HKBNO East Midlands Councils

27/07/2026

Thank you HongKong Notts 諾思港 for hosting this important film. It was great to meet the director Don Ng too, and hear about the 'behind the scenes' stories. Special mention to The Bonington for your support of these screenings. No Time for Goodbye is also screening at the Savoy in Nottingham in August ☺

15/07/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 (𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲)

We have some exciting news!

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲. The 12 week programme includes daily English classes and weekly employment sessions, and begins in September and November. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗡𝗢 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://www.worldjewishrelief.org/step/?utm_campaign=2315974_STEP%20Evaluation%20Partner%20Email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=World%20Jewish%20Relief&dm_i=6LRP,1DN0M,5Y246Y,6HMMK,1,0,0,0

04/06/2026

📢 為期三年的香港BN(O)移民長期追蹤調查 (Panel Survey) 問卷又嚟喇！ 此調查是由倫敦大學學院 (UCL)、倫敦國王學院 (KCL) 及牛津大學合作進行。
第三期調查將於2026年6月8日開始進行，我們將委託民意調查公司Ipsos 發出調查邀請。如果你去年曾經參與第一波調查，請留意郵箱，別錯過參與這項別具意義的調查 – 你的持續參與將有助我們了解BN(O) 香港人在英國的生活以及尋求改善方法。

📢 It’s the fieldwork time of the three-year Hong Kong BN(O) Migrants Panel Survey conducted by University College London (UCL), King's College London (KCL), and the University of Oxford again!

The Third wave of the survey will be conducted from June 8, 2026. Our research partner Ipsos will send out survey invitations on our behalf. Please check your mailbox and don’t miss the chance to participate in this meaningful survey – your continuous participation can help us find new ways to make life better for BN(O) Migrants in the UK

📢 為期三年的香港BN(O)移民長期追蹤調查 (Panel Survey) 問卷又嚟喇！

第三期調查將於2026年6月8日開始進行，我們將委託民意調查公司Ipsos 發出調查邀請。如果你過去兩年曾經參與我們調查，請留意郵箱，別錯過參與這項別具意義的調查 – 你的持續參與將有助我們了解BN(O) 香港人在英國的生活以及尋求改善方法。

📢 It’s the fieldwork time of the three-year Hong Kong BN(O) Migrants Panel Survey again!

The Third wave of the survey will be conducted from June 8, 2026. Our research partner Ipsos will send out survey invitations on our behalf. Please check your mailbox and don’t miss the chance to participate in this meaningful survey – your continuous participation can help us find new ways to make life better for BN(O) Migrants in the UK

04/06/2026

🎬 Films of Hong Kong: No Time For Goodbye + Director Q&A
🎬 香港電影：《No Time For Goodbye》＋導演分享
📍 Bonington Theatre
📅 Sat 25 July 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:15pm
🎟️ £8
Join us for a special film screening with a live director Q&A.
欣賞電影放映，並於映後與導演現場交流！
👉 Tickets 購票：

Directed by Don Ng in his debut feature, No Time for Goodbye is a tender, unflinching drama about displacement, resilience, and the fragile hope that blossoms between those who have lost everything. Told with intimacy and urgency, it shines a light on the human cost of exile and the courage it takes...

15/05/2026

📢 ON SALE NOW – The Flower Princess 帝女花

Atomic Cantonese Theatre presents a timeless Hong Kong classic, brought vividly to life on stage.

After a dynasty collapses, a princess is betrayed and forced into hiding, faking her death to survive. Love draws her back, but with it comes new traps and dangers. Together with her husband, she discovers they cannot escape who they are. So instead, they use their identities to play one final, daring game against the new dynasty.

A sweeping story of love, betrayal, courage and cunning.

🪷 The Flower Princess
📅 Sunday 21st June at 4.30pm
🎟️ Tickets £15
🌐 Book online: https://tinyurl.com/nottsflowerprincess26
📞 0115 947 6096

Tickets also available at Nottingham Tourism Centre

Sun 21 Jun

25/03/2026

A Solo Theatre Performance about Tracing Roots and Finding Home (performed in English; 2 hours including performance & discussion)
presented by Chan's Applied Theatre Lab
co-organised by New Art Exchange, HKBNO East Midlands Councilsg Kong Notts CIC.

