In: HCT

CLICK ON THE VIDEO JUST BELOW TO WATCH Hear how attending Horsforth Shed has helped June and Chella with their mental health, see Open the Book volunteers reflecting on the impact of these short drama Bible stories in schools, and let Nouri touch your heart with his poignant story as a newly arrived person seeking sanctuary in this area. We are grateful to them all for sharing a part of their story with us, and feel privileged to journey with them in some small way.Read More →

In: Horforth Farmers' Market, News

Nearly 100 Customers filled in the recent Customer Survey on Horsforth Farmers’ Market with lots of great comments and helpful suggestions, plus feedback from stallholders, entertainers, community organisations and Town Street Shops – a big THANK YOU to everyone who gave their time to fill in a survey, it is all really helpful information for the Market Team.Read More →

In: News, Refugee Support

On 22nd Sept St Margaret’s Parish Centre was a buzz of chatter as 65 people (refugees and local Horsforth residents) enjoyed getting to know each other over international food. Four men seeking asylum hailing from Namibia, Sudan, and Yemen put together their traditional dishes for the guests to savour the taste of their homeland, including – Lamb soup, Aubergine salad, Namibian beef soup, Moroccan roast vegetables, breads and Couscous rice. Sri Lankan Dal was a vegan option cooked by Ian Kemp, volunteer on the Horsforth Town of Sanctuary committee. Mohammed Almuhandes who hails from Yemen migrated to the United Kingdom from Malta a couple ofRead More →

In: News, Refugee Support

New men seeking asylum are arriving all the time to be housed in a local hotel (total 120 there at any one time) – they literally have nothing but what they are standing up in. Why not have a look around and see if you have any of these much needed items which will be so gratefully received. The items are distributed by the Friendship Group linked with St Mary’s Church and Horsforth Town of Sanctuary, who go to the hotel to run a conversation class every Monday. Items needed at the moment are: Men’s clothes of any kind Coats and warmer clothes ready forRead More →