We are engaging in a number of activities this month to promote International Womens Day 2018. On Saturday, there will be a “walk for women” in the city centre. We are going to meet at the Chinatown arch at 1pm and from there, link up with the main procession outside central library. Please do come and join us, in support!     Also, on  Thursday 8th March, we will host an event at the Sheung Lok Centre, on the theme of the Womens’ Suffrage movement, details below: To quote the City Council website: “2018 marks the centenary of the Representation […]

 A very big “thank you” to all the visitors who celebrated with us, and staff and volunteers who turned out on Sunday 18th February in Albert Square to assist with Manchester’s Chinese New Year of the Dog celebrations, which raised awareness of  Wai Yin Society’s services among the general public. This year’s festival was arguably the best ever! We were able to entertain the public on the day with a variety of activities (choi-san fancy dress, writing Chinese names, guess the name of our dog, treasure hunt, selling paper dragons etc.), and I believe that this in itself is a valuable service that contributes to […]