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SDS is established to support people to overcome whatever barriers they are facing and is dedicated to help them achieve their aspirations through advice, information & guidance, training & employment support, family & youth support.

On behalf of the SDS, we would like to wish you and your families a blessed Eid. May this Eid celebration bring you peac...
26/05/2026

On behalf of the SDS, we would like to wish you and your families a blessed Eid. May this Eid celebration bring you peace, good health, and prosperity. May God bring joy into your life and light up your world with countless blessings.

Hi All,Please be aware, we will be closed on Monday 25th May for Spring Bank Holiday, and also on the 26th & 27th for Ei...
25/05/2026

Hi All,

Please be aware, we will be closed on Monday 25th May for Spring Bank Holiday, and also on the 26th & 27th for Eid celebrations.✨

On Tuesday 26th May, the recreate and design session will be moved to:
🗓 1st June & 2nd June 2026 at 10am to 12pm

Thank you for your understanding and wishing everyone a joyful Eid celebration

We’re excited to announce our new dates for the month of June✨✨✨All are welcome regardless of experience as these sessio...
21/05/2026

We’re excited to announce our new dates for the month of June✨✨✨

All are welcome regardless of experience as these sessions are perfect for individuals with little or no experience in sewing.

Bring along 1 or 2 slightly damaged or torn items, and we will guide you step-by-step in repairing them.

✨✨More information on the clothing swap will be posted closer to the date 📅.

Your imagination is the limit, we can’t wait to see what you make and design.

The new dates are as follows:

Tuesday 9th June - Repair & Mend
Tuesday 16th June - Recreate - Hair Accessories
Tuesday 23th June - Clothing Swap
Tuesday 30th June - Repair & Mend

📍 39A Abingdon Road, LE2 1HA, Leicester
⌚ 10 am to 12pm

Tel: 0116 285 5888

WhatsApp: 07958166960

All are welcome. Refreshments available.

Let’s be creative whilst we protect our planet by recycling, reusing and reducing.

This is thanks to the LEAF Project in partnership with Dmusdghub & The National Lottery Community Fund

📣📣📣Important NoticePlease note we will be closed on Monday 25th May for Spring Bank Holiday, and also on the 26th & 27th...
20/05/2026

📣📣📣Important Notice

Please note we will be closed on Monday 25th May for Spring Bank Holiday, and also on the 26th & 27th for Eid celebrations.✨

The recreate & design (Somali Dirac) on Tuesday 26th will be moved to:
🗓 1st June & 2nd June 2026 at 10am to 12pm

Thank you for your understanding and wishing everyone a joyful Eid celebration 🎉✨ This is thanks to the LEAF Project in partnership with

🌍 Join us for an impactful Climate Awareness ‘Climate Change Initiatives and Environmentally Friendly Practice’ Event.Th...
05/05/2026

🌍 Join us for an impactful Climate Awareness ‘Climate Change Initiatives and Environmentally Friendly Practice’ Event.

The climate crisis is no longer a distant issue- it’s here, and it affects us all. That’s why we and are coming together to raise awareness, inspire action and build a more sustainable future.

What to expect:

⭐ Engaging talks from industry voices

⭐ Practice ways to make a differences

⭐ Community building whilst raising awareness

⭐ Community- driven solutions

📍 BRIG Café, Birmingham (The Warehouse, 54-57 Allison St, B5 5TH)
📅Friday 8 May 2026
⏰6:00PM – 8:00PM

Be part of the movement. Be part of the solution.

We look forward to seeing you at our talks. This is in partnership with and

GREAT NEWS 📣📣📣NEW DATEWe are delighted to announce our Community Enviro- gardening session as part of the LEAF Project.T...
01/05/2026

GREAT NEWS 📣📣📣NEW DATE

We are delighted to announce our Community Enviro- gardening session as part of the LEAF Project.

This session will cover everything you will need to know about gardening, using the correct soil and composting and most importantly, caring for your plants, so you can grow your own fruits and vegetables at home. We will also be having safety training to protect you and others.

All tools and materials are provided to you – just bring yourself and your family and be ready to learn and grow with gardening with SDS.

📅Sunday 10th May 2026
⌚11am- 1pm
📍39A Abingdon Road, LE2 1HA, Leicester

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Please WhatsApp SDS to reserve your place.

Thank you – Somali Development Services
This session is thanks to the partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund, and Dmusdghub

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Please be informed that our office will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026 for the Early May Bank Holiday.We are open from...
30/04/2026

Please be informed that our office will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026 for the Early May Bank Holiday.

We are open from Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9:30am.

Thank you for your support – Somali Development Services.'

🔥🔥🔥We're excited to announce our new dates for the month of May - Sewing and creative sessions.All are welcome regardles...
30/04/2026

🔥🔥🔥We're excited to announce our new dates for the month of May - Sewing and creative sessions.

All are welcome regardless of experience as these sessions are perfect for individuals with little or no experience in sewing. Bring along 1 or 2 slightly damaged or torn items, and we will guide you step-by-step in repairing them.

Excited news, we have two sessions of the Recreate where you can upcycle your leftover scrap materials in hair accessories - hair ties, headband and more. On Tuesday 26th May, we welcome our service users to recreate and redesign their Somali Dirac.

Your imagination is the limit, we can't wait to see what you make and design.

The new dates are as follows:

Tuesday 5th May - Repair & Mend
Tuesday 12th May - Recreate - Hair Accessories
Tuesday 19th May - Repair & Mend
Tuesday 26th May - Recreate - Somali Dirac

📍 39A Abingdon Road, LE2 1HA, Leicester
⌚ 10 am to 12pm

Tel: 0116 285 5888

WhatsApp: 07958166960

All are welcome. Refreshments available.

Let's be creative whilst we protect our planet by recycling, reusing and reducing.

This is thanks to the LEAF Project in partnership with Dmusdghub The National Lottery Community Fund

Last week, we at Somali Development Services were excited to be invited to 'Together We Can 2026: Health Equality Summit...
24/04/2026

Last week, we at Somali Development Services were excited to be invited to 'Together We Can 2026: Health Equality Summit delivered by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS (UHL).

It was a valuable opportunity to highlight our effective approaches to tackling health inequality in communities in Leicester, while also sharing best practices to help improve outcomes for those facing the greatest barriers.

A sincere thank you to the organiser of the health summit for bringing together such an impact event, and to all of the speakers for sharing impactful information and raising awareness of these essential services.

Thank you for your support - Somali Development Services

24/04/2026

1 day to go 🌳🌍 We have more speakers to announce our speakers for the upcoming Zoom discuss on 'Climate change initiatives and environmentally friendly practices' with (SDS) and (GSD) on Saturday 25th April at 12pm. TOMORROW

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation as our expert panel shares insights, challenges, and solutions shaping our planet’s future.

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation as our expert panel shares insights, challenges, and solutions shaping our planet’s future.

📅 Saturday 25th April 2026
⏰ Starting at 12pm
📍 Location: Zoom = https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fus02web.zoom.us%2fj%2f84404917120%3fpwd%3dJcfBcGkmW7J2tjTBhohK57psSua34B.1&c=E,1,2DoR9ET67j4ISVlGq57gvy33UcQ6KMj1YCLlxEWE6cWaHzDqhIwJoKmWxuRfRlvw1rCSjBfr3t7xiReFRVa2SC6lRGYHOA3jIblE-d4hJvvRZXvsDPw,&typo=1&ancr_add=1

Meeting ID: 844 0491 7120

Passcode: 765265

Join instructions

https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84404917120/invitations?signature=5_TmjYKyb_I-o0F9s1KaC5aLpn8GVa52LO1D-mJrkiE

Our new speakers:

Sagal A Bafo
Tahir T. Mohamed
Dr Hassan A Yusuf
IIyas M Sheikh

For more information, please contact GSD at [email protected]/

We look forward to seeing you at our talks. This is in partnership with and

Thank you for your support - Somali Development Service

Address

39 Abingdon Road
Leicester
LE21HA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

44 (0)116 2855888

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