Mick Ward

Fantastic Job opportunity as a Mental Health Support Worker at PAFRAS in Leeds. pafras.org.uk/join-the-team/

Standing Together in Leeds - Practical Ways to Show Solidarity - Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network

Feeling really angry about the current narrative on refugees & asylum seekers. Asked a friend for advice on what I could do to help/dissent. They sent me this - Leeds specific - but so many transferable tips I thought i would share lassn.org.uk/standing-tog... #hope #humanity #ACT

Large banner with M-Out name & rainbow-smiley logo, now edged in Progress Pride colours, stretched over blue seats in SW corner

Refurb of ER is already under way!

Check out our fabulous new banner for the Prem, still with pride of place right under the big screen 😍👌🏾

Big thanks to Jade and all the team at #LUFC for their ongoing support.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #ALAW

Marching Out Together group with flags and banners at Leeds Pride

Now that we've recovered from practically winning #LeedsPride we are looking ahead to our next big event (after Prem ko, obvs).

ICYMI we are a *finalist* in the #NationalDiversityAwards
taking place in Liverpool in September.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #LUFC #NDA25

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Well, we tried to keep Freddy dry. Even @mickmodern.bsky.social gave up his coat but unfortunately we’ve had to make a soggy retreat for the day.

We’ll be back at the stall at Leeds Bridge tomorrow and hope to see as many of you there as possible for #LeedsPride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #lufc

Leeds Pride graphic with crowds partying under the rainbow bridge and text '10 Days to go! Leeds Pride 2025"

Just 10 days to Leeds Pride!!!

Members see your email. We'll be at the LGBT+ Marketplace Saturday, there's a service in the Minster, a members meet, and of course Sunday we'll have a stall on Leeds Bridge... and be loud & proud in the parade.

Look out for our updates. 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

leedspride.com

@marchingout.bsky.social

Our @mazleeds.bsky.social, this 🤗🙏🏽

Local Voices, Independent Media | Leeds Inspired Join Mick Ward from Marching Out Together, local historian Andrea Hetherington, and former Leeds Other Paper journalist Dr Tony Harcup for a discussion about the fascinating history of independent med...

www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/local... Looking forward to speaking at this today at 1

LGBTQ fans help reduce Spurs' fine for anti-gay chants - Outsports Tottenham Hotspur's fine for anti-gay chants by a section of their supporters last season has been halved on appeal.

Yet another reason why football clubs should not only be pleased to have an LGBTQ+ fans group, but also work closely with them

Spurs got a fine for homophobic chanting reduced by half, in part due to their anti-discrimination activity alongside @proudlilywhites.bsky.social

For @outsports.com

Leeds United to act as sponsor for Leeds Pride 2025 - Leeds United Join us on Sunday 20th July for city centre event.

Once again @leedsunited.com are a major sponsor of Leeds Pride, supporting us to be there, and proving why they won the @footballvhomophobia.com award 💥

Mark the date: *SUNDAY 20 JULY* and look out for updates on our plans 🥳🌈🎶💃🍻

www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leed...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

'Just for this year, we don't mind being the second-biggest parade in the city.' 😁

🌈🥳🎶💃🍻

#LUFC #LeedsPride

Dementia Friendly Leeds Creative Showcase
Wednesday 4 June
11 am - 2.30 pm

Performances, talks, Dementia Friendly stalls and a Decades Disco! 🕺

Plus, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free goody bag sponsored by Ghyll Royd Care Homes!

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Aye up members! Check your emails.

Our newsletter’s dropped and there’s some great stuff in there:
💙 Join our consultation on the stadium redevelopment
💛 Voting for player of the month
🤍 Another reminder on entering our raffle raffall.com/384510/enter...
⚽️ And more…

#LUFC

On Wednesday 11 June, let’s celebrate our ages together!

We are all ageing, all the time. When we proudly celebrate our ages, we help challenge the ageism that limits us all.

Join us in creating big change with small celebrations this @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social Day. Get involved buff.ly/6zl2jtg

Community Action Microgrants | Leeds Community Foundation

A few days left to apply for this micro grant for community action in Leeds

www.leedscf.org.uk/community-ac...

Britain’s asylum housing ‘king’ becomes a billionaire after fortune rises 35% Clearsprings Ready Homes founder Graham King, dubbed the 'Asylum King' for his lucrative Government contracts, is now worth over £1 billion - and is among the top 200 wealthiest people in Britain

Thread: 🧵Meet the companies that make obscene profits from asylum housing, while refugees live in often dangerous conditions.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Here's the very LOP story about football fanzines that's currently on display at the excellent Voice of the Fans exhibition at @leedslibraries.bsky.social

You *know* you want to get your hands on this... 😍

Raffle closes next Sunday - but get your skates on 'cos the discount-bundle freebie tickets are only available till 3.00pm today.... 🏃‍♀️💨

raffall.com/384510/enter...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

Excellent

The work the group does is vitally important in today’s world and I have nothing but love for what they do and how they do it

Just a week left to vote for us at the National Diversity Awards. Here's what one supporter said about our work.

You can see more quotes on our website, and vote for us here www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Your voice *does* make a difference; please share 🙏

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

Photo of the official match ball, with EFL logo and rainbow colours, and player signatures

Close-up with signatures and ‘Official Match Ball of the Sky Bet EFL’

Nothing to see here… just a ball from the #LUFC home win over Sunderland, actually kicked & signed by Champions!!! 👀💥

Have a go on our raffle, just £2 a go and with FREE bonus tickets - make sure you use the DISCOUNTS bundle!
raffall.com/384510/enter...

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

Image of Yorks Post displayed with headline “Fans and club united in pride after winning national award” and pic of MOT members with banner; filled wine glasses ready behind

Gallery scene with large MOT banner, guests talking and viewing displays

Exhibition display on the role of fanzines with headline “We have always zine here”

We were very honoured last night to be at a @leedslibraries.bsky.social reception to launch ‘Voice of the Fans’ together with @britishlibrary.bsky.social

You’ll def want to go: opening today, and running till the Premier League kicks off 😉

www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/voice...
#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

This guy know how to party @lramazani.bsky.social

Marching Out Together I have been voted for an Award at The National Diversity Awards 2025 in association with @itvnews. Please vote for me #NDA25 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Lift the Ban: Open letter Sign an open letter calling on the Home Secretary to #LiftTheBan on people seeking asylum being able to work. It’s time to unlock talents, supercharge the economy, and let people thrive.

Sign our open letter to lift the ban on asylum seekers working

There is no evidence that this increases number of people who seek asylum

MAC & ONS show migrants create more jobs by starting 70% more businesses than UK nationals and by filling big skill gaps that produce more jobs

#Economy #Tariff

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Yes it is. Because they have to play each other

We're kicking off with @profrachelbaker.bsky.social! Looking forward to this.