West Yorkshire Destitution Event

Saturday 22 September, 7-9.45 pm at St George's, Leeds, LS1 3BR.

There'll be two performances by Ice and Fire Theatre Co, real life testimonie and a Q&A session with a panel of people from local organisations suporting destitute asylum seekers. Organised by WYDAN (West Yorkshire Destitute Asylum Seeker Network).

Free entry and refreshments.

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April 2014 Prayer Column

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