Refugee Week is a chance to celebrate the contribution of refugees in the UK, and we can't wait to do exactly that with lots of organisations across the city and county 20th - 26th June. Click derby.cityofsanctuary.org/…/Refugee-week-plans-2022.pdf to check out the plans so far.
Maison Foo Creative Inspire workshops available free to all asylum seekers - click this link for details
On Saturday February 19th there are two events:
Last week saw some profoundly moving events in the city for Holocaust Memorial Day, including talks by the grandson of an SS officer in the second world war and the granddaughter of a Holocaust Survivor, a civic reception for the Bosnian Ambassador and representatives from the Ukrainian and Armenian embassies, …
Last Thursday Maison Foo Theatre Company of Sanctuary launched their amazing “Meet your Neighbour” online installation! There was a great party atmosphere and Beth and Nasrin were interviewed on Radio Derby about it. (Thursday January 27th 2.15pm) . Meet your neighbour is now online. Just go to
DERBY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
Our partners at Derby Museums and Art Gallery will host the Lampedusa Cross from December 10th until March 2022. This is a significant piece of history that marks the perilous human story of those who have or continue to seek refuge and sanctuary
Our partners at Derby Cathedral are inviting us to write a message of kindness and love for the Tree of Light. Part of the donations this year are to support refugees and those seeking sanctuary.
“It’s better to be friends together rather than strangers alone”. Incredible, inspiring theatre at Derby Theatre featuring a co-creation project with looked-after young people and unaccompanied asylum seekers. Book your tickets now via this link:
We would like to invite you to join us on Sunday 19th September from 12.30-4pm for the launch of our Meet Your Neighbour Installation and community street party! If the weather is on our side, we will be on Derby's Cathedral Green (outside the new Museum of Making). If the weather is…
We are looking forward to Peace Week in September.
Refugee week this year is 14-20th June. Everyone is welcome to join us!
In 2015 Derby Cathedral was the first Cathedral in England to be given Cathedral of Sanctuary status.
Below is the link to the events of Derby Holocaust Memorial Day “Light up the Darkness” including:
Refugee Week 2020
A very big thank you to everyone who was involved in organising Refugee Week activities in June and to all who supported events. Despite the restrictions, there was a great programme of events in Derby/s, that have raised awareness at the same time as providing great entertainment. So many thanks…
Click here for the full programme of events