PARCA - Welcome To Peterborough

Welcome to Peterborough

This booklet contains useful information and contacts to help you settle in your new city 1

PARCA HERE PARCA ARE ARE HERE TO YOU! TO HELP HELP YOU! Peterborough and Refugee Refugee Peterborough Asylum and Community (PARCA) Community Association Association (PARCA) We you with: with: We can can support you Advice, orientation Advice, guidance, orientation Form Form filling filling assistance assistance GP Registration/School Registration/School admissions GP admissions Help with with phone calls, Help calls, photocopying photocopying Translation and Interpretation Translation Interpretation Social activities activities and events Social events And much much more! more!

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Contact us Contact us by: by: Phone: +44 +44 (0)1733 (0)1733 563420 Phone: 563420 Email: enquiries@parcaltd.org enquiries@parcaltd.org Email: Website: www.parcaltd.org www.parcaltd.org Website:

Address: Unity Unity Hall, Hall, Northfield Address: Northfield Road Road Peterborough, PE1 Peterborough, PE1 3QH 3QH

A Warm Welcome from the CEO at PARCA

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I am delighted to warmly welcome you to Peterborough. Whether you’ve relocated for work, education, or simply for a fresh start, you’ll find a vibrant, friendly community here.

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Moving to a new location can be both exciting and challenging, and we aim to help make the transition as smooth as possible. The city offers:

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● Diverse Culture: You can explore a

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variety of traditions, cuisine, and festivals. ● New Opportunities: Both personally and professionally in your career or education.

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● Community: Organisations who offer support, advice, and social activities.

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● Local Services: Excellent public transport links, healthcare and education facilities for your comfort and well-being.

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● Local Attractions: Scenic parks, museums, lively entertainment with something for everyone.

We look forward to you becoming an integral part of our community. If you need further support please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Best wishes, Moez Nathu, CEO of PARCA

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Healthcare The UK has a government-sponsored universal healthcare system called the National Health Service (NHS). Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery to access NHS free services. For more information see www.nhs.uk Hospital Treatment: In an Emergency dial 999 and ask for an Ambulance or dial 111 for non emergencies. You may need to be referred by your GP.

How to Register with a Doctor (GP) ●

Find a GP here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp

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To access Activities, Support and Courses for health and well-being in your local community visit: How Are You Peterborough (HAY Peterborough) www.haypeterborough.co.uk

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Emergency Services Emergency Numbers are available 24 hours a day.

Fire, Police, Ambulance call 999 and speak to the Operator Gas Leak 0800 111999 Electricity Loss 105 Water Supply Anglian Water 03457 145145 Floodline Environment Agency 0845 9881188

Non emergency Numbers Police (Cambridgeshire) 101 Fire and Rescue Service (Cambridgeshire) 01480 444500 Doctor (NHS health queries) 111 Cambridgeshire County Council 0345 045 5200 Peterborough City Council (see details below)

Peterborough City Council The local authority for Peterborough in the East of England.

For General Enquiries call Customer Services on 01733 747474 For other services call the following departments directly: Benefit enquiries 01733 452241 Council Tax enquiries 01733 452258 Housing needs 01733 864064 Register Office (Births, Marriages, Deaths) 01733 864646 Families Information Services (FIS) (Childcare, Advice, Support) 01733 864446 Schools Admissions 01733 864007 For a full list of services see the Peterborough City Council website: www.peterborough.gov.uk

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Education Peterborough offers a diverse range of educational and training facilities ranging from Early Years to University Degree Level.

Early Years For nurseries, pre-schools and childminder support parents Peterborough City Council can help find a place that is right for your child.

For information visit ● https://fis.peterborough.gov.uk/kb5/peterborough/ directory/family.page?familychannel=0 ● or find a nursery www.daynurseries.co.uk

Primary and Secondary Schools School admissions for all year groups (except sixth form and colleges) in Peterborough are managed by the School Admissions Team at the Peterborough City Council.

For a list of all Primary and Secondary Schools within the area, including full contact details visit : www.peterborough.gov.uk/ residents/schools-and-education/all-schools-colleges.

To contact the School Admissions team website: Call 01733 864007, email admissions@peterborough.gov.uk or visit the website on www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/ school-admissions or write to: Peterborough City Council, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY

Independent ( Private Fee paying) Schools For further information contact The Peterborough School: 01733 343357, www.thepeterboroughschool.co.uk Iqra Academy (Islamic girls School): - 01733 331443, www.iqra-academy.co.uk

Further Education Colleges (post 16 Years/adults) Peterborough College (Part of the Inspire Education Group) Park Crescent , Peterborough PE1 4DZ ● 0345 872 8722, www.peterborough.ac.uk City College Peterborough Brook St, Peterborough PE1 1T ● 01733 761361, www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

Universities ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) Peterborough University House, Bishop’s Rd, Peterborough PE1 5BW ● 01733 968268, www.aru.ac.uk/peterborough University Centre Peterborough (Part of Inspire Education Group) Park Crescent , Peterborough PE1 4DZ ● 01733 214466, www.ucp.ac.uk 6

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Many organisations in Peterborough offer English classes, some free of charge.

