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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The left in the UK has needed someone as principled and charismatic as @zackpolanski.bsky.social for a long, long time. Really exciting to see where Zack takes @greenparty.org.uk - and I particularly look forward to working together to protect and improve the rights of refugees. #zackpolanski

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

To be clear - it is now illegal to engage in non-violent action against a genocide. But entirely legal to volunteer to participate in the genocide and openly support it

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... Please support us - every penny counts! #refugeeswelcome #smallcharityweek

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Christ I'd be embarrassed if id voted for Labour right now

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

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! localgiving.org/fundraising/...

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

This May, I'm taking on Mount Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak - fundraising for @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social localgiving.org/fundraising/... 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 · 31/03/2025

Yesterday, we shared a wonderful mother's day celebration with our friends at Stanley arts. This was a jam-packed day of storytelling, card making (written in many mother tongues), kids comedy (bum jokes galore) and scrumptious cake made by the Stanley Arts team! #refugeeswelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Mylene, Sarya, and Isis are each walking/running/cycling or swimming 5K a day for 31 days to raise money for Fences & Frontiers! Donate today to push them through the pain: localgiving.org/fun.../Miles... #refugeeswelcome #withrefugees

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Really positive to see @citybridgefndn.bsky.social recognising the importance of offering core funding by default. www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/major-f...

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Major foundation to offer core funding by default as part of 10-year strategy

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We will not restore trust in politics without giving people a real say in the decisions that affect them Great to work w/ @bigissue.com & @right-here.org on this: www.bigissue.com/news/social-... Local people & organisations understand their communities best & are best place to make key decisions

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Vast majority of Brits feel powerless over local decisions – and it's eroding trust

84% of people feel like they have no power in decisions affecting them in their communities and on a local level, new polling shows.

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

You don't defeat fascism through appeasement. You don't defeat fascism by becoming fascist - lessons I presumed we all learned in year 8.

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Proud to be one of signatories on this letter (representing @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social ) opposing the decision to bar refugees who arrive by irregular means from citizenship Nothing but performative cruelty @theguardian.com @refugeestogether.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Barring those who take dangerous routes from British citizenship is nothing but performative cruelty! #refugeeswelcome

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Seeking sanctuary is an act of love. ❤️ Some families travel together. Some take dangerous journeys alone, in the hope their risk will open safer routes for loved ones. So let’s show some compassion on this day of passion. Show your orange hearts! #RefugeesWelcome #valentinesday

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The route or means a person takes to find safety has no relationship to the legitimacy of their claim. This should not be something that needs spelling out under a Labour government. #refugeeswelcome

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Kate Teltscher @kateteltscher.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Just came across this great blog by Taran N. Khan about a 'Never Walk Alone' trip to Kew Gardens organised by @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social, an organisation that supports refugees and asylum seekers. @rbgkew.bsky.social www.runnymedetrust.org/blog/putting...

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Putting down roots

Fences & Frontiers aims to make London a welcoming, supportive and inspiring place to live for refugees and people seeking asylum, including by providing trips to green spaces in and around the capita...

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Cheers to All The Elements for taking the time to feature @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social last month! #refugeeswelcome

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Painting Pete Seeger as some bumbling jobsworth - what a joke. Time for a right of reply biopic. And don't get me started on that weird Cash characature! Urgh. #acompleteunknown

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Lewis Garland @lewisgarland.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Earlier this year I wrote a piece in Alliance Mag about the mutual benefits of philanthropists supporting grassroots groups like @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social www.alliancemagazine.org/blog/why-sma... With many grant bodies reducing awards, these relationships are key to the survival of smaller orgs

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Why small charities need philanthropists to realise their big ambitions - Alliance magazine

When we started Fences & Frontiers in 2017, inspired by the incredible grassroots groups coming out of the refugee camps in Europe at the time, we had a simple aim – to make our community …

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

We're excited to be working with @stanleyarts.bsky.social this winter, bringing our participants a festive mix of workshops and performances! This Sunday our families were treated to the colourful tale of Prancer the Dancer and his dance powered time machine! #refugeeswelcome #artforall

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Fences & Frontiers @fencesfrontiers.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Our final ramble of the year saw us back on the Parkland Walk, an old railway line turned nature reserve. It was amazing to have such a big, lively group - swinging on ropes and fighting with leaves! Our walks may be in hibernation but 2024 has plenty more in store! #refugeeswelcome

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