Do you know anyone interested in the arts or event management? Live Art Bistro are running a Family Fun Day at St. Aidan’s Church on February 17th involving dancing, singing and food from City of Sanctuary Suppers. If you are interested, please come along to our advisory board meeting at Leeds Refugee Forum (One Community Centre, Cromwell […]
VOLUNTEERS: Leeds Volunteer Managers’ Network Dates 2019
Do you manage volunteers? Do you know someone who does? Perhaps they’d like to join Voluntary Action Leeds’ Leeds Volunteer Managers’ Network Facebook page by clicking here: Future Network Meeting Dates 2019 Wednesday 13 February 10 am – 12 pm 2019 Thursday 16 May 2 pm – 4 pm 2019 Tuesday 24 September 10 am – […]
FUNDING EVENT: People’s Postcode Lottery’s Community Programmes Gathering 23rd January 2019
Broderick Hall, Leeds City Museum, 23rd January 2019 Breakfast & networking from 9.15am Event 10am-2.30pm (lunch provided) Are you a small charity or community group looking for funding in the new year? Are you looking to learn more about how to develop your organisation? 2019 sees People’s Postcode Lottery celebrating the 10th birthday of the first […]
JOB: Client Support Manager, 35 hrs/wk, £28.5k ASSIST – Sheffield
This is an exciting opportunity to lead ASSIST’s experienced and diverse volunteer teams in delivering high quality support to refused destitute asylum seekers. The postholder will join a small leadership team, collectively holding responsibility for the work of ASSIST. You will be experienced in managing or delivering support and advocacy services. You will be committed […]
Toast Love Coffee: the #payf cafe reopens on Harehills Road
Toast Love Coffee Cafe, has now re-opened at 13 Harehills Road LS8 5HR (sort of opposite RETAS) They are open Mon-Thu 08:45-15:00 All will receive a warm welcome, coffee (or whatever you prefer to drink), and a bite to eat. Payment is on a pay as you feel basis so no one needs to be […]
EVENT: Leeds Summat 9th March, 2019 Save the date
POLICY: Leeds City Council – Budget Consultation 2019
The Council are consulting on their upcoming budget. If you have an opinion, now’s your chance to voice it www.leeds.gov.uk/budgetconsultation
EVENT: Leeds Summat 2019, 9th March – save the date
Join us on the 9th of March at Notre Dame College in Leeds, for a community festival of resistance that brings together creativity, debates, discussions, workshops, markets, zines, kids space, art, food and music from around Leeds & Yorkshire. We’re living through extraordinary times. The future holds immense hope, possibility and potential for change alongside […]
Resource of the week #58: Asylum applications & Christian belief – a resource for Church Ministers
Are you a vicar? Probably not. But you might know one, or you might know someone who is claiming asylum on grounds of religious persecution. This week’s resource is published by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and is aimed at vicars, ministers, priests and other christian clergy, to help them provide evidence and letters of support […]
LMP UPDATE: What you think of the blog, and what you’d like us to change/improve
At the end of November 2018 we asked you to give us some feedback on the LMP Blog. Although we were not overwhelmed with responses (10 people completed the survey) people were very kind about what we’ve been doing so far, and we got some really helpful comments. Here’s a summary of what was said […]
UPDATE: Timetable for Leeds Refugee Forum January – March 2019
Happy New Year! Leeds Refugee Forum hosts a range of free ESOL classes and other activities for refugees and asylum seekers at the One Community Centre LS9 7SG. Contact us for more information at [email protected] Please note, classes are subject to change.
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Community Newsletter No. 03
The Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Community (MEMEC) supports Migrants, Refugees and Asylum seekers, from any nationality and any religion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, as well as the neighbouring countries, in Socialising, Learning, Advising, Integration and Referrals. We also support in volunteering and gaining experiences in the admin, teaching, and other Organisational Skills as […]