Welcome to the August bulletin and Slava Ukraini!
Welcome to the August edition of our update for Ukrainian guests and their hosts.
With Ukrainian Independence Day on Saturday 24 August, this is a day to celebrate the defiance of the people of Ukraine and the way of life they are fighting to defend.
This may be a difficult time for your guests and we've pulled together a range of sources of mental health support on our website which they may want to look at.
To translate this bulletin into Ukrainian, please click the orange icon with 'speak' on it.
Support for families
Struggling to understand what support is out there for you? Watch this video on where to go and what services are on offer for supporting families from Hampshire County Council:
Families can find holiday activities and food provision at Family Information and Services Hub | Holiday Activities and Food Programme (hants.gov.uk)
E-Visa guide
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. This means they are replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.
An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the conditions of your permission to enter or stay in the UK. You will need to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa. Creating a UKVI account is free and straightforward.
For more information and for a Ukrainian translation, please visit the Lancashire County Council website.
Bikes for guests
Are you and family members in need of a bike? Need to get to and from work? School? or Shopping?
For a small donation of £10 per bike, Liss Men's Shed have plenty of recently repaired donated bikes and would love to hear from you if you are interested in taking them up on this offer. Please note, you will need to visit them initially to view and try bikes.
Food banks and community pantries
If you need extra support with food and donated goods over the summer holidays, please visit our website for our updated list of food banks and community pantries that can help.
Anyone can become a pantry member and receive discounted food for a small weekly fee (e.g. £5 membership for £15 worth of items). The list of pantries available across East Hants can be found here and you can sign up directly with your local pantry.
Creatful Summer Art Event
Saturday 24 August 11am on Petersfield Heath Lake
Join Creatful for an outdoor art session at Petersfield Heath Lake on Ukrainian Independence Day.
Art materials will be supplied. Bring your own camp chair, drinks and snacks.
Creatful will also be showcasing Ukrainian art at Petersfield Summer Festival on Sunday 25 August.
Connect Through Nature – Petersfield Community Garden
For all adults living in and around Petersfield, Artscape are running community sessions to connect with nature and meet new people. Join them at Petersfield Community Garden, Waterworks Road in Sheet on following dates:
- Wednesday 28 August – 11-2pm
- Monday 9 September – 11-2pm
- Tuesday 10 September – 11-2pm
Youth activities in the Whitehill & Bordon area
If you live in the Whitehill & Bordon area, please see below for youth activities over the summer holidays you may be interested in.
Futsal sessions
Mondays 7-8pm at Oakmoor School Sports Hall
For young people aged 7-11. Book online at tinyurl.com/bordonfutsal
CM Youth Days out
Free project for secondary aged young people in receipt of benefit related free school meals in the Whitehill & Bordon area.
Wednesday 21 August (Urban Cookery) at Cafe 1759
Friday 23 August (trip to Portsmouth Bowling) from Cafe 1759
Wednesday 28 August (CSI event with Sam) at Cafe 1759
For more information email: info@cm-foundation.co.uk
Good Grub Club
Tuesday 27 August 11am-1pm at Cafe 1759.
Free cooking session for children eligible for school meals and their families and Abri Housing families.
To book, email courses@itchen.ac.uk
Free English for speakers of other languages course in Alton
Day: Mondays
Dates to attend: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7
Teacher: Kateryna (who is Ukrainian)
Address: Alton Maltings, Alton, GU34 1DT
Language and employment support from STEP Ukraine
Places still available for November 24 course - free, 12-week intensive, virtual English Language and Employment support programme – register here: STEP Ukraine programme
To book, call 01264359223 or email rcsserviceseducation@gmail
