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Mick Ward

@mickmodern.bsky.social
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Senior Associate Nurture Development. (Asset Based Community Development) Trustee at PAFRAS (supporting Asylum Seekers) Marching Out Together (LUFC LGBTQ+ fans) and Polite Rebellion. (Art & Health). Ex Leeds Adult Social Care and NHS

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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Heading to Elland Road today? Call down to the East Stand / Pavillion and show your support of the #WhiteRibbonLeeds #SaferLeeds Our Mick and Maz have already been down. Will we see you there? 💙💛🤍 #lufc
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
@thesquareball.net @marchingout.bsky.social @whiteribbon.bsky.social
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Great podcast from Chapel FM featuring some of the groups who got funding from @leedscommfound.bsky.social from the Community Action Micro grants www.chapelfm.co.uk/elfm-player/...
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Stories from The Leeds Fund – Micro Grant Programme
Lively stories about the impact of Leeds Community Fund's Micro Grant programme on communities and practical information about how organisations can apply for new funding.
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Leeds Community Action micro grants for fund now open www.leedscf.org.uk/community-ac...
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Community Action Microgrants | Leeds Community Foundation
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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly transformation of our communities.
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Bianca Rossetti: Delivering pride in place for all ages
An understanding of good public realm design and meaningful community engagement are key to ensuring an age-friendly transformation of our communities,
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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Football v Homophobia @footballvhomophobia.com · 02/02/2026
🎧 Listen to LGBTQ football fans from Chelsea Pride and Marching Out Together as we kick off the #FvH2026 Month of Action on the FvH Podcast 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ Tracy and Wiggy talk about the Premier League’s new ‘With Pride’ initiative, which starts Friday @chelseapride.bsky.social @marchingout.bsky.social
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Football v Homophobia: How do you tackle homophobia at Premier League matches, and will 'With Pride' help? With LGBTQ fan groups Chelsea Pride and Leeds' Marching Out Together
February marks the Football v Homophobia Month of Action, and for Premier League clubs and fan groups, there's a fresh initiative from the Premier League - it's called 'With Pride'....
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year! 🥳 2025 was an incredible year of growth for #LUFC as an inclusive home for the LGBT+ community. Thank you for all your support 💙💛🤍 We have big things planned & can’t wait to make 2026 even better. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! ✨🏆
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Fantastic Job opportunity as a Mental Health Support Worker at PAFRAS in Leeds. pafras.org.uk/join-the-team/
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Join the Team - PAFRAS
Mental Health Support Worker Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80) Hours: 28 per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9am on 17th November Download Application Pack
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Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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
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Standing Together in Leeds - Practical Ways to Show Solidarity - Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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
Large banner with M-Out name & rainbow-smiley logo, now edged in Progress Pride colours, stretched over blue seats in SW corner
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
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/...
Marching Out Together group with flags and banners at Leeds Pride
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
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
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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
Leeds Pride graphic with crowds partying under the rainbow bridge and text '10 Days to go! Leeds Pride 2025"
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Our @mazleeds.bsky.social, this 🤗🙏🏽
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/local... Looking forward to speaking at this today at 1
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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...
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Jon Holmes @jonhholmes.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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
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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.
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
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 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
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Leeds United to act as sponsor for Leeds Pride 2025 - Leeds United
Join us on Sunday 20th July for city centre event.
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
'Just for this year, we don't mind being the second-biggest parade in the city.' 😁 🌈🥳🎶💃🍻 #LUFC #LeedsPride
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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
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
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a man in a yellow shirt and tie is sitting at a desk typing on a computer keyboard .
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt and tie is sitting at a desk typing on a computer keyboard .
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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
A few days left to apply for this micro grant for community action in Leeds www.leedscf.org.uk/community-ac...
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Community Action Microgrants | Leeds Community Foundation
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Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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...
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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
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Remember LOP @rememberlop.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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
Leeds Other Paper 562, 23 Dec 1988, p9, headlined: The 'Zine Scene - LOP reviews the region's football fanzines
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
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 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
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Enter Raffle to Win A Signed Leeds United Rainbow Ball hosted by Marching Out Together
Signed by the Champions - we have a signed rainbow ball, which has been signed by the match day squad from the Leeds United vs Sunderland Rainbow Ball Game. Remember the game, its the one where Pascal...
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
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 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
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
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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... 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
Photo of the official match ball, with EFL logo and rainbow colours, and player signaturesClose-up with signatures and ‘Official Match Ball of the Sky Bet EFL’
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
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 behindGallery scene with large MOT banner, guests talking and viewing displaysExhibition display on the role of fanzines with headline “We have always zine here”
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
This guy know how to party @lramazani.bsky.social
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John T Leeds @johntleeds.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
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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
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Solace Surviving Exile and Persecution @solaceleeds.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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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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.
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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Every three months, we send out a newsletter with information about all of our #advocacy and #inclusion work in #Leeds! If you would like to get it sent straight to your inbox, please sign up at eepurl.com/dvbhin
The Advonet Group logo and a drawing of a man with a speech bubble containing an exclamation mark are on the left-hand side of this image.

