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2014
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16 Dec 2014
Christmas and New Year closure dates
FURD and the U-Mix Centre will be CLOSED on these dates: Wednesday 24th, Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December; Wednesday 31st December; and Thursday…
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13 Dec 2014
Ched Evans
FURD trustees are pleased that the Board of Sheffield United have now reversed their decision of allowing Ched Evans to train with the club.
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25 Nov 2014
Out of Africa event highlights African footballers' contribution to English football
On 31st October, FURD marked Black History Month with an evening celebrating the contribution of African players to English football from the late…
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13 Nov 2014
Ched Evans: FURD Statement
Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD) is extremely concerned that Sheffield United have agreed that their former player Ched Evans should be allowed…
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11 Nov 2014
Communities unite to share football stories
FURD held a very enjoyable `Football Stories` event as part of Sheffield`s `Off the Shelf`festival of words and the Europe-wide `Football…
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04 Nov 2014
Statue of Arthur Wharton is unveiled at St George's Park
FURD was present at the National Football Centre, the training hub developed by the English FA at St George`s Park, Burton-on-Trent, on 16th October…
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04 Nov 2014
Job vacancy with FURD: Accounts co-ordinator needed
Due to the imminent retirement of the current post-holder, we are looking to recruit an experienced part-time Accounts Co-ordinator. The post is…
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04 Nov 2014
African Dream Team wins the All Nations tournament
The twelfth All Nations football tournament took place at the U-Mix Centre on 25th October 2014, with African Dream Team retaining the title that they…
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28 Oct 2014
'Out of Africa': free film show about the history of African footballers
This Friday, 31st October, to celebrate Black History Month, we are having a free film screening of 'Out of Africa', a documentary about the…
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21 Oct 2014
Football Stories - why does football matter to you?
FURD is hosting an intriguing Off the Shelf Festival event at the U-Mix Centre this Friday 24th October, when local writers and people from across the…
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07 Oct 2014
All Nations tournament on 25th October
FURD, in partnership with Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association, is hosting this year's All Nations football festival at the U-Mix…
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07 Oct 2014
Who is your Black History hero or heroine?
Who is your Black History hero or heroine? Come and share your views, learn, take part in a friendly quiz and help create a timeline at the U-Mix…
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30 Sep 2014
Celebrate Black History Month with FURD
FURD has a programme of events lined up for Black History Month and the FARE `Football People` weeks of action. The events are nearly all free and all…
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26 Sep 2014
Leading players address discrimination in new ‘Football People’ video
A video featuring leading players and a prominent Fare member group has been launched as part of the Football People campaign. The five minute long…
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09 Sep 2014
U-Mix Festival unites the community
A big thank you to everyone who braved the rain on Saturday to help make the U-Mix Centre festival such a success. A fantastic team of staff and…
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02 Sep 2014
Arthur Wharton 125th anniversary celebration in Rotherham on Sunday 7th September
Join us this Sunday, 7th September, at a special event in Rotherham to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Arthur Wharton becoming the world`s first…
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02 Sep 2014
U-Mix festival this Saturday!
This Saturday, 6th September, Football Unites, Racism Divides is hosting a festival for all the community at Lowfield Park, outside our base at the…
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19 Aug 2014
U-Mix festival and football tournaments moved to 6th September
The U-Mix community festival originally planned for 30th August has been rescheduled to Saturday 6th September - see the poster below. The event is…
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19 Aug 2014
Sheffield United to host FA consultation on Asians in football - have your say!
The Football Association is holding regional forums throughout August and September to consult on suggested activities to address Asian inclusion…
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29 Jul 2014
U-Mix festival now on 6th September 2014 - male and female teams wanted for tournament
Everyone is invited to come and join us at the U-Mix community festival which has been rescheduled to Saturday 6th September - see the poster below.…
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17 Jul 2014
Streetkick Sheffield summer tour dates
Streetkick, our mobile inflatable small-sided football pitch, will be out and about in Sheffield over the school holidays helping to bring communities…
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14 Jul 2014
Rescheduled Antiques Roadshow appearance for Arthur - golf permitting!
