Bristol News
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Bristolians brave the rain to join Walk of Sanctuary on Human Rights Day
The constant rain failed to dampen the spirit of over 200 Bristolians including civic leaders and refugees taking part in a ‘Walk…
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Bristol Asked to Embrace Diversity on Human Rights Day
Civic leaders will join forces with refugees and Bristol residents in a ‘Walk of Sanctuary to celebrate humanity and diversity’ through the city centre on International Human Rights Day, Saturday 10 December.
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Hopes for a safe sanctuary for those in the Calais Jungle
As I sit here and watch the evictions going on in Calais, I cannot help but reflect on the camp…
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Bloc Productions fundraise for Sanctuary Transport fund at Bristol Hippodrome
From the 4th-8th of October, Bristol was treated to a fantastic production of Fiddler on the Roof, the much loved classic musical…
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Bristol joins the country to say refugees welcome
On the 17th of September Bristol City of sanctuary joined the national network and 10,000 people to stand in solidarity…
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Bristol City of Sanctuary supports Refugees Welcome Here
On September 19th in New York there will be a UN Summit on Refugees and Migrants. This march gives us the chance to…
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Bristol University launches Sanctuary Scholarship Scheme
Bristol University are offering students from refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds scholarships for their courses. Aimed at improving access to…
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Bristol Refugee Festival
It’s that time of year again, where Refugee Week events take place around the UK, with people uniting to celebrate the contribution made by sanctuary seekers. In Bristol we are being treated to a whole month of celebrations, with a host of events across the city.
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Community gathers to launch Sanctuary Transport Fund
Bristol City of Sanctuary Transport Fund celebrated its official launch on Friday with a fundraising event at Easton Jamia Masjid.…
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The Bristol City of Sanctuary Transport Fund: The gift that keeps on giving
We are delighted to announce that First Bus in Bristol have generously offered match funding of £200 monthly for bus tickets, to be used by destitute asylum seekers in the city. Bristol City of Sanctuary have begun working closely with local businesses to provide the funding, and are very pleased…
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The Refugee crisis – The Government needs to do more
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Bristol comes together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Delegates from across the city gathered at The Old Council House last Wednesday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The attendees were a diverse group, with representatives from many different community and faith organisations coming together with the message Don’t Stand By; a message reflected upon throughout the afternoon. A series…
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Hundreds rally round Totterdown mosque after attack
The people of Bristol came together in a show of unity on Sunday when hundreds attended Bristol Jamia Mosque in Totterdown for tea and snacks. The event, organised a week after the mosque was attacked, provided the opportunity for the community to offer their support and demonstrate that any act…
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Tribute to Cllr Ron Stone
Tribute to the late Cllr Ron Stone
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Second South West Regional Conference – 18th November 2015
35 delegates from seven cities and towns of sanctuary groups from the South West and Wales came together yesterday to…
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Mayor urges businesses to play their part on welcoming refugees
Bristol based businesses were encouraged to express commerce of empathy towards refugees living in the city. Speaking on Wednesday 28th October…
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Sanctuary can Work: The Business Community and Refugees
Bristol City of Sanctuary are proud to host “Sanctuary can work: The Business community and Refugees” on the 28th October 2015. Aimed at Bristol businesses, the meeting will help to raise awareness of refugee issues, whilst also encouraging attendees to engage with sanctuary seekers both within business and the community.…
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City of Sanctuary: Bristol rallies to help refugees as aid network swells
On Sunday The Guardian published an informative article about the work that organisations in Bristol, including our own, are doing…