On the right, there are the words "Sign up to our news mailing list here: eepurl.com/dvbhin" in white text on a red background.
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Hannah Gray @hannahellisgray.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We're kicking off with @profrachelbaker.bsky.social! Looking forward to this.
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
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FoodWise Leeds @foodwiseleeds.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Last Thursday was World Happiness Day 🌍. Research 📚 shows people who share meals 🍽️ have improved happiness 😊 and social connection  ➡️https://worldhappiness.report/ed/2025/sharing-meals-with-others-how-sharing-meals-supports-happiness-and-social-connections/
how sharing a meal supports happiness and social connections
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Platform Places @platformplaces.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The speakers struck a chord: 🔹 Samira Ben Omar reminded us we don’t need more evidence that communities hold the solutions — we need to act on it. (2/6) 🧵
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Doing a training day today on ABCD with Portsmouth Council Independence & Wellbeing Team
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Adonis Storr @adonisstorr.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Hi I’m looking to interview a carer, parent or disabled person for a story on proposed PIP payments. Please get in touch and help share this post!
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Why not join us for the game on Sat at The Moot Hall Arms in Leeds! Thank you to the lovely Angus for joining us on the pitch yesterday to celebrate #lufc Football vs homophobia award, #alaw #mot
members of Mot stand on the pitch at ER holding our flag
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
@leedsunited.com - Winner of the prestigious @footballvhomophobia.com Professional Game Award Leeds United’s inclusion activities to support LGBT+ communities demonstrate why they are befitting of this award. We’re proud to work alongside the club. Congrats to shortlisted #lcfc & #ccfc #lufc
LEEDS UNITED! winning the football vs homophobia professional game award - members from marching out together & LUFC collecting the award
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
@leedsunited.com did it!! @footballvhomophobia.com 2025 winners 🥇 More words to come but we are so so proud of this incredible award! #alaw #mot #fvh2025 #lufc 💙💛🤍
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Our team are heading up for the awards... hope #Glasgow is ready...! 😘
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Erik Heisholt @heisholt.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is a big Leeds fan. He just had to stop at this spot on one of his travels the other day and out the picture on his Instagram. #ALAW #lufc
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
LAST HOUR, LAST CHANCE...! #LUFC 🤍💛💙 #MOT
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Marching Out Together @marchingout.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Our @mazleeds.bsky.social and @mickmodern.bsky.social attended the launch of Leeds Pride this evening and bumped into the Lord Mayor of Leeds and some of the Emmerdale cast! #alaw #pride #mot
Maz and Mick stand with The Lord Mayor of Leeds, all smilingMaz stands in the middle of Amy and Matty from EmmerdaleMIck, pointing to a MOT leaflet next to a bar
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
A key Mental Health job working with asylum seekers in Leeds at a brilliant organisation. pafras.org.uk/join-the-team/
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Join the Team - PAFRAS
Current vacancies Senior Mental Health Assessment Worker Salary: £34,385 (£35,589 from 1st April) Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week Contract: The role has ongoing funding from the West Yorkshire NH...
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Mick Ward @mickmodern.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Me talking about using my bus pass ! www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zj7qz...
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