What: Discussion on the meaning of Britishness – or as the organisers describe it “a forum for civilised disagreement” When: Drinks at 18:00; discussion 18:30 – 19:30 Where: University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, School of Media and Communication, 1.17 Clothworkers’ Building North, Leeds LS2 9JT View Map The organisers – Tortoise Media – have done some […]
Archive | May, 2019
Wellbeing group for asylum seekers and refugees at Mill Hill Chapel every Thursday from 1-2pm
via Rose from HARP/Refugee Council What? HARP and Solace have joined together to run a wellbeing group for asylum seekers and refugees. At the group attendees will have opportunities to do the following • Discuss ways to cope with difficult days • Relaxation, • Make friends and talk to other asylum seekers and refugees with […]
A free workshop for professionals and volunteers who work with young asylum seekers, from PAFRAS
What? A free workshop for professionals and volunteers who work with young asylum seekers. The workshop will aim to give participants: A brief overview of the asylum process in the UK An overview of young asylum seekers’ rights and entitlements in the UK How to support young people effectively engage with legal advice, what to […]
Free trips for 16-25 year old asylum seekers and refugees, from PAFRAS/Young Migrants Matter
28th May: A morning kayaking in the Leeds-Liverpool canal. We will meet in the city centre around 10am and kayak in the canal. For anyone not observing Ramadan or who wants to join are welcome to join us for a meal at Trinity Kitchen for lunch. Maximum 20 places. 6th June: Full day trip to […]
Chapel FM: Wall in the Mind
Chapel FM are very excited to welcome Sound Company Choir for a script-in-hand production with songs. Wall in the Mind presents stories of real people whose lives have been disrupted by barriers, fences and walls. In a world of fake news, their stories remain true. Click here for more details Why do we build the wall? We […]
Near Neighbours Funding Application Advice Session
The Near Neighbours grant application is now open. The programme offers small grants between £250 and £5,000, as seed funding for local groups and organisations who are working to bring together neighbours. The Near Neighbours co-ordinator, Kaneez Khan, will be delivering a grant application advice session for those wanting to apply. The session will be […]
PATH Traineeship Vacancy – Youth Justice Worker
‘PATH Traineeship’ is a Positive Action Work-Based Training programme of PATH Yorkshire, with the objective of addressing the under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) individuals in the city’s workforce. YOUTH JUSTICE WORKER at Leeds Youth Offending Service, Leeds City Council 35 hours/ week (Monday – Friday) up to 1 year Training Allowance £12,500 per […]
Free Mexican Craft Sessions: 6th-11th May, 10-6pm
Drop in sessions and workshops – 6th-11th May, 10-6pm (closed for event Wednesday 8th). Find us at 11 Merrion Way Unit 6, Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8BT Come in for a cuppa to see how the Ofrenda is developing and have a chat.You can add to the artwork by bringing along a photo of someone you’ve […]
Resource of the week #72: Cultural Atlas – 68 cultural profiles
We’ve previously posted some resources designed to help people understand more about the socio-political background/situations of different countries around the world. This week’s resource is slightly different – an Australian resource, which attempts to give short, pithy summaries about understanding culture, manners and other things. It’s designed to help people connect more rapidly with friends […]
Ramadan information from Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Community
Peer Support Grants from Leeds Mind
Following on from the success of the Side by Side project, Leeds Mind has been awarded further money from National Mind to support individuals, groups and organisations develop peer support in the community. The funding is in the form of small grants that individuals, groups and organisations are able to apply for, the grants are […]