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…
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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…
An invitation from Derby Theatre:- Dear neighbours and members of the community, Derby Theatre is having a pizza party and you are all invited!
This event in Derby Cathedral is promoted by Derby City of Sanctuary network and all proceeds will go to support refugees and those seeking sanctuary in Derby.
PIZZA SHOP HEROES
https://youtu.be/n5NAsF4JalQ
Really sorry for the lack of a pledges page for the past few days. The issue is now sorted - and you now get a confirmation as well. I promise not to touch it again!
On Saturday 1st December in Derby Theatre between 12.00 and 2pm
Please follow this link to the national website
Something else you can do on 1st December! Come and find out how DRS support refugees
Sorry for anyone who was unable to use our Pledges page in the last few days due to my incompetence! It is now fully working again and no pledges were lost.
Thanks to our representatives who took part in the Sanctuary in Parliament today. A fuller report will be posted in a few days. Great slogan!
We have just released a new page called "Pledges" on this site. Please take a look and fill one in if you are able. Individuals or organisations can pledge support, and the reason for doing this is so that we can approach the City Council showing the level of support…
One of the most uplifting messages came from the Norwich schools of Sanctuary - you can see it here. What could your school do?
Both organisations are making this issue the top priority this year and it will be the focus of this year's Sanctuary in Parliament event. Refugee Action have produced a very good detailed report endorsed by an incredible 88 organisations on this issue, and how it is treated in other countries.…
Everyone is welcome to this event at the Friends Meeting House, St Helens Street Derby on Tuesday 9th October at 7.30pm. For poster click the link below
Would you like to help to welcome refugees? and have a great time with other supporters? Why not join us for a Welcome Banquet on 5th October at Riverside Centre, Derby. You would be most welcome - you can book online via Eventbrite using this link: http://welcomebanquet2018.eventbrite.co.uk by 24th September…