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Marco
Migrant Asylum Seeker Refugee Community Organisation
email: ukb.marco@btconnect.com
Mobile: 07865 306523
MARCO meets in the Summer Lane Community Centre (behind the George and Dragon Pub) on Wednesday and Friday.
Wednesday
10a.m. to 1p.m.
Talking shop—casual conversation and refreshments
Immigration Advice from qualified staff.
Friday
12noon to 1p.m.
Talking Shop
Immigration guidance and appointments
12 noon to 1p.m.
English Language classes
Speak to Yvonne Cass on the number above for details of volunteering opportunities for various events and activities.
We also run a number of one-of events e.g. ‘Africa day’; ‘Life-Swap’; children’s Christmas party and we are planning summer activity sessions for young people.
The Aims of MARCO are:
- To provide practical assistance to enable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Barnsley to integrate into the community.
- To work with other agencies to address issues affecting Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Barnsley.
- To represent the views of Migrants, Asylum seekers and Refugees in Barnsley.
- To strive towards making Barnsley a welcoming town where people of different backgrounds can live happily together.