Peterborough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ. 0345 872 8722, info@peterborough.ac.uk, www.peterborough.ac.uk/subjects/esol City College Peterborough: Brook Street, Peterborough, PE1 1TU and John Mansfield Centre, Western Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 4HX. 01733 566343, admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk, www.citycollege peterborough.ac.uk/courses/ english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-esol GLADCA: 316 – 318 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BX. 01733 566343, info@gladca.org, www.gladca.org.uk/ esol-courses Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association (PARCA): Unity Hall, Northfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 3QH. enquiries@parcaltd.org, www.parcaltd.org/esol Reed in Partnership: 2nd Floor Churchgate, Peterborough, PE1 1TT. 0808 175 6868, rep-eastofengland@getsetuk.co.uk

Transport Peterborough has a superb transport network so whether you are travelling by car, bus, walking or cycling (Green Wheel Cycle Routes), it is very easy to get in and around the city (see map on pages 8- 9). It also has excellent rail links and is about an hour from London King’s Cross Station.

The bus network links all parts of the city and surrounding areas.

Information on how to apply for a bus pass/season ticket if you’re a regular user or to see bus times can be found on: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/ transport-and-streets More information about getting around the city by bus and cycle routes or to plan your journey can be found on www.visitpeterborough. com/visitor-information/ getting-around, www.pbt.org.uk, www.traveline.info or www.stagecoachbus.com

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Faith Groups Peterborough is a city of diverse faiths and religions with many different places of worship based in the heart of the community or surrounding areas some of which are listed below.

Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Centre 260 Dogsthorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE1 3PG, 01733 755444, www.drolmacentre.org.uk Hussaini Islamic Centre 2 Burton St, Peterborough, PE1 5HD, 01733 566024, www.mksipeterborough.org Peterborough Cathedral Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS, 01733 355315, info@peterborough-cathedral.org.uk, www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk Bharat Hindu Samaj Unit 6, New England Complex, Rock Rd, Peterborough, PE1 3BU, 01733 315241, bharathindusamajpbo@gmail.com, www.bharathindusamaj.co.uk St Peter and All Souls Geneva St, Peterborough, PE1 2RS, 01733 562528, 07934 796221, www.stpeterandallsouls.org.uk Faizan E Madina Mosque 169-175 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BN 01733 567285, www.faizanemadina.org Masjid Ghousia Peterborough 406 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BY, 01733 566658, www.masjidghousia.org

To find a church or place of worship for other denominations visit: www.peterborough.cylex-uk.co.uk/ religious-organisations www.findachurch.co.uk/Search. aspx?address=peterborough &secret=493ae7

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Support Agencies Bengali Sanskriti Club ( Peterborough)

Bharat Hindu Samaj Peterborough

Founded 2 years ago for the migrant group of 150 Indian Bengali families that live and work in Peterborough. They regularly meet and organise walks, picnics, lunch clubs, womencentric courses, festival celebrations, and promote music and dance through their groups Musafir and RituRanga.

Helping the Hindu and other communities.

Activities include, educational tours of the temple. Our priest can help and advise on religious matters both in the temple or at home (doing havans and pujas), conducting regular children and adult events, games and cultural activities.

Address: Gladstone Park Community Centre, 927 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AF Bengalisanskriticlubpbo@gmail.com

Address: Unit 6, New England Complex, Rock Road, Peterborough, PE1 3BU punja_kish_ladwa@hotmail.com 07736 410454 www.bharathindusamaj.co.uk

British Red Cross Refugee Service

Chinese Community in Peterborough

This local Peterborough Office provides access to a variety of support services for Refugees and Asylum seekers and those in need.

Exists to support the community through friendship, connections and informal help, signposting to local services, facilities and other support in Peterborough.

Address: 46 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF, www.redcross.org.uk 01733 557472

Address: Tesco Community Room, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Peterborough, PE7 8BB chineseinpeterborough@gmail.com

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Compas Charity Provides a free advice service in English, Romanian, Czech, Slovak, Russian languages. Assists with housing, EU Settlement Scheme, employment, social welfare, energy efficiency advice, and other areas.

Address: Gladstone Park Community Centre, 927 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AN contact@compas.org.uk 07842 244535 www.compas.org.uk

Gambian Community Supporting Gambians in Peterborough, providing sports and social activities, promoting Gambian culture and working in the community with other groups and organisations.

Address: 26 Buckminster Place, Peterborough, PE1 4TS gamb.pborough@gmail.com 07944 613039

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ETAP

(East Timorese Association Peterborough) Founded by Timorese people in 2010.

ETAP a non-profit organisation designed to support the local communities in Peterborough. Tackling isolation, promoting integration, provide social, cultural and sporting activities. Open monthly meetings for information sharing.

