The mission of the Group is to support Hong Kong mothers who have arrived in the UK via the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa scheme, particularly those facing challenges with integration, including identity crises, loneliness, isolation, and changes in family roles and dynamics.
The Group aims to:
1)Use the lived experience of BN(O) mothers to provide support to them and their families.
2)Foster connections with the wider community, enhancing cultural understanding and social cohesion.
3)Promote mental well-being and reduce social isolation through creative activities, specifically using the arts-based methodology of ethnodrama.
4)Document, preserve, and share the stories of BN(O) mothers through publications, exhibitions, community events, and live performances.
5)Strengthen social bonds, inspire future generations, and create a supportive, solidary space for BN(O) mothers in the UK.
Please note; address listed is not location in which this organisation operates. Please contact the organisation directly to find out further information.
“esea contemporary is a non-profit art centre, specialising in presenting and platforming artists and art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds.
Since our successful relaunch in early 2022, we’ve presented critically acclaimed exhibitions and hosted numerous community-oriented events and workshops, all aligned with our mission and values. Tens of thousands of visitors from Manchester, across the UK, and internationally have engaged with our diverse programme, which includes film screenings, creative workshops, live performances, exhibitions, talks, and more. Over the past three years, grants from the HK BN(O) scheme have enabled us to deliver high-quality programmes for the Hong Kong community in Greater Manchester. Feedback consistently highlights our central location, welcoming multilingual staff, and the impressive architectural features of our building as key strengths.”
Bringing people together through cooking, making, sharing, eating, celebrating food & developing English language skills.
Heart & Parcel was founded in Manchester, England in 2015 by two friends with a love of food and the connections and relationships surrounding it. Over the years, Heart & Parcel has grown to a wider family of learners, volunteers and staff who all support and contribute to the project in their own ways. We work with people learning English to recognise, celebrate and develop their existing rich skills and knowledge, so they can communicate confidently and live fulfilling lives. We do this by supporting learners to flourish in their local communities and forge connections by developing English language and communication skills through the medium of food… mainly dumplings! We deliver FREE English language classes by cooking recipes together, talking about food and eating together. Improve your English in a fun and relaxed environment! We have classes for the over 50’s, a writing class and more, please email or call for more information.
If English isn’t your native language, we offer ESOL study programmes for people of all ages, abilities and skills from Entry Level to Level 2.
Whether you’re aged 16-18 or 19+, our ESOL qualifications are designed to meet the needs of you as an individual. Many aspects can be tailored to your abilities and preferences. Each course will help you to prepare for further or higher education or employment.
You’ll benefit from ESOL topics that have real-world applications and develop the skills that will help you in any job or career.
Our ESOL assessments can be project based, digital, paper-based or oral meaning that you’ll get the chance to practice your skills in a variety of ways.
Please check our website for more information.
How to apply for ESOL classes:
If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK.
To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.
The Place at Platt lane is a vibrant community resource centre in the heart of Fallowfield . The Place is a charity, that is managed by a committee made up of members of the local community. With a focus on Health and Wellbeing and improving the lives of all those in Fallowfield , The place also hosts the local community library.
We hold ESOL classes every Wednesday (school term time only) 9:15am – 11:45am.
‘Talktime’ is a conversation and friendship group, where you can improve your English and make new friends. There is a relaxed atmosphere for you to chat and listen. Everyone is welcome. No booking is required but please feel free to send us an email to show your interest.
9:15 – 10:15am English Conversation
10:15 – 10:45am Refreshments
10:45 – 11:45am “Who is Jesus?” with informal discussion
Children welcome / toys available
Contact us: [email protected]
English Conversation with Bible story
ESOL for intermediate level, class near Piccadilly Gardens. Join us to practice your English and learn Bible stories. Please email to join the class!
Coffee & Conversation
Join us on Saturday mornings (term time) at 9:30am for our English conversation classes. You will get the chance to practise with fluent English speakers and other learners over cups of tea, coffee and pastries. Mothers with babies are welcome as a crèche is provided! Sign up is not required.
We are an independent charity bookshop celebrating the cultural richness of the famous ‘Curry Mile’ of south Manchester and its unique diversity of people and communities. The shop is named after the ancient Alexandria Library in Egypt built in the 3rd century BC, one of the most significant cultural and learning centres of the ancient world. We see the Curry Mile as a modern vibrant crossroads between Asian, European, African heritage and cultures.
We offer materials in languages of the Levant, Arabia, central and south Asia, and books on culture and history of this region of the world. We are proud to be the sole retailer of Books Asia, UK’s biggest supplier of books in Arabic and Asian languages. We also have Bibles in different languages, books about God, Jesus, prayer, stories of the prophets, as well as tools that help us learn about the Word of God in celebration of the Christian heritage of this region both in ancient times and today. We celebrate God’s love through studying His Word together.
We host a variety of communities who meet up at the shop. Join us for free English classes or English conversation café! We have a group of English teachers and volunteers to help those who like to practise their English.
We have two ESOL classes:- Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm -Lower intermediate level.
- Thursdays 9:30-10:30am – Advanced level only.