Welcome to the June update
These bulletins are now every two months and we'll send separate bulletins if anything more urgent happens in between bulletins.
If you know of any groups, ideas or good news stories you would like us to share, please email ukrainesupport@easthants.gov.uk
There's lots of information on our website about the support available for hosts and guests.
To translate this bulletin into Ukrainian, please click the orange icon with 'speak' on it.
Opora
Opora website is available fully in Ukrainian and they have an online virtual assistant as well as a Ukrainian telegram channel which you can join to help answer some of your questions you may have especially around UPE scheme applications and decisions.
Refugee Support Hub
A reminder for the next Refugee Support hubs run by Bridge to Unity which are taking place on Friday 13 and 27 June between 10-2pm at the Pallant Centre in Havant.
Visit the Bridge to Unity website
Would you be interested in a job club?
We have an opportunity to arrange a 6-week face to face job club at either Alton or Havant (HSDC) college campus. This job club will be face to face sessions to support you with things like job applications, job interview preparation, researching jobs and qualifications.
The sessions will most likely take place in daytime. We need a minimum of 8-10 people signed up to make it run.
Please email ukrainesupport@easthants.gov.uk if you would be interested in attending this 6-week job club course and which area is best for you - Alton or Havant.
Skills to Succeed Academy modules
Need support with looking for employment, interview techniques?
This website provides a range of short modules that you can access in your own time and at your own speed. Examples include; how to write a good CV, Interview techniques, identify different careers, what to do on your first day.
You will need to register an account to access the modules through https://s2sacademy.com/courses/ and use the access code - dw1oa1
STEP Language Programme
World Jewish Relief will be continuing to offer STEP – the employment support and English language programme.
As before, English classes will be delivered by the British Council, and the programme remains completely free for eligible refugees and forced migrants across the UK.
Registrations for new cohorts starting in July are now open. Sign up now if you are interested in attending one of these courses.
HeART of Hope Ukrainian Art Exhibition
11am-3pm, Saturday 14 June at Petersfield Physic Garden, GU32 3JJ
Free and open to all. Including traditional Ukrainian art demonstrations with Ukrainian artist Maryna Melnyk.
Ukrainian badminton and table tennis session - ages 12-15 years only
2-4pm, Saturday 14 June at Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4EX
All equipment included, snacks and drinks available. Free parking on site.
To book, email hello@ruralrefugeenetwork.org
