On 25 April 2024, the UK adopted new legislation that allows the

Home Office to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their asylum

claim to be processed.

Although in theory, thousands of asylum seekers living across the UK

could be considered for removal to Rwanda, in practice, we think

only a small number of people will be affected.

However, it is important for asylum seekers to know what to do if

they are at risk. This briefing provides some practical tips for asylum

seekers.

Who can be sent to Rwanda?

Only adult asylum seekers who claimed asylum after 1 January 2022

can potentially be sent to Rwanda. The Home Office cannot consider

families with children under 18 years.

What is the process?

Before the Home Office sends any asylum seeker to Rwanda, it must

follow published process.

First, if the Home Office is considering sending you to Rwanda, it will

first issue a Notice of Intent. This is not a formal decision letter.

Instead, it means that the Home Office is looking for a ‘third country’

to accept you for relocation.

Next, and only if the Home Office considers you are suitable for

removal, it will issue a second Notice of Intent. This letter will specify

the country the Home Office plans to send you to i.e. Rwanda.

What should I do if I receive a Notice of Intent?

If you receive a Notice of Intent naming Rwanda you should notify

your solicitor immediately. If you do not have a solicitor, you should

seek immigration advice urgently.

Should I continue to report to the Home Office?

Most asylum seekers are required to ‘report’ regularly to the Home

Office. Asylum seekers living in Northern Ireland are usually required

to report to the Home Office at Drumkeen House in South Belfast.

The Law Centre advises asylum seekers to continue to report and to

abide by Home Office conditions. Migrants who do not comply with

Home Office restrictions are at increased risk of immigration

detention.

What steps should I take?

If you are asked to attend a reporting event, and you have received a

Notice of Intent that names Rwanda, we recommend that you:

• Notify your solicitor of the reporting event;
• Have a copy of your solicitor’s contact details written on a piece of

paper and keep it close, in your wallet for example.

• Give your friends and family the contact details of your solicitor.
• Ask someone to go to the Home Office appointment with you. It

is unlikely that they will be admitted into the building, however,

they could notify your solicitor if you don’t come out within a

reasonable time.

• Consider taking your Home Office documents and any

medication with you to your reporting event in case you are

detained.

• Pack your valuable items together and leave them with someone

you trust. This is necessary because, if you are detained, your

belongings could be disposed of by Mears.

 

ACSONI Announces the Appointment of  new Chairperson and Two New Board Members

The beginning of May 2024 ushered in a new Chair of ACSONI board of Trustees  after the expiration of Dr. Livingstone Thompsons stewardship of the ACSONI board from 2019.

The new Chair of ACSONI is Ms. Lori Gatsi-Barnett, a  Business Consultant with strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. A tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development, Lori is  a qualified business operations manager with extensive background in advanced management processes. 

Commenting on her new role Lori said “Change is inevitable but we must be patient with this process as we all stand to gain as we unlearn old ways to make room for better robust ones.”

New additions to the ACSONI team include two new trustees namely Sipho Sibanda and Shannon Doherty.

Sipho is deeply engaged in political matters, having actively participated in the previous election representing People Before Profit. Prior to this, she worked for the Participation and Practice of Rights (PPR), advocating for destitute refugees in Northern Ireland affected by Home Office policies. 

Serving as Deputy Chair of the BME Women’s Network (voluntary)  from 2021 to 2023, she worked towards advancing gender and racial equality awareness among BME women and the wider community. Alongside her part-time role as a support worker in various hostels, where she assists homeless youth grappling with substance abuse, Sipho pursued her education, graduating in Social Policy from Ulster University (2023).

Recently, she joined the NIHE, furthering her commitment to social welfare. 

Shannon Doherty is a former staff member of ACSONI who has joined the Board of Trustees as of May 2024. Shannon is passionate about social and racial justice, combatting hatred and anti-immigrant sentiment, and working to build a fairer society for all on the island of Ireland. Shannon is a researcher in the areas of refugee and asylum issues, racist intimidation and the Home Office hostile environment. 

Other members of the ACSONI board of trustees include Anurag Deb; who engages in a broad range of  civil and public law practice, having acted and continuing to act in cases involving the proper powers of the police and coroners, complex medical matters including the provision of medicinal cannabis, local authority environmental duties, high-profile defamation actions and Legacy claims arising out of Conflict-related violence and death.

