Week of 11th May saw much to celebrate as sanctuary seekers and local residents came together to learn, relax and connect.
144 people attended our 5 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
40 welcome meals shared
24 learners attended English classes
28 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
12 adventurers joined our wellbeing walk around Sand Bay
10 sanctuary seekers and local residents joined a lively drumming circle, with an impromptu singing solo
8 women enjoyed a relaxing sound bath with Wild Heart Wellbeing
1 work experience placement completed - top marks for all!
A million acts of hope celebrated
#RefugeesWelcome #GetaBiggerTable #MillionActsOfHope #RefugeesWelcome #soundbath #lovewhereyoulive #Wellbeing #Volunteer
Hope is … realising that calm and relaxation are still possible.
This week we’re highlighting the gorgeous things happening in our community as part of the A Million Acts of Hope campaign.
Last week, eight women joined a sound bath session with Wild Heart Wellbeing at NST Community Hub, part of our wellbeing project that brings sanctuary seekers and local residents together to relax and connect.
#MillionActsOfHope #RefugeesWelcome #soundbath #lovewhereyoulive #Wellbeing #Relaxation
Hope is … seeing young people getting involved.
This week we’re highlighting the gorgeous things happening in our community as part of the A Million Acts of Hope campaign.
We were lucky to have Weston College student Theo join us this week. He got stuck in and quickly built rapport… and left us with a fabulous notice board to help keep everyone informed.
#RefugeesWelcome #TheKidsAreAlright #millionactsofhope
Hope is… exploring our beautiful countryside with new friends.
This week we’re highlighting the gorgeous things happening in our community as part of the A Million Acts of Hope campaign.
We had 12 explorers on our wellbeing walk, sharing lunch, fresh air, and the joy of spotting some wildlife along the way.
It sometimes rains (course it does) but the sun will come good in the end.
#millionactsofhope #RefugeesWelcome #righttoroam #Lovewhereyoulive
Hope is… sharing a meal with new friends.
This week we are highlighting the gorgeous things happening in our community as part of the A Million Acts of Hope campaign.
At this week's Welcome Meals we served Danish Bashir's recipe for Bhindi Bhujiya (Okra)
We served 40 but you can scale up or down, according to numbers and appetite.
recipe in comments - thanks to Danish and our Global Kitchen dream team <3
#MillionActsOfHope #HopeIs #WelcomeMeals #RefugeesWelcome #GetaBiggerTable
The week of 4th May was all about making connections.
103 people attended our 4 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
41 welcome meals shared
13 learners attended English classes
25 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
11 day trippers (representing 8 nations) enjoyed the Diaspora Festival thanks to Diverse Arts Network
2 welcome packs gifted to new arrivals
22 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
#Diaspora2026 #RefugeesWelcome #Buildabiggertable #Volunteering #CelebratingCommunity
The week of 27th April was about trying new things with positive energy:
124 people attended our 5 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
45 welcome meals shared
13 learners attended English classes, some meeting their new teacher.
26 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
13 breakers joined our breakdancing session, a collaboration with Super Culture and Bristol Breakers at Afri Lounge
32 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
This week has been a record breaker with high levels of warm weather and warm welcomes :)
143 people attended our 5 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
50 welcome meals shared
17 learners attended English classes
1 wellbeing walk in the Mendip hills
21 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
1 welcome pack given to a new arrival
1 move on pack given to someone taking first steps to independence
a record 34 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
#volunteering #RefugeesWelcome #NorthSomerset #Getabiggertable #Wellbeing
We know hope lives in our community and we are proud to be involved in the #MillionActsofHope campaign and look forward to the week of action 13-20 May.
Order a free poster today to let everyone know that hope can be louder than hate. https://38d.gs/8_n6
Along with our usual hubs and case work, this week has been all about slowing down, and caring for our wellbeing.
129 people attended our 5 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
44 welcome meals shared
16 children joined us for school holiday fun
12 people joined a gentle art session with Art Refuge
22 people relaxed at our Sound Bath wellbeing session
20 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
1 aromatherapy wellbeing session with Wild Heart Wellbeing and North Somerset Training Hub
21 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
#volunteering #GetaBiggerTable #RefugeesWelcome #SouthBath #Arttable
Last week was about being with friends and family, and being that for those who currently find themselves without.
125 people attended our 4 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
44 welcome meals shared
20 children joined us for school holiday fun
1 game of football with 8 children, 1 energetic volunteer and 1 outmatched CEO
22 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
14 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
#RefugeesWelcome #GetaBiggerTable #Volunteer #SchoolHolidays
This Week at RWNS has been about orientation, community & loving where we live, and also cake
121 people attended our 5 Welcome Hubs, friends, service users, volunteers, RWNS staff and partner agencies.
39 welcome meals shared
16 learners took part in English lessons
23 people received casework support, including move‑on preparation, tenancy support, and help meeting health needs
18 hours of volunteering logged - thank you!
2 people supported to move into their own tenancies
Happy Easter to those celebrating
#refugeeswelcome
#getabiggertable
#lovewhereyoulive
