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This week as we mark the end of Refugee Week (June 20 – 26), we would like to thank everyone in East Sussex who has responded to the challenge to welcome and support those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
People across East Sussex have responded to the crisis with donations, support or by offering to open their homes to refugees. Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian guests have settled in the county since the launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in March.
In our recent article we talk about the fantastic response of East Sussex, and what our communities are doing to help.
There are now two drop is sessions per week in Bexhill for hosts and guests. If you'd like to meet other hosts or guests, this is a great place to do so. Everyone is welcome. You can attend the following drop-in sessions 👇
Wednesdays
🕓 10.00 - 12.00
📍 Beulah Baptist Church, Clifford Road, Bexhill TN40 1QA.
☕️ Guests and hosts can come to enjoy refreshments and cake, soup is also served at lunch time.
🏓 Table tennis & play area.
🗣️ English lessons provided.
Fridays
🕓 14.30 – 16.30
📍 De la Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 1DP
☕️ Refreshments
📝 Help and support with CVs
East Sussex County Council has created a Facebook group for Ukrainians in East Sussex. This group will allow us to communicate important and useful updates directly to your guest. 📲
They will also be able to discuss topics and chat to other Ukrainians.
If your guest(s) would like to stay up to date on news, opportunities and events, they can join our group here. ⬇️
Following last weeks update on English language courses available for your Ukrainian guests, there are also now classes available in Bexhill. They can attend here:
🕓 Mondays from 17:45 - 20:00
📍 Bexhill College, Penland Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2JG
👉 Go to the main reception, and bring documentation. (For example your passport or I.D)
A recruitment day is being held to support Ukrainian guests in finding work. Local employers will be attending and actively recruiting for jobs. This event will take place at the following:
💼 Hastings Jobcentre 🗓️ 29th June
Your guest(s) can contact their Jobcentre Plus Work Coach for more information.
You are invited to attend a workshop designed to help you in your role of hosting families displaced from Ukraine.
The workshop aims to help participants feel more confident about what to expect, how to negotiate and manage difficult areas and how to recognise when more help is needed.
Remaining workshops still available are:
📍 Eastbourne 🗓️ 25th June 🕓 12:30-3pm 🔗 Register here
📍 Lewes 🗓️ 26th June 🕓 12:30 -3pm 🔗 Register here
Please remember that we ask all hosts to update our online form twice only.
First - When you give us details of everyone aged 16 or over in your household so we can carry out safety checks
Second - please use the form to tell us when your guests arrive. This will help us speed up payments and services that are due.
You only need to do each of these steps once. If you've already updated the form, you do not need to do it again - thank you.
This newsletter is sent to every host (sponsor) in East Sussex who is part of Homes for Ukraine to keep you updated. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We expect to send you a further update next week. Until then, we'd like to wish you all an enjoyable weekend.
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