Mears have created surveys for service users living in initial accommodation or in dispersed accommodation. Mears are interested to hear views on the service Mears provide and are inviting service users to fill in a survey form. Mears have been working with the Home Office and the other providers to define a survey questionnaire. The […]
Archive | March, 2022
Volunteer Opportunity with Refugee Council New Roots Project
Refugee Council are looking to recruit 2 new volunteers to support with the immigration advice part of the New Roots project. Once trained, the successful applicants will support our clients with Travel Document Applications, BRP issues and Leave in Line applications, and there will be an opportunity to gain OISC regulation at Level 1 after […]
Migration Yorkshire: Making connections, building resilience: the new Refugee integration strategy for Yorkshire and Humber
Migration Yorkshire has launched a brand new refugee integration strategy that aims to help different sectors and organisations from across the whole community to work together to eliminate barriers to integration, and improve the lives of refugees and asylum seekers living in the region. The strategy has a clear vision, which is supported by a […]
Mafwa Theatre invites you to Plant, Share & Celebrate – Friday April 8th 2-5pm
Mafwa Theatre have been working with local residents to transform a disused playground in Roxby Close into a community garden. Join us on April 8th for a community celebration! Enjoy some arts and crafts, enter our sunflower competition and explore the next stages of the project. Come along to find out how you can get […]
Mafwa Theatre invites you to the Lincoln Greeners gardening group. Tuesdays 1-3pm.
Become a Lincoln Greener! Join our weekly gardening group to learn new skills, make friends and transform your neighbourhood. Lincoln Greeners is free to join and everyone is welcome. Tuesdays 1-3 pm, refreshments and bus tickets provided. Roxby Close, LS9 7LR Sign up here: https://www.mafwatheatre.co.uk/sign-up
Path Yorkshire’s visit to Opera North – 9th April at 6pm
Come for a visit, stay for a performance! Join us for a visit to Opera North where you can see backstage and the Howard Assembly Rooms. If you like what you see, there will be an opportunity for work experience at Opera North. There is more to Opera North than “just singing” and “performing on […]
Join Mafwa Theatre’s Board of Trustees
Mafwa Theatre is looking to appoint new trustees in 2022. A position on the Board could be a great way to use your experience to support our work, develop new skills and work as part of a team to advocate for migrant rights and marginalised communities. Read our welcome pack and visit the site link […]
Together for Refugees – Culture day. Thursday 24th March 11am -2pm
Leeds Playhouse is hosting a Together for Refugees event on Thursday 24th March 11am-2pm for food and games. Join us at Leeds Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UP We encourage everyone to bring food that is traditional to their culture. Registration is essential as the room as limited capacity. To book a place, please […]
Council launches Leeds Together For Ukraine appeal in response to refugee crisis
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 11th March 2022 in Activism & Campaigning, Ukraine
Leeds City Council has announced details of a major fundraising appeal to help those facing upheaval and heartbreak following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The press release regarding the ‘Leeds Together for Ukraine’ appeal to support Ukrainian refugees as they start to arrive in the city is available here: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council-launches-leeds-together-for-ukraine-appeal-in-response-to-refugee-crisis
Student Action for Refugees – Free creative arts workshops: 5-7pm 23rd March, 30th March and 6th April
Student Action for Refugees are running a series of three creative arts workshops on Wednesday evenings in March/April, at Leeds Beckett University, led by an artist and a local writer from a refugee background. The workshops will be followed with the opportunity to exhibit work and share stories, though this is optional and not a […]
Monday Morning English Practice Club at The Old Fire Station, Gipton
New free English Practice Club. Every Monday morning 09:30 – 11:00 at The Old Fire Station in Gipton. All welcome. A great place to practice English and make new friends. Free breakfast included. For more information contact Suzy on 0113 240 6677
Responding to the Ukraine Crisis – What can you do?
words by Jon at LASSN The UK Govt position on how Ukrainian people can find safety in the UK is rather confused. As we wait for clarity, here are some resources, produced by other people If you want to find out about local fundraising and collections – especially those led by people affected by the […]