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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Sep 2

Shutting down family reunion for refugees is nothing but performative cruelty.

Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Sep 1

A wander through the wonderful Walthamstow Wetlands via canal boats, cows, coots, and cormorants.

Especially happy to welcome four new participants today— a reminder of how vital these trips are for people rebuilding their lives in London.

#RefugeesWelcome #WalthamstowWetlands

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we are proud to be one of 200+ orgs standing in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.

@refugeestogether.bsky.social

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UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests

More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Aug 6

Gurgling streams and leafy lanes on the #londonloop

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jul 24

#refugeeswelcome

#withrefugees

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our statement on the violence in Epping on the anniversary of the summer 2024 riots.

#refugeeswelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jul 24

When it's soggy,why not get froggy! Lovely day of art and amphibians at @zslofficial.bsky.social !

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jul 22

One of our participants said:

“We were very excited about We are very grateful to Fences & Frontiers for inviting us on this trip. It was a unique and unforgettable experience, where we learned about the history of important figures from the past who are buried there."

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jul 22

On saturday our families took a trip through British history with a visit to Westminster Abbey—a place where monarchs are crowned and icons are buried.

#refugeeswelcome
#londonforeveryone

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to @laurahallain.bsky.social and the amazing authors and illustrators from her podcast #MyWordsMyBook for sending their books to our families for #RefugeeWeek.

Books ignite joy, spark imagination, and improve cultural understanding, giving our families a leg up as they rebuild their lives!

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 23

The #BigGive is here and we need your help!

From 23–30 June, every donation to Fences & Frontiers will be matched — up to £1,000!

That means your £50 becomes £100!

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Please support us - every penny counts!
#refugeeswelcome #smallcharityweek

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 20

On #WorldRefugeeDay we celebrate the incredible people in our community, while continuing our fight for a safer, more just world.

As the world grows more divided, communities like ours offer more than a safe haven — they offer hope.

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#WithRefugees #RefugeesWelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 10

A wet but wonderful wander up Box Hill! #refugeeswelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s #volunteersweek and we want to take this chance to send a huge thank you to our incredible volunteer team.

Whether you've led trips, prepared food, built registration forms, written bids or ran fundraisers, your passion, time and talent make our work possible!

#RefugeesWelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Jun 2

Absolutely, we need to find new ways to tell stories of displacement.

Particularly in a media and political environment that is determined to paint refugees as a threat.

We're always looking for artists and writers to work with our participants!

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · May 26

This bank holiday Sunday our family group were back in Norwood with our friends @stanleyarts.bsky.social where we danced, pranced and were entranced by Ella Mesma Dance Company’s The Rainbow Butterfly

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · May 20

This weekend, our family group took a journey through time at the London Transport Museum - from the rattle of horse-drawn carriages to the thunder of Tubes. We beeped vintage horns, learned how to use old ticket machines, and got lost in the bold, barmy and beautiful old transport posters.

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · May 5

Blue lipped and wind whipped we made it up Mt.Toubkal...and we are just a few £ short of our fundraising target for @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social

Help if you can!
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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 25

Wonderful to be at City Hall with @citizensuk.org standing in love and solidarity with community leaders, faith groups, and charities—united in our call for free bus travel for asylum seekers. This would allow people to move beyond survival and start rebuilding their lives #roomonthebus4allofus

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 20

While Easter is a time of hope, we know it can be a particularly hard time for those far from home and the loved ones they usually celebrate with.

We also want to remember those communities who are persecuted for their faith, and those marking the day in the midst of war.

#Easter #RefugeesWelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 13

Just back from 4 blue-skied days in the Lake District with our family group – mountains, lakes, lambs, and laughter.

A chance to rest, connect, and breathe freely.

Huge thanks to #HFHolidays and guests for making it happen through the Pathways Fund.

#WithRefugees #HFHolidays #LakeDistrict

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 7

Help us help refugees rebuild their lives!

Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · Apr 4

This May, I'm taking on Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak - fundraising for @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social

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We need your support - help us make London a more welcoming place for #refugees and #asylumseekers through cultural and nature based activities!

Help us raise funds for Fences and Frontiers

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 7

We are proud to join 136 orgs to call for the end to hostile politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past.

We need a fair new plan for refugees.

#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social

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Rights groups urge Starmer to dial down anti-migrant rhetoric

Exclusive: 136 organisations tell PM to stop using ‘demonising language’, after his remarks before crime summit

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Apr 2

One of our families has been suddenly moved after a huge fire in their 'hotel'.

We're relieved they're safe. However, this highlights again why warehousing asylum seekers is so wrong - leading to unsafe living conditions and breeding division.

Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · Mar 31

Many of our participants are living through the hardest times in their lives, living in limbo, far from home and family. We exist to give them a community, escape from daily fears, and the skills to rebuild their lives!

#refugeeswelcome #withrefugees