‘Now, surely, is a moment to reflect. The UK’s practice of detention underpins an asylum regime designed to produce almost total social exclusion’ David Herd marks the 10th anniversary of @RefugeeTales in @TheScotsman www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Refugee Tales: Why stories of indefinite detention in UK should shock us all
The UK is the only country in western Europe that detains refugees for indefinite periods – with one man held for nine years, abandoned and forgotten by the system
www.scotsman.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
‘Now, surely, is a moment to reflect. The UK’s practice of detention underpins an asylum regime designed to produce almost total social exclusion’ David Herd marks the 10th anniversary of @RefugeeTales in @TheScotsman www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
I led an @RefugeeTales walk along the coast of Kent on Saturday, 30 of us enjoying friendship, sharing stories and sandwiches and enjoying the views over the English channel. An island of strangers? Couldn't be further from the truth.
May 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I led an @RefugeeTales walk along the coast of Kent on Saturday, 30 of us enjoying friendship, sharing stories and sandwiches and enjoying the views over the English channel. An island of strangers? Couldn't be further from the truth.
2025 challenge: one #book a day.
Day 124: #RefugeeTales edited by #DavidHerd and #AnnaPincus
The 1st #volume (there are 4 more) of real #stories of #migrants arrived in #UK after long journeys.
Not many people know that they can be detained INDEFINETELY: I sure didn’t before reading this book.
Day 124: #RefugeeTales edited by #DavidHerd and #AnnaPincus
The 1st #volume (there are 4 more) of real #stories of #migrants arrived in #UK after long journeys.
Not many people know that they can be detained INDEFINETELY: I sure didn’t before reading this book.
May 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
2025 challenge: one #book a day.
Day 124: #RefugeeTales edited by #DavidHerd and #AnnaPincus
The 1st #volume (there are 4 more) of real #stories of #migrants arrived in #UK after long journeys.
Not many people know that they can be detained INDEFINETELY: I sure didn’t before reading this book.
Day 124: #RefugeeTales edited by #DavidHerd and #AnnaPincus
The 1st #volume (there are 4 more) of real #stories of #migrants arrived in #UK after long journeys.
Not many people know that they can be detained INDEFINETELY: I sure didn’t before reading this book.
In July I'm off on a 5 day walk with @refugeetales.bsky.social Why? To raise awareness of the impact of indefinite immigration detention. And hopefully raise some money too.
If you'd like to donate here's the link: www.justgiving.com/page/andrea-...
#RefugeeTales #Walking #CapitalRing #Solidarity
If you'd like to donate here's the link: www.justgiving.com/page/andrea-...
#RefugeeTales #Walking #CapitalRing #Solidarity
Andrea's Refugee Tales Walk 2025
Help Andrea Dumbrell raise money to support Gatwick Detainee Welfare Group
www.justgiving.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In July I'm off on a 5 day walk with @refugeetales.bsky.social Why? To raise awareness of the impact of indefinite immigration detention. And hopefully raise some money too.
If you'd like to donate here's the link: www.justgiving.com/page/andrea-...
#RefugeeTales #Walking #CapitalRing #Solidarity
If you'd like to donate here's the link: www.justgiving.com/page/andrea-...
#RefugeeTales #Walking #CapitalRing #Solidarity
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/refugee-tales-goes-to-greenbelt-festival/ I'm supporting Asylum seekers attending Greenbelt Festival - can you help too? https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/refugee-tales-goes-to-greenbelt-festival #refugeetales #gb18 #greenbelt
December 17, 2024 at 7:25 PM
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/refugee-tales-goes-to-greenbelt-festival/ I'm supporting Asylum seekers attending Greenbelt Festival - can you help too? https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/refugee-tales-goes-to-greenbelt-festival #refugeetales #gb18 #greenbelt
Look what I found at the Greenbelt Festival bookshop #refugeetales
December 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Look what I found at the Greenbelt Festival bookshop #refugeetales
We're fundraising by walking for the wonderful Gatwick Detainee Welfare Group. #RTOnline @RefugeeTales @GatDetainees Check out our @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving...
December 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM
We're fundraising by walking for the wonderful Gatwick Detainee Welfare Group. #RTOnline @RefugeeTales @GatDetainees Check out our @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving...
