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An advocacy and training project supporting members of Leicestershire’s Traveller and Gypsy communities and agencies wishing to effectively engage with them.

Leicester, England
Joined January 2020
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We have been contacted by several of our community members voicing concerns at the solitary link between our Walker Horse fair in Mountsorrel and ASB raised by @JeevunSandher, MP for L’boro. To use the GRT communities to highlight ASB is blatant discrimination and feeds fear
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It's shocking that this Irish Traveller family could go to prison for living on their own land, and we fully support @publiclawcentre's actions. We urge @Brentwood_BC to withdraw the women from their injunction, so 11 children can stay with their mums. pilc.org.uk/news/mums-could-…
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So very very proud of our communities, they turned up and donated over £500 (and that’s not including the online donations) to help a little girl - florentina - access live saving treatment pity we never see these headlines #GRT
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It sadly never shocks us That a person PAID to represent all still feels that they can make these comments @NeilDotObrien I suggest to read the responses made by YOUR constituents on this post. facebook.com/share/ZvwAui9Fb…
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We are hiring! Please take a look at our vacancy and share❗️ Do you want to join a vibrant and brave organisation working to improve the lives of Gypsies and Travellers? You'll be working with our amazing team 😃 Deadline - 17th May 2024 leedsgate.co.uk/business-sup…
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Colleagues - do you know of any organisations that are supporting GRT prison leavers - looking at specific needs of GRT men/women @GypsyTravellers @Tactical_Jedi @TravellersTimes @LeedsGATE @GypsyTravellerM @TravellingAhead @SanctuaryPlaces @APPGGTR @GT_Wales @LondonGypsyTrav
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Today was our 10th and last cultural awareness training session with the wonderful staff @RainbowsHospice. With over 150 staff trained and a strong relationship formed. Thanks for the warm welcomes, the honest questions and comments and, off course, the cheese and ham toasties.
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Question Does anyone have access 2 resource packs/books/pictures etc that can be used with GRT children in care so they stay in touch with their culture/backgrounds? @GypsyTravellers @TravellersTimes @LeedsGATE @GypsyTravellerM @TravellingAhead @SanctuaryPlaces @APPGGTR @trvisXX
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What an amazing launch of our heritage project There are not enough thanks to all involved to the @HeritageFundUK to the creative team from @dmuleicester To our community members thank you for getting involved & for making the world better for your communities one story at a time
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Really excited about the launch of our heritage project tomorrow at @dmuleicester veejay patel building from 6pm, all welcome. #heritagelotteryfund #GRT @TravellersTimes @Moving4ChangeUK @GypsyTravellerM
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We have finally set the date to launch our #GRT oral heritage project made possible by the @HeritageFundUK in conjunction with @dmuleicester please join us and please spread the word.
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Such a great day with our wonderful communities celebrating #grt history month. So lovely to have our senior members teach the weeuns how to make trad crafts Thank you to our staff and the team at MATU and, off course, our funders @TNLComFund @LeicsCountyHall @GlobalIrish
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Are you a member of the Gypsy, Roma or Traveller communities with experience of living roadside or in insecure accommodation? Do you want to help shape the future direction of Moving for Change? Why not become a Director on our Board? movingforchange.org.uk/news/…
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Thrilled to have been part of these difficult but essential conversations and to have it so beautifully presented by a local artist. Representation is crucial @uniofleicester @EthnicHealthRes
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1/2 Looking for advice/info does anyone know of a DA project/refuge that has managed to SUCCESSFULLY provide appropriate accommodation for GRT women fleeing abuse - either here or in Ireland? I know some have in the past but that may not have worked long term
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This is utterly disgraceful. I wonder if the nation will be as publicly outraged by this in the same way we would if it were any other protected group. Our best wishes go to those families that have had to deal with this.
Disgusting abuse because of your ethnicity. Families making their way to Appleby horse fair had their homes vandalised while sleeping. Racism is alive and kicking!!! 😡😡
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Wishing you all a joyous and successful #GRT history month. We have a packed schedule of celebrations and training to keep us busy. Our thanks to our funders for their ongoing suppport. @GlobalIrish @LeicsCountyHall @TNLComFund
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As part of our #GRT history month celebrations we will be hosting a family celebration - pop along, all welcome.
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Calling all budding actors. This could be the start of your wonderful career - just remember to mention us in your Oscar speech. 😉
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