Northampton

Friendship International through Support and Hospitality (FISH) is a network of Christians across the town offering welcome, friendship and support to the many hundreds of international students arriving each year at The University of Northampton. There are a variety of activities we offer. For further information, please visit our website or see below:

Hospitality Scheme

We invite international students to visit a local family and sample English food and conversation, and other aspects of our culture. Many lasting friendships are made as a result of these visits. Contact is made through a simple registration process – students pick up a flyer from the multi-faith chaplaincy or Student Services, and e-mail your contact details to our hospitality organiser.

Social and cultural events

Each term we organise two or three social activities, often with food provided, to give students a taste of our English heritage or culture, and the opportunity to mix with members of the local community. For example, last year students enjoyed joining us for a Barn Dance, a Pancake party, barbecue and local forest walk, and a town treasure trail. Look out for information in Student Services. We also run a weekly table-tennis club which has proved popular over many years

Exploring the Christian faith

We will try to answer any questions you might have about Christian beliefs and practice; or you can find out more through a study group attached to one of the local churches, where the Bible is explained in a structured way.

If you would like to know more about the many different ways you can be invovled, please contact Andrea and Peter Duncan.