basildon. The free event unveiled a brand-new public art piece, offered a fantastic storytelling workshop for children, and showcased an original theatre performance by a talented local drama group 👏✨ It was also very nice to meet and connect with mor

This past weekend was full of excitement and wonderful experiences for our members. On Saturday, thanks to Southend Theatres , our members had the amazing opportunity to attend The Snow Queen show with the tickets given to us by the theatre. It was a magical experience, and everyone had so much fun. On Sunday, we hosted the Ukrainian Club Christmas Celebration, and the real stars of the day were the children. St. Nicholas visited and gave gifts to every child. The kids had w

Sunday was truly special at the Ukrainian Club! For the very first time, St. Nicholas joined our rehearsal ,along with the young woman who will play the role of the mother in our Christmas play. Our story is now fully formed, and we’re rehearsing with great enthusiasm as we get ready for St. Nicholas Day and the magical Christmas season. A huge thank you to all the parents for your support and dedication Knowing their lines gives the kids confidence and makes our performance

It’s amazing to see our office full of energy and community spirit on a Saturday morning. Please enjoy some photos from this weekend: Albanian Culture Club - celebrating Albania’s Independence Day together with parents and children. A beautiful moment of culture, connection, and pride. Ukrainian Culture Club - the children enjoyed a wonderful morning full of arts and crafts, creating lovely pieces for Christmas and New Year. A big thank you to all the teachers who run both

We were all so excited for today’s event, and it turned out to be an absolutely amazing and successful day. We couldn’t end the celebration without sharing some professional snapshots captured by the talented Nataliya Vasilkonova Photographer , who is not only a great photographer but also a wonderful supporter of Welcome To The UK. It’s been a busy day filled with laughter, costumes, creativity, and community spirit, the best kind of day! #Halloween2025 #WelcomeToTheUK #

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