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A Fantastic NB4U Autumn Gathering at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

What a lovely social gathering we enjoyed today at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church with the NB4U community. During Roger’s Friday conversation group, the topic of cooking varenyky came up—and before we knew it, Valentyna and Tetiana had generously offered to cater for our event.

Roger arrived well-prepared, supplying chef hats and even donning an apron himself. Soon the kitchen was buzzing with activity as many people joined in to help. The results were absolutely delicious, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved—especially Tetiana and Valentyna for their hard work and wonderful cooking.

Beverley also treated us to a batch of amazing gingerbread Christmas cookies, which proved a big hit. Guests of all ages enjoyed decorating them with festive designs. Meanwhile, Peppy kept the children entertained with beautiful craft activities, helping them create fantastic ‘bottles of hope’ to take home.

Despite the wet November weather, it was truly a fabulous afternoon filled with warmth, creativity, and community spirit. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made this memorable event possible.

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council

A Wonderful Afternoon with NB4U at Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the Baptist Church for our regular monthly NB4U gathering. It was a joyful afternoon filled with good company, laughter, and delicious food.

A lovely ploughman’s lunch was enjoyed by everyone, with a fantastic selection of dishes to choose from. Our heartfelt thanks go to Bev, who kindly transported most of the food in her little car, and to our generous guests who brought along some delicious cakes to share.

The children had great fun taking part in creative art activities and building an impressive bamboo structure – a big thank you to Peppy for organising and leading these sessions.

One of our guests shared this touching message:

“Thank you all for arranging these events over the last few years. They have enabled us to meet other Ukrainians and support each other.”

We couldn’t agree more. These gatherings have become such a valuable opportunity for connection, friendship, and mutual support.

None of this would be possible without our wonderful volunteers, the ongoing support of Birmingham City Council, and the generosity of Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church, who provide us with such a welcoming venue every month.

We’re already looking forward to our next get-together!

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council

We had a very informative session on Saturday delivered by the CPR Counts team from Sutton Coldfield.

During the session we learned vital skills that could save someone’s life in an emergency, including what to do if a person has a heart attack, stops breathing or begins choking.

A big thank you to the CPR Counts team for giving up their time to teach us. We highly recommend attending one of their training sessions – the knowledge and confidence you gain is invaluable.

You can find out more on their website: https://cprcounts.com/

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council

On September 20th we had our monthly get-together at #SCBC. NB4U are very lucky to have this wonderful meeting space every month and we are truly grateful.

This time, over 50 Ukrainians, volunteers and sponsors came together to enjoy each other’s company and share some delicious pizza. Many thanks go to everyone who helped at the event – we really appreciate all our volunteers.

We were delighted to be joined by Peppy and Nicky from #BeaconFamilyServices, who ran a fun and engaging session for our young people. The pizza received lots of compliments, and we were able to congratulate all our young people who achieved excellent GCSE results, as well as wish those moving from primary to secondary school every success.

Don’t forget, we meet on the third Saturday of every month and everyone is welcome. In addition, we run ESOL classes every Monday, dance sessions on Mondays, conversation classes on Fridays, and tennis on Sundays.

We also provide support with finding accommodation for people who wish to live independently.

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council

A wonderful trip recently took place to the city of Worcester, just 40 minutes away by train from Birmingham. Participants had the opportunity to visit some of the city’s highlights: the Guildhall, the Tudor House Museum, and the magnificent Worcester Cathedral.

The atmosphere, history, and architecture of Worcester left a lasting impression. Guests from Ukraine especially noted the warm welcome and said they would certainly return one day.

The trip was a great chance to discover English culture and enjoy time together in a friendly atmosphere.

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council