In: Our Community

What is the Bill? The Nationality and Borders Bill is part of the government’s New Plan for Immigration. The government says it wants to make the asylum system fairer and more effective, deter illegal entry and remove those who do not have a right to be in the UK. The Bill is now at the committee stage in the Commons, where each part of the Bill and any amendments can be debated.  Response from organisations working with asylum seekers The Bill has been widely criticised for being inhumane and breaching an asylum seeker’s fundamental rights. Organisations who have spoken out against the Bill include UNHCR, BritishRead More →

In: Our Community, Our Projects

Horsforth Chaplaincy Project is endorsed by the Horsforth Churches Together (HCT) meeting to organise activities and to represent HCT’s voice in various settings. Working as an independent charitable organisation, (part of LCCT charity number 1096860), the project aims to support the church as a whole in ‘helping Horsforth flourish’ in all aspects of the community. (It was previously known as the Horsforth Churches Community Outreach Project but changed its name at the start of 2021). For more details of our parent charity please see Leeds Christian Community Trust Have a look at our latest Newsletter to see what we do: Summer Newsletter 2024 Winter NewsletterRead More →

In: Our Community

Women’s fellowship groups have been a long running tradition of many churches. They offer a space for women to come together to reflect on the challenges of life, support one another and hear stories of God at work in the world. You will receive a warm welcome at any of these groups. Monday:          1.30-2.30 pm @ The Grove Methodist Church 3rd Weds of Month : 2pm -3pm Mothers Union @ St Margarets Parish Centre, gentlemen welcome too.Read More →

In: Our Community

Cafe’s and Drop in’s DID YOU KNOW…there are lots of places to get low cost or free cuppa/food and a friendly welcome in Horsforth, most days of the week! Mondays 10am – 2pm @ St Margaret’s Parish Centre – Horsforth Community Cafe Diverting food from going to landfill, pay as you feel snacks and lovely cooked lunches. Tuesday 10 -12 noon Grove Tuesday Coffee @ The Grove Centre (New Street) Bacon butties and Drinks and a warm welcome Tuesday 9.30 – 12 noon Coffee and Bacon Butties @ Central Methodist Run by MHA Communities (later life) formerly Horsforth Live at Home. Tuesday (and Thursdays) AlternatingRead More →