General

SHUKRAN book release

Sussex is nowadays home to a good number of Syrian families who have escaped the dangers in their home country to find sanctuary here. They bring with them elements of culture which it is a joy to share, such as their music, dance and food. This book has been compiled by Village of Sanctuary with…

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2019 Round Up

More than 4 years on from the sad, public death of little Aylan Kurdi new images of misery for people driven to desperate measures to escape war or famine still arrive daily. The refugee crisis is still with us and will continue for so long as wars and climate change continue to make life intolerable…

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Events

Syria In Sussex

We welcome Syrian refugees but how much do we know about their culture including their wonderful music? Among those who have found homes here are some great musicians. We are planning a concert in East Hoathly in February to bring some of this talent to our supporters and surrounding communities. To make this possible we…

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Events

Far from the Home I Love 19th October

Saturday | 19th October 2019 | 3:00pm St Andrew’s Church, The Tye, Alfriston BN26 5TL East Sussex Tickets: £12 Box Office: www.margaretfingerhut.co.uk/alfriston Concert in Aid of Lewes Organisation in Support of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (LOSRAS) Acclaimed international pianist Margaret Fingerhut has devised a very special concert that she is performing across the UK to…

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Intensely Moving, Emotional, and Yet Inspirational

These were the kinds of comments we heard over and over again, as people left the hall after the afternoon event, ‘Conversations with Refugees’ , hosted by Village of Sanctuary on Saturday, 16 March 2019. 51 people in total came to hear first-hand the personal stories of three refugees who had had to flee their…

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Refugee Tales

the now well-established campaign sharing the experiences of refugees with walkers over the course of several days will this year take place on the South Downs between Brighton and Bexhill. Village of Sanctuary supports this and will have a presence on the walk on Monday July 8th. Details to follow.

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Hard Times

a play based on Dickens’s novel of the same name, to be acted in East Hoathly Church in 3 performances: 3rd May at 7.30 and 4th May at 2.30 and 7.30. Refreshments will be available during the intervals in exchange for donations to Village of Sanctuary.

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General

The Refugee Crisis

There are today more refugees and displaced people across the world than ever before, with little indication that this crisis will do anything but grow. Countries fortunate enough not to suffer from war, famine or other causes for displacement must surely share their better fortune with people who have lost everything through no fault of…

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