Leeds Sanctuary

Leeds Sanctuary

A charity in Leeds, UK creating sanctuary spaces where community is built, power is collective, and the message that you matter is constant. Visit www.leedssanctuary.org.uk to find out more.

  1. Social Solidarity - St George's Crypt

    1D AGO

    Social Solidarity - St George's Crypt

    In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emily chats with Chris Fields from St George's Crypt, a local charity which aims to end homelessness and restore lives. They discuss: - The work of St George's Crypt, - The vulnerabilities that people supported by the Crypt might arrive with, - How the issues and challenges these vulnerable people face have changed over the last 10-20 years, and - The pathway of support St George's Crypt offer. You can learn more about St George's Crypt on their website: https://www.stgeorgescrypt.org.uk/ If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

    46 min
  2. Good Neighbours - Chaplaincy

    2D AGO

    Good Neighbours - Chaplaincy

    Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in community. In this episode, Emily and Judith explore what Chaplaincy is. They discuss: - What Chaplaincy is, - How Chaplaincy differs from the role of more well-known Ministry, - What is valuable about Chaplaincy, and - The benefits for people who access this support. As a Christian charity, we at Leeds Sanctuary look to the example of Jesus to learn how to live a good life. Jesus spent his life meeting with people and getting to know them, and we aim to follow his example by giving our time, our attention and our compassion to people living, working and volunteering in the city of Leeds. All of our activities at Leeds Sanctuary are open to people of all faiths and none, and you can find out more on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

    25 min
  3. Everyday Mindfulness - Wintering

    FEB 3

    Everyday Mindfulness - Wintering

    Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on your Winter Wellbeing. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit the Meditations Library on our website, or come to our weekly Monday Mindfulness group. You can find out more about these on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk Background Music is Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re…-piano-music Here is the creative commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast.

    12 min
  4. Social Solidarity - Community-created Machines with Roadblock CIC

    JAN 27

    Social Solidarity - Community-created Machines with Roadblock CIC

    In this episode of Leeds Sanctuary's Social Solidarity Podcast, Emma and Anna interview Lewis Hemingway from Roadblock CIC, a community interest company which specialises in creating people-powered devices . They discuss: - How Roadblock CIC came about, - How Roadblock's original sound system is connected to the climate crisis, - How the sound system has made a difference in local communities, - How Roadblock hopes to counter stress, fear and negativity in communities, and - Roadblock's current project with our Leeds Craftivists group! You can learn more about Roadblock CIC on social media: https://www.instagram.com/roadblocksoundsystem https://www.facebook.com/roadblocksoundsystem If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

    25 min
  5. The Suffragettes of Leeds Sketch Walk: A History of Politics, Power and Protest

    JAN 5

    The Suffragettes of Leeds Sketch Walk: A History of Politics, Power and Protest

    Thanks for choosing to listen to The Suffragette Sketch Walk! At Leeds Sanctuary, we host Sketch Walks with local artist and historian, Clifford Stead. These Walks are an opportunity to learn some of our city’s history and creatively capture what we notice at the sites we visit. Please visit our website for the route and sites you will visit on this Walk: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/podcasts/the…-sketch-walk If you enjoy this recording, let us know by sharing some of your sketches or photos on social media, using the hashtag, "Leeds Sanctuary". You can find out more about our upcoming events, including our upcoming Sketch Walks, by visiting our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/events

    10 min
  6. The Rainbow Sketch Walk: An LGBTQ+ History of Leeds

    12/18/2025

    The Rainbow Sketch Walk: An LGBTQ+ History of Leeds

    Thanks for choosing to listen to The Rainbow Sketch Walk! At Leeds Sanctuary, we host Sketch Walks with local artist and historian, Clifford Stead. These Walks are an opportunity to learn some of our city’s history and creatively capture what we notice at the sites we visit. Please visit our website for the route and sites you will visit on this Walk: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/podcasts/the-rainbow-sketch-walk If you enjoy this recording, let us know by sharing some of your sketches or photos on social media, using the hashtag, "Leeds Sanctuary". You can find out more about our upcoming events, including our upcoming Sketch Walks, by visiting our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/events

    14 min
  7. Good Neighbours - Following Jesus

    12/16/2025

    Good Neighbours - Following Jesus

    Welcome to the "Good Neighbours" stream of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, where we discuss how our Christian faith drives our work and calls us to live well in community. In this episode, Emily asks City Centre Minister, Judith Marshall, what it means to follow Jesus. They discuss: - What it meant for Jesus' first disciples 2000+ years ago, - What following Jesus means for us in modern times, and - What it can be like to live in relationship with Jesus. As a Christian charity, we at Leeds Sanctuary look to the example of Jesus to learn how to live a good life. Jesus spent his life meeting with people and getting to know them, and we aim to follow his example by giving our time, our attention and our compassion to people living, working and volunteering in the city of Leeds. All of our activities at Leeds Sanctuary are open to people of all faiths and none, and you can find out more on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk If you enjoy this podcast, let us know! Tag us on social media using the handle @leedssanctuary. With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast. Music by Stockaudios from Pixabay.

    24 min
  8. Everyday Mindfulness - Polarised Times

    12/09/2025

    Everyday Mindfulness - Polarised Times

    Press play for a Leeds Sanctuary meditation encouraging you to take time to reflect on your coping strategies for dealing with panic, anxiety and sadness in Polarised Times. If you enjoyed this Meditation, why not visit the Meditations Library on our website, or come to our weekly Monday Mindfulness group. You can find out more about these on our website: www.leedssanctuary.org.uk Background Music is Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod on a creative commons license: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-re…-piano-music Here is the creative commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ With thanks to Matt at MC Online Events for editing this podcast.

    17 min
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A charity in Leeds, UK creating sanctuary spaces where community is built, power is collective, and the message that you matter is constant. Visit www.leedssanctuary.org.uk to find out more.

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  • Creator
    Leeds Sanctuary
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Leeds Sanctuary