You are invited to PCOS Network meeting and Agm Tuesday 5th December 2023 from 1pm

[Preston City of Sanctuary]

Date: Tuesday 5th December 2023  Reserve a place here

Time: 1-3pm followed by AGM Election of Officers and Treasurers report (3-3:30pm)

Venue: Douglas Hall, St Cuthbert’s Church, Lytham Road, Preston PR23AR

Parking: Is available at the venue alternatively please use the Number 19 bus and alight at Black Bull Lane (near the Spar shop)

Topic: Moving On: From Asylum Seeker to Refugee-hopes, challenges and new beginnings 

Speakers: and panel discussion:

• Lisa Norcross KAIROS Housing Blackburn (A specialist  innovative Not for Profit organisation that supports those seeking sanctuary and those with No Recourse to Public Funds)
• Mary Sharples LCC Refugee Integration Team
• Abdurrahman Koseoglu Refugee
• Liz Mossop Assistant Director (Head of Advice and Community Services Preston City Council)
• Andy Littlejohns (Voluntary Sector Representative for Lancashire on the NW Asylum Contract Management Board)

Talk English is inviting attendees at the AGM to join them and the sanctuary seekers who attend their sessions for lunch before the meeting. In order to organise catering it is vital that you register your interest in the lunch in advance on Eventbrite. (by no later than Friday 1st December and indicate any particular dietary requirements and allergies). Please note in order to cover costs we would welcome a donation towards your lunch.

Booking Link is https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pcos-network-event-and-agm-tickets-755386961737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Many thanks, 

Greg Smith – on behalf of

Preston City of Sanctuary Team

See our website @ https://preston.cityofsanctuary.org/