News and Events

Right to Remain have produced two A5 fact sheets; on immigration detention, and on staying safe against the threat of far right violence (samples attached). The leaflets offer clear definitions and practical information on what you can do if you are facing immigration detention, or find yourself at risk of aggression or violence from the far right. They are offering these fact sheets free of charge to groups. If you’d like to receive a batch, please get in touch by emailing sara@righttoremain.org.uk.

NATECLA co-chairs Naeema Hann and Paul Sceeny on the recent comments by Conservative Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick. Please read.

MESH is hiring! We have a new job opportunity to help us deliver an exciting new project in the East Midlands. If you can travel easily around this area and have knowledge and experience of the ESOL sector, please take a look!

STEP (Specialist Training and Employment Programme) is a free online programme run by World Jewish Relief offering personalised employment support and high-quality English classes to Ukrainians and HK BN(O)s in England.

This page offers some links to websites which are offering useful advice and guidance in the event of a far right attack.

Are you interested in teaching ESOL? Join this online information event to find out about an exciting new Dual ESOL Pathway Program from Bradford College.

Dates for your diary – this is our schedule of MESH events for the 2025-26 Academic year, including Regional Networking Events and Lunchtime Showcases. We look forward to seeing you at as many as possible!

The Smart Works team are holding our next Bradford Jobs Fair, Women into Work, on Thursday September 25th, 10am- 2pm at Bradford City Football Club. 

The MESH newsletter providers updates on our work over the summer, and a look forward to our first ESOL Lunchtime Showcase of the new academic year. Follow the link for details.

Refugee Council's 'Fair Shot FC' campaign partners with football clubs around the country to create connections between their fans and people from refugee backgrounds. They do this through their amazing lived experience football team, Fair Shot FC, who have been travelling to these clubs to connect with fans on the pitch. They are looking for new players – please see link for details.

The British Red Cross are running a free one-day course for asylum seekers and refugees on volunteering.