Every Friday evening Ukrainian refugees are learning English in our ‘Conversation Club’. Volunteers who are native speakers or fluent in the English language, talk English over a cup of coffee in an informal atmosphere. Are you willing to help or would you like to have more information, please contact Hellen…
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A little over a year ago, the Star Lodge Hotel was converted into an emergency shelter for refugees. A temporary AZC for about 300 people. At first, because of Corona, there was not much to do other than walk in the area. Fortunately, an enthusiastic group of local residents soon…
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“So is there perhaps also a French speaker who wants to learn Dutch?” That is what I asked when I was approached by Welkom in Utrecht after I signed up for the language café at the Star Lodge. After all, I heard that there are several nationalities here. Because I…
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What to do during the Christmas holidays? Ice skating! Five times we went with a bus full of refugees to the Vechtsebanen. Most of them had never been on ice before. Fortunately, about 25 volunteers from Utrecht were able to lend a hand. A lovely Dutch day, with hot chocolate…
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A group of refugees, especially Ukrainians, love classical music, opera and ballet. So how wonderful it is that we regularly receive free tickets to wonderful concerts by ensembles, orchestras, choirs and dance groups! Around Christmas, refugees could put aside their worries for a moment and enjoy Christmas carols from Flanders,…
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Christmas warmed us by the wonderful activities organized at the asylum center and in the neighborhood! On Wednesday, December 21st, women from Syria, Iraq and Somalia cooked amazing food in Het Wilde Westen and then, with the help of Hermen and Josien of Huis van Dominicus, made bags to take…
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The video below was made by one of the cooks from the Star Lodge during the Christmas dinner in the Nieuwe Kerk Utrecht two weeks ago. Residents of the Star Lodge and members of the church put together a sumptuous buffet that everyone enjoyed. It was an evening full of…
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We hope to see you again next year at our activities!…
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The end of the year is once again in sight, about time to put our heroes of volunteers in the spotlight!1. Wilco has been a volunteer at Welkom in Utrecht for years. He often helps people move his DJ van!2. Nicole is our superstar volunteer, she helps every week with…
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Ever since the shelter opened at the Star Lodge, neighborhood resident Eline has faithfully visited every Wednesday afternoon with a bag full of nail polish, nail stickers and a gellac lamp. There she is warmly welcomed by a group of young girls and women who again look forward to this…
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