Today a large group from North Birmingham 4 Ukraine joined in the #suttoncoldfieldcommunitygames . It was very sunny and hot but we had our usual gazebos to offer shade. We all enjoyed a lovely picnic, the children had fun with all the activities, there was lots of time to relax and chat. A perfect day! We were also joined by #AndrewMitchell , #alexyip, #robpocock who expressed their support for Ukraine. Thank you to our volunteers who helped with setting…

What a fabulous way to mark the start of Refugee Week ! Our NB4U social gathering today was fun, with delicious food and great activities. We are always grateful to our brilliant volunteers but this week Kateryna was a super star organising the decorate a gingerbread person and guess the chocolates in a jar competition, thank you so much Kateryna ! Thanks also to people who donated cakes for the event. We had some exciting challenges like building the highest…

This year’s Vyshyvanka Day celebration was truly unforgettable! We not only honoured Ukrainian tradition by wearing our colourful embroidered shirts, but also marked the 3rd birthday of our NB4U community. The celebration took place in the welcoming hall of Sutton Baptist Church – a space we are deeply grateful for, and which has become a much-loved venue for our gatherings. There was plenty of delicious food to enjoy – hot dogs, ice creams, and a spectacul…

Peppy from Beacon Family Services has put together some helpful information in Ukrainian that shares thoughts and ideas around everyday parenting struggles. These reflections cover a range of topics many families encounter and offer gentle, supportive approaches. 🎒 Managing School Overwhelm Support your child when school feels like too much. Recognize the signs of overwhelm, allow time for rest, and work together to find strategies that reduce pressure and …

On Saturday 12 April our NB4U community came together to celebrate Easter. We had a wonderful time enjoying one another’s company. The children took part in Easter craft activities which were great fun. We were also joined by Caste Away who provided an interactive drama workshop. This is what they said This was our first workshop that included entire families, and it was a great! We explored experiences of coming to the UK, and we were honoured to have hear…