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07 Jun 2023Eid festival Sunday 2nd July 2023
Save the date!
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26 Apr 2023Women’s walking football Wednesdays
On Wednesday 3rd May 2023 we are offering some new free walking football sessions just for women.
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11 Apr 2023Read our March 2023 FURD newsletter
Please have a read of FURD's newsletter, which covers January to March 2023.
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21 Mar 2023Football for women seeking sanctuary
FURD in partnership with Voluntary Action Sheffield has set up some daytime football sessions, particularly aiming to welcome women seeking sanctuary, but open to all women.
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08 Mar 2023U-Mix – Hire price increases from 1st April 2023
Dear Valued Customer,
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08 Feb 2023Howard recalls the day we met Pele
FURD's founder, chair of Trustees and former Project Co-ordinator Howard Holmes, recounts this story about the day he met Pele:
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07 Feb 2023Football Black List honour for FURD’s Simon Hyacinth
We at Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) are delighted by the news that our Co- CEO Simon Hyacinth has won the annual Football Black List award under the Community and grassroots category.
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18 Jan 2023New exercise and fitness classes
We are pleased to offer some new exercise and fitness classes at the U-Mix Centre:
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04 Jan 2023Read our 2022 Annual Review
Our 2022 Annual review is now out! Read all about our work at the link below: {link1} {image1}
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20 Dec 2022
Christmas and New Year opening times
Here are the opening times for the U-Mix Centre over the festive period:
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29 Nov 2022Christmas donation
Can you help us fund a food box for our users this Christmas?
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28 Sep 2022Black History Month with FURD October 2022
The month of October is widely celebrated as Black History Month (BHM), remembering and celebrating the achievements of Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK and around the world…
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14 Sep 2022We’ll be closed on Monday19th September 2022
Monday 19 September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be a national bank holiday.
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07 Sep 2022Extension for ‘Stoppage Time’ Sheffield women’s football history exhibitions
The exhibitions in Sheffield city centre on women's football history in Sheffield and beyond have been given an extension and will now remain on show until the end of September,
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31 Aug 2022Football unites: Sheffield Hallam University staff raise funds for refugees and asylum seekers
On Wednesday 15 June, a team of Sheffield Hallam University staff and students travelled to the U-Mix Centre to take on a team of refugee and asylum seekers from FURD’s Belonging group.
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09 Aug 2022First swimming experience for refugees and asylum-seekers
On 21st July 2022, our Belonging Group participants had an opportunity to attend a swimming session at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre.
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02 Aug 2022FURD Healthy Holiday programme underway
Our summer programme is underway as part of Sheffield Healthy Holidays programme
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26 Jul 2022FURD Eid festival 2022
Our annual Eid festival took place on Sunday 17th July 2022.
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21 Jul 2022Hidden history of Sheffield women’s football revealed in new exhibitions
A series of exhibitions has been unveiled around Sheffield city centre and online which shine a light on the previously hidden history of women's football in Sheffield and beyond.
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24 May 2022FURD’s work with refugees and asylum-seekers features on BBC Football Focus
FURD's work to support refugees and asylum-seekers is the subject of a feature shown on BBC Football Focus on Saturday 21st May 2022 and on the BBC Sport website.
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03 May 2022FURD Veterans defy age to win open age festival
Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA held a recreational football festival called Springfest for 8 teams at Rotherham Football Centre on 23rd April 2022.
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13 Apr 2022Rhys Norrington-Davies meets the Belonging Group
For the last few months, Sheffield United Community Foundation has been running a 'Welcome Through Football' project in partnership with FURD.
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16 Mar 2022FURD Review of 2021
A look back over our work in 2021 - and how we fought back from the long lockdown the year started with - can be found along with past…
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09 Mar 2022New: FURD Centre for Development for asylum-seekers and newly arrived refugees
In the view of supporting newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers and existing clients who are awaiting for decisions on asylum, we at FURD have added a new session from 14th March 2022 at the U-Mix Centre,…
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02 Mar 2022Gym now open and room capacity increased
We are pleased to say we're able to lift some of the restrictions on numbers of people we can have in our indoor spaces.
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10 Dec 2021FURD, Sheffield United and Sheffield Home of Football unite against racism
On 17th June 2020, after a 100-day shutdown due to coronavirus, Premier League football resumed and the first game played was Aston Villa v Sheffield United.
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08 Dec 2021FURD referral signs for Sheffield United Academy
We are pleased to report that Lamine Sidibe has signed for Sheffield United Academy after being recommended to the club by FURD coach Luis Silva.
