Mick Ward
mickmodern.bsky.social
Mick Ward
@mickmodern.bsky.social
Senior Associate Nurture Development. (Asset Based Community Development) Trustee at PAFRAS (supporting Asylum Seekers) Marching Out Together (LUFC LGBTQ+ fans) and Polite Rebellion. (Art & Health). Ex Leeds Adult Social Care and NHS
Fantastic Job opportunity as a Mental Health Support Worker at PAFRAS in Leeds. pafras.org.uk/join-the-team/
Join the Team - PAFRAS
Mental Health Support Worker Salary: FTE £30,786 (£24, 628.80) Hours: 28 per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 9am on 17th November Download Application Pack
pafras.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Feeling really angry about the current narrative on refugees & asylum seekers. Asked a friend for advice on what I could do to help/dissent. They sent me this - Leeds specific - but so many transferable tips I thought i would share lassn.org.uk/standing-tog... #hope #humanity #ACT
Standing Together in Leeds - Practical Ways to Show Solidarity - Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network
lassn.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Refurb of ER is already under way!

Check out our fabulous new banner for the Prem, still with pride of place right under the big screen 😍👌🏾

Big thanks to Jade and all the team at #LUFC for their ongoing support.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #ALAW
August 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Now that we've recovered from practically winning #LeedsPride we are looking ahead to our next big event (after Prem ko, obvs).

ICYMI we are a *finalist* in the #NationalDiversityAwards
taking place in Liverpool in September.

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ #LUFC #NDA25

www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...
July 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Well, we tried to keep Freddy dry. Even @mickmodern.bsky.social gave up his coat but unfortunately we’ve had to make a soggy retreat for the day.

We’ll be back at the stall at Leeds Bridge tomorrow and hope to see as many of you there as possible for #LeedsPride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #lufc
July 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Just 10 days to Leeds Pride!!!

Members see your email. We'll be at the LGBT+ Marketplace Saturday, there's a service in the Minster, a members meet, and of course Sunday we'll have a stall on Leeds Bridge... and be loud & proud in the parade.

Look out for our updates. 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️

leedspride.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
July 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Our @mazleeds.bsky.social, this 🤗🙏🏽
July 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Yet another reason why football clubs should not only be pleased to have an LGBTQ+ fans group, but also work closely with them

Spurs got a fine for homophobic chanting reduced by half, in part due to their anti-discrimination activity alongside @proudlilywhites.bsky.social

For @outsports.com
LGBTQ fans help reduce Spurs' fine for anti-gay chants - Outsports
Tottenham Hotspur's fine for anti-gay chants by a section of their supporters last season has been halved on appeal.
www.outsports.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Once again @leedsunited.com are a major sponsor of Leeds Pride, supporting us to be there, and proving why they won the @footballvhomophobia.com award 💥

Mark the date: *SUNDAY 20 JULY* and look out for updates on our plans 🥳🌈🎶💃🍻

www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leed...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
Leeds United to act as sponsor for Leeds Pride 2025 - Leeds United
Join us on Sunday 20th July for city centre event.
www.leedsunited.com
May 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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'Just for this year, we don't mind being the second-biggest parade in the city.' 😁

🌈🥳🎶💃🍻

#LUFC #LeedsPride
Once again @leedsunited.com are a major sponsor of Leeds Pride, supporting us to be there, and proving why they won the @footballvhomophobia.com award 💥

Mark the date: *SUNDAY 20 JULY* and look out for updates on our plans 🥳🌈🎶💃🍻

www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leed...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
Leeds United to act as sponsor for Leeds Pride 2025 - Leeds United
Join us on Sunday 20th July for city centre event.
www.leedsunited.com
May 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Dementia Friendly Leeds Creative Showcase
Wednesday 4 June
11 am - 2.30 pm

Performances, talks, Dementia Friendly stalls and a Decades Disco! 🕺

Plus, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free goody bag sponsored by Ghyll Royd Care Homes!
May 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Aye up members! Check your emails.

Our newsletter’s dropped and there’s some great stuff in there:
💙 Join our consultation on the stadium redevelopment
💛 Voting for player of the month
🤍 Another reminder on entering our raffle raffall.com/384510/enter...
⚽️ And more…

#LUFC
a man in a yellow shirt and tie is sitting at a desk typing on a computer keyboard .
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt and tie is sitting at a desk typing on a computer keyboard .
media.tenor.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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On Wednesday 11 June, let’s celebrate our ages together!

We are all ageing, all the time. When we proudly celebrate our ages, we help challenge the ageism that limits us all.

Join us in creating big change with small celebrations this @agewithoutlimits.bsky.social Day. Get involved buff.ly/6zl2jtg
May 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A few days left to apply for this micro grant for community action in Leeds

www.leedscf.org.uk/community-ac...
Community Action Microgrants | Leeds Community Foundation
www.leedscf.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Thread: 🧵Meet the companies that make obscene profits from asylum housing, while refugees live in often dangerous conditions.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Britain’s asylum housing ‘king’ becomes a billionaire after fortune rises 35%
Clearsprings Ready Homes founder Graham King, dubbed the 'Asylum King' for his lucrative Government contracts, is now worth over £1 billion - and is among the top 200 wealthiest people in Britain
www.mirror.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Here's the very LOP story about football fanzines that's currently on display at the excellent Voice of the Fans exhibition at @leedslibraries.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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You *know* you want to get your hands on this... 😍

Raffle closes next Sunday - but get your skates on 'cos the discount-bundle freebie tickets are only available till 3.00pm today.... 🏃‍♀️💨

raffall.com/384510/enter...

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
May 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Just a week left to vote for us at the National Diversity Awards. Here's what one supporter said about our work.

You can see more quotes on our website, and vote for us here www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/awards-2025/...

Your voice *does* make a difference; please share 🙏

#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
May 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Nothing to see here… just a ball from the #LUFC home win over Sunderland, actually kicked & signed by Champions!!! 👀💥

Have a go on our raffle, just £2 a go and with FREE bonus tickets - make sure you use the DISCOUNTS bundle!
raffall.com/384510/enter...

🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
May 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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We were very honoured last night to be at a @leedslibraries.bsky.social reception to launch ‘Voice of the Fans’ together with @britishlibrary.bsky.social

You’ll def want to go: opening today, and running till the Premier League kicks off 😉

www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/voice...
#LUFC 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️
May 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This guy know how to party @lramazani.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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April 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM