Join us for our first ever social and fundraising event to gather in person, reflect on all the amazing work over the past two years, and enjoy a night of entertainment.

We are fighting for the closure of the  Women’s Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)  in County Durham. 

Known as Hassockfield when it was announced, it has now been renamed Derwentside IRC by the government. It replaces Yarl’s Wood in Bedfordshire as the main IRC for women in the UK. 

No to Hassockfield has been campaigning against Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre since early 2021, when the news of its opening first emerged. We have been campaigning tirelessly for nearly two years.

Drinks will be available to purchase at the venue. Everyone is welcome, even those who are new to the campaign!

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Please get your tickets through the Eventbrite link.

Ticket prices: free, pay what you feel, and £5. We understand everyone is living through challenging financial climates, so please only pay what you can afford. Prices may be slightly inflated at checkout to cover half of the Eventbrite fees.

Access: The nearest metro stations are Manors and Jesmond - 10 minute walk away.

Bus number 1 stops directly outside the building.

Star and Shadow is an approximately 12 minute walk from the City Centre.

There is parking for visitors with disabilities, and the whole building is wheelchair accessible.

There is also a Changing Places toilet in the venue.