On Monday, 15th of June, the Newcastle City of Sanctuary certificate was officially unveiled at Newcastle Public Library in the city centre. The certificate will remain on display for those who wish to see it in person. Though the certificate was awarded in June 2014, it is great to have…
"Stella Chiweshe, Zimbabwe's renowned 'Queen of Mbira', is just one North East attraction during Refugee Week"
Newcastle City Council have signed a motion in favour of becoming a City of Sanctuary. The following article appeared on their website:
Refugee Week in Newcastle
TRACING MOVEMENTS – 2 short films plus workshop. 7.30pm, Sunday 27 October, Star and Shadow Cinema, Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2NP. ‘Emerging Solidarities’ recounts the story of a group of Senegalese migrant workers who worked on a tomato plantation in the west of Greece. The workers were owed wages –…
Our Big Gig, at The Tyne: Maling Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne Join us for a mini Crossings festival, featuring performances by The Crossings Band, the choir and a variety of instrumental groups plus world music DJ.There will also be participatory workshops for you to join in with and make some…