Having read law at Queen’s University Belfast in 2014, Anurag went on to obtain a Master’s degree in human rights law in 2015, also at Queen’s. After completing further studies in London, Anurag was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2019. In September 2020, Anurag returned to Queen’s to begin part-time PhD studies in constitutional law, having been awarded a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship from the Northern Bridge Consortium of the Arts and Humanities Research Council in May 2020.

ACSONI Vice-Chair is Clover Watts who is currently a Senior HR Business Partner with Sensata Technologies Limited located in Antrim.  She has been working in the field of HR for 23 years at various levels starting in Jamaica, her original home country.  She began honing her leadership and management skills whilst in her first job within the Finance and Banking industry and later on, HR experience and skills within other industries to include, Computer retail, Telecommunications and Electronic Manufacturing.  Clover has a BSc in Management and Social Psychology, ILM qualification in Leadership & Management, ILM Coaching & Mentoring and CIPD qualified.  She has many other facets and interests. She is involved in a number of ethnic minority organisations that support the community and share the rich culture & history of the Caribbean. Clover is also a trained Classical Contemporary singer with DipLCM & ATCL in Voice Performance.  She performs at a range of events when she is not working in Sensata and her greatest wish is that she brings happiness and a sense of wellbeing to those she has the privilege of entertaining.

Simon Barr is an Immigration Lawyer based in Belfast; his is an organisation registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner at Level 3 providing advice and representation in respect of –

UK Visas – Spouse and Fiancé, Visitors, EU Settlement Scheme, EU Settlement Scheme Family Permits, Naturalisation, Human Rights, Complex Casework, Skilled worker, Intra-company, Health care professional, Sponsor licence applications, Immigration Tribunal Appeals and Administrative Reviews.

The ACSONI staff complement is steered by Omer Osman the Business Manager, assisted by Rebecca Schwindt the Finance Administrator and Takura Makoni the Policy Officer.

 

ACSONI [African and Caribbean Support Organisation Northern Ireland]

9 Lower Crescent

Belfast

BT7 1NR

 

Tel:                  028 9043 4090

Mobile:            073  1130 0397

Email:               admin@acsoni.org

Website:          https://www.acsoni.org

Instagram:        https://www.instagram.com/acsonibelfast/

Twitter:            https://twitter.com/InfoAcsoni

LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/acsoni/

FaceBook:        https://www.facebook.com/acsoniofficialpage

Community Call to Action: Culturally Sensitive Food Appeal

Dear Community Members, Organisations and Business Owners and Friends

ACSONI is appealing for culturally sensitive food donations on behalf of our brother from Palestine who has been hospitalised in a local hospital for the last 2 months with a serious injury.

Unfortunately due to lack of diversity in the nutritional provisions at the hospital this vulnerable individual is not getting enough nutrition as he requires culturally sensitive products i.e. Halal.

We are appealing for donations of food or meals which we will provide to this individual who we hope will be discharged soon but in the meantime we are very worried for his health as he is not ingesting the food provided by the hospital due to his cultural sensitivities which must be respected and we hope, with the community’s support to be able to offer him some respite.

To find out how you or friends of the network may help please contact ACSONI on the details below and title your message or email : Culturally Sensitive Food Appeal

ACSONI [African and Caribbean Support Organisation Northern Ireland] 

Tel:                  028 9043 4090

Mobile:            073  1130 0397

Email:               policy@acsoni.org

Website: https://www.acsoni.org

ESOL – Updated 29 March 2024 – Informal English classes.

Belfast BT1

BURC (Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre), 4 -6 Donegal Street Place, Belfast, BT1 2FN.

Classes are free and online, using Zoom. Operating in 8-week modules, on rolling registration system, learners can join at any stage of the module. Courses start again from 19^th March 2024.

Absolute Beginners: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 – 10.30 am.

Advanced Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am – 12.30 pm.

Progressors: Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 12 pm. 

Conversation: Wednesday 6.30 – 7.30 pm.

Advanced Progressors: Thursday 10 – 11 am. 

For more information on courses and to get a registration form please email:

Claudia on ESOL@burc.org or telephone 028 9096 1111.

North Belfast Friendship Club, Quaker Meeting House, 45 Frederick Street, Belfast, BT1 2LW.

Tuesday 6 – 8 pm every week. Open to anyone who wants to meet new people and practise English.  Contact: North Belfast Friendship Club – Home | Facebook  Continues during Easter Holidays.

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Belfast BT2

Refuge Language – GEMS 34 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB. Restarts 11^th April 2024.

Absolute Beginners: Thursday 12 – 1 pm. 

Beginners:  Thursday 1 – 3.30 pm. 

Intermediate: Thursday 3.30 – 6 pm. Registration for waiting list only available.

Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/Fjd772y9s6n3SyB67

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com 

Shaftesbury Square Reformed Presbyterian Church, 72 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HP.

Beginners class: Friday 7 – 8.30 pm. 

Intermediate Conversation Group: Friday 7 – 8.30 pm.

Food to share on first Friday every month 8.30 – 9.30pm. 

No need to register just turn up on the day. Contact:  info@shaftesburysquare.rpc.org

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Belfast BT5

Refuge Language – 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD. Restarts week beginning 8^th April 2024.

Beginners and pre-intermediate: Friday 9.30 am – 12 pm.  

Intermediate and above: Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm. 

Map – https://goo.gl/maps/hm3o3HdyPMyJtCZe6

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com 

Refuge Language 22 Bloomfield Avenue, Belfast, BT5 5AD.

IELTS exam preparation – next class starts on 9^th April 2024.

Level–Advanced B2/C1 Tuesdays 4 – 6.30 pm. Map – https://goo.gl/maps/XAVxSxGaB3qCdvUJ6

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com

Belfast BT6

The Suitcase Project Emmanuel Hall, 50 Roslyn St, Belfast BT6 8JJ.

Classes restart on 15^th April 2024. 

Conversational English – Mondays 10 am – 12 pm. All welcome to practice English speaking.

Contact: Tim Burns 07572 817 429 or email tim@thesuitcaseproject.org.uk

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Belfast BT7

Belfast Friendship Club, Aleksandar’s Bakery, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY.

Conversational English and making new friends. Every Thursday 7 – 9 pm.

Contact: Stephanie on 07548 938 508 or email s.mitchell@together-cic.org

 www.belfastfriendshipclub.org   or https://www.facebook.com/groups/belfastfriendshipclub/

City Church Belfast, 12 – 24 University Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1GY.

Conversational English Wednesday 6.30 – 8 pm. 

Contact: 028 9023 8443 or email neto@citychurchbelfast.org for more information.

Homeplus, 113 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1HP

Elementary: Wednesday 2 – 4 pm. 

Contact: Glen Phillips on 028 90311 836 or email info@homeplusni.com

Refuge Language – Ballynafeigh Community Development Association 

283 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG. Classes restart 9^th April 2024.

Mixed Level Conversation Club: Tuesday 1 – 3.30 pm. Map https://goo.gl/maps/khNSP3xPF8ikk55Q7 

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com 

Newtownbreda Presbyterian Church (St John’s), 374 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3HX.

Classes restart 9^th April 2024.

Classes in small groups for different levels. 

Tuesday 6 – 7.30 pm Hot halal food served at 5.45pm.

All levels: beginners to advanced. Term time only.

Contact: Janet Robinson on 07736 523 372 or email janrobo@hotmail.com

Donegall Pass Community Forum, CRI Building, 165 -169 Donegall Pass, Belfast, BT7 1DT.

English classes restart Friday 12^th April until 28^th June 2024. Website: www.donegallpass.org

Beginner:  Friday 10 am – 12 pm.  Class full at moment 

This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life. 

Intermediate:  Friday 10 am – 12 pm. Limited spaces available. 

Contact: 02890 326256 or sandywebb@donegallpass.org  

This class is fun and informal. Come along and meet new people, build confidence, and strengthen your English for everyday life. 

        Complete beginner’s computer course: Monday 10 am – 1 pm. 

 Classes start on Monday 8 April. Come along before start date to register as limited spaces for 10 students only. The course lasts for 4 weeks only. 

No computer experience needed. The course starts with very basic information and progresses to the Internet, email, and Microsoft Word. 

Contact: 02890 326256 or sandywebb@donegallpass.org  

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Belfast BT8

The Village, 55a Newtownbreda Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, BT8 6PZ. 

Tuesday 1 – 2.30pm (advanced level).  Thursday 1-2.30pm (Intermediate level). Free tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Contact: office@newtownbredabaptist.com or phone 028 9557 5085.

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Belfast BT9

The Union Chapel, Methodist College, 1 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6BY.

Every Nation Belfast Social Responsibility Welcome Meals. Every second month on a Sunday at 12.30 pm. Dates cannot be fixed in advance; every month is different.

Follow the Instagram page (everynationbelfast) to stay updated. 

Contact: Danica at danica@enbelfast.org for more information.

Belfast City Mission, 13 Great Northern Street, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7FJ.

Classes restart week beginning 8^th April 2024.

Women only – Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday 11.30 am – 1 pm (classes in school term-time only). 

Open to all – Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday 2 – 3.30 pm (until end of July 2024).

Contact: Willie Cowan 07366383977 or email mark.hamilton.ntl@ntlworld.com

International Meeting Point, 133a Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AG. 

Restarts week beginning 8^th April.

(Closed month of July. Reopening date to be confirmed).

Elementary and Intermediate: Monday 3 – 4.30 pm. 

Women only – Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Tuesday 10 – 11.30 am.

Elementary, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Wednesday 3 – 4.30 pm.

Contact: Henry Coulter on 07724 409 387, follow on Facebook or email imp@presbyterianireland.org

Friends Across Borders, Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, 2 Chlorine Gardens, Belfast, BT9 5DJ. 

Informal classes in small groups at different levels (A1, B1 & B2). Restarts 8^th April 2024. 

Monday morning 10.30 am – 12 pm.  Classes running during school term time only. No need to book and classes adapt to student needs. Creche available for pre-school children of parents attending.

Contact: Linda Little on 07974443818 or email fab@fisherwick.org

Majestic English, Windsor Baptist Church, 208 – 212 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6GD.

12^th April – 21^st June 2024.  Term time only (stops in school holidays).

Beginners and Intermediate classes: Friday 10 – 11.30 am. 

Women only – Advanced class: Friday 10 – 11.30am.

Contact: Kerry Fee 07902 302 101 or email kerry@windsorbaptist.org

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Belfast BT11

Foodstock Community Solidarity Hub, 150 Andersonstown Road, Belfast, BT11 9BY.

English conversation group – Monday 9.30 am – 12 pm and Wednesday 9.30 am – 12 pm.

Restarts week beginning 8^th April 2024 and continue through the summer months. 

Contact: Paul Doherty on 07794304259 or email paul.doherty@foodstockcharity.com

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Belfast BT12

Windsor Women’s Centre, 136 – 144 Broadway, Belfast, BT12 6HY. Women only. 

Intermediate (Mixed Ability Entry 3 and higher): Monday 10 am – 12 pm.

Elementary (Ability Entry level 1 and 2): Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm. 

Reading and Speaking: Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm.  

Beginners: Friday 9.30 – 11.30 am.

Please note: All classes are full now so call in / email / phone for more information. 

To register please call 028 9023 5451 or email: educationadmin@windsorwomenscentre.com 

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Belfast BT13

St Michael’s Church, Craven Street, Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1JJ.

Tuesday 10:30 am – 12 pm. All levels. Women only.  9^th April – 18^th June 2024.

Contact: Heather Carson 07955 092 898 or email coils.heather@gmail.com

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Belfast BT14

International Meeting Point, 31 Carlisle Circus, Belfast, BT14 6AT. Classes 8^th April – 27^th June 2024.

Beginners and Intermediate class: Monday 7 – 8.30 pm. 

Women only – ‘Creative Conversations’: Tuesday 10.30 – 12 pm English conversation practice.

Advanced Discussion: Tuesday 2 – 3 pm.

Absolute Beginners, Beginners, Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate: Wednesday 10.30 am – 12 pm.

Drop in every Wednesday and Thursday 12 – 3pm. Free soup, tea and coffee.

Contact: Shirley McGonigle on 07759 131 903 or email smcgonigle@presbyterianireland.org

Refuge Language – The Duncairn, Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP. Classes restart 9^th April 2024.

Beginners and Pre-Intermediate: Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm.  

Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/rJ81JJr7vjCYkzsx8 

Contact: 07859 931 887 or email info@refugelanguage.com

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Belfast BT15

All Nations Ministries (ANM) 2 Alexandra Park Avenue. Belfast, BT15 3EP.

Thursday 25^th April – 6^th June 2024 (Dates over summer to be confirmed).

Preparation for Life in the UK citizenship test. Introduction to the different topics.

Intermediate level of English. Thursdays 1.30 – 2.30 pm.

To enter the building: Press buzzer on door in behind Alexandra Presbyterian Church, Castletown Ave. 

Contact: Johanne Martin on 07929 126407 if you cannot get into the building.

Contact: anm.belfast@gmail.com or phone 07888 685 412.

North Belfast Christian Fellowship, 246 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5NG.

All levels: Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced. Thursday 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. Classes are for men & women. No need to register just turn up on the day. Restarting 11^th April 2024. 

Contact:  07790 980 288 or email julie.acaciapath@gmail.com

Seaview Presbyterian Church Hall, 94 Shore Road, Belfast, BT15 3PZ. Classes restart 9^th April 2024.

Tuesday 10.30 am. – 12:30 pm. Informal English classes. Mixed level. 

Contact: Helen Stewart 028 9077 5549 / 07716744974 or email helenstewart389@hotmail.com

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Dundonald, BT16

St Elizabeth’s Church, Church Green, Dundonald, BT16 2LP.

Mixed levels class Tuesday 3.30 – 5.00 pm.  Restarts 16^th April until 4^th June 2024

No need to register. Contact: englishforlife@stelizabeths.church for more information.

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Holywood, BT18

Holywood Baptist Church, 67 Belfast Road, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9EW. 

Free English classes in small groups for different levels. 

Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm and Thursday 9.30 – 10.30 am.  Crèche available for small children. 

Classes restart week beginning 8^th April 2024. Contact: 07935 554 278 for more information. 

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Bangor, BT20

Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4LN.

Mixed levels: Tuesday 9.30 – 11 am.  Classes held during school term time only.

Crèche for babies and pre-school children. Restarts 9^th April 2024. 

Contact: the office on 02891473213 or email office@hrpc.org.uk

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 111 Clandeboye Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 3JW.

Free Conversational English Classes in small groups for different levels:  Wednesday 2 – 3:30 pm.

Facilities available for babies and children.   Restarts 10^th April 2024. 

Tea, coffee and refreshments available in a warm and relaxed environment.

Contact:  Heather Faris on 07892 406 312 or email:  heathermfaris@gmail.com

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Newtownards, BT23 

The Link, 10 West Street Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4GB. Classes restart 8^th April 2024.

Monday 9.30 – 11 am. Steppingstones ESOL for women with babies or toddlers: 

Tuesday 10 am – 12 pm. Improvers ESOL including English for Work / Employment. 

Tuesday 2 – 4 pm. Absolute Beginners’ class & Beginners class 2. ESOL for seniors (gentle pace).

English For Driving: Please email for details.  Contact: elizabeth@thelinkcentre.org to register.

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Ballynahinch, BT24

Ballynahinch Baptist Church, 24 Lisburn Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8BL.  8^th April – mid June 2024.

Beginner, Pre-Intermediate, Upper Intermediate: Monday 7 – 8 pm. 

Contact: Esther Poots on 07791 161 279 or email eandmpoots@btinternet.com.

Lisburn BT28

Inspire Café, Lisburn City Church, 1-3 Graham Gardens, Lisburn, County Down, BT28 1XE.

Beginner English class. Thursday 9:30 – 10:30 am. Class restarts 11^th April 2024. 

Contact: Lisburn Community Trust on 07756 965 868 or email hello@lcccommunitytrust.org

Kilkeel BT34

Mourne Presbyterian Church, Greencastle Street, Kilkeel, Co Down, BT34 4BN. 

Beginners English class. Monday 6.30 – 7.30 pm. 15^th April – 25^th June 2024.

Intermediate English class. Monday 7.30 – 8.30 pm.  Start date to be confirmed. 

Contact: Robert James on 07715 568 683 or email info@mournepc.org

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Glengormley BT36

Glenabbey Church, 6 Ballycraigy Road, Glengormley, County Antrim BT36 5ZZ. Restarts 10^th April. 

