There are Chinatowns and Chinese community centres in almost every place where there is a substantial Chinese community, and new immigrants and long term citizens can find help and support there.
There are also many activities of interest to new generations and the community at large, such as women’s groups, health talks, day trips, cookery sessions, swimming classes, English as a Second Language classes, and IT training courses. There are celebrations of Chinese and English festivals, volunteer groups to help members of the community, as well as a work experience scheme for local school students to spend placements working within businesses in the community.
London has the largest Chinese community in the UK, see London China Town official site for more information on up and coming events and more. London is closely followed by Liverpool and Leeds, and several other cities. There are loads of chinese restaurants and takeaways to choose from. You ca even order online from sites similar to this Leeds Takeaway website. It's a site dedicated to helping you find a takeaway in your local area. Pay online and get it delivered.
Dimsum.co.uk is the British Chinese Community Website and has articles and links on all aspects of Chinese culture and issues relating to Chinese living in Britain. There is news about cultural events such as art shows, concerts and festivals, articles about issues such as gambling and social cohesion, and news about community issues such as changing immigration regulations. There is a section to help immigrants keep in touch with life in China, and to find the latest authentic Chinese restaurants and recipes, the food section is a fantastic resource. There is even a forum to discuss these issues online.
There are also many activities of interest to new generations and the community at large, such as women’s groups, health talks, day trips, cookery sessions, swimming classes, English as a Second Language classes, and IT training courses. There are celebrations of Chinese and English festivals, volunteer groups to help members of the community, as well as a work experience scheme for local school students to spend placements working within businesses in the community.
London has the largest Chinese community in the UK, see London China Town official site for more information on up and coming events and more. London is closely followed by Liverpool and Leeds, and several other cities. There are loads of chinese restaurants and takeaways to choose from. You ca even order online from sites similar to this Leeds Takeaway website. It's a site dedicated to helping you find a takeaway in your local area. Pay online and get it delivered.
Dimsum.co.uk is the British Chinese Community Website and has articles and links on all aspects of Chinese culture and issues relating to Chinese living in Britain. There is news about cultural events such as art shows, concerts and festivals, articles about issues such as gambling and social cohesion, and news about community issues such as changing immigration regulations. There is a section to help immigrants keep in touch with life in China, and to find the latest authentic Chinese restaurants and recipes, the food section is a fantastic resource. There is even a forum to discuss these issues online.