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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Want to improve your English and communication skills with our tiered ESOL courses? Find a course that best suits your educational needs and join RETAS to support your learning this year 👏

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Our first Conversation Cafe of the summer season is tomorrow! ☕ Want to meet new people, practice your English conversation skills and get some refreshments at the same time? 🥐 join us from 10am - 12pm 😊

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Our wonderful tutor Sherry has been awarded with Tutor of the Year award and we're so pleased her hard work, compassion and dyanmic teaching methods have been recognised 🌟🫶

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

A huge congratulations to those who were honoured at the Adult Community Learning Learner Awards ceremony last week! 🌟 We recognise week on week the dedication and hard work that goes into the development of our learners, so it's fantastic to see external bodies recognising it too! 🤩

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

If you're interested in joining one of our ESOL courses, drop by our Harehills office from 9:30am to find a spot that suits you and your learning needs! 🤩

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Our partnership with Acts 435 means that we our supporters can give directly to our clients in need, from aiding those facing debts and destitution to helping integration and growing roots via ensuring basic needs are met 👏 See more below 👇 acts435.org.uk/partners/357/

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Refugee Education Training Advice Service (RETAS) Leeds - Acts 435

Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This time next week, we'll be welcoming prospective learners to our assessment sessions, helping and guiding them them to fing their place in course best for them! 😍 Want to be a part of our provision? Come to RETAS between 9:30am - 11:30am on Thursday 24th to find your spot! 👍

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀 You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇 preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4753...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Just some of our fantastic Entry Level 1 graduates 🧑🎓 What a way to start the summer, with new skills, new friends and new found confidence 💫🤩

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We're still so pleased with how our collaboration with Leeds International Film Festival, LASSN and Hyde Park Picturehouse went 📽️ 🍿 This collaboration really showcased the sense of community within Leeds, and we're so proud to be a part of it 🧡

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Interested in fundraising for our cause? 😍 RETAS relies on kindness and generousity to continue supporting refugees and asylum seekers with advice, advocacy, education and opportunities 👏 Every penny you give will help with vital steps towards integration 🧡 localgiving.org/charity/reta...

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're refelctig on last year's #RefugeeWeek exibition exploring the concept of home for those living in Harehills 🏡 We loved celebrating our home of Harehills so much 😍

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

More pictures from a recent trip to Kirkstall Valley Farm, where our Welcome to Leeds volunteers attend once a month to not only help around and keep busy, but to provde access to nature and agricultural activities, boosting wellbeing all round! 👨‍🌾 🥔 🚜

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Miss our recap on what went down in June? 👀 You can see the email we sent out to our supporters here 👇 preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4753...

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Want to know the best ways to support our services? 🥰 Your generousity could be the positive difference in somebody's integration journey 🧡 linktr.ee/retasleeds

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

More pictures from a fantastic #WorldRefugeeDay event as the annual Refugee World Cup truly showcased the meaning of community! 👟⚽🥅

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Today! Find your spot on one of our OFSTED awarded outstanding ESOL courses 👍 Join our informal assessment drop in session from 9:30am - 11:30am ✅

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Join us from 9:30am tomorrow to find your place in our diverse ESOL provison 👍 From beginners of the language, to those wishing to improve their employability, we'll let you know the course that best meets your learning needs! 🤩

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The Refugee World Cup is a huge highlight of Refugee Week every year, with 2025's edition being no exception ⚽️ Our RETAS representatives played so well and we're so proud of them for coming together through the beautiful sport once more 🙌

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We're almost in July which means our June recap newsletter is being sent this week! 📨 Want the latest RETAS news on services, client feedback and good news stories straight into your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter below ⬇️ dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/475333...

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Want to improve your English language and communication skills? As well as your confidence and ability to integrate? 💡 Join our informal, drop-in learner assessments next week! 👀 Thursday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am 🕖

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

What a fantastic art and film session we had for Refugee Week last week 🤩 Thanks to St Luke's for the incredible space, Eastern Oven for the food, Leeds Uni for the art supplies and Leeds International Film Festival for support! A true showcase of community coming together 🧡

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Last week, our dedicated volunteer and incredible artist Salman curated an exhibition and art workshop for both clients and supporters 🙌 'Between Two Worlds' showcased the refugee experience through a creative and artistic lens, and allowed those with lived experience to freely express themselves 🎨

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We'll be sending out all the latest updates from June next week 📨 If you'd like to be the first in the know about how RETAS is supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, then sign up here ⬇️ dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/475333...

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

A huge thank you to everybody that came out to enjoy a stunning piece of cinema, We Dare to Dream 😍 A special thank you to Hyde Park Picturehouse, LASSN and LIFF who have supported this event, and a huge thank you to Oscar who talked about his own asylum journey and Paralympian experience 🎉

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

How does your garden grow? With the nurturing of our Welcome to Leeds volunteers! 🙌🌱 Our weekly sessions with Sunflower ESOL at Catch are always a highlight for the team, just look at those happy faces - and that's without any sunshine! ☺️

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A wonderful time was had last week as our Welcome to Leeds volunteers supported agriculture at Kirkstall Valley Farm 🧅🥔 Our asylum seeker clients are happy to get their hands dirty, and stuck into vegetable growing at a local farm to learn more about agriculture in our community 🧑‍🌾

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Come to RETAS tomorrow to see some works from those showcasing their refugee experience as we facilitate our 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition 🎉

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We're bringing community together through food, film and art tomorrow! 😍 Join us at St Luke's Cares, Beeston from 5pm for an art workshop, Palestinian food and a film screening 🧡 Get your free tickets here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...

