A wee reminder this is happening tomorrow, free family event, all welcome 😊 join us with your little ones & bring in the new year with a story, some friendship & a cuppa 😊 Alghochak Ballynafeigh Community Development Association Open Ormeau Community Collective Forward South Partnership Beyond Skin Rosario YFC Migrant Centre NI Barnardo's NI

A reminder for your diary! Please pass on to anyone who might like to come along to this informal family event in partnership with our friends Alghochak 👇👇👇👇

Would it even be Christmas without a Harper’s Yard? ❄️
A little later than usual, but we hope everyone can join us for festive cakes, craic and community. 23rd Dec. 10-12. N/S parade alleyway.
Everyone Welcome! 🎄

IMPROMPTU ROVING CAROLS ON REQUEST THIS WEEK!!
If you would like our group of carollers to appear at your door with your fave xmas carol, make sure to book us below!Fundraising for Ormeau Refugee Partnership and the Peter Rosser Composition Award
eventbrite.co.uk/e/carol-a-gram…

Do any of our local followers have any bikes going spare that they would be happy to pass on? In search of bikes for the newcomer family we're supporting - adult male, 13 Yr old boy & 6 Yr old girl. Safety equipment also greatly appreciated!Pls give us a shout if u can help 😊

We are so proud to have played a part in this. A huge well done to Ormeau Refugee Partnership Ormeau Refugee Partnership and a very big welcome to the arriving family. What a lovely start to the day 🎉🎉🎉

What's on this week at BCDA!

Thanks to Reset Communities for Refugees 🧡 for some great training for our group in prep for welcoming a family via #communitysponsorship - some thought provoking discussion on striking a balance between helping and empowering when supporting someone 👇
resetuk.org/stories/you-ca…

On Sunday we’re raising money for Anaka Women's Collective with the usual cakes, coffee and community craic in the alleyway between North and South Parades. Everyone welcome!
Let us know if you’re bringing some buns!
10-12. 3rd September.

Do you know about #communitysponsorship ? It is a growing movement that provides a safe and supported way for refugees to seek sanctuary in the UK - we are one of several groups in NI that are taking this journey, and we hope to see this grow - chat to us if you want to know more!

Visit our CENTRAL TRANSLATION HUB of key information & resources on health, education, housing, employment, Police, contacts & much more to support newcomers all translatable in 100+ languages for reading & audio Check it out NOW & help us spread the word tinyurl.com/yckmxu73

We need a host in #BELFAST for B, a 28yo Eritrean who’s just received refugee status. B’s a high performance athlete, member of the local athletics club & yearns to join the Refugee Olympic Team. Plse apply to host: refugeesathome.org/get-involved/i… or email [email protected] Pls RT

We're still searching for a home for a refugee family to resettle in Ormeau. hoping to find a property with the help of Hope into Action scheme, whereby a group of people can invest collectively into housing for social good.
For more info come along to this next week 👇