Our Leeds Craftivists community will be celebrating a year of campaigning on 02 December, and we'd love for you to come if you've been involved in any of our campaigns this year, in any way at all. We'll be making Christmas Cards to say thank you to our favourite sustainable businesses, or you're welcome to… Continue reading Craftivists’ Christmas!
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Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
We're excited to share the details of our upcoming Sketch Walk, "Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds", which will take place on the anniversary of The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act. The walk will be hosted by our Interim Social Justice Lead, Emma Temple, and led by local artist and historian, Clifford… Continue reading Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
How do we act for climate justice without burning out? Our next Craftivists campaign will look at Eco Anxiety, and how we take care of ourselves as climate activists. Many people are so overwhelmed by the climate emergency that they struggle to even begin to take action. Some ignore the problem entirely, some people take… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Eco-Anxiety Campaign
Social Justice Lunches – What is Activism?
Following the success of Intersections in February, and a follow-up listening lunch, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Social Justice Lunches. Social Justice Lunches will be a quarterly gathering for local citizens and communities, working together with those in authority to be agents of change for a better Leeds. We will share… Continue reading Social Justice Lunches – What is Activism?
We’re talking rubbish!
In our new campaign for Spring 2024, we’re talking rubbish! We want to see food waste collection offered to everyone in Leeds. That would help every household do their bit to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable food system. This week a new fund was announced by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural… Continue reading We’re talking rubbish!
Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice
Leeds Sanctuary were privileged to gather justice-seekers from across Leeds on 08 February as the first step towards building a community for anyone with a vision for a city of flourishing people, and the desire to take action. Guests included local councillors, and representatives from local student activist unions, local charities and local community organisations,… Continue reading Communities cross paths to inspire joy and justice
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This is our "Justice" stream, and in this episode, Anna has a conversation with Mary Brandon of Asylum Matters, Emma Temple of Leeds Craftivists, and Anne, Wan, Ali and Sithembile, campaigners with lived experience the asylum system (names have been changed). They discuss the challenges of the UK… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice – Asylum and Sanctuary
Sketch Walk on the Climate Emergency
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
Leeds Craftivists on Climate Migration
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
The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice x Sanctuary – Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery (Part I)
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)