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Exeter

We offer many activities for international students here. Jenny Hudson is the local Friends International worker, so please contact her for more details.

Exeter Hospitality Scheme

Would you like to make friends with local people and have a meal in a local home? You can join the hospitality scheme. Contact Jenny for more details.

Cafés for international students

International Café

A social event where students can make friends with local people, learn about British culture (and other cultures!), make friends, play games, practice English and have fun. This takes place every two weeks during term time on Mondays at Belmont Chapel, Western Way, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

For more details, contact Jenny.

The Globe Café

The Globe Café is run by students from the ECU and meets every Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm downstairs in Cornwall House, Pippa Langstrom room on Exeter university campus. It's a great way to meet British students, practice your English and have fun! WE run different events each week, from live music and quiz nights to beach trips and barbecues, and we normally have a short talk with an optional Bible study at the end of each event for those interested in finding out more about Christianity.

Contact Beth Fuller for more details.

Events and trips

Recent trips include Exeter, Dartmoor, Plymouth and Paignton Zoo. Contact Jenny for more information.

Bible studies

Exploring the Bible

All questions and viewpoints are welcome at this friendly informal discussion group which meets during term time: Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm at Belmont Chapel, Western Way. Occasionally we alro run Christianity Explored an dother courses for those interested in finding out more.
Contact Jenny for more information.

Global Gathering for international women

This group for wives and children meets every Thursday morning at 10am - 12 noon in a local home. This includes social activities such as crafts, talks on culture and cookery. Young children welcome. Contact Biddy Walton (01392 679 759).

Plus 'Who is Jesus': stay for a simple lunch followed by looking at what the Bible claims about Jesus. From 1.30 - 2.30pm. For more information see globalgatheringexeter.blogspot.com.

Open House for International Men

A place of welcome for international men visiting or studying in Exeter. Receive a warm welcome in a family home. This is a chance to relax, share conversation and friendship, and to meet other international visitors to Exeter. This group meets on alternate Thursday evenings 8pm – 10pm. Contact Mike Walton (01392 679 759). For more information see openhouseexeter.blogspot.com.

Exeter Christian Union

Exeter University ECU meets in Parker Moot room, Amory building on Exeter University Campus every Tuesday 7.30 - 9.00pm. At the meetings there are Bible talks, singing and prayer. Contact Beth Fuller for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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