News /
2011
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05 Dec 2011
Teams wanted for new 5-a-side league
FURD, in partnership with Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, is setting up a new 5-a-side league, called the Unity League, and is inviting teams…
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23 Nov 2011
Kyle Walker, England star
Kyle Walker made his long-awaited England debut on Saturday November 12th, coming on as a substitute for the last five minutes of England's 1-0…
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01 Nov 2011
Action Week activities by FURD
Black History Month and One Game, One Community Weeks of Action have now finished. However, two exhibitions on loan from FURD can still be seen…
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31 Oct 2011
FURD founder honoured in Black List Awards
Howard Holmes, who helped set up FURD, and was its Director until his semi-retirement last month, has been presented with a Special Award by the…
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25 Oct 2011
'Defending Multiculturalism' book launch
Last week saw the Sheffield launch of a new book. 'Defending Multiculturalism: A Guide for the Movement', edited by Hassan…
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12 Oct 2011
Action Weeks and Black History Month activities
October marks Black History Month and also the national 'One Game, One Community' weeks of action for equality in football. The action…
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10 Oct 2011
Teams wanted for half-term football tournament
A 5-a-side football tournament is being planned for Under-16 and Under-14 boys at half-term, and teams are invited to enter. It will take place on…
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04 Oct 2011
Football Unites 2011 newsletter now available
The 2011 edition of 'Unity', FURD's annual newsletter, is now available, containing interviews, photos, case studies and news of our…
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26 Sep 2011
Howard has left the building…but not for good!
FURD's Project Director Howard Holmes takes semi-retirement this month after 15 years at the helm. One of FURD's founders, he has steered the…
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20 Sep 2011
Sporting experiences of refugees
FURD held a stimulating interim conference on 9th September as part of ‘Football – a shared sense of belonging?’, its 3 year research project…
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14 Sep 2011
Vibes & Unity festival on 17th September
You are invited to Devonshire Green in Sheffield city centre on Saturday, 17th September, 1-4pm, to join the 3rd 'Vibes & Unity'…
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06 Sep 2011
Conference on 9th September
There are still places available for the FURD interim conference: Football – A shared sense of belonging? on Friday 9th September from 10am-4pm at…
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17 Aug 2011
Community football tournament with Howard Webb
Football Unites and the Sheffield United Kickz project invite everyone to join them on Friday, 19th August, from 3pm onwards, to enjoy an…
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17 Aug 2011
From youths to youth workers
FURD is proud to report that four young people closely involved with the project have successfully gained a NVQ Level 2 qualification in…
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09 Aug 2011
Yemeni Stars win the All Nations title
FURD, in close co-operation with the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA, organises the annual All Nations tournament aimed at refugees and…
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08 Aug 2011
New women's football team
As part of our 'Grow the Game' programme, FURD is inviting women to join our new women's football team, Sheffield Nubian…
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02 Aug 2011
Football: A Shared Sense of Belonging? interim conference
FURD is mid-way through a 3 year Big Lottery funded research project entitled Football: A Shared Sense of Belonging? The project explores the possible…
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01 Aug 2011
Free summer football coaching from FURD
FURD is offering free football coaching to young people in various locations around Sharrow and Broomhall over the school holidays. The sessions are…
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26 Jul 2011
Sound Kickers wow the crowds at Tramlines festival
30 young people from the FURD Sound Kickers project took part in a 90 minute showcase performances at Tramlines, Sheffield's free music…
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20 Jul 2011
Make Thomas' head shave worthwhile!
