What’s On

Celebrate International Women’s Day with us! Join a vibrant, multi-sensory gathering dedicated to honoring women through creativity, culture, and self-care.

This event is completely free and open to all.

✨ The Experience

• Artistry: Get a stunning Henna Tattoo or explore your creative side with crafts and flower arranging.
  Wellness: Indulge in a relaxing Hand Massage and find your center with a guided Mindfulness session.

• Creation: Learn the art of Candle Making to take a piece of the day home with you.

• Flavors: Enjoy a curated spread of Authentic Indian and Thai cuisine, celebrating rich global traditions.

📍 Location & Time

Where: The Hub, Omagh When: March 7th, 5pm onwards

✨ Join Us for an Empowering Morning of Stories and Connection!

Light up your evening with a touch of creativity! 🕯️✨

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming Candle Making Workshop hosted by the wonderful Candle Tales by Nataly. Whether you’re looking to learn a new craft or simply want a relaxing night out, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the art of hand-poured candles.

 The Details:

• Where: Omagh Community House
• When: Thursday, 5th Feburary
• Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
• Cost: Completely FREE

Spaces for these sessions tend to fill up fast, so make sure to grab your spot and prepare for a night of beautiful scents and great company.

Get ready to roll, scroll, and soul-soothe!

We’re hosting a FREE Paper Quilling Workshop and you’re invited to turn simple strips of paper into stunning works of art. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or have never picked up a quilling tool in your life, this session is for you!

 The Details:

• Where: The Hub, Omagh
• When: Saturday, 31st January
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Who: Everyone! (All ages and skill levels welcome)
• Cost: Completely FREE

FREE ESOL CLASSES!

Contact mary on 07783706598

Free Anti-Racism Training for Your Team

Are you a community group, charity, or business in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area? Would your team benefit from free anti-racism training?

An experienced consultant with a wealth of knowledge delivering training across Northern Ireland is offering sessions for your staff.

If you’d like to book this training for your team, please call 07783706598 to arrange an appointment.

Need legal advice on immigration?

The Belfast Law Centre Outreach Clinic is now taking bookings for an upcoming clinic on September 8th. All staff are qualified immigration solicitors ready to provide legal guidance.

The clinic will be held at the ERANO office.

To book your appointment, please contact Mary on 07783706598.

Health Day with ERANO & WHSCT!
Get ready for a fantastic opportunity to prioritize your health!

ERANO is teaming up with the Western Health and Social Care Trust for a FREE Health Day on Monday, August 18th!
Come on down and take advantage of these services:

FREE checks: Get your blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol levels checked. It’s quick, easy, and super important for keeping an eye on your wellbeing!
Diabetes insights: We’ll have a GP on board to chat all things Diabetes, offering valuable information and answering your questions.
Explore therapies & services: Discover a host of other therapies and meet medical professionals who can guide you through different health services available to you.
This is a brilliant chance to get some insights into your health and learn more about the support available in our community. Don’t miss out!

Location: ERANO, Omagh Community House
Date: Monday, August 18th
Time: 10am-2pm

Free School Meals Application Support Available at ERANO Office

Are you completing a free school meals application and need some guidance?

Join us at the ERANO office this Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, from 1pm to 3pm, where a representative from the Education Board (WEA) will be available to offer direct support and answer your questions.

Location: ERANO, Omagh Community House

2 Drumragh Avenue
Omagh
BT78 1DP

This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating the incredible strength found in unity! The theme; ‘Commubnity as a Superpower’, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our upcoming Information Session & Coffee morning in Omagh Library.

Join us, in collaboration with Libraries NI, for a friendly morning with complimentary hot drinks and sweet treats!

Date: Tuesday 17th June

Time: 10am-2pm

Location: Omagh Library, 1 Spillars Place, Inishtown Road, Omagh BT781HL

Come and learn about local services, ask questions and meet new people in a relaxed setting. Everyone welcome at this FREE event!

On Friday, 6th June, the Muslim community will celebrate Eid Al Adha. Those attending Friday prayers are invited to join us afterwards in the ERANO office for light refreshments marking the occasion.

URGENT CALL – ERANO is inviting community leaders, and those working with community groups, to a crucial round table discussion regarding community safety and inclusion in Omagh. In light of the raising hate crime events it is clear we must act decisively and collectively to combat those threatening to cause racial tensions within our community. Your engagement as leaders is crucial to ensure we do not allow this behaviour to continue and we tackle this before racial tensions take root and fester in Omagh.
As a district we have welcomed refugees and new communities into our towns and villages making for a more diverse and multicultural community. The new communities have worked hard to integrate and contribute to our area, in many cases bringing new business and expertise with them.
To witness the racist incidents and negative rhetortic over the last few weeks and the impact of this on innocent people is horrifying and needs to be urgently addressed.
Omagh must remain a place where diversity is celebrated and where all residents can live in peace and without fear. Therefore, we urge you to attend this round table and contribute with your thoughts and expertise so we can develop proactive strategies to promote inclusion, foster understanding, and stamp our future racist incidents.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: erano.omagh@gmail.com

Appointment only ‘Advice Clinic’ on Friday with Denise 10am -12pm ERANO office.
CONVERSATION ENGLISH 12pm -1pm. ERANO OFFICE. Everyone Welcome.