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07 Dec 2021FURD Cafe at the U-Mix Centre
Come in out of the cold! FURD winter cafe at the U-Mix Centre, Sheffield, will be open to the public from 2:30pm-6pm every Monday-Friday and 11:00am -2:00pm on Saturdays. (All available in takeaway cups)
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03 Nov 2021Tribute to Sheila Leeson
Following the sad news we reported last week of the death of Sheila Leeson, the following tribute to Sheila has been written by Phil Vasili. Phil was supported by FURD to research and write the biography of…
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26 Oct 2021Sheila Leeson 1931 – 2021
Football Unites, Racism Divides is very sad to learn of the passing of long-time supporter of the project, Sheila Leeson, who died on Monday 25th October in Moorgate Hollow care home, Rotherham. She was 90…
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18 Oct 2021Call for women to share their football experiences
FURD's 'Stoppage Time' project is looking for women and girls in the Sheffield and Rotherham area who'd like to share their experiences of football, whether good or bad, past or present, in writing.
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15 Oct 2021‘13 Players and a Poet’ film released
Members of FURD's women's football team have been sharing their experiences of football on camera.
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12 Oct 2021Forgotten Heroes: Free online talk about the Early Black Football Pioneers
To celebrate Black History Month, Howard Holmes, the Chair of FURD's Trustees, is giving a free online talk about early black footballers.
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28 Sep 2021
Job opportunity: Youth Engagement and Development Worker
Do you have experience or a passion in working with young people aged 16-25 to train them up as volunteers? Do you have experience of…
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25 Aug 2021FURD women’s team play their first 11-a-side match in support of foodbanks
On Sunday 8th August 2021, FURD's women's team played their first 11-a-side match at Concord Sports Centre, Sheffield.
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10 Aug 2021Stoppage Time: film about women’s football in Sheffield before the 1921 FA ban
FURD has released a 10 minute film about women's football in Sheffield between 1895 and 1921.
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03 Aug 2021Indoor facilities at the U-Mix Centre are now open!
Following the Government's recent lifting of remaining Covid-19 restrictions on 19th July 2021, we're pleased to say our indoor spaces - dance studio, gym, recording and performance studio, IT suite, meetings…
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14 Jul 2021Healthy Holidays activities at the U-Mix Centre for Summer 2021
From 26th July-22nd August, the following 'Healthy Holiday' activities will be running at the u-Mix Centre for children and young people.
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30 Jun 2021‘All Nations’ tournament for our Belonging Group
Today members of our Belonging Group for refugees and asylum-seekers from many different countries
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15 Jun 2021Thank you, refugees!
At FURD we have several members of staff and many volunteers and users from a refugee background.
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02 Jun 2021Employability with a twist : Community bootcamp
Calling any young people aged 16 to 25 years that are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training):
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01 Jun 2021Weekly coffee mornings
On Wednesday 2nd June 2021, we're starting a weekly networking coffee morning.
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27 May 2021Women-only walking football
Our women's walking football weekly sessions kick off again this Sunday, 30th May 2021, from midday to 1pm.
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12 May 2021U-Mix Centre now taking bookings for indoor spaces
On Monday May 17th we will be moving to step 3 of the government's roadmap out of lockdown.
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11 May 2021Singing and songwriting sessions for young women at the U-Mix Centre
Are you aspiring to be a singer or a song writer, or know someone who is?
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30 Apr 2021Enough is enough : social media boycott
We at FURD are happy to stand alongside English football in boycotting all social media platforms this coming weekend;
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28 Apr 2021FURD coaching videos
Some of our coaches are producing a series of short videos demonstrating football skills and fitness routines that you can practise on your own or with a friend or relative.
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27 Apr 2021FREE online talk: Forgotten Heroes: The Story of the Early Black Football Pioneers
At 12.30pm on Friday 21st May, there's a great opportunity to find out about some of the earliest black footballers.
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21 Apr 2021George Floyd murder verdict
FURD welcomes news of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the brutal killing of George Floyd.
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21 Apr 2021Girls only football sessions
We have some girls only fun, free football sessions starting this Saturday at the U-Mix Centre, Sheffield.
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14 Apr 2021Auntie Sureya’s Covid-19 experiences
FURD volunteer "Auntie" Sureya shares her experiences on camera (in Urdu with English subtitles) of having COVID19 and what she's learnt…
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06 Apr 2021We are here to help!
