Archive | January, 2019
POLICY: Leeds City Council – Budget Consultation 2019
The Council are consulting on their upcoming budget. If you have an opinion, now’s your chance to voice it www.leeds.gov.uk/budgetconsultation
EVENT: Leeds Summat 2019, 9th March – save the date
Join us on the 9th of March at Notre Dame College in Leeds, for a community festival of resistance that brings together creativity, debates, discussions, workshops, markets, zines, kids space, art, food and music from around Leeds & Yorkshire. We’re living through extraordinary times. The future holds immense hope, possibility and potential for change alongside […]
Resource of the week #58: Asylum applications & Christian belief – a resource for Church Ministers
Are you a vicar? Probably not. But you might know one, or you might know someone who is claiming asylum on grounds of religious persecution. This week’s resource is published by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and is aimed at vicars, ministers, priests and other christian clergy, to help them provide evidence and letters of support […]
LMP UPDATE: What you think of the blog, and what you’d like us to change/improve
At the end of November 2018 we asked you to give us some feedback on the LMP Blog. Although we were not overwhelmed with responses (10 people completed the survey) people were very kind about what we’ve been doing so far, and we got some really helpful comments. Here’s a summary of what was said […]
UPDATE: Timetable for Leeds Refugee Forum January – March 2019
Happy New Year! Leeds Refugee Forum hosts a range of free ESOL classes and other activities for refugees and asylum seekers at the One Community Centre LS9 7SG. Contact us for more information at [email protected] Please note, classes are subject to change.
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Community Newsletter No. 03
The Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Community (MEMEC) supports Migrants, Refugees and Asylum seekers, from any nationality and any religion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, as well as the neighbouring countries, in Socialising, Learning, Advising, Integration and Referrals. We also support in volunteering and gaining experiences in the admin, teaching, and other Organisational Skills as […]
ESOL classes at RETAS
NEW ESOL classes at RETAS enrolments w/c Jan 7th, 2019 Please call 0113 380 5630 or 07967963219 to book an appointment
LMP Strategy Group 16th January Meeting Agenda
The next Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group Meeting is happening on Wednesday 16th January, 10:00-12:00 at Oak House. We’re looking forward to hearing about what’s been happening in relation to our three priorities. Please come to the meeting prepared to feedback, share and contribute to our discussions. Do also bring short case studies with you that […]
Resource of the Week #57: Asylum Aid’s Guide to your Appeal hearing
via Georgia at RETAS Asylum Aid recently merged with Migrants Resource Centre in London, but their video guide to preparing for an Asylum Appeal hearing is still one of the best resources of its kind out there. It’s 12 minutes long, but packs a lot in an a clear accessible format https://www.asylumaid.org.uk/ or click on the […]