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SpanishDespite the unfolding tragedies of Kabul and Afghanistan, and our response to that, we all have to continue our endeavours in the Colchester and RA-C community. A number of our refugee friends have been able to help with welcoming the Afghans and interpreting for them, which reflects the fact that we are truly a community. […]
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Volunteering Our Community continues to thrive and more people, individuals and families, join us all the time. Some speak good English but there is a growing need for volunteers able to teach English and/or do conversation sessions with new migrants as a regular commitment. It is very rewarding to see the communication improve and to […]
This has been an active few months even though it has been punctuated by unseasonal weather and ongoing uncertainty about Covid regulations. However RA-C , aided by Community 360 has helped to to get many of our clients and volunteers vaccinated and we all feel a bit more safe. Work at the Big Garden has […]
In the Community, News, Together We Grow
Despite Covid, there is much happening…Community and Volunteer report, 18th March 2021
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Miscellaneous My last report on Community and Volunteer activities was in November 2020. Since then, volunteers have continued to do what they can “In a time of Covid” in terms of support of the families and individuals with whom they are involved, teaching English, having Zoom conversations, delivering food to families, running Whatsapp groups and […]
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Community activities continue to be popular and to provide some pleasure and purpose during this difficult time. The library service supplied us with packs of books and activities for families and these have been distributed by volunteers and case-workers. The Mercury theatre asked us to take part in their production of short videos related to […]
Since our last newsletter the ‘Together We Grow’ group has continued to thrive, as have the seedlings and plants – as can be seen in the images below! Mistakes have been made and advice asked for and given. A busy WhatsApp group has involved sharing photos and giving one another approval and appreciation and new […]
In the Community, News, Together We Grow
Together We Grow – Forest Schools reimagined and reincarnated.
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Just before the Covid 19 lockdown we were excited to receive a generous grant from Colchester Borough Council specifically for use with our Forest School activities. For about 2 years we had had the occasional Forest School in High Woods, Colchester, under the supervision of Tim, a volunteer who is a qualified Forest School leader […]
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As the monthly Community Meetings have gone from strength to strength we are also attracting more volunteers who want to get actively involved in Refugee Action – Colchester. This is just as well as the calls for help from sanctuary-seekers from many countries, are increasing all the time, as people realise the precariousness of the […]