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Refugee Week 2025: Film Screening, Art & Food

LIFF have partnered with RETAS to bring a free screening of the empowering documentary Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza.

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

TOMORROW 👀 We're screening We Dare to Dream at Hyde Park Picturehouse with a panel discussion following 🤩 Very excited to host this screening with the aid of LASSN, HPPH and LIFF 📽️ Free tickets here 👇 hpph.co.uk/films/we-dar...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Happy #RefugeeWeek to all of our clients, staff, volunteers and supporters! 😍 Looking for something to do this week? Check out our events and join in the fun! 👏

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Next Friday we're facilitating a showcase of refugee talent as our volunteer curates; Between Two Worlds 🌍 A mixed media exhibition showcasing the work of refugees which highlight the refugee experience 🦋 Submit your art here 👇 form.jotform.com/251402615600...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🚨 Last chance to grab tickets! 🚨 Join us for a very special Refugee Week edition of Stand up for Refugees next week, ft. an incredible lineup of acts from a migration background to make you laugh! 👇 tickets here! 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/retas-leeds/...

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Next week we're hosting an art workshop, evening meal and film screening for our community for Refugee Week ! 🙌 Join us at St Luke's in Beeston from 5:30pm on Thursday 19th June for a community get together like no other! 🤩 FREE tickets here 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-we...

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Refugee Week 2025: Film Screening, Art & Food

LIFF have partnered with RETAS to bring a free screening of the empowering documentary Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza.

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We're very excited to announce a Refugee Week special fim screening in collaboration with LASSN, Hyde Park Picturehouse and Leeds International Film Festival 🎉 This inspiring film is coming to an iconic cinema on Wed 18th June! 📽️ 🍿 PAYF tickets available here! 👇 hpph.co.uk/films/we-dar...

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We Dare to Dream

We Dare to Dream is the story of refugee athletes from Iran, Syria, South Sudan and Cameroon who swim, run and fight their way to opportunity and safety in host nations across the world.

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

The end of a teaching term means celebrating the achievements of our committed learners! 🏆 Each individual that completes their course gets a well deserved certificate and opportunity to bask in their communication accomplishments 🤩

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

On Friday 20th June, we're hosting a very special art exhibition curated by one of our clients and volunteers 🎉 Join us as we look at the refugee experience through cultural, creative and political lenses for 'Between Two Worlds' 🌎 🎨

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Don't miss out! 😱 Our very special #RefugeeWeek edition of Stand up For Refugees is just around the corner! 😂 Join us for hilarity, all for a great cause of raising vital funds for refugees ⬇️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/retas-leeds/

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Learning 🤝 Creating We're so pleased that our ESOL for women attendees are not only boosting the confidence and communication skills, but also flexing their creativity with sewing projects that theyre incredible proud to showcase 🧵

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We celebrate our volunteers at every opportunity, so #VolunteerWeek is no exception 🤩 The dedication, hard work, enthusiasm and passion we see from our team of volunteers every day is so inspiring 👏

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Announcing our lineup for the next Stand Up For Refugees! 👀 🤩 Grab your tickets early to avoid disappointment, our last events have sold out and we've had to upgrade our venue to accomodate all of you fantastic supporters! 🧡 Buy now! 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/retas-leeds

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We had so much fun last time, we're doing it again! 🧡 Be the first to grab a ticket for our new edition of Stand Up for Refugees, in a new, bigger venue to host increased capacity! ⬇️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/retas-leeds

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Call for submissions! 📢 RETAS are excited to announce a very special exhibition curated and developed by one of our incredible clients! 🎨 'Between Two Worlds' will showcase works of art of the refugee experience 🤩 Submit below 👇 form.jotform.com/251402615600...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Save the date! We're Standing up for Refugees once again this #RefugeeWeek ! 🥰 With an even bigger venue to accomodate our keen audiences, we're so excited for this one! 🎉 Don't miss out and grab your tickets ASAP! 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/retas-leeds/...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Polite reminder that as today is a bank holiday, our office will be closed! 👍 We will welcome clients, staff, volunteers and learners back tomorrow and we hope you enjoy the extended weekend ☀️

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RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

There's still time to give generously to those brave 9 who ran the half marathon on behalf of RETAS 👟 Show the team how in awe of them you are by supporting their efforts below 👇 www.justgiving.com/campaign/run...

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Sharing traditions, cultures and most importantly, cuisine - not only with each other but with the wider community - is something at RETAS' core ethos 🧡 Our awards event showcased traditional Eritriean coffee ceremony ☕ 🍿 and Kurdish dancing called Se Payee 💃 🎉

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Want to learn English and improve your communication and confidence? 🤩 We're hosting informal learner assessments tomorrow so you can find your place on one of our inclusive courses to suit your learning needs 💡

RETAS Leeds @retasleeds.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Get monthly updates staight into your inbox with our newsletter! 📨 Find out what's been happening at RETAS and how our clients, learners and volunteers continue to shape the delivery of our services 🤩 dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/475333...