They Keep Saying Its Rare
This is a blog about what is going on in the world. I add links to articles and videos if I think they are appropriate to further learning. You can move on if you are not interested.
Friday, 22 August 2025
Too soon
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Craig M. Wax D.O.
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Sanctuary
So-called "sanctuary cities" across the UK are actively promoting the inclusion of asylum seekers and offering them support, it has been reported. Initiatives and local organisations, including libraries, theatres or schools and universities, are being used to make people seeking persmission to stay in Britain feel welcome. Mental health and wellbeing support is also on offer, as well as social events, language classes and assistance using technology.
Wandsworth and Richmond councils in London, for instance, are offering exercise classes. Leisure activities can also be taken up in Birmingham - whose local authority declared itself effectively bankrupt in 2023 - including trampolining and theatre visits. In Cambridge, a new set of community grants is being rolled out to fund lessons for asylum seekers, including arts, cultural projects and gardening. Newcastle City Council is offering employment advice and language classes. Manchester officials work with community organisations to support migrants.
Check out the article in The Express for a map.
Ilona. 16.8.2025