Arthur Wharton was a great all-round sportsman, but (so far) there is no record of him playing golf or tennis. The scheduled appearance on BBC1's…
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07 Jul 2014
Antiques Roadshow rescheduled but Arthur clip available now
Unfortunately Arthur Wharton's scheduled appearance on the Antiques Roadshow was smashed 3 sets to 2 by the men's single's final last…
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03 Jul 2014
Our boys (not) in Brazil
FURD old boys will have observed the World Cup in Brazil unfold with mixed emotions. FURD protege Aymen Tahar, currently playing In the top Romanian…
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01 Jul 2014
Arthur Wharton set for massive TV audience
Arthur Wharton's story is set for national exposure this Sunday, 6th July, when FURD's Howard Holmes and Wharton's great-granddaughter…
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01 Jul 2014
Coaching cancelled at SUFC Academy on Sunday due to Tour de France
FURD's coaching session at Sheffield United's Academy on Sunday 6th July has been cancelled. This is due to road closures in the area as a…
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09 Jun 2014
Football: A Shared Sense of Belonging? Final report
FURD has completed a 3-year research project exploring the role football can play in aiding the integration of asylum seekers, refugees and the…
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05 Jun 2014
World Cup Fan Fest
We are inviting you all to the FURD World Cup Fan Fest on Thursday 12th June 2014 starting at 6pm at the U-Mix Centre, Sheffield...look forward to…
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03 Jun 2014
New volunteer scheme for young people at FURD
FURD is now working with 10 young people who are volunteers on the vInspired Talent programme. This programme aims to engage vulnerable and disengaged…
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29 May 2014
Refugee Week celebration event
The U-Mix Centre is hosting a free evening of entertainment from across the world to celebrate Refugee Week. The event, organised by the Northern…
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14 May 2014
Campaign to get pioneering Romani footballer recognised
Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) is backing a campaign to get a headstone for Rabbi Howell, the first Romani professional footballer and the…
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29 Apr 2014
Drop the knife - get a life - candlelight vigil
This Saturday, 3rd May, FURD is teaming up with the 'Drop the Knife, Get a Life' campaign to hold a candle light vigil to remember all victims…
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22 Apr 2014
New support programme for unemployed young people
FURD is pleased to be starting a new service offering support to young people not in employment, education or training. We are one of three delivery…
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10 Apr 2014
Cricket fun day on 17th April
Join us for a cricket fun day at the U-Mix Centre on Thursday 17th April, 1-4pm, with barbecue and music!
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10 Apr 2014
Vacancy for a full-time Talent Match Coach
FURD has a job vacancy for a full-time Talent Match Coach to support NEET young people. The post is initially funded until March 2016. The deadline is…
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10 Apr 2014
Easter holiday activities
FURD has an action-packed programme of activities for young people during the Easter holidays. See attached flyer for details.
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02 Apr 2014
Former pub landlord Arthur Wharton watches over drinkers in new pub mural!
A mural honouring the life of Arthur Wharton, the world's first black footballer, has been unveiled on the side of a Rotherham pub. The black and…
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17 Mar 2014
Hear it. See it. Report it; FA launches new films to encourage reporting of discrimination
The FA has launched four excellent short animated films detailing exactly what to do if you come across discrimination while attending or taking part…
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06 Mar 2014
International Women's Day football match
FURD is planning a friendly football match to celebrate International Women`s Day, along with our new friends from Sheffield Ladies Community Football…
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20 Feb 2014
FURD marks 2014 as Arthur's Year
An exciting range of educational materials is being launched by FURD to coincide with the 125th Anniversary of Arthur Wharton signing for Rotherham…
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07 Jan 2014
New film club for young people at the U-Mix Centre
FURD has teamed up with Sheffield Hallam University to host a new film club, `Cine-Mix`, for young people aged around 14-19. Film shows will be at the…