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We’ve all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject at the moment, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats" ahead of the elections next year. But we want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Leeds Craftivists have always had a focus on climate justice. The climate… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary
Thanks for choosing the Leeds Sanctuary podcast! This episode is Part II 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. You can find part I of the conversation here. TRIGGER WARNING: In each episode of this two part… Continue reading The Leeds Sanctuary Podcast: Justice x Sanctuary – Toxic Masculinity, Misogyny and Modern Slavery (Part II)
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
Leeds Craftivists Together Exhibition. 11th September at Holy Trinity Boar Lane. Come and see creative installations from craftivist friends across the city!With installations from Seacroft Craftivists, Roundhay Craftivists and Leeds Craftivists.Plus a craftivism taster session - perfect if you're new to the group! We are delighted to be hosting a Craftivists Together Exhibition on 11… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Craftivists Together Exhibition
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