Chester City of Sanctuary
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“We hold the vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.” (CoS)
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As you listen to me speak, what do you hear? This is my poem to mark Black History Month. #ReclaimingNarratives #BHM24 🔸Loraine Masiya Mponela Loraine Masiya Mponela is a poet, refugee rights campaigner and a Sanctuary Ambassador🔸
Currently on display at @GreatBoughtonLibrary, Vicars Cross! This is the first stop of the tour around Cheshire West and Chester Libraries. Thanks to the fabulous Pam Dunley (team leader) and Matt Smith (locality Librarian Chester area) for their help. Cheshire West City of Sanctuary UK 🧡
We are currently operating the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). SWEP ensures emergency accommodation for people rough sleeping during severe winter weather. If you see anyone sleeping rough, call Housing Options: 0808 175 3595 or email [email protected]
Like many refugees, Habib became homeless at almost exactly the point he was granted status - the tragic yet inevitable outcome of a flawed system that sets people up to fail. Habib shared his important story w/ The Standard for its Winter Appeal ❤️ standard.co.uk/news/winter-ap…
We are excited to be taking part in the Christmas Tree Festival at Chester Cathedral, 22nd Nov until 5th Jan.
Come along and see ours and all the other wonderful Christmas trees at Chester Cathedral 🎄
We are overjoyed to announce that Chester Cathedral has been awarded an exceptional grant of over £1.4 million from the The Julia Rausing Trust to fully refurbish, rebuild and develop our Grand Organ. Read the full story here: chestercathedral.com/news/chester-c…
To celebrate Refugee Week 🧡 we are delighted to collaborate with Chester City of Sanctuary to produce a unique A-Z art trail. All artwork has been designed by our students and will be displayed in a range of locations across Chester. More fabulous details coming soon