Patrons are appointed by GARAS Trustees on the understanding that they
share our commitment to the support of refugees and asylum seekers in
Gloucestershire. A patron, having been appointed, may subsequently be
removed by the Trustees if their commitment has been violated. In the
circumstances, we have written to Alex Chalk to ask that he confirm his
vote and to explain how he believes that vote can be reconciled with his
role as a Patron of GARAS. Trustees will give consideration to any
response he might make when determining whether or not he should be
removed as a Patron".
Here is a link to a You Tube video of the amazing event held at St Mary de Crypt on the 18th June 2019. This is an opportunity to here the speakers from that occasion and be moved by the various stories told that night.
During Refugee Week, we had a lot of positive media coverage. Michael Zorek, whose father came to Gloucester on the Kindertransport in June 1939, was interviewed several times, including
on Gloucestershirelive.
Michael was also interviewed on BBC Radio Gloucestershire with Sue Oppenheimer, one of our trustees. Thanks to BBC Radio Gloucestershire, you can listen into their conversation
here. Hannah, one of our Advice Workers, was also interviewed on BBC Radio Gloucestershire, her conversation can be heard
here.