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Join Leeds Sanctuary, Leeds Church Institute and Sketch Club Social for our third and final Sketch Walk of 2023. We'll be meeting at the Leeds City Centre Climate Hub to reflect on the Climate Emergency, a topic which is close to the heart for many in our communities. Photos from our "Night Vision" Sketch Walk… Continue reading Sketch Walk on the Climate Emergency
We've all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject right now, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats". We want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Our focus is climate justice. The climate crisis is already forcing people to flee their homes due to flood and… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists on Climate Migration
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This episode is Part I of a two-part episode under our Sanctuary and Justice themes, where Anna and Emily discuss Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery with Deacon Kerry Scarlett. TRIGGER WARNING: In each episode of this two part podcast, there is non-graphic discussion of trauma, abuse and… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice x Sanctuary – Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery (Part I)
Leeds Craftivists have been working with campaigners and community groups across Leeds on improving Water Quality since April of this year, and it has been so inspiring to see just how much support there is for this campaign. Raw sewage was dumped into our rivers and seas 398,000 times in 2022 alone, creating a serious… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Water Quality Showcase
In this final episode of the At What Cost series, Emily and Tori sit with Revd Ian Rutherford of Central Hall Manchester and Jacob Quagliozzi, Director for England of Housing Justice. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/at-what-cost-homelessness/s-yZbprzMB5Go?si=c1ac96be733848d4bcfa7d711041b222&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing This podcast will go live on Thursday 27 July. At What Cost is a collaboration between Leeds Sanctuary, the Methodist Church in Leeds… Continue reading At What Cost: A Conversation about Homelessness
In this penultimate episode of the "At What Cost?" podcast series, Emily and Tori sit with Laura Neale, Director of "YouBelong", to hear about a Chronic Illness and Disability perspective of the Cost of Living Crisis. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/at-what-cost-chronic-illness-disability/s-S042wFMgK2d?si=30d6355821924e5abd88f2e744eb3155&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing This podcast will go live on Thursday 13 July. You can find out more about YouBelong on Facebook… Continue reading At What Cost: A Conversation about Chronic Illness and Disability
Leeds Craftivists are delighted to share that as a result of their campaign highlighting the lack of biodiversity in Leeds city centre, Leeds City Council have granted permission for wildflowers to be planted at various sites across the city centre. As our city has developed, Leeds Craftivists (a community of Leeds Sanctuary) noticed that there… Continue reading City buzzing thanks to successful Craftivism campaign
In this second episode of the “At What Cost” podcast series, Emily talks to Emma Greenough, Fundraising Manager of The Welcome Centre in Huddersfield. You can read more, access the show notes and take action at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/at-what-cost-foodbanks?si=214686e5688e4bbcb707cc28bc5cf108&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Additional links:The Welcome Centre | HomeThe Trussell Trust - Stop UK Hunger If you have been moved by… Continue reading At What Cost: A Conversation about Food Banks
In the third episode of the "At What Cost" podcast series, Emily sat down with Samantha Price, Manager of the Wharfedale & Aireborough Christians Against Poverty Centre. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/at-what-cost-debt-and-budgeting/s-uEiJKvOkiM0?si=719a77de3aad470ba47c959b2b0bc08d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Additional links: Christians Against Poverty: CAP UK | Home The Christians Against Poverty website hosts the CAP Money Course, CAP Life Skills and CAP Job Clubs, which… Continue reading At What Cost: A Conversation about Debt and Budgeting
In this second episode of the "At What Cost" podcast series, Tori has a conversation with Rachael Bate of Stretford and Urmston Methodist Churches about Community Cafes. https://soundcloud.com/leedssanctuary/at-what-cost-community-cafes/s-5xT3ephzYM7?si=76a89d91e2bf48f6b4c712b965f2fd55&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing This link will go live on Thursday 01 June. Additional Links:The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast recently shared an episode discussing local community cafes in Leeds, which you can… Continue reading At What Cost: A Conversation about Community Cafes