Homes for Ukraine Scheme – Information
23rd March 2022
We welcome the Homes for Ukraine scheme, and we believe that anyone fleeing war and persecution should have a clear and supported route to claim asylum in the UK, regardless of... Read more
St Augustine's Events
English for Life in the UK – Housing in the UK
15th March 2022
We talk to the housing manager for Calderdale, discuss owning or renting property, the problem of finding affordable housing, housing issues for refugees and the issue of homelessness. Read more
Ukraine: What Can You Do Now?
7th March 2022
Just over 6 months on from the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, we find ourselves once again watching in horror as a humanitarian crisis continues to escalate. Once again,... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Owning and Managing a Family Bakery in the UK
7th March 2022
We interview the owner of a family bakery called Lottie Shaw’s. We hear about making ‘Parkin’, a traditional northern gingerbread, and the challenges of running a sustainable business. Read more
English for Life in the UK – The Role of a Member of Parliament
21st February 2022
Interview with Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax Read more
English for Life in the UK – How Does Local Government Work in the UK?
21st February 2022
We interview Councillor Jane Scullion who is the deputy leader of Calderdale Council about how the Council works, her role and why local government is important. We also highlight some... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Season 3 Preview
10th February 2022
We preview the new season, explain the idea behind this season of the podcast, introduce 2 new members of the team and outline some of the topics we will cover. Read more
Show the Love for Refugees this Valentine’s Day
2nd February 2022
Over the next couple of months, we MUST urge MPs to oppose the Government’s plans on the Nationality and Borders Bill, which is set to be the largest roll back... Read more
Vote for us at your local Tesco!
12th January 2022
We are delighted that St. Augustine's application to the Tesco Community Grants Scheme has been successful and our project will be put forward to a customer vote in Tesco stores throughout... Read more
English for Life in the UK – How to Learn a Language
18th November 2021
We discuss our personal experiences of what works in learning a language, some of the research on language acquisition, how many people listen to the podcast and where they live... Read more
Borders Bill Update
27th October 2021
We need your help! It takes a community to take action against the Nationality and Borders Bill The government is planning to introduce new rules to define how our country... Read more
Orange Hearts of Welcome
27th October 2021
This October, it’s more important than ever to show that Calderdale stands with refugees and those seeking asylum. We are coming together with the Orange Box young people’s centre and... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Regional Accents and Dialects in the UK
21st September 2021
We discuss and illustrate a number of the regional variations in how English is spoken in different parts of the U.K. including Yorkshire, Lancashire, Liverpool, Birmingham, Scotland, Northern Ireland and... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Theatre in the UK – Northern Broadsides
21st September 2021
We interview the Artistic Director of a national touring theatre company about what they do and how they work. We also talk about theatre in the West End and elsewhere. Read more
English for Life in the UK – Seeking Asylum in the UK, Part 2
21st September 2021
The history and work of our independent charity which specialises in support for asylum seekers and refugees. We hear the voices of some of our asylum seekers and refugees. Read more
Healthy Holidays – Summer 2021
21st September 2021
Healthy Holidays ClubWith St Augustine’s Centre and Together We GrowA free summer programme for children aged 5 – 16 from families who are seeking asylum or with refugee status.10th August –... Read more
The Nationality and Borders Bill: The UK’s Commitment to Refugees is Under Threat
21st September 2021
Following the proposals set out in the government’s New Plan for Immigration, published back in March alongside the consultation that we (and you as individuals contributed to), this week the... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Soap Operas in the UK
21st September 2021
A soap opera is a tv or radio drama. We interview one of the writers and ask her to explain what is a ‘soap’, talk about some of the most... Read more
Volunteers Week 2021 – Interview with Ali
21st September 2021
As part of Volunteers’ Week, June 1-7, we have been highlighting the amazing work of our volunteers which help us to provide our much-needed services and support.We caught up with... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Elections in the UK
21st September 2021
In May 2021 there were local and mayoral elections in England, national elections in Scotland and Wales. We interview one of the local candidates to find out what it was... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Seeking Asylum in the UK, Part 1
21st September 2021
The right to asylum. How the process is supposed to work. Some of the challenges. The voices of experience from asylum seekers and refugees. Read more
Refugee Week 2021
21st September 2021
Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in 1998 and held every year around World Refugee Day on... Read more
Volunteers Week 2021 – Thank You, Trustees!
21st September 2021
As part of Volunteers Week, we want to take a moment to recognise the work of our brilliant Board of Trustees who donate their time and expertise behind the... Read more
English for Life in the UK – Easter in the UK
21st September 2021
The importance of Easter to Christians and the Easter story. Easter as a pagan festival. Modern U.K. traditions at Easter. Easter in some other countries. Symbolism and metaphors. Read more