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2013
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23 Dec 2013
Score 4 Syria charity football tournament
The U-Mix Centre is hosting a 6-a-side charity football tournament on New Year's Day in support of orphans in Syria. The event is being organised…
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11 Dec 2013
FURD launches new Arthur Wharton resource pack
FURD celebrated the completion of its Arthur Wharton Heritage Project on 28th November 2013 with an event showcasing a pack of new learning resources…
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07 Dec 2013
Nelson Mandela
Shortly after his release from prison in 1990 Nelson Mandela attended a concert in his honour at Wembley Stadium. The ovation he receives as he walked…
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25 Nov 2013
FURD Fiver brings inspiring story of pioneer black footballer into schools worldwide
The story of Britain`s first black professional footballer has been brought to life through a 5-strong pack of educational materials produced by…
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18 Nov 2013
FURD's female football has the feel-good factor!
FURD is running a weekly football session for women and girls at the U-Mix Centre, every Tuesday from 6-7pm. The sessions are friendly, fun and…
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13 Nov 2013
What's on at the U-Mix Centre?
Check out the U-Mix Centre website 'What's on' page to see what activities we've got going on here! Follow the link below...
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05 Nov 2013
Thank you Sonia!
We are very sorry that our admin worker of 11 years, Sonia Howard, has been made redundant as a result of our current funding difficulties. 2 members…
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28 Oct 2013
New Arthur Wharton learning resources from FURD
Today, 28th October, is a special day - the 148th Anniversary of Arthur Wharton's birth in Accra, Gold Coast. FURD's Arthur Wharton Heritage…
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15 Oct 2013
FURD Co-ordinator nominated for national Asian Football Award
FURD`s Joint Co-ordinator, Mehrun Ahmed, has been nominated for a national award. She was shortlisted for the Woman in Football category in the second…
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08 Oct 2013
Free film show for Black History Month
Friday 11th October between 6.30pm and 9pm at the U-Mix Centre, Sheffield: Free film screening at 7pm: The Letter: An American Town and "The Somali…
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02 Oct 2013
Black History Month events from FURD
Sorry about the recent lack of updates on here, we were attacked by hackers! We are planning some events to celebrate Black History Month and you are…
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12 Aug 2013
Laurie Cunningham's inspirational visit to Sheffield's African-Caribbean Community
On Tuesday 13th August, England Under-21s play Scotland Under-21s at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane. The fixture has been designated as part of…
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24 Jul 2013
Charlie Williams
We have added an article about Charlie Williams to the 'Pioneering Black Footballers' section of this website. Williams played for Doncaster…
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01 Jul 2013
'Sheffield: The Home of Football' heritage project
FURD has been taking part in a project to celebrate Sheffield’s football heritage. The ‘Sheffield, Home of Football’ project has received…
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26 Jun 2013
An evening with Tony Currie
St Wilfrid’s are raising money to build a 50 bed residential unit for homeless and vulnerable people, just down the road from the U-Mix Centre. Over…
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24 Jun 2013
All Nations Football Festival moves to the U-Mix Centre
The eleventh All Nations Football Festival on Sunday 23rd June ended in victory for the African Dream Team – the first ever winners back in 2003.…
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24 Jun 2013
Community Fun Day Saturday 29th June
This Saturday, 29th June, FURD and the local Community Youth Team are jointly hosting a Community Fun Day for young people and families. There will be…
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11 Jun 2013
Football: A Shared Sense of Belonging? final conference
On Thursday, 20th June, FURD is hosting a FREE conference to mark the conclusion of our three year Big Lottery funded research project, 'Football:…
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03 Jun 2013
County FA seeks members for Inclusion Advisory Group
Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association (S&HCFA) is looking for people to provide advice on equality and inclusion issues. Having secured…
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29 May 2013
All Nations Football Festival
You are invited to join us at the U-Mix Centre to enjoy the All Nations Football Festival on Sunday 23rd June, between 10am and 5pm. The event is…
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21 May 2013
Spring Bank holiday programme
Activities galore for young people are on offer at the U-Mix Centre from Tuesday 28th May to Sunday 2nd June. See the flyer for details.