For those seeking advice, or help with forms, please call Denise and book an appointment. She will be in the office every Friday 10.00am -1pm

Make your very own unique St Patricks Day Bracelet….it will last longer than a bunch of shamrocks! Wear it with pride on the 17th March or send a matching one to someone far away to share a cultural bond. Workshop with Catherine £5 ( all materials included).

This year ERANO will be working in collaboration with the PCSP, and Cancer Focus N.I, bringing an International Women’s Health event to the HUB in Campsie. Our members will lead taster workshops on hand massage/ manicure, art therapy while others will display ways you can bring relaxation and harmony to your life. There will be some light refreshments and Thai finger food to sample at the event. We would encourage all members to attend this free event.

A exciting new programme starting next week. Are you sporty, or just want to try out something new? We at ERANO, along with our funders, the IFA, understand the power of sport to help people bond, keep fit and learn resilience so we are offering this opportunity for young people to come together and experience sports they may not have previously tried out. All our sessions are free and supervised. There will also be motivational talks and inspirational stories from sporting giants. This programme is open to male and female from all cultures. If you want to learn more or join up, please call 07783706598 to register.

ERANO’s Hate Crime Awareness session is tailored to help communities recognise and respond to hate incidents and crimes. We encourage anyone working with vulnerable groups to sign up for this free workshop. Participants will learn about the protected characteristics, the importance of reporting hate crimes, and the available support for victims and witnesses. The session includes discussions on real-life scenarios, encouraging active participation and engagement. By fostering an understanding of how to be an active bystander, this workshop empowers community members to challenge hate incidents and crimes effectively. Join us to enhance community cohesion and promote a safer, more inclusive environment.

Applications for a Post Primary place for September 2025 are now open via EA Connect 

 Applications close at 12 noon on 20 February 2025.

Contact us if you need help with your application!

Get Creative This Month with ERANO!

Check out our exciting lineup of upcoming workshops and events:

• Sand Art Workshop: Unleash your inner artist with our captivating sand art workshop with Nataly on January 23rd. Learn various techniques to create stunning and unique pieces. Sand art offers a range of potential health benefits, especially for children.
• Valentine’s Day Craft Making: Get crafty and show your love with our special Valentine’s Day craft making session on February 8th. We’ll guide you through creating heartwarming gifts for your loved ones.
• Crocheting Workshop: Discover the relaxing art of crocheting in our beginner-friendly workshop on February 22nd. Learn basic stitches and create your first crochet project.

Contact us for more information on these events!

As an international woman what is your experience of assessing health care in Northern Ireland? At ERANO we know it hasn’t always been easy, so we would like you to attend a discussion group with the Health and Social Care team to get your point across. Please join us on Tuesday 14th January in the ERANO office to discuss matters that matter to you and your families. Interpreters will be available in Arabic and Ukrainian. If you have a different language please let us know as soon as possible. Out of pocket expenses will be covered and refreshments will be available. Call 07783706598 to book a place or to find out more.

Get into the Christmas spirit with ERANO! 

Join us for a cozy coffee morning filled with:

• Festive treats and drinks
• A fun children’s craft workshop
• A chance to win great prizes in our raffle

When: December 6th, 10 AM Where: ERANO Office, Omagh Community House

Don’t miss out on this festive fun! 

We are holding an eVisa Information Session at ERANO Omagh office on the 3rd December at 12pm.

Please fill out registration form and send back to ERANO if you wish to attend this session.

eVisa Information Session – Google Docs

English Classes – Fermanagh House – come along and register with Gerry.

Ukrainian ladies, feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Consider enrolling in our upcoming 6-week therapy workshop with Inna. A trained therapist Inna has worked with many clients over the years and we are delighted to be able to offer her professional service to ERANO clients. Please book your place with Inna. Numbers restricted.

Parliamentary Elections to be held in Bulgaria оп 27th October 2024

Parliamentary Elections will be held in Bulgaria оп the 27th October 2024, and all Bulgarian citizens, including those residing in the United Kingdom, аге thereby eligible to exercise their democratic right to vote. Following guidance from the Bulgarian Government, the Bulgarian Embassy in London has sought and received the official consent of His Majesty’s Government (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Note Verbale No. 381/16 September 2024), so that overseas elections сап be held within the territory of the United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
It has beеп deemed appropriate that опе of the polling stations, intended to serve the Bulgarian Community in Fermanagh Omagh District Council (FODC), will be set at the following address: Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, ВТ74 7HR.
The Election Day itself will be the 27th October 2024.
Voting will begin at 7:00am and will end at 20:00pm. (In the event of there being voters in front of the polling station at 20:00pm who have not yet voted, the voting process will continue until 21:00pm)
The Embassy has instructed all participants in the voting process to adhere to all relevant UK Health and Safety Legislation.
For further information contact,
The Bulgarian Embassy 186-188 Queen’s Gate, London, SW7 5HL; Tel: 020 7584 9400 www.bulgarianembassy-london.org; E-mail: Embassy.Londone@mfa.bg

Calling all students wanting to practice their English Language Skills in Speaking and Listening. ERANO will be starting an ‘informal’ coffee and chat morning for anyone that wants to come along and chat to locals or other language learners. This class is different from ESOL class. Different topics each week! Fun and Interactive. Free to all nationalities, just drop in on a Tuesday.

