Radio Free Matlock events for Refugee Week 2020

Ava Hunt theatre events for Refugee Week 2020

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Phosphoros Theatre events for Refugee week 2020

Meet your Neighbour Party with Maison Foo

Everyone is welcome to come to Derby Theatre from 12 noon on Saturday 14th December - See the attached poster below for full details. It will be great fun for all! Followed by the 2.30pm performance of Dickens "A Christmas Carol".

Derby Sanctuary seeker wins regional award

WEA (Workers Education Association) awards 2019 brochure said:

Artcore in Derby celebrates completion of Silent Library project

Red Cross publishes findings on destitution for asylum seekers and refugees

A thorough review of the current situation with recommendations to the City Council.

Derby Refugee Week brochure now available!!

We love #Refugee Week and we love all the upcoming events organised across the City of Sanctuary network. Check out our fab brochure from #Derby with 21 events to enjoy. Explore the brochure with this link

Refugee Week 17-23 June 2019 “You, me and those who came before”

Refugee Week 17-23 June 2019 “You, me and those who came before”

Refugee Week programme for 2019 is here!

… and its a corker this year. There are 27 events for you to enjoy and join in with - here are some of them. Full brochure to follow shortly.

There’s a party in Derby Theatre – and you’re invited!

“Far from the Home I love” a powerful and beautiful concert in Derby with Margaret Fingerhut

A huge thank to Margaret Fingerhut for a truly wonderful and inspiring evening that she gave to a full audience at Derby Cathedral on Friday March 15th . Her music and words conveyed so much and made so many connections for so many people. There have been many many positive…

Sanctuary Specialists receive awards

Our City of Sanctuary meeting last Wednesday started with a presentation by our Chair, Joseph Chivayo, of awards to our six Sanctuary Specialists for their work in delivering training to a wide group of organisations in Derby, including schools, museum, a Doctor's surgery, churches, an ice-cream parlour and several theatre…

Videos of the recent Celebration Event

https://www.facebook.com/DerbyCoS/videos/382764189181848/

Acclaimed pianist Margaret Fingerhut to perform at Derby Cathedral for refugees on March 15th – get your tickets now!

“Far from the Home I love” Charity Concert with Margaret Fingerhut

Derby keeps Holocaust Memorial day

On Monday 27th January, Derby held a series of events on Holocaust Memorial Day. The theme this year was "Torn from home". Guests including the Bosnian Ambassador and representatives of the Armenian and Ukrainian Embassies were welcomed to a civic reception by the Mayor at the Council House. We…

Maison Foo Refugee Friends scheme video

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Stranded British rescuers call for Foreign Office help

Local Firefighter Brendan is one of the crew of the rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 stranded in Sicily, along with a number of asylum seekers they had pulled from the sea. Italy is preventing them from getting off the ship or leaving port. Here's a link to the story from the…