Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome Victoria Rajaratnam from Essex Libraries as our special guest speaker. 📚 Victoria shared lots of valuable information about the fantastic services available through Essex Libraries, helping our members discover new opportunities for learning, reading, and community support. We were especially pleased that everyone who wished to join was able to register for library services on the spot and receive their library card straight away! 🎉

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

Last Friday, our Friendship Group had a wonderful visit to Focal Point Gallery as part of a creative community engagement activity . Members explored the inspiring exhibition Faunal Succession by artist Lucía Pizzani and enjoyed experiencing contemporary art in a professional gallery environment. A real highlight of the visit was seeing their own artwork displayed alongside professional artists’ work , which created a proud and motivating moment for everyone involved. It was

Our Friendship Group welcomed the Southend Neighbourhood Policing Team from Essex Police. They shared very useful information on: •...

This week at our Friendship Group, we were delighted to welcome two special guests who brought inspiring stories and opportunities to...