Chapel FM Arts Centre

Sanctuary Diaries

Society EN ↓ 26 episodes

A show all about the experience of going through the asylum process & being a sanctuary seeker. A collaboration between Chapel FM + VOICES network.

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Chapel FM Arts Centre

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Sanctuary Diaries: William Nonge - Voices Network Manager 02.07.2026

This episode we talk to William Nonge all about his lived experience & his role as Voices Network Manager

Sanctuary Diaries: Live from Kirkgate Market 02.07.2026

We team up with Peoples' History of Leeds to talk with vendors and visitors to Leeds' historic Kirkgate Market and explore how it is a place where global cultures connect. For more on People's History of Leeds, click here: https://www.peopleshistoryofleeds.com/

Sanctuary Diaries: The Role of Hope When Seeking Asylum 02.07.2026

This episode we talk all about the part that hope plays when going through the asylum process.

Sanctuary Diaries: Talking about Poetry, Exile, Translation & Dante 02.07.2026

We are joined by poet Kimberly Campanello for a wide-ranging discussion of her project using the work of the Italian poet Dante to explore ideas about exile, migration, translation.

Sanctuary Dairies: A Conversation on Sexual Health with MESMAC 02.07.2026

This week we speak with MESMAC all about the stigma around sexual health within migrant communities.

Sanctuary Diaries: Refugee Week 02.07.2026

This episode we talk all about what is coming up for Refugee Week including a special guest!

Sanctuary Diaries: Leeds City of Sanctuary 02.07.2026

This episode we explore the story of Leeds City of Sanctuary and PAFRAS with Rose McCarthy, Ian Kemp, Mick Ward, Ann Collins. Learn more about Leeds City of Sanctuary here: https://leeds.cityofsanctuary.org/

Sanctuary Diaries: The Right To Vote 29.04.2026

This episode we talk about about the nuances when it comes the right to vote.

Sanctuary Diaries: Traditions Across The World 01.04.2026

This episode we talk all about the different traditions from across the world & what traditions are important to us.

Sanctuary Diaries: Keeping Up With Policy 25.03.2026

In this episode we ask talk about the recent policy changes refugees and asylum seekers & how they make us feel.

Sanctuary Diaries: Maternity Stream 18.03.2026

A discussion of Leeds City of Sanctuary Maternity Stream and stories of moms and children making new lives in Leeds.

Sanctuary Diaries: A Constant State Of Waiting 11.03.2026

In this episode we talk all about how it feels to be in a constant state of waiting when going through the asylum process.

Sanctuary Diaries: Horsforth Town of Sanctuary 04.03.2026

Members of Horsforth Town of Sanctuary talk about their many projects and plans for building bridges in their community.

SANCTUARY DIARIES 26.02.2026

Stories of coming to the UK by broadcasters from Chapel FM’s regular radio show of the same name.

Sanctuary Diaries: A Right To Love 18.02.2026

On this episode we talk about love & whether we believe Sanctuary Seekers have the right.

Sanctuary Diaries: Who We Are + Why We Do What We Do 11.02.2026

In this episode we talk all about what Sanctuary Diaries, why we do it & why a place of information in important!

Sanctuary Diaries: Hotels, Camps, Shared Housing - What is Asylum Accomodation really like? 04.02.2026

This episode is all about accommodation while going through the asylum process - what is it really like?

Sanctuary Diaries: Highlights from 2025 07.01.2026

A short collection of powerful moments from the Sanctuary Diaries radio show including thoughts on found families, meanings of home and belonging, challenges and dreams…

Sanctuary Diaries: You Don't Look Like an Asylum Seekers - Fashion and Femininity 26.12.2025

This week we talk all about the idea of fashion & femininity & how important it is to us - we ask the question, what does an asylum seeker supposed to look like?

Sanctuary Diaries: Dorothy Brown 22.12.2025

Join us this episode as we talk to Dorothy Brown Chief Operating Officer at British Red Cross on the importance of remembering 'Humanity first'.

Sanctuary Diaries: Fatima Khan-Shah & Leeds East Academy Students 17.12.2025

Students from Leeds East Academy talk about inclusivity with Fatima Khan-Shah, West Yorkshire's Inclusivity Champion and Eyob, a migrant from Ethiopia.

Sanctuary Diaries: Tracy Brabin 10.12.2025

On this episode we collaborate with our young radio makers on our Red Kite show as we interview Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.

Sanctuary Diaries: Life In Leeds 03.12.2025

This episode we discuss our lives in Leeds - how we settled in, do we feel at home here and why Leeds?

Sanctuary Diaries: Found Family 19.11.2025

This episode we talk all about the idea of found family & the importance of community when going through the asylum process.

Sanctuary Diaries: Navigating Change, Homesickness & Finding Comfort 05.11.2025

On today's episode we talk all about the things that come with migration - homesickness, change & whether it is any different for men and women.

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