Experience a heartfelt, personal story of migration and self-discovery as Yuk-Lan Chan brings to life this solo performance. Set between Hong Kong and the UK, this intimate performance shares Chan’s experiences of the struggles and discoveries that come with starting anew.
Leaving behind the politically charged landscape of Hong Kong, Chan navigates life in Britain, all while grappling with the legacy of her late father, Old Bean, whose presence lingers in memory and tradition. (Old Bean, 老豆, is an affectionate term
HongKongers use for their fathers.) With evocative storytelling, Chan weaves together narratives of displacement, adaptation and the small moments that shape our sense of identity and belonging.
Whether you have lived the immigrant journey or are simply drawn to stories of resilience and identity, this performance invites you into a world of reflection, connections and the search for the meaning of home.
Currently on tour across the UK, the show has previously toured to Taiwan and Vancouver.

Book your ticket now.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-old-bean-grows-bak-choynottingham-tickets-1985629471200

📅 10th of April 2026
⏰17:00-19:00 and 19:30-21:30
📍New Art Exchange Nottingham NG7 6BE

中文版演出簡介在 comment.

25/03/2026

🌆✨ Experience Hong Kong Night ✨🌆

Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with culture, music, and fun!

🗓 April 10 (Friday)
⏰ 18:30 – 23:00
📍 New Art Exchange, NG7 6BE

🎤 What to expect:
🎶 Live Cantonese pop music
🎙 Karaoke sessions
🍢 Delicious Hong Kong snacks to try
🎭 Solo performance: From Old Bean Grows Bak Choy
👘 Traditional costumes: Kei Po exhibition
💃 K-pop dance trial session

Whether you’re here for the vibes, the food, or the performances — there’s something for everyone!

👯 Bring your local friends and celebrate a vibrant night of Hong Kong culture with us.

👉 Follow us for updates — more exciting details coming soon!

Event sponsored by HKBNO East Midlands Councils & New Art Exchange.

13/03/2026

🇭🇰 A Taste of Hong Kong
– Community Kitchen & Film Night 🍽️🎬

We’re collaborating with New Art Exchange to host a special Community Kitchen on the first Thursday of April.

✨ What to expect:
🥗 One vegetarian main course
🍰 One vegetarian dessert
🕔 Dinner served at 5pm
on the 2nd of April 2026 Thursday

After dinner, stay for a screening of “Ten Years” (2015) at 6:00 PM. The film features five short stories set in 2025, imagining a future Hong Kong facing shrinking human rights, and increasing political control by China.

🎟️ Tickets: Donation-based — pay what you can.

Come share food, conversation, and film with the community. Everyone is welcome!

Book your tickets now.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-hong-kong-kitchen-tickets-1984041857605

Book your tickets for the film.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-screening-ten-years-tickets-1984879010552

10/03/2026

A new online tool is now available to help people across the East Midlands find English language classes.

Learning English in the East Midlands (LEEM) is a free, searchable website that brings together ESOL classes from across the region in one place. It can help you find English courses near you and learn more about the support available.

Through the LEEM website you can search for:

• Classes near where you live
• Free courses
• Classes with childcare available
• Women-only classes
• Online learning options
• Support to help guide your learning journey

Visit the website to start searching for classes:
https://www.leem.org.uk

18/02/2026

Know Your Pay Rights: An HMRC Webinar

Not sure if you're being paid what you're owed? Join this free HMRC webinar to learn your National Minimum Wage entitlements, spot common underpayment issues, and get your questions answered live by HMRC National Minimum Wage Team.

Morning session:
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 11:00

Evening session:
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 18:00

Language 語言： English 英文
Location 地點： Online 網上

Register and submit your questions:
https://forms.office.com/e/VGDA40RrCz

#英國返工 出咗半斤力，真係攞得足八兩？

歡迎參加由英國稅務海關總署（HMRC）主辦嘅免費網上講座，了解英國「全國最低工資」（National Minimum Wage）制度對僱員嘅保障，並且會講解常見「短付工資」嘅問題。屆時設有問答環節，HMRC 「全國最低工資團隊」將會即時回答提問。

🌇 日間時段：
2月24日 (二) 🕚 11:00

🌃 傍晚時段：
2月25日 (三) 🕕 18:00

✅ 報名登記及預先提問：
https://forms.office.com/e/VGDA40RrCz

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Not sure if you're being paid what you're owed? Join this free HMRC webinar to learn your National Minimum Wage entitlements, spot common underpayment issues, and get your questions answered live by HMRC National Minimum Wage Team.

🌇 Morning session:
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 🕚 11:00

🌃 Evening session:
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 🕕 18:00

✅ Register and submit your questions:
https://forms.office.com/e/VGDA40RrCz