Sanctuary in Chichester sponsored a tree at St Paul’s Church Christmas Tree Festival. Doves and snowmen made of white felt were decorated with paint and glitter by the children at our drop-ins during the lead up to the festival. One volunteer created a fantastic felt ‘paper’ chain in Sanctuary colours, and a team of volunteers … Continue reading Christmas Tree Festival
Weald & Downland Museum Trip
A big crowd of Sanctuary members gathered at the Weald and Downland Museum one October morning… It was a chilly day, but we had a wonderfully warm welcome from staff at The Weald and Downland Living Museum for our half-term visit on 29th October 2019. We all arrived by car with willing volunteers collecting and … Continue reading Weald & Downland Museum Trip
Nations United football – quotes and stories
As part of the recent grant application to Sussex Community Foundation, SiC volunteer Lucia Withers collected some interviews and case studies with those involved in our successful and flourishing football project. They provide some touching insight into the impacts of the project on individuals’ lives… The project was initiated by a young refugee called Jelani … Continue reading Nations United football – quotes and stories
Welcome to our new Chair, Tony Toynton
A warm welcome to our brilliant new Chairperson, Tony Toynton! He has brought with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is dedicated to supporting refugees and asylum seekers to thrive in in their new lives in West Sussex. “I am honoured and delighted that the Board of Trustees have elected me as their … Continue reading Welcome to our new Chair, Tony Toynton
SiC team news
You may know that we have a fantastic new Chairperson, Tony Toynton, but there are a few other changes around Santuary Towers (an entirely virtual venue for now)… You’ll no doubt be pleased to know that Roger Pask, the well-loved outgoing Chair and SiC founder, is still a Trustee. He continues to be active in … Continue reading SiC team news
Refugee talks & activities in schools
As part of Refugee Week 2019, three refugees in our network kindly gave talks at local schools about their experiences. Children heard about why the refugees had to leave their homes, how they got here and their experiences of living as refugees in the UK. The children then enthusiastically embraced an art activity, in which … Continue reading Refugee talks & activities in schools