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15 May 2013
Freekick for Equality-Tackling Homophobia and Racism Together
FURD's Volunteer Manager Tracy Litterick represented FURD at an international conference, 'Freekick for Equality-Tackling Homophobia and…
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07 May 2013
FURD welcomes ex Chelsea and Southampton legend
Former Chelsea and Southampton centre-half Ken Monkou visited FURD at the U-Mix Centre following a chance meeting with ex-FURD Director Howard Holmes…
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22 Apr 2013
FURD's 2013 'Unity' newsletter now available
The 2013 edition of FURD's newsletter, 'Unity', is now available. Download it from the link below, or contact us if you'd like free…
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17 Apr 2013
Blades sign up two more FURD protégés as full scholars
Two further protégés of FURD Talent Identification Officer Luis Silva were unveiled to the 19,000 crowd at the Sheffield United v Swindon Town game…
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16 Apr 2013
The U-Mix Centre is now…OPEN!
On Friday 12th April, FURD’s new home at the U-Mix Centre was officially opened. The U-Mix youth and community centre is built into a hillside on…
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03 Apr 2013
Dream becomes reality for FURD
A decade-long dream will be realised on Friday 12th April when our new home is officially opened. The U-Mix Centre in Lowfield, Sheffield,…
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27 Mar 2013
Easter holiday programme at the U-Mix Centre
We have a packed programme of activities coming up for 8-19 year olds at the U-Mix Centre. See the flyers for details!
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27 Mar 2013
'It's Your Call' conflict resolution films now online
‘It’s Your Call’, FURD's conflict resolution film and education pack, is now available online on our Youtube channel. Made by young people…
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18 Mar 2013
End of an era for FURD's volunteering work
March 2013 marks the end of an era for FURD, with over 13 years of funded youth volunteering programmes drawing to a close. Through the…
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06 Mar 2013
Go Mukhtar!
Congratulations to former FURD trainee Mukhtar Mohammed, who won a bronze medal for Great Britain in the 800 metres at the European Indoor…
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04 Mar 2013
Activities for asylum-seekers and refugees
FURD is currently offering the following activities at the U-Mix Centre, which are free for refugees and asylum-seekers as part of our research…
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20 Feb 2013
What's happening at the U-Mix Centre?
The U-Mix Centre, as well as being FURD’s new home, is a new purpose-built youth and community centre for Sheffield. Space is available for…
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06 Feb 2013
'Zanzibar Soccer Queens' film show; U-Mix women and girls space
Following great feedback at FURD’s film festival in October, we have arranged another screening of the acclaimed documentary film Zanzibar Soccer…
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05 Feb 2013
'Offside! South African Footballers in Britain' exhibition
To mark the staging of the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa, FURD is hosting an exhibition about South African footballers who have played…
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30 Jan 2013
Football quiz night re-arranged for Friday 8th February
FURD's football quiz night, originally scheduled for 18th January, was snowed off and has been rearranged for Friday 8th February. Tying in with…
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22 Jan 2013
New activity group for refugees and asylum-seekers at the U-Mix Centre
A new regular activity group for refugees and asylum seekers is now up and running at FURD's Umix centre. So far over 30 individuals have played…
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21 Jan 2013
Tea with the Lord Mayor
On 17th January, a group of FURD workers, trustees and volunteers attended a reception in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Sheffield Town Hall. The Lord…
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16 Jan 2013
Football quiz night
To celebrate the start of the African Cup of Nations in South Africa, FURD is hosting a football quiz night at the U-Mix Centre, Asline…
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07 Jan 2013
Arthur Wharton and Lisa Sultanti on television
Arthur Wharton, the world’s first black professional footballer, is the subject of a BBC television documentary shown on 7th January. FURD’s…