English Conversation Café: Wednesday 3- 4.30 pm. A multicultural family café with drinks and snacks. An opportunity to practise English in a warm and friendly environment.  

Website: www.glenabbey.church  or email info@glenabbey.church 

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Newtownabbey BT37

Abbots Cross Congregational Church, Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 9QW.

Thursday 10 – 11.30 am. Free classes for beginners to advanced. Restarts 11^th April 2024.

Contact: Bill Annette 07533 622 200. 

Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church, 91 Doagh Road, White House BT37 9QN.

Global Link – English conversation café: Wednesday 7.30 – 9 pm. Restarts 10^th April 2024.

https://www.facebook.com/globalinkacpc

Contact: Michael Rutledge mrutledge@presbyterianireland.org or office 028 9085 2120

Whiteabbey Welcome

Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church, 602 Shore Road, Newtownabbey BT37 0SN.

English Conversation classes, all welcome. 

Wednesday 10.30 to 12 noon term time.

Contact: Rosemary Stewart,  stewart925@btinternet.com

 

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Carrickfergus BT38

Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW. 

English Classes:

All levels: Beginners to Advanced: Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm.  New term dates to be confirmed.

Contact: Martin Thompson on 07933 197 977 or email martin.thompson@gmx.co.uk

Conversation classes once a month on a Saturday afternoon. Check Facebook for regular updates: The Grapevine English Lessons | Facebook

Woodlands Presbyterian Church, 48 Burleigh Drive, Carrickfergus, BT38 8HW. 

The Olive Tree. Women only – Meet new friends, do activities together and practise English.  Wednesday 9.30 – 11.30 am. Formal activity sessions restart September.  Informal meet ups and walks together continue over the summer term. Contact: Erin Dalton 07450 395 659 or email erindalton@sky.com  See Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/theolivetreewoodlands

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Antrim BT41

Antrim Baptist Church, 3 Greystone Link, Antrim BT41 1QW. Classes restart 16^th April 2024.

Tuesday mornings 10 -11.30 am. Free classes beginners to intermediate level. Term time only.

Contact: Mark: 07916 960 089 or John: 07708 846 112. Email: antrimenglish@gmail.com

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Derry / Londonderry BT48

Various locations for details. Contact: Hilda Orr on 07835577534 or email hildaorr2@hotmail.com

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Portstewart BT55

Agherton Parish Church, 19 Church Street, Portstewart, Co. Londonderry, BT55 7AH.

Beginners’ Conversational English classes: weekly times vary. For details and more information Contact: the Parish Office Tel: 02870 833 277 or email: aghertonoffice@gmail.com

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Portadown BT62

Emmanual Church, 32 Meadow Lane, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 3NH. 

Absolute beginner classes:  Tuesday 7 – 8.30 pm. Classes will run in 5-week block: 

9^th April -7^th May 2024. Contact: Esther Weir on 07734 583 561

First Portadown Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT63 5AA.

Shine Café. International Ladies Coffee Morning. Fridays 10 – 11.30 am. Term time only.

Coffee, chat, crafts, and good food each week. Contact: Judith Suarez on 07719 698 204.

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Lurgan BT67 

Emmanuel Church, 23 Castle Lane, Lurgan, BT67 9BD. The Church is behind Sports Direct.

Beginners and Advanced Beginners: Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm with refreshments also provided.  

Classes start again 2024. Phone Nicola on 02838316998 or email nicola@emmanuel-church.co,uk

Or Contact: Barbara on 07517 975 866 or email barbarajohnston12@gmail.com

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Enniskillen BT74 

ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers Organisation) Fermanagh & Omagh District.

English classes provided in six-week blocks. Session times vary. For more information & details 

Contact: Mary on 07783 706 598 or follow on https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeHubFODC

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Omagh BT78

ERANO (Empowering Refugees and Newcomers Organisation) Fermanagh & Omagh District.

English classes provided in six-week blocks. Session times vary. For more information & details 

Contact: Mary on 07783 706 598 or follow on https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeHubFODC

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For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact: 

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator

NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)                   

Tel: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046 391. 

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk 

Website: ESOL NI (esolwebapp.azurewebsites.net)