Here's a short film to let you know we're here to help support you during the pandemic and beyond. You are not alone - reach out and we'll…
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30 Mar 2021Our football pitches are open!
We are back after Lockdown 3 and running business as usual on our football pitches. We are excited to welcome you back!
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16 Mar 2021Stop Racism - competition for United Nations Anti-Racism Day!
United Nations Anti-Racism Day is on Saturday 20th March 2021.
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09 Mar 2021Stoppage Time women’s football herstory project
Stoppage Time is a project by FURD to discover, highlight and celebrate women in football in the Sheffield area from the 19th century onwards.
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02 Mar 2021Tribute to Ann Wilson
FURD is extremely sad to learn of the death of Ann Wilson. Ann was a key factor in bringing Sheffield United and the local community together, and was chair of both the Sheffield Partnership and the influential…
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23 Feb 2021FURD volunteer coach passes away
We at FURD with extreme sadness want to inform you all that Mohamed
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17 Feb 2021New Covid-19 online support group
As part of our 'My Corona Mate' Covid-19 project, we're planning to start a weekly online support group to take place on Saturdays if anyone wants to come on and have a chat, or has friends or family that may…
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09 Feb 2021
New lockdown fitness video from FURD
Our Inspiring Futures coach Keith Ward has put together some demonstrations of quick workouts you can do at home.
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02 Feb 2021FURD’s 2020 Annual Review is now available
Find out more about our work in 2020 and how we adapted to the Covid-19 pandemic by reading our 2020 annual review here.
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13 Jan 2021
My Corona Mate Project survey
It has been reported that the number of coronavirus cases has disproportionately affected people from BAME backgrounds. FURD is exploring the impact…
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05 Jan 2021The U-Mix Centre is now closed for Lockdown 3
Unfortunately our base the U-Mix Centre along with our 3G pitches is now closed again due to the national lockdown announced yesterday. The lockdown is likely to last at least until the middle of February.
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01 Dec 2020RIP Frank Arrowsmith
FURD is very saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Arrowsmith, a proud miner at Yorkshire Main Colliery who was a great friend of FURD, and trustee Kev Titterton in particular.
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27 Nov 2020The U-Mix Centre is reopening on Wednesday 2nd December.
The U-Mix Centre is reopening on Wednesday 2nd December.
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25 Nov 2020Our female footballers talk about why they love playing with FURD
On 3rd November 2020, after our last women's football session before the current lockdown, we talked to some of the 18 attendees about why they got involved.
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10 Nov 2020
Stop Racism - creative competition!
FURD would like you to stand up to racism by getting creative - you may even win a prize!
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04 Nov 2020Closure of the U-Mix Centre for Lockdown 2
Unfortunately, the forthcoming lockdown means we have to close the U-Mix Centre and the 3G pitches again.
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20 Oct 2020‘Britishness’ films now available online
A film commissioned by FURD exploring the meaning of Britishness is now available to watch for free from our website.
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30 Sep 2020We are back in action!
Many of our regular football sessions are now back up and running at the U-Mix Centre, Sheffield! Check with your group leader if you're not sure, or give us a call on 0114 2589601. Our walking football…
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30 Sep 2020NHS Covid-19 Test and Trace app
If you're using our centre or pitches and have downloaded the NHS Covid-19 Test and Trace app, you can now check in by scanning the QR code either at the pitch entrance or at the entrance to the building.
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23 Sep 2020U-Mix Centre Covid precautions
If you use the U-Mix Centre, please take note of the Covid guidelines on this poster to help keep us all safe. Thank you.
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23 Sep 2020U-Mix Centre 3G pitch Covid precautions
If you use the U-Mix Centre or our 3G pitches, please take note of the guidelines on this poster:
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15 Sep 2020We are open!
We are pleased to announce that we are back in business and the U-Mix Centre has now reopened after six months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis.
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12 Aug 2020Free summer holiday activities - online music project
During the last three weeks of the Summer Holidays, Musical Works are running an online youth music project on FURD's behalf.
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13 Jul 2020David McGoldrick
FURD is appalled but not surprised at the racist abuse received by David McGoldrick following the Blades 3-0 win against Chelsea.
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05 Jul 2020Coronavirus update
Unfortunately our home the U-Mix Centre will not be re-opening just yet.
