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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Barnsley Newsletter July 2024
Newsletter July 2024 (pdf -6MB)
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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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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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Steering Group Meetings
Our open steering group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm usually at Barnsley Town Hall (2024 dates below -note no meeting in August 2024)
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Penistone Refugee and Asylum Seekers Support Group
The next meeting is at 2pm on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at St Johns Church - all welcome.
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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…
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2024 AGM Approves New Constitution
A new constitution was agreed at Barnsley City of Sanctuary AGM on Wednesday 5th June 2024 attended by 24 people.
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Polska Biblioteka
Polish Library and Drop in Centre - 'Polska Biblioteka'
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Petition – Free Bus Passes for Asylum Seekers in South Yorkshire?
Sign here
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Rwanda Deportation Information
Information from Right to Remain here.
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ELSH Pantry
ELSH (English Language Support Hub) has relocated to 8-10 Market Street, Barnsley, S70 1SL to continue offering its services. We will be resuming our teaching support on Monday, September 4th, 2023. Our service and opening hours are :