“I have been a member of this community group for 10 years, and I still feel incredibly grateful to have stumbled upon it when I first moved to Exeter. As someone of Chinese origin, finding this group made me feel welcome and connected right from the start. Over the years, I’ve made many new friends from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and age groups. Being part of this community has helped me retain and celebrate my culture and language, and it has also been very good for my mental health and wellbeing. I really enjoy taking part in the group’s various activities—especially line dancing, Chinese painting, and day trips. Inv addition, I’ve learned to respect other ethnic cultures, work and communicate as part of a team, and support one another. Just want to say, a big thank you to Hikmat”