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Organised by Islamic Society of Britain. How are popular expressions like “religion of peace” and “holy war” to be understood in theory and practice? What does Islam teach about jihad, and what is its stance on terrorism? By Sheikh Ahmad Saad (Bridges Foundation)

Sheffield Faiths Forum is one of a number of partners helping to develop a Community Cohesion Strategy and Action Plan for the city. The Faiths Forum is keen to help individual faith groups and organisations take part in this process and highlight the ongoing work that faith groups across the city are involved in which helps to make Sheffield a more cohesive place to live.

Speakers include asylum seekers and David de Verny, Chaplain with New Arrival Communities in Lincolnshire, followed by a forum with: Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party Your chance to ask questions! Time: 6pm Sheffield Town Hall (Reception Room) Organised by ASSIST, SYMAAG & City of Sanctuary Contact ASSIST Office: 0114 275 4960 / www.assistsheffield.org.uk

Dedicated to the memory of Owen McDowell 7:00pm / £7.50 (£5.00 conc.) Tickets available from Blue Moon Café or New Roots Evening of Music, Poetry and Dance in aid of ASSIST (supporting destitute asylum seekers), celebrating the diversity of talent from across the world in Sheffield. Contact Katie: 07841016428 / www.assistsheffield.org.uk

Admission FREE. Meet asylum seekers and refugees, share refreshments and cultural experiences. Contact Ralph: 07985 916683 / Dianne: conversation@diannep.f9.co.uk

Admission FREE. Art and craft by refugees and asylum seekers organised by Refugee Education & Employment Programme. Contact Annie Anthony-Mays: 0114 281 2113 / anniem@refed.plus.com

Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.

In conjunction with the Faculty of Development and Society Sheffield Hallam University Guest Speaker: Andrew Copson Director, Education and Public Affairs British Humanist Association ‘Humanism on the School Curriculum’ 6.30 for 7pm, Tuesday 17 June 2008. All welcome, including: faith/belief and other groups, teachers, lecturers, students, council members, parents.

Speaker: Richard Groves