Drop-in sessions with Connect For Health
Are you living in Leeds South and East? Connect for Health is a free, confidential, friendly signposting service for people aged 14 and over. We can help you to work out what’s right for you and connect you with local services and groups. Drop-in session at: TOUCHSTONE SUPPORT CENTRE 53-55 Harehills
Bayard Rustin activist #BlackHistoryMonth
Bayard Rustin was an American leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, pacifism and non-violence, and gay rights. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania where his family was involved in civil rights work. In 1936, he moved to Harlem, New York City and earned a living as a
Lilian Bader RAF officer #BlackHistoryMonth
Lilian Bader was born in 1918, she would go on to be quite possibly the first Black woman to join the British Armed Forces. The influence of Lilian’s father (a Barbadian migrant who had served in the Royal Navy) in her decision to join the Armed Forces is questionable, as Lilian
Leeds Refugee Hub open evening – 26th October
On the 26th October at 4pm – 7pm, Refugee Council will be holding an open evening to celebrate the launch of its Leeds refugee hub; the base of multiple Leeds-based asylum seeker and refugee charities (including the Connecting Opportunities project), and also a venue space for many different individuals and organisations. We hope
World Mental Health Day – warning signs of stress and mental illness
On World Mental Health Day, Naseem Tariq from the WY-FI team talks about signs to look out for if we're concerned about our own or someone else's mental health. Definitions World Health Organisation defines health as "A state of (complete) physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence
Frank Bruno boxer #BlackHistoryMonth #WorldMentalHealthDay
This letter from Frank Bruno was written for serving prisoners at HMP Leeds. We're publishing it here to mark both Black History Month and World Mental Health Day. Hello its Frank Bruno here. I have been asked to mention Black History month and talk a bit about the prejudice’s I