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Refugee crisis drop-offs to reopen on Monday
Drop-off points for donations towards the refugee crisis will reopen on Monday.
Calais Refugee Solidarity Bristol, the volunteer group organising the relief response in Bristol had to close all locations last weekend due to overwhelming support.
The group has since opened an overflow warehouse, donated to them by a company in Hengrove, to sort through the donations ready for delivery.
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On Friday they confirmed two donation points – Bristol Wood Recycling Project and Emmeus – would reopen on Monday along with at least two others.
The group said it needed time to reorganise and prepare strict lists of what is needed, after it had to throw away one third of all donations collected last week.
Bristol has been praised as one of the most compassionate cities in the UK for its donations and support to the crisis.
Supporters are due to meet at the fountains in the city centre at 12pm on Saturday to show solidarity on a National Day of Action.
Calais Refugee Solidarity Bristol has been calling on Volunteers to come forward all week. One message reads:
If you have 1 min: Share our crowdfunding site, or make a donation:https://www.fundsurfer.com/project/calais-refugee-support-group-bristol
If you have 5 mins: Help with admin by answering the queries posted by new members on the Calais Refugee Bristol Solidarity facebook page. Most questions are answered in the FAQs, pinned to the top of the page.
If you have 1 hour: Write a letter to your MP, expressing your concerns regarding refugees.
If you have 4 hours: Check out the Media and Publicity group – they may be looking for people to distribute flyers soon.
If you have a week: Consider offering your help as a volunteer in Calais, but read this first: https://www.facebook.com/notes/calais-people-to-people-solidarity-action-from-uk/-contact-info-for-orgs-calais-uk/884879381586810
If you have 3 weeks: Doctors of the World are looking for medical volunteers for a minimum of two weeks. They are also seeking CVs of people interested in volunteering, although the future scope of the project is under discussion: All volunteers need to be able to speak French, they ask for a minimum commitment – 2 weeks if medical, 3 weeks if not. All expenses are covered. Applicants should send Nathalie their CV and their availability. If this interests you, please send the above to: [email protected].
See a full list of drop-off points and support groups in Bristol.