11 Dec 2009

Anchor Rocks is back, in an acoustic from after a mellow make over and migration north of the river! You are invited to the Green Note in Camden on the 22nd of January for a night of musical delights. All funds raised will go towards Anchor's summer residential. There'll be music from: The Cedars www.myspace.com/theonlycedars Skinny Lister www.myspace.com/skinnylister We Used to Make Things www.myspace.com/weusedtomakethings We'll also be raffling off your unwanted Christmas gifts! The venue is small and cosy so advanced booking is recommended. You'll be able to do this via the Green Note's website closer to the day. www.greennote.co.uk...

19 Nov 2009

From theory to practice: How asylum policy impacts on the refugee experience 5th February 2010 Our 2010 conference focuses on asylum policy and how changes in legislation impact on the experiences of refugees. Come and learn about the key developments in asylum policy over the past year and how these impact on the day to day lives of refugees in the UK today. The conference will also discuss which policies the sector should be campaigning for over the next 12 months. Delegates will participate in two workshops from a choice of seven, on topics such as health, asylum support, detention...

18 Nov 2009

SMILE was delighted to organise and host the Photovoice exhibition in the Refugee Council's Day Centre on Wed 18 Nov. Over a period of 8 weeks young people supported by SMILE were given the opportunity by Photovoice to take photographs of their choice and add a textual element reflecting their state of mind, experiences in London and simply show the world how they saw it. We are very grateful to Photovoice and their team, particularly Liz Orton, for giving young people a great opportunity to express themselves and host a very inspiring exhibition at the Refugee Council. We know how...