We are thrilled to announce that we are extending our travel accessibility partnership with Beryl Bikes. Beryl x New Routes was born from discussions around improving access for our participants to Refugee Week Norwich events. Meanwhile giving our participants free Beryl transport would enable greater access to our ongoing classes, activities, and opportunities at St Martin, The FREE Shop, and […]
A new computer room, is now open at The New Routes FREE Shop (Catherine Wheel Opening, NR3 3BQ), during FREE Shop hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10.30 – 2.30), offers several computers, a printer, and friendly New Routes staff on hand to help. Just walk-in, or book help from: Adult Support Worker, Mark: 07988098229 / support@newroutes.org.uk Shop Coordinator, Safuat: 07818968434 […]
New Routes will run regular Help Hub sessions at St Martin (NR3 1RW), partnering with Norfolk County Council’s People from Abroad Team, government funded migrant employability specialists Get Set UK, and Seetec. Step Up sessions are 1,30 – 3.30pm, every other Tuesday starting from Tue 24th September 2024. Step Up is a drop-in service, so there is no need to […]
Some days just seem RELENTLESS. I always used to say, rather loftily … the challenge IS the challenge. And we, as leaders, are doing our level best to come up with innovative solutions to emergent problems. The recent far-right uprising has without a doubt had a significant impact on the people we serve and our staff team. These are proving to be […]
Did you know that Refugee Week is the world’s largest Arts & Culture festival!!? Refugee Week Norwich has grown again this year, to stretch over 3 weeks, offering 45+ events. Some private, for participants only, and most open to everyone – with free entry, food and travel for refugees, asylum seekers, and isolated migrants. Our Launch is kindly held at […]
Looking back over the last year of New Routes building local partnerships, for mutual support and advancement
New Routes has finally moved home – to a new activities, advice, and learning space, with new offices alongside! Our FREE Shop has moved too…
We are recruiting new Trustees! We are looking for people able to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Lived experience as a refugee, asylum seeker or migrant is preferred, in order to represent the communities that we serve. A commitment to the rights and welfare of refugees, […]
14 Young people enjoyed a residential trip on the weekend of 25th – 26th February. By Sadhia Islam, Youth Support This trip is highly anticipated every year. Our 2023 activities included: geocaching, dyke dipping, a boat trip, roof thatching, canoeing, an evening circular walk around Beeston Bump (the highest point in Norfolk!) and a trip to the beach. Educational Officer […]
Last week I began to turn my attention to Refugee Week planning – learning more about ‘the week’, who is involved, what has gone before and crucially what we would like to happen going forwards. The week’s aim is to build safe, inclusive and resilient communities, through bringing about more informed and welcoming attitudes towards Refugees and Asylum Seekers. We […]