St Vincent Support Centre 4 Berking avenue, Leeds, LS9 9LF Why not join something new! St Vincent’s Support Centre welcomes everyone to class enrolment next week! Why not come along and enrol in activities such as ESOL, IT, Literacy, Employability, art and cooking classes. ALL CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE FREE! Open to all adults (+18) Thursday […]
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Discuss the Future of Social Action in Leeds: events being held on 15 and 16 May 2019
If you are interested or involved in social action or community-based activity in the Leeds City Region*, you might like to attend one of two events being held on 15 and 16 May 2019, to “Discuss the Future of Social Action in Leeds”. Tickets are free but places will fill fast, so early booking is […]
Leeds Digital Festival #ldf19 : Can digital offer sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers? 1st May 2019 10-12
Book your place here People seeking refuge and asylum in our city face many challenges, of which technology can be a help and a hindrance. This event focuses on the role of technology in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers alongside consideration of issues of digital exclusion. Dr Glenda Garelli, lecturer in human geography […]
Leeds Homeless Charter Launch, 10th May 2019
What? A chance to hear about the work of the Leeds Homeless Charter and how faith groups, individuals, organisations, institutions and grass root groups are playing their part in tackling homelessness in Leeds. Includes speakers MP Hilary Benn and Deputy Leader of LCC Debra Coupar. When? Fri, May 10, 2019 – 3:45 PM – 5:00 […]
Event: Migration Yorkshire: Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day – 2nd May 2019
What? Migration Yorkshire are holding a Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day. The day is aimed at organisations who are supporting asylum seekers and refugees. The aim of the event is to review the progress since the last VCS Engagement Day in 2016, identify strategic engagement opportunities, and to identify how Migration Yorkshire can best […]
Right to Remain/These Walls Must Fall: free training on “Preparing in case of detention” and “An introduction to campaigning against detention” – register your interest
Right to Remain/These Walls Must Fall are arranging two training sessions in Leeds, and want to work out how many people might be interested in coming. The first is ‘Preparing In Case of Detention’ on 7th May 13:00 – 17:00 and is aimed at people who might be at risk of detention or people who […]
Event: Masjid Protection and Community Reassurance: Wednesday 10 April, 3-5pm
Following the horrific terrorist attack on the Al Noor Mosque in Christ Church & our reflections on the community reassurance activity in Leeds by West Yorkshire Police & Leeds City Council, we would like to inform you of an event taking place on When? Wednesday 10th April, 3pm-5pm Where? Please contact [email protected] for more details […]
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Open Day: University of Manchester 27 March 2019
STAR Manchester is hosting an open day at the University of Manchester on Wednesday 27 March. The event is designed for prospective refugee or asylum seeker students to raise their aspirations and provide them with information on opportunities available at the University of Manchester for them. Here’s a link to the Eventbrite page which includes […]
Yorkshire Ambulance Service Recruitment Day – Tuesday 2 April 2019
Have you ever thought about working for your local ambulance service? If so, this event is for you. What? Yorkshire Ambulance Service Recruitment Day – find out what it is like to work for Yorkshire Ambulance Service and learn about the many opening positions currently available, especially for BAME candidates. PATH Yorkshire will be there […]
Film Night – Moving to Mars 16th April 2019
Garforth Refugee Group will be hosting a screening of ‘Moving to Mars’, a 2009 documentary which follows two Burmese families who are resettled from a refugee camp in Thailand to Sheffield. You can read an interview with the Director here and some reviews here Where? Garforth Methodist Church When? Tues 16th April 7pm The film […]
LMP: Setting our next lot of Strategic Priorities – Thursday 28th March 10:00-12:00
You are warmly invited to help refresh the Strategic Priorities for the Leeds Migration Partnership. For the last 18 months our members have been taking a more focused approach to influencing Health, Housing, and the Safety and Inclusion of Migrants in Leeds. We’d like to update you on what LMP members have achieved so far, and […]
Leeds Schools of Sanctuary – volunteers needed & upcoming meeting
There will be a meeting to find out more about Leeds Schools of Sanctuary and plan the future of the project on Weds 24th April 2019 at 10am in the Puffin room, 2nd floor, Oak House, 94 Park Lane, Leeds LS3 1EL. All are welcome. If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] https://leeds.cityofsanctuary.org/schools-of-sanctuary/schools-of-sanctuary-steering-group […]