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Archive | September, 2017
“The World on our doorstep” Horsforth Refugee Camp 10th – 13th October
A group of people are building a refugee camp in Horsforth, and running a series of events 10-13th October to create opportunities for people from all walks of life to meet and share experiences and to learn what it might be like to be an asylum seeker or refugee. They would love it if your org […]
City of Sanctuary Regional Conference, “Learning and Sharing Together” on Saturday 28th October, 2017, in Wakefield
The venue is Sandal Methodist Church, 253, Barnsley Road, WF1 5NU. There is ample parking and good public transport access. Refreshments will be provided; however, contributions of cakes and biscuits would be appreciated. Title of Conference: Learning and Sharing Together Learning and Sharing Together is a day that will be filled with networking and learning best practices for City […]
Free ESOL Level 1 – St Vincent’s
Advanced English language learning for English speakers of other languages. All welcome, please attend class to register. We have space for more students on our advanced ESOL courses. Please refer any students or clients you know that might be looking for more support with English at Level 1 or Level 2. Monday: 10.30am to 12.00pm […]
English Conversation Classes Saturdays & Wednesdays – STAR
Weekly, during term time from Saturday 30th September, 14:00 – 16:00 at Little London Community Centre from Wednesday 3rd October, 14:00 – 16:00 at One Community Centre, Lincoln Green
Financial support for destitute people/people setting up home
Do you support anyone who’s destitute or setting up home? They may be able to get help from National Zakat Foundation https://www.nzf.org.uk/OurWork/IndividualSupport
Leeds Compassionate City Awards 2017
Leeds City Council will be hosting the city’s first Compassionate City Awards in December 2017 Do you know an individual, community organisation of group that you feel deserve to win one of these awards? We are looking for exceptional individuals and groups who always put others first and make a difference. The deadline is October […]
Help to challenge plans that could prevent refugees and people seeking asylum getting healthcare
via Lorna at Asylum Matters “Imminent changes are being made to health services in England that will negatively affect refugees, people seeking asylum and other vulnerable groups. We are asking you to take urgent action to challenge these damaging and unworkable proposals which will cause unnecessary human suffering, and add additional pressure to our over-stretched […]
leedsadultlearning.co.uk – all the courses in Leeds in one place
Leeds City Council has launched an innovative new website which makes it easier for adults to find enjoyable courses in and around their local area. The Leeds Adult Learning website (www.leedsadultlearning.co.uk) provides an easy way to discover information on hundreds of courses across the city that are open to adults of all ages and backgrounds. […]
Sustaining Change in Workplace Race Equality: What Works and What Doesn’t – 18th October, LBU Rosebowl
Sustaining Change in Workplace Race Equality: What Works and What Doesn’t 18 October 17:30 – 19:15 Rosebowl, Lecture Theatre B In Higher Education progress appears glacial, even after the challenges facing the UK public sector were highlighted by the Macpherson Inquiry in 1999. In the NHS, the Workforce Race Equality Standard is the first major […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Dates for 2017/18
Save the dates, please Operations Group – Venue: One Community Centre Monday 11th September 2017, 10:00 – 12:00 Monday 27th November 2017, 10:00 – 12:00 Monday 19th March 2018, 10:00 – 12:00 Monday 18th June 2018, 10:00 – 12:00 Monday 17th September 2018, 10:00 – 12:00 Strategy Group – Venue: Oak House Wednesday 22nd November 2017, 10:00 – 12:00 Wednesday […]
Vacancy: Employment & Education Advisor: 35 hrs a week, 23k – RETAS
A vacancy has arisen in RETAS for an additional Employment & Education Adviser, as a result of us being awarded funding from the National Big Lottery to deliver the new 28 Day Transition Project. Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd October and interviews to be held on Monday 9th October.