A welcoming, drop-in community Solidarity Space led by and for our local communities. Join us for warmth, connection, food, games, workshops, conversation, and care.

Important information

• Location: get in touch for Solidarity Space address by emailing [email protected]
• Date: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (starting 10 April!)
• Time: 1PM – 4PM

At MRN, we understand the power of community. The Government thrives in keeping us apart, but we know we are stronger together. 

That’s what makes our Solidarity Spaces so important. They are vibrant hubs of connection and belonging for racialised and migrant communities. These provide a safe, informal place where people can come together to share experiences, celebrate their identities, shape their own journeys and build lasting friendships in a community that truly values them. These spaces have been co-produced with local migrant communities- especially people seeking asylum– and offer a space for rest, learning and joy, shaped by those who use it.

“A space where people come as they are and are respected and accepted regardless.”

– Attendee

What to expect

• Regular ESOL space starts at 1PM – all levels welcome. At the first session on 10th April, we’ll be running a drop-in needs assessment for the ESOL space from 1–4PM – if you’re interested in English language learning, we encourage you to come early and take part.
• 2–3PM workshops on creative activities, rights info, wellbeing, tech & more
• Tea, coffee & snacks (help yourself!)
• Games, music & informal activities
• Interpreters in community languages
• £5 travel expenses available

This Space has been shaped by local migrant communities but everyone is welcome. No sign-up is needed.

If you would like to attend, need language interpretation, or just want to find out more, drop us a message at [email protected]

Programming

Date	Time	Workshop/Activity
10 April	1-4 pm	ESOL needs assessment
24 April	2-3 pm	Banner Making + Situationer on the Philippines
8 May	2-3 pm	Solidarity Detainee Support
22 May	2-3 pm	Organising For Power
12 June	2-3 pm	Collage-making for rest + community building

Keep an eye out for further updates to the programme!

Want to get involved?

We’re inviting partner organisations, community members, facilitators and artists to run workshops, share skills or host sessions in the space.

Whether it’s a one-off activity or something you want to try out regularly, we’d love to hear your ideas.

This is a space where people can connect, co-learn and build power through joy, creativity, and shared experience.

We’re also setting up an info point at the Solidarity Space, so if your organisation has any flyers, leaflets or materials you’d like us to share, please send them our way.

Please share this opportunity through your networks, newsletters, WhatsApp groups, or anyone you think would love to take part.

If you or someone in your community would like to run a session, host a workshop, or just find out more, get in touch:

[email protected]

Want to support us?

Help us keep our solidarity space alive. Find out more here.