Germa Adan and Xhosa Cole present a unique production with seven performers, in response to immigration story archives of the Windrush generation; folk melodies, and the stories and origins of the artists. An interdisciplinary arts production which follows generations of passage into a place. Centred on Birmingham, it shows how migration can bring new perspectives, as well as layers of…
A silent climate vigil, run by South Yorkshire Climate Alliance. The United Nations describe the climate crisis as “code red for humanity”. Sir David King, former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government, said “What we do, I believe, in the next 3-5 years will determine the future of humanity.” A vigil is a time to stand or sit in…
City of Sanctuary Sheffield, 37-39 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD
An open day at The Sanctuary, come to find out more about the work to make Sheffield a place of safety and welcome for all refugees and people seeking asylum. With food and drinks, and stories to inspire you. Learn more about what ‘City of Sanctuary’ means in action. Sheffield became the UK’s first ever City of Sanctuary in 2007. In…
The annual meeting of the city’s climate coalition, all welcome. Help to shape the activities and direction of the alliance over the next 12 months. The board will start with the formal business of the AGM at 7pm, and will keep this short, before moving on to three topics for discussion: – 1) The South Yorkshire Doughnut – following the…
City of Sanctuary Sheffield, 37-39 Chapel Walk, S1 2PD
Loraine Masiya Mponela tells how hard it is to speak out, as a member of one of the most marginalised groups in society – asylum seekers. This event will resonate with those who know the reality; asylum seekers and those who work in the sector, and will give hope that we can together create change. It will also educate those…
The Council Room, Firth Court, Western Bank S10 2TN
UK migration law treats children as ‘appendages and possession of others’ and focuses on adult migrants. Governments deport those migrants that it deems ‘illegal’ or those who are just unwanted. The children of migrants are deeply affected by the decision of governments to deport adult family members, yet when children’s rights are considered at all, it is as a means…
