Activities for Families

Restore organises a programme of day trips for refugee and asylum seeker families during the school holidays in July and August. For many families these will be their only trips during the summer holidays.

In 2009, the 8 trips included Tamworth Castle, Cadbury World, West Midlands Safari Park, Cotswold Water Park and Beach and a fun day with bouncy castles, face painting, crafts and games at the Columban House, Solihull.

“This event is the best holiday we’ve had in 6 years. We are very grateful, so thank you. God bless” - Quote from a parent on the trip to the West Midlands Safari Park.

 For Men

Restore organises social activities for asylum seeker and refugee men. This is a group where men visit places around Birmingham, get involved in various activities, and meet some other people.

Q: Who are these activities for?
A: Men who need activities and new friends

Q: How often do they take place?
A: Two or three times each month

Q: What activities do we do?
A: Activities have included visiting places around Birmingham like museums, art galleries, the cinema and classical music concerts. The group also goes swimming. In the summer there have been outdoor trips to places like the Botanical Gardens, the Lickey Hills and Tamworth Castle.

“Going on trips like this has given me the opportunity of meeting other people, seeing different places, and chatting to other men who are in the same position as myself. It also gives me something to look forward to during the week. Being involved with Restore has made a big difference to my life and I thank you all for everything.” - quote from an asylum seeker

Trained volunteers also join us for these group activities. If you are interested in these activities then please contact Jeremy at Restore: E-mail — befriend@restore-uk.org or phone — 0121 766 8764 or 07956249499

 For Women

Restore organises different social activities for asylum seeker and refugee women. This is a group where women have the chance to visit different places around Birmingham and be involved in various activities, while also having the opportunity to meet some people and make some friends.

Q: Who are these activities for?
A: Women on their own who are lonely.

Q: How often do they take place?
A: Once or twice a month.

Q: What activities do we do?
A: Activities involve visiting different places around Birmingham. This might include trips to local museums like Blakesley Hall, the cinema, art galleries or different Birmingham parks.

“This is just what I need, it’s giving me the opportunity to meet people and make some friends so I don’t feel so lonely” Quote from a group member

Trained volunteers also join us for these group activities. If you are interested in these activities then please contact contact Sarah at Restore: email – sarah@restore-uk.org or by phone – 0121 7668764 or 07896284812

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