Welcome event celebrates 50th resolution of support

Leicester City of Sanctuary is celebrating its 50th resolution of support, from the Red Leicester Choir, who have agreed to support the local movement, and to encourage asylum seekers and refugees to join the group bringing new voices, new songs and new depth to their harmony.

In celebration, Leicester City of Sanctuary and Red Leicester Choir are joining forces at a Make a Difference Day event at the Secular Hall, 75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB, on Saturday 31st October 2009 from 2pm to 5pm. CSV Make a Difference Day is the UK’s biggest annual day of volunteering. This year’s campaign will highlight the importance of kindness and helping others.

The event at the Secular Hall on the afternoon of Saturday 31st October 2009 will also welcome back sponsored walkers making the journey from Leicester to Loughborough and back, a journey all asylum seekers have to make each week or month to register with the immigration authority.  Without funds to pay for their bus fare some walk both ways because failure to register, for any reason at all, can result in being sent to a detention centre.

The walk is to raise funds to support destitute asylum seekers who are not allowed to work or entitled to benefits.  An afternoon of entertainment and celebration, with free refreshments and information for those interested in volunteering or campaigning, will include an opportunity for asylum seekers, refugees and others to join and perform with the choir.

Photographs will be available following the event. More information is available from Gill Buttery – Development Worker at Leicester City of Sanctuary on: [email protected] or ring 07716 073403.