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‘Two Years On’ March 23rd 10-6pm – The Grove Garden, Town Street On March 23rd – Horsforth Churches Together helped people mark two years since the first lock down Writing on florist ribbon we are encouraging people to share their experiences of the last two years. Not a memorial as we know Covid is not over but a moment to publicly share struggles, acknowledge loss and give thanks for those who have helped us and been heroes to our communities. People’s experiences written on ribbon were tied to the railings in The Grove Garden and displayed for a fortnight to allow others to read andRead More →

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Below is some information on current food provision in Horsforth and wider Leeds. There is no longer a Food Bank in Horsforth but there is a Community Pantry and a Pay as You Feel Cafe (see below). The nearest Food Bank is at St Paul’s Church in Ireland Wood See the Leeds North & West Food Bank website. If you need a referral for a food bank or emergency food parcel, you can call Leeds Welfare Support Scheme on 0113 3760330. Horsforth Community CaféMondays 10am-2pm at St Margaret’s Church. Open to everyone.Aims: to reduce food waste, feed hungry people, and build communityHow it works: the caféRead More →

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Below are a variety of ways people can support refugees in Leeds. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Firstly, please look at what organisations are saying is the best way to respond. Donations of essential items In the Horsforth area, Horsforth Town of Sanctuary are collecting donations of men’s clothes and shoes/trainers, particularly for new arrivals to a local hotel. You can take them to Horsforth Community Cafe on a Monday morning or to Holy Name Church, Otley Old Road any morning Tuesday-Friday 9am – 11.30 noon. THANK YOU. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HORSFORTH TOWN OF SANCTUARY HERE Below are some ofRead More →