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

Click here to see their youtube video

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…

Meet your neighbour and Pizza Shop Heroes at Derby Theatre

An invitation from Derby Theatre:- Dear neighbours and members of the community, Derby Theatre is having a pizza party and you are all invited!

Far from the home I love – a major concert tour by Margaret Fingerhut 7pm on Friday 15th March in Derby Cathedral

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.

Refugee theatre company performing at DERBY Theatre 2 February

PIZZA SHOP HEROES

Pledges can now be used again

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!

Meet Your Neighbour Party in Derby Theatre !

On Saturday 1st December in Derby Theatre between 12.00 and 2pm

Sanctuary in Parliament 2018

Please follow this link to the national website