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Our first newsletter got some positive response so here's our second and you should receive one every two weeks (or so) in future... but feel free to unsubscribe below if they're unwelcome. 

HostNation news
We're looking to appoint one, possibly two, new trustees to our Board and would love to have someone with lived experience of being a refugee.  If you (or your friend) know anyone who might be interested please forward them this pdf  (it explains HostNation and the role) and encourage them to get in touch.

Date for your diaries: Thursday 2nd May 2019 6.30-9.30pm we're having our second workshop for befrienders.  Part training, part brainstorm, part social, the first one at Second Home last month was a great success but many of you couldn't make it so we're doing another and hope to see many of you there:  St Ethelburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation (seems an appropriate venue) nr Liverpool Street station.  More details nearer the time. 
If you're interested in policy and the Gov's plan for more integrated communities you may like to read this recent report (Feb 2019)

As part of her training to become a clinical pyschologist, Fritha Roberts is conducting research amongst people who volunteer to befriend refugees or asylum seekers and we promised to send out her survey to all of you and encourage participation.  It takes about 10 minutes and the survey can be found here.
Things of interest for your refugee friends

Routes theatre runs theatre worskhops for asylum seeker and refugee women at the Young Vic on Friday mornings.  Their new term starts on the 3rd May We Are Routes

Elevate offers free specialist support for refugees (must have status) to help them find suitable employment in the UK in collaboration with Groundwork London, Refugee Action and ESOL through Newham College.  They offer help with fares and childcare.  Contact Irina on 07963 054961 or email elevate@groundwork.org.uk 

House of Illustration, a gallery in Kings Cross, are currently exhibiting illustrations from the refugee crisis until 24th March and offering free entry to groups that support refugees  For more info contact amy.forshaw@houseofillustration.org.uk or 020 3696 2028.  Tell them you're part of HostNation refugee befriending. 
 
One of our refugee friends - Mo from Syria - has qualified as a masseur with help from his befriender.  He specialises in dry cupping and massage therapy if you or anyone you know is interested.  He was supported by TERN who help entrepreneurial refugees set up their own businesses. 

And last, but by no means least, Mike's Table are hosting another supper club this time at the House in Archway (N19 5HS) on Wed 3rd April at 7.30.  They have offered us 6 free tickets for a chef prepared 3 course meal.  These are lovely, welcoming events where the team cater for paying guests one night (this time a wedding) and use the profit to provide a second dinner to charities for free.  If you'd like a pair of tickets for you and your friend please let us know asap.

Ideas of more free things to do in London

1.  Visit the Sky Garden for free at the top of the Walkie Talkie building (or 20 Fenchurch Str) plan a visit
2.  Walk the banks of the river Thames. There's a self-guided central London walk taking in the sites or the Thames Path National Trail in East or West London.
3.  If you cant get a free ticket to the Sky Garden take your friend to Tate Modern and up to the 10th floor viewing balcony.
4.  Find football games in London to join through Footy Addicts
5. Visit the wonderful free museum that is the Sir John Soane Museum open wed-sun 10-5pm
6. Classic cars meet up near Waterloo 12-4pm on Sat 16th March

Please send us a photo of you and your friend out and about in London for us to post on social media.  It's your example that encourages others to join HostNation.  And don't forget to keep in touch and let us know if you'd like to be matched again or change address.

Best wishes everyone, the HostNation team
 
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