As part of Good Relations Week we at ERANO would love you to come join us for coffee and scones on Tuesday 17th September at 10.00am. Everyone is welcome and in particular we would love to see members of the public who don’t normally need to visit our office. We encourage everyone to drop in and see what we do, have a chat in a very informal setting. We are Located in OMAGH COMMUNITY HOUSE, 2 DRUMRAGH AVENUE, BT781DP. (FRONT DOOR OPPOSITE MPA OFFICE AND NEXT TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS)

Boost Your English Skills with Our 12-Week ESOL Course

Are you a refugee or asylum seeker looking to improve your English language skills? Our 12-week ESOL course is designed to help you build confidence and communicate effectively in everyday life.

Course Details:

• Level: Beginners and Improvers
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Starts: Friday the 13th Sept @ 10am-12pm
• Location: Omagh Community House, Erano Office

Benefits of Taking Our ESOL Course:

• Improved Communication: Gain confidence in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Increased Opportunities: Enhance your chances of finding employment and accessing services
• Integration into Society: Connect with other newcomers

How to Enroll:

To register for our Omagh ESOL course, please contact us at erano.omagh@gmail.com or 07783706598

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the next step in your English language journey.

ERANO, working in partnership with Omagh District Council are marking Good Relations Week next month by screening the ‘The Breadwinner’ movie at Strule Arts Centre. In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family. This is a free event and we encourage everyone interested to come along.

Beginners/Improvers English classes will be resuming shortly in Enniskillen and Omagh. If you are interested please call us and register for a place.

ERANO invites all our new communities from Enniskillen and Omagh to come along and join us for an end of summer fun day. The day aimed at children has a host of fun things to do, face painting, inflatables, magic show, workshops etc. Parents bring a sharing picnic and let others sample your food. Indoor venue and marquee just in case the weather lets us down! Venue: The Barracks, Enniskillen Castle, 2pm – 5pm, Sunday 1st September.

Refugees face immense challenges. Help us overcome language barriers by joining our team as an ESOL teacher.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled ESOL teacher to guide refugees on their journey to language proficiency and independence.

Call Mary on 07783706598

Or Email mary.lafferty@eran.org.uk

Join for an information webinar

Register for Zoom Meeting

Inviting our Ukrainian community from across Enniskillen and Omagh to an evening with the Ukrainian Consul, Mr. Alan Moore, OBE at the ERANO centre in Omagh. This is an opportunity to ask questions, put forward concerns etc. The event is also open to other nationalities that may like to discuss the Ukrainian situation or hear more about it from the consul. There will be Ukrainian exhibits and refreshments available.

Arab refugee community in Enniskillen and Omagh do you fancy a free end of Summer Party for your kids to enjoy? Bring your own sharing picnic, and lets have a good catch up before the winter months set in.

What to Expect:

• Playing and learning cricket! : Get involved in cricket as a sport and learn from professional coaches.
• Community Spirit: Connect with fellow cricket enthusiasts. Share stories, make new friends, and create lasting bonds.
• Empowerment: By attending, you’re contributing to a safe space where young people can find support, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging.

Why Cricket? Cricket isn’t just a game; it’s a bridge that connects people from different backgrounds. Through this sport, we empower young people, boost their confidence, and provide them with opportunities to thrive.

Get Involved: Whether you’re a seasoned cricket fan or a curious newcomer, join us! Spread the word and bring your friends.

Pop Up Event held 10th July @ Omagh Leisure Centre 1.30pm-3.30pm

Don’t miss out on our fantastic multi-cultural festival. A great fun day for all the family. Everyone welcome!

Click here for more information.

New Beginnings – True stories from the community, happening at Bogans Bar Omagh, Thursday 29th February 7.30pm. Share your new beginnings story, or come along to enjoy a fun night out!

Contact Mary or Olha for more details.

Join us on Friday the 8th March for inspiring stories, live music, a tasty supper and maybe even win some prizes! This is a free event welcome to everyone.

Contact Mary or Olha for more details.

Fun Youth Morning | Join us for a fun morning of water sports and outdoor activities at Enniskillen Share Centre! Free event available to 12-18 year old refugee/asylum seeker /migrant youth in the Fermanagh and Omagh area.

Book in by contacting Mary or Olha.