Drop-in sessions Monday to Friday 14:00-18:00. Languages spoken- Tetum and Portuguese, Contact Celso Oliveira Address: Unity Hall, ETAP, Northfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 3QH etap.info@easttimoresepeterborough .org.uk 07407 177504 www.easttimoresepeterborough .org.uk

GLADCA Provides a wide range of services, including English ( ESOL) and ICT Classes short courses eg. flower arranging, healthy eating, Yoga, and trips out. Other services include immigration advice, Entry Clearance Applications, Spouse Visas, EEA Applications, British Citizenship and much more.

Address: 316- 318 Gladstone Street, Peterborough, PE1 2BX info@gladca.org 01733 566343 www.gladca.org

(Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough)

Kenyan Community Association of Peterborough

Offering a variety of free services to empower individuals to improve their lives. One-to-one appointments, English classes, social activities and help with essentials such as food, clothing and toiletries.

Supports Kenyans in Peterborough to eliminate isolation, signposting to essential services, promoting integration and diversity.

H.E.L.P

Address: 27a Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQ info@helpcharity.org.uk 01733 735563

Address: 94 Whittington, Peterborough, PE1 4YF KCAPmembers@gmail.com 07595 364745

Latvian Community Association In The UK

Light Project Peterborough

Running workshops and events, providing support to those in need in a safe compassionate environment, on an equal basis in the community and wider area.

Supporting those who are homeless or sleeping on the streets in Peterborough.

Help with housing, health and employment, responding to pressing needs and delivering short and long term projects to find solutions.

Address: Gladstone Park Community Centre, 927 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AN info@lcait.uk 07723 680381 www.lcait.uk

Address: The Garden House, Gravel Walk, Peterborough, PE1 1YU, info@lightprojectpeterborough.org.uk 01733 560031 www.lightprojectpeterborough.org.uk

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PARCA (Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association) Our services include: Translation and interpretation, English (ESOL) classes, advice, guidance, form-filling, one-toone support, housing and welfare, SIM cards, photocopying service, youth/adult social activities, a safe community space and much more for refugees, asylum seekers and anyone in need.

Offers free professional mental health services to the most vulnerable. Helping rough sleepers and the homeless back into work and education and supporting into suitable accommodation. Enhancing policing and community relations/trust whilst working alongside multi-agency partners to create a safer environment in the neighborhoods’.

Address: Unity Hall, Northfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 3QH enquiries@parcaltd.org 01733 563420 www.parcaltd.org/services

Address: 2nd Floor, Stuart House, St.John’s Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD info@peterboroughprime.com 020 3435 9457

Reed In Partnership

Right Resolution CIC

Provides access to the Refugee Employability Programme (REP) with tailored support to refugees in these specific cohort: UK Resettlement scheme (UKRS), Afghan Citizen Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Refugee Permission to stay, Community Sponsorship scheme, Mandate Resettlement scheme and Refugee Family union. The REP programme is for Refugees who are out of work , areas of support include employment, ESOL (English courses) support and Integration, all fully funded by the UK Government.

Address: 2nd Floor Churchgate, PE1 1TT rep-eastofengland@getsetuk.co.uk 0808 756 868 www.reedinpartnership.co.uk 14

Peterborough Prime

Delivers the Moving Forward Project which supports young people who are refugees or unaccompanied asylum seekers in Peterborough.

A youth work project offering positive participation opportunities.

Address: Crofts Corner, Essendyke, Peterborough, PE3 8JD cherry@rightresolutioncic.org 07928 762354 www.rightresolutioncic.org

SOS.LT Supporting Lithuanians and other arrivals from Eastern Europe in the city of Peterborough and surrounding areas with translations, interpreting, accessing NHS, Police and local authority services, organizing sports activities, accredited counselling, wellbeing sessions, healthy lifestyle consultations, form filling supporting victims of hate crime, domestic abuse and violence, signposting to other services.

YANA

(You Are Not Alone)

Offering mental health and other relevant support to victims of domestic abuse and violence, signposting to other support groups.

Address: 927 Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AN raimondapeterborough@gmail.com 07510 846399

Address: Peterborough sos.peterborough@gmail.com 07405 530735

Leisure Facilities / Things to do Peterborough offers lots to do and see for everyone.

From live entertainment, dining out, shopping, wonderful green spaces such as Ferry Meadows Country Park, theatres, a fabulous Cathedral and places of historic interest, sporting facilities and lots more.

Information can be found on www.visitpeterborough.com

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PARCA are delighted to have worked in partnership with the British Red Cross who kindly funded the project and Peterborough City Council who provided information resources.

Thank you to all involved in making this Booklet possible.

Connect With Us www.parcaltd.org PARCALTD PARCA_Peterborough PARCA1 Peterborough Asylum and Refugee Community Association (PARCA) PARCA_Peterborough 01733 563420 PARCA, Unity Hall, Northfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 3QH Charity No: 1152592