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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 3d

short visit from our new friend today in Art Group,
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Black History Month: Five black Britons who helped shape the UK

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 4d

Five black Britons who helped shape the UK
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...
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These five people didn't just do amazing things - they also showed that courage, talent and determination can break down unfair rules, change history and build a better future. Find out about their in...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 6d

Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you

Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?

BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Abused for Our Food

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 6d

Baking with Sola Arts 'Women Who Bake' group. Today we made healthy oat cookies mixed with peanut butter and coconut.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 11d

Preparing organic pasta sauce with the veg from the SOLA garden.
It's great to cook and eat together as part of the SOLA Creative Growing Group.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 12d

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Abused for Our Food
Is there a dark side to the food we eat? Georgie Styles hears accounts of exploitation of farm workers in the UK, and allegations that supermarkets are not doing nearly enough.

Georgie Styles investigates evidence of exploitation and abuse in our food system.

Reservist nurse wanted to give back to Afghans

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 13d

‘Cards, Gift tags & Bookmarks handmade by SOLA Crafty Cards makers - getting ready for the Festive Season markets 🤩’
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 14d

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 18d

Reservist nurse wanted to give back to Afghans
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Rebecca Warren worked at a resettlement camp for Afghans after serving alongside them in 2009.

‘Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 19d

Frightened to get out of their cars’: Britain’s toxic race debates threaten overseas care workers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Staff are being advised to travel in mixed groups and carry panic alarms as incidents of intimidation spread

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 20d

Some kitchen storage made by the sewing group this morning. Including pockets for cutlery and keys.
Next week we start on designs.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 21d

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 23d

Melanie, one of the Art Therapists at SOLA is wearing Golden ribbons on her shoes today for Mental Health Awareness Day.
#helloyellow #worldmentalhealthday2025 #mentalhealthliverpool

NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 24d

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 26d

NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 27d

Asylum hotel provider makes £180m profit despite claims of inedible food and rationed loo paper.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Asylum seekers and charities tell BBC of

Foreign staff have ‘changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · 28d

Foreign staff have ‘changed our lives’: Scottish farmers fear for future after changes to skilled worker visas
Locals say staff from the Philippines and elsewhere have made life better, and plan to take their case to a government body.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Locals say staff from the Philippines and elsewhere have made life better, and plan to take their case to a government body

At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Oct 4

At least a third of EU citizens in UK report discrimination by public bodies
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Long-term residents post Brexit also say they have faced difficulties exercising travel and equal treatment rights

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Oct 2

Preparing the ground for planting with the Creative Growers this week. We planted potatoes and some spring bulbs too.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Oct 1

Born: 3 April 1934, Hampstead, London
Died: 1 October 2025 (age 91 years), Los Angeles, California, United States
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Oct 1

The Facts about Asylum Seekers.
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Be a part of the Organising Network

SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Sep 29

Really excited to be chosen for The Landmark Trust ‘50 for Free’ this year. We’ll be going with participants to explore the historic English culture and architecture.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Sep 28

English class was fun this week. It’s a shame we have to explore lessons focused on language and social contexts like ‘racism’, ‘to experience abuse in public’ and ‘police reporting’. Hopefully there will be happier language classes in the future.
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SOLA Arts @solaarts.bsky.social · Sep 27

Together With Refugees is launching a new initiative – the Campaign Organising Network – a group of passionate people working with others in their communities to unlock the energy, commitment and power of local people to take action in support of refugees.
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I’ve just joined Together With Refugees' Organising Network — a passionate community of people working to create a fair, new plan for refugees. The Network equips us with the skills, resources and con...

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