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…
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…
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.
Refugees and friends from across the world crammed into Highfield Trinity Church Hall to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the…
The leader of the Green Party met asylum seekers and support workers at the multi-agency drop-in at Victoria Hall during…
Students at two Sheffield schools have raised nearly £1500 to help asylum seekers and refugees in the city. Pupils at…
Local people have been spreading the word about sanctuary at festivals taking place in Sheffield over the summer. Supporters of…
Hundreds of Sheffielders crowded into the Peace Gardens at the weekend to show their support for all the different cultures…
City of Sanctuary Sheffield hosted a group of visitors from a similar movement in Germany to share experiences about welcoming…