Blessing of Easter baskets
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 AT 4 PM
Traditional Easter baskets will be blessed at 4pm, in the chapel at Reading School. The service will be held in Ukrainian.
Ukrainian Easter Lunch
SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 AT 1 PM
To book a space and buy a ticket please contact Lesia Rockell Panas 07709 471617. Tickets should be ordered by 9th April as there is limited spaces. Activities will be provided.
Next Government Department for Levelling Outreach event 26th April, 24th May, 21st June
Wednesday 26th April, 24th May, 21st June between 12 and 4pm at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre,21 Sidmouth Street, Reading RG1 4QZ.
Please come along to the next Government Department for Levelling Up and the Association of Ukrainians in GB, drop-in session being held to support displaced Ukrainians in the Reading area.
On the day you will be able to speak to the Home Office about any immigration or biometric questions you may have, get help from DWP on accessing benefits, pensions and employment opportunities. Speak to Levelling Up about the sponsorship scheme and housing.
If there are any questions that we can’t answer on the day, we will do our best to signpost you to the right people.
We hope to see you there.
Benefit Concert
A massive thankyou to everyone who made Friday's sell out Benefit concert such a success.
Medical Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
We are the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (Reading Ukrainian Community Centre)
As the devastating war against Ukraine continues, there is ongoing need for medical supplies and aid for those affected.
Your kind donations will go towards sending medical aid, food, hygiene & warm clothing to those in need.
Your help is greatly appreciated - thank you for supporting Ukraine.
Fundraising
We have been nominated to be part of Asda’s charity, Asda Foundation Green Token Giving.
Please vote for us by visiting www.asda.com/green-tokens and selecting LowerEarley from the drop-down box.
You can revote every 7 days and we need as many votes as possible so please vote every week.
Winter UNIFORMS and vehicles on the way to Ukraine for the soldiers.
Winter uniforms on the way to Ukraine for the soldiers. The goods were loaded on smaller vehicles to be stationed in Ukraine for military use.
Pride of Reading, Special Recognition Award
It was a great honour to win the Pride of Reading, Special Recognition Award. From the bottom of our hearts we say thank you to all our volunteers, donators, sponsors, & partners we share this award with you all.
Photo courtesy of Steve Smyth
Packing Military Uniforms for shipping to Ukraine
A big THANK YOU to all that came down on Saturday 10th December and helped us pack military uniforms for shipping out to Ukraine.
Collection by the Reading School
Donations to Ukraine collected by the Reading School.
Thank you to Maiden Erleigh Rotary
Thank you to Maiden Erleigh Rotary for the frozen meals they dropped off at the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre on Wednesday 14th December.
Princess of Wales visits Reading to meet displaced families from Ukraine
The Princess of Wales has visited Reading Ukrainian Community Centre to meet displaced families from the eastern European country. Kate arrived at the centre on Thursday morning (November 17) to chat with families being supported by the centre and join children taking part in an art session.
thank you to the team at ALL.SPACE
A massive thank you to the team at ALL.SPACE for all the support you give us. These lovely bags were delivered this week