BOLTON: a Station of Sanctuary?
What is the first thing that a refugee arriving in a large town or city sees? Typically, it will be…
Building a culture of hospitality for people seeking sanctuary
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Annual Celebration and General Meeting
Hot food, guest speakers, visit from the Mayor, fashion show, poetry, drama, exhibition stalls, good company - and AGM.
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Bolton Community – past and present: poetry & performance
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This Is Who I Am: First-hand accounts of LGBT+ people seeking asylum in the UK
City of Sanctuary Bolton present:
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Our first School of Sanctuary celebrated in Bolton
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.
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Bolton’s Octagon Theatre recognised as a Theatre of Sanctuary
We are delighted to announce that the Octagon has been awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status. The Octagon has become one…
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Cycling for Sanctuary on World Refugee Day
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/martin-and-jackie-1
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AGM next Thursday 26 April
City of Sanctuary Bolton - AGM – Thurs 26 April 2018
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Raising the profile of Sanctuary with our MPs
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)…
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A Place for Stories: Octagon Theatre women’s group for asylum seekers & refugees
A Place for Stories - new poster
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UNHCR reporter highlights vital work being done by City of Sanctuary groups
https://www.unhcr.org/uk/news/stories/2018/1/5a54af934/uk-sanctuary-network-offers-vital-backstop-for-refugees-asylum-seekers.html
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refugee women’s sewing group
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…
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Shared lunch for refugees and friends in Bolton
https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/15557557.Refugees__asylum_seekers_and_homeless_people_take_chance_to_make_new_friends/?ref=erec
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Sanctuary celebrated in Bolton
The first year of a move to make Bolton into a 'city of sanctuary' for those seeking refuge from war…
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CoS Bolton celebrates first anniversary!
Thursday 6th April will be our 1st anniversary celebration for City of Sanctuary Bolton
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Hosts urgently needed to offer a spare room for destitute asylum seekers
Dear Friends
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Hosting destitute asylum seekers in Bolton – new scheme to be discussed next Thursday 1 Dec
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
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Speak up for Dianne!
Dianne Ngoza is a member of Manchester City of Sanctuary and due to be deported next Wednesday - please speak out against this!