Thomas C, who was a good friend of long time FURD volunteer Kola Lucas until Kola passed away aged 25 in 2009, is sacrificing his hair to raise…
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20 Jul 2011
Girls wanted for new football team
FURD has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Football Foundation's 'Grow the Game' fund to develop football opportunities for girls…
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19 Jul 2011
Vacancy between the posts
FURD is setting up a new men's Under 21 team to play 11-a-side football in the newly established Meadowhall Sheffield Sunday…
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11 Jul 2011
Deadline extended - Job opportunity with Arthur Wharton Heritage Project
Please note that the deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 1st August. Interviews will now be held the week beginning Monday 8th…
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05 Jul 2011
FURD thrilled at Heritage Lottery Fund support to tell hidden story of Arthur Wharton
The story of Arthur Wharton - who is widely considered to be not just the first black professional footballer in the world but also a highly…
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21 Jun 2011
FURD marks Refugee Week with All Nations tournament
The 9th All Nations football festival takes place in Sheffield on Sunday, 26th June, with teams drawn from all over the world taking part. The event,…
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20 Jun 2011
Job vacancies with FARE
The FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network is looking to recruit two full time staff members to the team – a Programmes…
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14 Jun 2011
Free, online educational resources
A new ‘toolkit’ of free, quality online educational resources has just been launched, bringing together material from across Europe that uses…
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13 Jun 2011
Moony takes the plunge
On the 17th June, FURD's Michael ('Moony') Wainwright is swimming two miles of Lake Windermere to raise money to…
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07 Jun 2011
All Nations tournament 2011
THE 9th All Nations football festival takes place in Sheffield on Sunday, 26th June, with teams drawn from all over the world taking part. The event,…
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06 Jun 2011
Please sponsor Thomas in memory of Kola Lucas
Please sponsor Thomas to raise money for FURD in memory of his, and our, good friend Kola Lucas. Kola was one of our most long-standing…
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25 May 2011
Bramall Lane at the heart of the community
Legends, fans and future sporting stars all got their kicks at Sheffield United’s annual Blades’ Community Day. More than 3,000 fans flocked to…
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24 May 2011
Four simple ways to make a difference and change lives
Unwanted educational books, computers, sports equipment and financial donations are requested by FURD's Football Development Officer Desbon…
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11 May 2011
Young people honoured for volunteering
For the last ten years, FURD has run programmes to encourage and support young people to undertake voluntary work in the community. This was…
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09 May 2011
Community Day set for Sunday 22nd May 2011
Football Unites in partnership with Sheffield United would like to invite you to this year's Community Day at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane…
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18 Apr 2011
Soundkickers showcase at O2 Academy
This Wednesday, 20th April, FURD's Soundkickers music project is taking part in a showcase gig at the O2 Academy in Sheffield. The show,…
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13 Apr 2011
Easter holiday activities programme
FURD is running a programme of activities for young people over the Easter holidays. Cricket and swimming are included as well as football sessions at…
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24 Mar 2011
Football Association pays tribute to Sheila Leeson
The role of a Yorkshire grandmother in discovering the history of Britain’s first black professional footballer was recognised by the Football…
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23 Mar 2011
So close for Sharrow
Sharrow United came agonisingly close to reaching the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA Senior Cup final on Sunday. They played out a two hour…
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16 Mar 2011
'Moving the Goalposts: The History of Women's Football in Britain' exhibition
An exhibition charting the ups and downs in women's struggles for opportunities to play football from the 1880s onwards has opened in Manchester.…
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15 Mar 2011
Red Card for Homophobia and Transphobia
The Football Association, the Lawn Tennis Association, the England and Wales Cricket Board, the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union…
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07 Mar 2011
FURD's 5's qualify for regional finals
FURD’s 5’s is a small team set up by one of our volunteer coaches, Paul Rodda. He decided to set a team up as he felt he could have a very…
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01 Mar 2011
Coaching success for FURD young people
Fifteen young people involved with Football Unites, Racism Divides and the Kickz project have successfully completed and passed their FA Level 1…
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16 Feb 2011
Support Football v Homophobia Day on Saturday 19th February
On February 19th 2010, The Justin Campaign launched “Football v Homophobia” – An international day opposing homophobia in football. The…
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15 Feb 2011
Tell us what you'd like to see at the U-Mix Centre
Building work is now underway on the new U-Mix centre on Lowfield Open Space. As well as being FURD's new home, the centre will offer a range of…
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08 Feb 2011
Kyle Walker called up to full England squad
FURD is delighted to learn that Kyle Walker has been selected for the full England squad for the first time for the friendly against Denmark on…
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02 Feb 2011
Former England star to host free event in Sheffield
Former England defender Earl Barrett is extending an invitation to a consultation event in Sheffield to anyone interested in finding employment…
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25 Jan 2011
Anti-apartheid activist and footballers' father dies
FURD is very sad to hear of the death of Isiaih Stein, who passed away last week. As well as being the father of former professional footballers…
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09 Jan 2011
Sharrow late comeback fuels County Cup dream
Sharrow United returned to action after a lengthy lay-off with a thrilling 5-2 triumph over Chesterfield side Brampton Rovers to reach the semi-finals…
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05 Jan 2011
Construction work begins at Lowfield
The dream of the U-Mix Centre, a purpose-built centre to base the FURD project’s work has taken a giant step towards reality with the…