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05 Jun 2020
Black Lives Matter
Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) stands in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The senseless and shocking killing of…
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14 May 2020
Kyle Walker
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) notes the recent press coverage of Kyle Walker. Kyle has been a FURD ambassador for six years now who has…
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23 Mar 2020
U-Mix Centre closed from 23rd March 2020
Following advice from the UK government, Public Health and Sheffield City Council, it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close the U-Mix…
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18 Mar 2020U-Mix Centre coronavirus update
U-Mix Centre facilities Coronavirus update: – this could change at short notice so do check by calling us on 0114 2589601 or 2587787.
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17 Mar 2020FURD impact report 2019
We are pleased to share with you FURD's impact report looking back at our activities, events and achievements in 2019.
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11 Mar 2020Sheffield Home of Football strategy launch
On 4th March 2020, FURD attended the launch of the Sheffield Home of Football draft strategy at Sheffield Town Hall.
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15 Jan 2020Free drop-in computer classes
FURD in partnership with Learn for Life Enterprise is hosting free drop-in computer classes at the U-Mix Centre every Monday between 4pm and 6pm. Browse the internet, use Microsoft Office packages or learn…
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08 Jan 2020
Job vacancy - Education and Engagement Coordinator
Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) Educational Trust is seeking to recruit an Engagement and Education Coordinator to deliver and develop…
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09 Oct 2019‘Britishness’ film explores identity, race and belonging
A new film commissioned by FURD exploring the meaning of Britishness will have its first public screening at Sheffield's Off the Shelf…
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28 Aug 2019New women’s walking football session
Next Tuesday, 3rd September, we're starting some new walking football sessions just for women.
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20 Aug 2019
Memories of Chris Wilder
On Chris Wilder's appointment to the manager's position in 2016, Sheffield United fans were not particularly enthusiastic - the "Nah,…
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30 May 2019FURD Eid festival 2019
Everyone is invited to our Eid festival, to be held in Lowfield Park outside the U-Mix Centre, Asline Road, Sheffield on Sunday 9th June. Come along between 1pm and 6pm for family fun, men's and women's…
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26 Mar 2019FURD women’s football features in BBC film
FURD's teams playing in the women's open age and walking football categories of the FA People's Cup 5-a-side tournament recently caught…
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19 Mar 2019How volunteering led to paid work for Sijo
This is an interview with Sijo Joseph, our Marketing and Volunteer Coordinator, about how volunteering for FURDhas led to him becoming a paid…
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13 Mar 2019New Cyrille Regis and Walter Tull exhibitions now open
Throughout March, we have two new exhibitions on display at our home the U-Mix Centre in Sheffield. Walter Tull: His Life and Legacy was produced by…
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05 Mar 2019‘Only One Cyrille Regis’ event honours the legacy of the pioneering footballer
Football Unites Racism Divides in partnership with Stand up to Racism Sheffield organised the `Only One Cyrille Regis`event at the U-Mix Centre on…
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06 Feb 2019Only One Cyrille Regis: a celebration of the life and times of the inspirational black footballer
Football Unites, Racism Divides and Stand Up To Racism are jointly organising a tribute to former West Bromwich Albion and Coventry striker Cyrille…
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30 Jan 2019
Rewind 2018 - Forward 2019!
We've put together this look back at 2018 in FURD's world, with some hints of what we've got coming up in the next few…
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17 Oct 2018
Walter Tull’s amazing story brought to life in new FURD comic
The latest comic edition in the FURD Pioneers series,'TULL', tells the inspirational story of a young Black man from an East London Orphanage…
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26 Sep 2018
Exhibitions and resources for Black History Month
FURD has several exhibitions suitable for Black History Month activities available for hire: World War 1 and 2 Muslim Victoria Cross holders (c. 2012)…
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12 Sep 2018
FURD Eid festival
On 2nd September 2018, FURD organised an Eid festival for the community in Lowfield Park and the U-Mix Centre. The festival was held just after Eid-…
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14 Aug 2018
William Ramsay Cup raises awareness of the dangers of gambling and mental health issues
A new 5 a-side football tournament, The William Ramsay Cup, is being held at the U-Mix Centre this Saturday, 18th August, from 2pm. This is a…
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07 Aug 2018
All Nations festival 2018 attracts over 60 players
The 2018 All Nations Football Festival took place at the U-Mix Centre on Saturday 4th August. The All Nations is an annual event hosted by FURD and…
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25 Jul 2018
Eid festival
A dedicated team of FURD volunteers organised an Eid festival at the U-Mix Centre on 17th June to coincide with the end of the Muslim holy month of…