Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary exists to make Barnsley a safe place to be for those fleeing war and persecution. It is part of a national movement to build a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Recent News
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Celebrating Our Communities
Organised in collaboration with Refugee Council and Barnsley Stand Upto Racism
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Barnsley Newsletter Nov 2024
Newsletter Nov 2024 (pdf -3MB)
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Treasurer Sought
Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary is seeking a Treasurer. This is a volunteer position for which there is no payment.
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Locke Park Vigil
Three years ago, 24th November 2021 saw the worst drowning disaster in the Channel, of at least 27 refugees trying to find a safe place
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Penistone Refugee Bike Project
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Steering Group Meeting
Our next meeting is at 5pm on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at Barnsley Town Hall
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Penistone Refugee and Asylum Seekers Support Group
The next meeting is at 2pm on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at St Johns Church - all welcome.
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Sending Messages of Support to Asylum Seekers
With far right violence across the UK, including the targeting of hotels housing asylum seekers with attacks and arson, it is more important than ever than we share a message of compassion, solidarity and welcome. You can do this directly…
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Multi-Agency Drop In
Multi-Agency Drop In at Hope House (Blucher Steet) on Wednesday afternoons (12.30pm-2.30pm) for Barnsley's Migrant Communities organised by Migration Partnership Barnsley. All welcome.
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Response to Violence in Wath
Hateful words inspire hateful actions. When some politicians and some of the press normalise racism and Islamophobia, outbreaks of violence become terrifyingly inevitable.
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Conversation Cafe Every Monday Morning
Conversation Cafe is at the Light Box Library in Barnsley on Monday mornings between 10am and 11.30am.
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2024 Art and Poetry Competition Winners Announced
Winners of the Barnsley Borough City of Sanctuary Art and Poetry Competition 2024 were presented with certificates and book tokens by the Mayor of Barnsley Cllr John Clark JP at Barnsley Town Hall on Friday 21st June 2024. The theme…
