Join us this Thursday at 10 am for a special conversation cafe as we celebrate Nowruz (Iranian new year). No booking needed but please ask people to arrive early because we may have limited space and may need to limit numbers.
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RETAS Volunteer Information
RETAS are looking for a ESOL teaching volunteer. In return the volunteer will receive, access to training, ongoing coaching/mentoring and CV/job application support in the future.
FREE Welcome Cafe by ZEST
We are running a Welcome Café for refugees and asylum seekers in our Cookery School in Leeds market. Each week we cook dishes from around the world, we then sit and eat lunch together. This is not a teaching class but more of a community cooking session where we all learn from each other.
Women’Art Club in Collabration with Mafwa Theatre
I would like to share about our new project the Art Club in Collabration with Mafwa Theatre. This will be for Women’s groups and we’re looking to welcome everyone together to this session.
Free 5 Week Course to Improve Health & Wellbeing
The free 5 week course to improve your health and wellbeing start date: Thursday 14th November 2024 location: Community Learning Partnerhsips, BUrton Business Park, Hudson Road, LS9 6DJ time: 3 hours per week To register contact Theresa phone: 07581 011349 email: [email protected] Attending this course will not affect any benefits you receive
Gardening Groups for Health and Wellbeing
I’m wondering if any of the people you work with might be interested in joining one of our weekly Gardening Groups. Our Community Gardening volunteers get the chance to grow their own veg and flowers, gain and share skills, and learn about horticulture whilst improving their health and wellbeing in the local environment.
RETAS New Courses
Dear all Following my email last week, I am pleased to share details of some new courses we will be piloting in late October and again thank you for your support in sharing and displaying our material. Steps to Settlement: This course is particularly suitable for asylum seekers (eligibility criteria applies) as we focus on […]
Young Migrant Health and Wellbeing Project
My name is Juliet Ngwenya and I am writing on behalf of Thrive With Us a small charity that works with MAP, where we are currently running an exciting Young Migrant Health and Wellbeing Project. This initiative aims to provide vital support to young migrants in our community offering services such as mental health workshops, social […]
STEP forward, ESOL classes for Women refugees, Refugee Council
STEP Forward is a targeted programme for refugee women encompassing ESOL, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, financial literacy, volunteering, mentorship, wellbeing and women-led sessions. The programme is designed to specifically address the needs of refugee women and overcome barriers to learning and integration. Classes take place during school-term time and childcare and transport costs are covered. […]
New Creative Writing group for Men of Colour starting in Leeds this month
Hi, I am promoting a new Creative Writing group for Men of Colour in Leeds that begins this month. We have made a short introduction video here: https://vimeo.com/957195561 We have very limited availability and bookings can be made here: https://forms.office.com/e/ue6mhCfby6 The workshop starts on June 24th at 1pm. The group will meet each week on […]
Job: Community Fundraising and Communications Coordinator, 22 hrs/wk, £19k–20k, Leeds Asylum Seekers Support Network. EXTENDED DEADLINE: 14th July 2024
Help LASSN to raise the profile of LASSN’s work, share the impact of our work, and inspire and support community fundraising activities to support us.
MEGA CONVERSATION CAFE: Tuesday 18th June 11-1pm @ Leeds Playhouse
Hello! Hope you’re well. I’m emailing to let you know about a Mega Conversation Cafe we’re hosting on Tuesday 18th June 11-1pm. This event will form part of our 10-year’s of being a Theatre of Sanctuary celebrations, which we’ll be celebrating through Refugee Week (more to come on that!). If you don’t already know, we run our […]