The Passport 2 Work Project has opportunities for free training and activities to help in the preparation for job seeking. The attached press release and poster have all the relevant details. Contact Steve Thompson, Project Manager at the ‘Skills4Work’ group for more details 07754 391490 [email protected], wwwskills4workleeds.org.uk
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Event: Exploring Common Ground, 6th December 9am-6pm Building a Wider Story of Wellbeing, Kindness, Collaboration & Care
This event is for anyone interested in supporting and developing kindness and well-being in their communities in Leeds, whether informally as a local person, as a community activist or professionally in, at or through their work. When? Thursday 6th December 2018 (9am-6pm) Where? Shine Conference Centre and Social Enterprise Hub, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS Exploring Common […]
Festival of Politics & International Relations 13th-16th November
All the events shown are free and open to the public. Full details of these and other events during the week, including times and venues are available on the registration page here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-festival-of-politics-international-relations-2018-tickets-50967674687 , where further updates will be posted. Directions can be found here Hope you are able to join us.
PhD Studentship: Arts Engagement and Storytelling as Pathways to Solidarity with Refugees
We are delighted to announce an opportunity to apply for a PhD Studentship on “Arts Engagement and Storytelling as Pathways to Solidarity with Refugees”. The successful candidate will be jointly hosted by The School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds and the Community Partnerships team at Opera North. We are looking for someone […]
Do you know any inspirational women from migrant communities? Deadline November 5th
Nominations for the Igniting Inspiration Awards 2018 are about to close www.inspiringwomenchangemakers.co.uk/iwc-awards Last year there were loads of brilliant women nominated, for example Sada Abdalla Sawsan Zaza Bahar Kheshrawi Nakita Kayumba Michaela Sarkozyova This is also an opportunity for you (and others) to nominate in this year’s awards. The deadline is 5 November 2018. For […]
Home Office EU Settlement Scheme free drop-in, 7th November, Compton Community Hub
EU citizens living in the UK, and their family members, are invited to a: free drop-in session to talk about the EU Settlement Scheme taking place On: 7 November 2018 16:00 to 19:00 At: Compton community Hub, Harehills Lane, Leeds LS9 7BG If you’re a European Union (EU) citizen, you and your family will be able to apply […]
Funding: Youth led projects addressing crime – High Sheriff of West Yorkshire Fund
Do you know any young people with an interest in crime? Grant size and Deadline Grants of £500 – £2,500 are available. The deadline to submit your application is 12 noon on Thursday 8th November. Focus of the fund The Fund wants to encourage young people aged 5-25 years to work together to prevent and […]
Refugee Council Invitation to Tender – IT Skills Training – Leeds, North Yorkshire & Sheffield
The Refugee Council is undertaking a tender process to appoint an external supplier of basic Information Technology (IT) training for refugees in Leeds and other areas in Yorkshire who have arrived in the UK through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme. This ITT provides a brief background on the organisation, operating environment and details of the […]
Funding Opportunity: Language Hub
I’d like to draw your attention to a new funding opportunity from Leeds City Council for a Language Hub grant programme. These grants are for community activities which support English language learning. Guidance and application forms will be shared in December, in the meantime, please see the below information to share with your contacts. If […]
Lincoln Green Film Festival – 7th November
Lincoln Green Film Festival is an innovative pilot project that aims to help transform communities through art and culture. ************** The launch will take place at the Bridge Community Church community centre. The event is open to all, no booking is needed and is free of charge. We will be showing an a multi award […]
New Roots @ Refugee Council – Volunteers needed!
New Roots – Leeds project is looking for volunteers to help run conversation clubs and drop ins. Check out the project flyer and volunteer task descriptions attached to find out more!
Resource of the week #49: Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right Blog
If you have an interest in right-wing politics, you may find this excellent blog of use. Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right and in particular their daily Blog covering stories from around the world. It’s not a particularly cheery read, but for an up-to-date scholarly perspective on extreme right-wing politics, it’s hard to beat. […]