spring walk
local refugees enjoyed a spring walk last weekend round three reservoirs and woodland north of Bolton organised by our friends Bolton Station Community Rail Partnership and with thanks to Northern Rail for free rail tickets
local refugees enjoyed a spring walk last weekend round three reservoirs and woodland north of Bolton organised by our friends Bolton Station Community Rail Partnership and with thanks to Northern Rail for free rail tickets
Hot food, guest speakers, visit from the Mayor, fashion show, poetry, drama, exhibition stalls, good company - and AGM.
City of Sanctuary Bolton present:
AS the world faces its biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War, a school in Farnworth has been recognised as a place of sanctuary for those fleeing war and persecution in their homelands.
We are delighted to announce that the Octagon has been awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status. The Octagon has become one…
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City of Sanctuary Bolton - AGM – Thurs 26 April 2018
City of Sanctuary Bolton supporters have been out and about talking to our local MPs about the issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers in the town. Karen & Malcolm (left) met David Crausby MP (Bolton NE) at the national Sanctuary in Parliament event in November, whilst Ian & Shaheda (right)…
A Place for Stories - new poster
https://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/stories/2018/1/5a54af934/uk-sanctuary-network-offers-vital-backstop-for-refugees-asylum-seekers.html
We meet every Monday morning at the Friends Meeting House - friendly advice and support on making clothes - sewing machines, material, cups of tea and plenty of chat! All women welcome but NB we cannot accept children due to safety risks. We are working towards a fashion show later…
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15557557.Refugees__asylum_seekers_and_homeless_people_take_chance_to_make_new_friends/?ref=erec
Thursday 6th April will be our 1st anniversary celebration for City of Sanctuary Bolton
Dear Friends
Friends - please see important message below from Dave Smith and do try to get along to this special City of Sanctuary meeting next Thursday 1st December, 7.30m at Bolton Friends Meeting House Silverwell Street BL1 1PP
Dianne Ngoza is a member of Manchester City of Sanctuary and due to be deported next Wednesday - please speak out against this!
We are pleased that our inaugural meeting was supported by the Bolton News who gave us a good write up…