Bags and Suitcases wanted!
We are looking for any bags and suitcases you may have that you could donate to people seeking sanctuary.
News
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Louisa Fennell Walking Trail Book Launch
Launch of a Multi-language book
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Volunteers Wanted
Could you give a couple of hours per week to practise English with adults new to the UK?
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Trustees Wanted
Wakefield District City of Sanctuary grew out of a national grassroots movement and, in 2020, became a C.I.O. which aims to welcome sanctuary seekers and encourage their integration into wider society, to the benefit of all.
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Walking tour with Arabic translation
Join us as we tour Wakefield and hear about Artist, Louisa Fennell's work and see Wakefield through her eyes.
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Walking tour with Farsi translation!
Join us as we tour Wakefield and hear about Artist, Louisa Fennell's work and see Wakefield through her eyes.
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Portobello Gala
Come along to the Portobello Gala on Wednesday 10th August at Castle Grove Park, Manygates Lane
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6th August Garden Party
Afternoon Party
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Goodbye to Linda
It is time to say goodbye and a huge thank you to Linda Fielding, Co-ordinator for Wakefield District City of Sanctuary, as she is moving on. She will be working part time at the Studio of Sanctuary at the Art House so she is still giving her time and energy…
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Free Event in Wakefield!
A Grand Day Out, Wakefield, is coming to the city centre on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August for a full weekend of free activities brought to you by Wakefield Council.
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Art & Sound of Resistance
Join us on Sunday 19th June from 10am to 4pm.
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How to be lucky
On Monday 20 June 2022 at 19.30 - during Refugee Week, the Production company Invisible Man will perform a one man show in English at the Walker Studio in the Wakefield Theatre Royal. (for age over 14 years)
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Sanctuary Gardening Club
If you enjoy gardening, want to try growing your own food and would like to meet others who share the same interests, why not come along to our Edible Gardening Club.
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Afternoon Party
Held by the Wakefield Quakers for Refugee Week on Sunday 26th July 2022 from 2pm – 4pm
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Family Afternoon
Join us at the Art House for our Refugee week garden celebration and help create a mini garden!
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Refugee Week Afternoon Celebration
Join us for this celebration of Refugee Week 2022. There will be Refreshments Crafts, Games and Chat sessions For individuals and for families, everyone will be welcome.
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Come & Share Celebration
To celebrate the different cultures in Wakefield as part of Refugee Week we’d love it if you could join us on Tuesday 21st June at 1pm – 3pm at Westgate Chapel Garden WF1 1XR (inside the chapel if it’s raining)
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Report: Jubilee Jam
We are happy to report that we had an excellent Garden Jubilee Jam. A great time was had by all, we gave up counting how many different nations were represented!