Sheffield shows up in strength at Sanctuary Summit
Sheffield organisations were well represented at the first ever Sanctuary Summit held in Birmingham last Saturday. At least 10 local…
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Sheffield speaks up in Parliament
A presentation about City of Sanctuary Sheffield proved to be one of the highlights at a meeting in the Palace…
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Celebrating the life of ‘saint’ Myra
Friends from far and wide congregated in Sheffield to join a tremendous expression of gratitude for the founder ofASSIST and Sheffield Conversation Club – Myra Davies, who died after a short illness in May. Myra’s family listened as people queued to pay their own tributes to someone many described as…
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Tributes to murdered student
Friends and family have been paying tribute to Anowar Tagabo, a 25 year old student who has died following an incident in Sheffield. Anowar had been visiting the city for a family wedding when he was attacked in the city centre. He was taken to hospital and died nine days…
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Church break-in prompts donation
Members of a Sheffield church had an unexpected reaction when someone tried to break in to their caretaker’s flat. When they discovered the intruder was a homeless man seeking sanctuary they asked the police not to press charges, and donated £500 to a charity that helps destitute asylum seekers.
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Gateway refugees celebrate 1st decade
Refugees and friends from across the world crammed into Highfield Trinity Church Hall to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the…
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Green Party leader at Sheffield protest
The leader of the Green Party met asylum seekers and support workers at the multi-agency drop-in at Victoria Hall during…
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School students raise funds for refugees
Students at two Sheffield schools have raised nearly £1500 to help asylum seekers and refugees in the city. Pupils at…
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Sanctuary at Sheffield festivals
Local people have been spreading the word about sanctuary at festivals taking place in Sheffield over the summer. Supporters of…