Hoped to find you a causeway, but the tide was in - Sending love and in solidarity from St Michael's Mount, Penzance #refugeetales
December 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Hoped to find you a causeway, but the tide was in - Sending love and in solidarity from St Michael's Mount, Penzance #refugeetales
Walking in solidarity with #refugeetales demanding the end of the indefinite detention of asylum seekers #Walking4HumanRights
December 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Walking in solidarity with #refugeetales demanding the end of the indefinite detention of asylum seekers #Walking4HumanRights
... when your MP, @DavidTCDavies uses the phrase 'lefty guardian-reading types' in a reply to your email about the indefinite detention of asylum seekers. @guardian @RefugeeTales
December 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM
... when your MP, @DavidTCDavies uses the phrase 'lefty guardian-reading types' in a reply to your email about the indefinite detention of asylum seekers. @guardian @RefugeeTales
Walking in solidarity with @RefugeeTales at Tintern
December 17, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Walking in solidarity with @RefugeeTales at Tintern
@RefugeeTales Still walking to end indefinite asylum detention - see the powerful videos by Dr Lucy Williams, Teresa MacIntyre and Ridy Wasolaur on the Refugee Tales #walkinginquiry website
December 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM
@RefugeeTales Still walking to end indefinite asylum detention - see the powerful videos by Dr Lucy Williams, Teresa MacIntyre and Ridy Wasolaur on the Refugee Tales #walkinginquiry website
Walking in solidarity with @RefugeeTales on the Pembrokeshire coast.
December 17, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Walking in solidarity with @RefugeeTales on the Pembrokeshire coast.
'What do you mean, you're NOT taking Me!??!' Murray McFlurry tries to smuggle himself on @RefugeeTales 2021 walk
December 17, 2024 at 6:59 PM
'What do you mean, you're NOT taking Me!??!' Murray McFlurry tries to smuggle himself on @RefugeeTales 2021 walk
Murray McFlurry sends greetings to all his friends @RefugeeTales ❤️
December 17, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Murray McFlurry sends greetings to all his friends @RefugeeTales ❤️
@GatDetainees @RefugeeTales @ICALondon H/t Shami Chakrabarti, @PatienceAgbabi, Ali Smith, AJ, & @billybragg. Huge thanks to all organizers!
November 26, 2024 at 9:55 PM
@GatDetainees @RefugeeTales @ICALondon H/t Shami Chakrabarti, @PatienceAgbabi, Ali Smith, AJ, & @billybragg. Huge thanks to all organizers!
Quilt by ex-detainees @GatDetainees: moving, powerful, affirming @RefugeeTales event at @ICALondon #RefugeesWelcome
November 26, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Quilt by ex-detainees @GatDetainees: moving, powerful, affirming @RefugeeTales event at @ICALondon #RefugeesWelcome
#RefugeesWelcome. #ChristChurch #Southwark, @RefugeeTales Walk reflections. Solidarity w #refugees & #asylum seekers
November 26, 2024 at 9:37 PM
#RefugeesWelcome. #ChristChurch #Southwark, @RefugeeTales Walk reflections. Solidarity w #refugees & #asylum seekers
HERKNE & REDE! @PatienceAgbabi interactive poetry reading starts 8pm! Playing w #TellingTales @RefugeeTales #NCS16
November 26, 2024 at 5:12 AM
HERKNE & REDE! @PatienceAgbabi interactive poetry reading starts 8pm! Playing w #TellingTales @RefugeeTales #NCS16
@PatienceAgbabi @RefugeeTales @CBarrington @lawrencewarner @NCS_Chaucer @QMUL Thanks @KingsCollegeLon too of course (embarrassed I forgot)!
November 26, 2024 at 5:11 AM
@PatienceAgbabi @RefugeeTales @CBarrington @lawrencewarner @NCS_Chaucer @QMUL Thanks @KingsCollegeLon too of course (embarrassed I forgot)!
#NCS16 @PatienceAgbabi pivots to discuss @RefugeeTales & project to put an end to indefinite detention. Walk & reading as #Chaucer-informed
November 26, 2024 at 3:46 AM
#NCS16 @PatienceAgbabi pivots to discuss @RefugeeTales & project to put an end to indefinite detention. Walk & reading as #Chaucer-informed
#NCS16 @PatienceAgbabi: voices unheard big part of @RefugeeTales. REAL ppl whose need to be heard. Reads reflections by detainees, allies.
November 26, 2024 at 3:46 AM
#NCS16 @PatienceAgbabi: voices unheard big part of @RefugeeTales. REAL ppl whose need to be heard. Reads reflections by detainees, allies.