Barnsley Together (a race equality forum) held its first AGM on 7 December 2013 at the Metrodome. 

Tribute was paid to Nelson Mandela who passed away on 5 December, aged 95. This featured in Look North – you can watch the clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSg_3vF9Ybg .

Barnsley Together Delegates and 360 Engagement reported back on highlights and achievements over the year. The focus was on the 5 priority areas identified by the Forum the previous year:

· Education

· Employability

· Hate Crime

· Health

· Cultural Events

You can view a copy of the presentation here: (Click here for AGM presentation )

Members were asked to vote on the re-selection of existing Delegates and the selection of new Delegates. Members also voted on a change in the constitution.

Well done to the re-selected Delegates and welcome to new Delegates.

Delegates for 2014 are:

Amie Johnson                                            Peter Lleshi

Benson Kimaru                                          Phillis Andrew

Davoud Moghaddary                                  Safa Bin Turky

Katarzyna Luniewska                                  Nino Watson

Liana Khachatryan                                     Idaya Ali

Mahmoud Haydar                                      Nadeem Sheikh

Pegah Moulana                                          Zofia Herbenda

 An updated constitution is available on our website: (Click here for a copy of Constitution).

 Thank you to the Muslim Women’s Trust who provided lunch.