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 […]
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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
Information event for Roma people living in Leeds – 12pm Compton Centre, 12th March 2022
Advocacy pop-ups in New Wortley and Armley – January 2022
Starting at the end of January, The Advonet Group will be holding advocacy pop-ups in two venues in Leeds. They aim to provide information about what they do and how they can support you through advocacy. At the pop-ups, Advonet Group staff will: Attend and speak to you about The Advonet Group and what they […]
Women and non-binary social footy: no experience required – Saturdays 13:00 – 14:00 at Powerleague Central
Women & non-binary social footy host weekly sessions aimed at women and non-binary people (18+) looking to get back into football or to give it a go for the first time. They are designed for all cis and trans women as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences […]
BPP University offers FREE Welfare Rights Legal Advice Clinic in Leeds
BPP University have started a FREE Welfare Rights Legal Advice Clinic. They offer a range of free legal advice and support services for people in Leeds. The service is delivered by volunteer BPP University Law School students, with guidance from qualified lawyers. They can offer help for legal problems with translation, employment, family, welfare (form […]
Migrant Help Organisational Updates – December 2021
Migrant Help have also asked us to circulate these documents – their most recent national and regional updates from October 21, and a new organisational diagram (that refers to the new contact emails we’ve already posted here)
Changes to Migrant Help Emails – December 2021
Please be sure to look at/download the documents at the end of this post – which contain this info in printer-friendly formats – suitable for pinning to notice-boards etc ;o) As of 1st December 2021 Migrant Help will use the following inboxes to deal with incoming queries from service users and third party agencies. These […]
Donations for Asylum Seekers in Hotels – November 2021
Can you help? The Refugee Council team supporting asylum seekers in Leeds hotels are looking for donations. Please note the donations needed are for men only: Jumpers (M and L) Coats (S and M) Jeans (28 – 32 in particular) Underwear and socks (new) Shoes (trainers and winter boots, all sizes) If you have items […]
Recent flyers from Bahar Women’s Association: ESOL, After School Club and much much more – Nov 21
By Jon from LASSN on 5th November 2021 in Education, Training & Work, ESOL, Health, Safety & Inclusion, Services
Afghan Emergency ‘bridging accommodation’ – November update
By Samantha Powell on behalf of Safer Stronger Communities Team, LCC on 2nd November 2021 in Services
In the wake of the Afghan crisis, emergency ‘bridging accommodation’ was set up in hotels and other accommodation, such as, student housing, serviced apartments across the UK. These are being used by the Home Office as temporary transit accommodation as families’ needs are assessed and more permanent accommodation is found. The accommodation maybe anywhere in […]
Bahar AFG Women’s Association Activities update Sept 21:
Bahar Women’s Association provide a warm welcome to all refugees, asylum seekers and other members of the community and an invitation to take part in their range of support and activities: English/other language classes Confidence building and training Trips and activities Lifestyle and classes After-school club Support with advocacy Contact information: [email protected] Or pop in […]