🎯At Saint Francis Employability, we like to make learning English fun, practical and interactive! 😄 Today’s challenge is perfect for Entry 3 and above. Can you guess the the English idioms from the emojis? 🤔👇 🐈 📤👜 🌧️ 🐈 🐕 🐷 ✈️🪽 ❌🥚🥚🥚🧺 🐦🐦 🪨 How many can you guess? 👀 💬 Put your answers in the comments! No cheating! 😜

We’re delighted to welcome Warwickshire Police to St Francis Employability for a practical and inspiring employability session designed to help you build confidence, develop your skills and take positive steps towards employment. Whether you’re currently looking for work, preparing for interviews or simply need a boost in confidence and motivation, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical advice and support. When ? Wednesday 30 September 2026, 9:30am – 2:45pm Where?

The staff at St Francis Employability want to say a big thank you to Dr Bike aka Andrew, for coming and delivering 4 sessions of free bike repair to our clients. Many of our clients rely on their bikes to attend their classes, volunteering or employment appointments, also with the current economic situation bike repairs become less and less of a priority over essentials so Dr Bike offering his skills for free making sure peoples bikes are safe to use and kept in good conditio

Would you like to improve your English while learning how to access healthcare in the UK? Our Women’s ESOL for Health programme helps you develop your English and feel more confident talking about important health topics. 💬💚 If you need support with ESOL and want to better understand healthcare in the UK, we’re here to help. 📍 St Francis Employability, St Francis of Assisi Church, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ 📞 07584 095004 📧 leonnaw@stfcov.org Please get in touch to

We’re excited to welcome The Hill Group to St Francis Employability for a special employer session exploring careers and opportunities within the construction industry. 📅 Tuesday 29 September 2026 ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm 📍 St Francis Employability, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ Come along and hear directly from an employer about construction career pathways, entry requirements and CSCS cards, what makes a great candidate, and what employers look for when recruiting. Whether you

St Francis Employability were proud to be one of many local organisations who came together to support victims of modern slavery in and around Coventry. The event held last week at Coventry cathedral was an opportunity for members of the public, survivors and support organisations to come together and share information, network and offer support. St Francis Employability were there to offer our services to help victims to be able to move forward in their lives, build and deve

Do you have any spare wool from a jumper you never finished? We are looking for any wool that can be used by our visitors who are learning to weave and starting to make Christmas decorations. Any colour, texture, full balls or not. We would be grateful if you could drop it by the church, come and have a coffee with us and see how it will be used. We are open 9.30-2.45, please ask for Nic or Kay.

With a few of our lovely volunteers away enjoying the summer, we found ourselves a little short-handed in the kitchen today. But no lunch crisis on David’s watch! Our Employability Team Lead stepped away from employability for a moment, put on an apron and got cooking to make sure everyone was fed. Proof that teamwork sometimes means swapping your job description for an apron! A big thank you to David for stepping in and saving the day, and, of course, to all our wonderful v

Our incredible volunteers have been busy cooking delicious homemade pakoras using potatoes grown in our very own garden, and they tasted amazing! We simply wouldn’t be able to run our Community Café without the dedication, enthusiasm and hard work of our wonderful volunteers. They put so much care into everything they do and make a real difference to our community every day. A huge and heartfelt thank you to every one of you, we appreciate you more than words can say! #Commun

One of our students recently drew a beautiful picture of a phoenix a mythical bird and a very important symbol for both Coventry and the people we support at Saint Francis Employability. A phoenix is a magical bird that bursts into flames at the end of its life, only to be born again as a young chick .🐣 Its cycle continues, reminding us that life can begin again. 🔥 For our student, the phoenix represents what it feels like to live a new life in the UK. Moving to a new coun

Community Cafe Lunch Program Join us at our Community Cafe for a warm and welcoming lunch experience! Our dedicated volunteers are cooking delicious meals every weekday, providing a free lunch for anyone in the community. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a meal or connect with others, we invite you to come by. Details When: Monday to Friday Time: 12:30 PM Cost: Free for everyone We believe in the power of community and the joy of sharing a meal together. Come and e

Fun in our new Cleaning and ESOL course as we practise giving cleaning commands to each other! #CleaningCourse #Learning #NewSkills #StFrancisEmployability

August bank holiday on Monday, August 25 means many benefits arrive early. Payments due on August 23–25 will instead be made on Friday 22 August. This applies to major benefits: Universal Credit, Child Benefit, state pension, PIP, carer’s and attendance allowance. The early payments are to ensure families do not suffer from financial disruption so they can plan for bills, groceries, and back-to-school costs. #StFrancisEmployability #Benefits #BankHoliday

We are fortunate that Dr Bike aka Andrew is attending St Francis Employability over the next few weeks to offer FREE bike safety checks to keep you and your family cycling safe during the holidays. Dr Bike is able to to do a thorough safety check of your bike and time permitting complete minor repairs. Dr Bike will be coming back to St Francis Employability on, Wednesday 26th August, Thursday 3rd September and Monday 7th September between 9:30am - 1:30pm, no need to book just

There is an important date of 23 August 2026 and you may need to take action now. The Scheme is closed until October 2026 but there is an important date of 23 August 2026 that could affect you receiving the one-off discount of £150 on your electricity bill or prepayment electric meter between November 26 and March 27. (The money is not paid directly to you). If you’re eligible, your electricity supplier will apply the discount to your bill. You do not need to do anything

Today we we very fortunate to have a visitor to help us keep our allotment watered, Ari, came to meet with Danielle and David to discuss our allotment project and look at all the vegetables we are growing for our community kitchen including our first cucumber. We are really pleased to be working with Ari to help offer people the opportunity to engage more with local green spaces in Radford including volunteering in our allotment. Ari is a Community Organiser from Grapevine Co

Blue Badge holders can park for free at Walsgrave Hospital, but registration of the badge may be required for first-time visitors. Disabled individuals with a valid Blue Badge are entitled to free parking at Walsgrave Hospital, whether attending as a patient or visiting someone. Free parking is available for the duration of your visit or appointment, ensuring easier access without parking First-time visitors must register their Blue Badge before visiting to access free parki

Note to publisher : 16.6.2026 submission Our students discovered so many free opportunities, including computer access, books in English and their first language 📖🌍, and groups and activities where they can meet new people 🤝😊. Many were amazed by how much the library can offer to help them learn, grow, and build confidence. 🌟 The highlight? Receiving their very first library cards! 🎉💳 If you're a beginner English speaker and want to improve your IT skills, our ESOL for

With everyone watching the pennies, preparing the daily lunch boxes can dent your wallet. If your child has not been automatically enrolled by the Council, could your child be entitled to free school meals? There are many benefits including, saving more than £450 a year per child, saving the time and hassle of shopping for and preparing packed lunches and knowing your child is getting a healthy, tasty cooked meal that can mean they achieve more on a full stomach. You could

The St Francis Employability Employment team receiving their training to keep them up to date with the latest Safeguarding procedures at St Francis Employability. Team training like this is essential to make sure we maintain a high quality of service for our clients in line with current Government legislation, it's also great for team moral and sharing ideas for how to offer support to each other and the clients in difficult situations. #StFrancisEmployability #TeamTraining #