Community events
To help foster vibrant, safe, and supportive communities Cornwall Council's Resettlement Service works in partnership with:
- charities
- volunteers
- residents
- community groups and
- schools
on various events and campaigns throughout the year.
“There’s a huge amount of energy and activity bubbling through our grassroot organisations. We are determined to nurture their capacity to play a leading role in resettling refugees.”
Emma Rowse, Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum
Homes for Ukraine Support Drop-ins
Starting in June 2025, free community drop-in events are taking place to give residents the opportunity to:
- connect with local support networks
- speak directly to the Council's Resettlement team
- gain advice from voluntary groups
- participate in activities and enjoy refreshments
Join these informal sessions and events with local community groups:
Friday 11 July, 5pm, Malpas Road Community Centre, Truro
Still Life Watercolour Workshop (ages 12+) which is free to attend, book your tickets online now.
Saturday 12 July, 3pm, Malpas Road Community Centre, Truro
Clay Modelling Workshop (ages 6+) which is free to attend, book your tickets online now.
Monday 14th July, 2:30pm to 5pm, The Gateway Centre, Madford Lane, Launceston, PL15 9TR
Join Cornwall Refugee Resource Network and some of the Council Resettlement Service team and others for support. This free in person drop-in session is open to Ukrainians and hosts in Cornwall.
Monday 14th July, 6pm to 8pm, The Gateway Centre, Madford Lane, Launceston, PL15 9TR
"One Day in My Life"
A special one-off screening of a documentary film made by young people aged 11 - 15 from Ukraine and the UK. Join this free event, with food available which will include time for a Q&A session with Filmmakers.
Organised with support from the Inspiring Women Network, it highlights youth voices and cross-cultural collaboration. For details, email the Cornwall Refugee Resource Network (CRRN) team. Book your ticket online.
Tuesday 15 July, 6pm to 7:15pm
"Where you are now: how to stay resourced".
Ukrainian-speaking psychotherapist and certified coach, Anna Shcherbii-Sendogan will talk about:
- emotional resilience
- self-connection, and
- adaptation while living abroad
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction from The Sunflowers and Choughs Club
- Guest expert talk (Anna Shcherbii-Sendogan)
- Q&A session with Cornwall Council’s Resettlement Service – questions will be collected in advance
- Closing reflections
This free online drop-in session is open to Ukrainians in Cornwall, facilitated by Sunflowers and Choughs, Cornwall. Please email sunflowerschoughs@gmail.com to register.
Friday 18 July, 12 - 4pm
Mobile Film-making Workshop, The Cornish Bank, Falmouth (ages 15+)
This work is free to attend and includes hands-on practice, theory and film screenings all led by Ukrainian filmmaker Svitlana Pohasiy.