Asylum Monologues

At Saint Helens Church this evening we heard personal testimonies of Asylum Seekers in the UK as performed by actors in a very simple and powerful show. It has already been performed in many towns in the UK, and it just needs someebody local to ask and they’ll do it where you are. See Actors For Refugees for more information.

These were the actors tonight. They come from a rolling band of willing volunteers, and were presented with a Saint Helens Church mug for their efforts.

‘This is the thing that the British people don’t understand. They think we came here just because we want to live here. We came here because there are problems – that why we came here.’

The local MP, Dr Evan Harris is seen here talking afterwards with Christine Bacon who runs the show.

Know your PCSOs


These PCSOs (Police Community Support Officers) have just sorted out a couple of cowboys who pulled up opposite the War Memorial. The Cowboys needed directions to the Abbey Buildings.

PCSOs have become a common sight, particularly in the town centre. A new web site can tell you all about them. Their locally defined priorities are to tackle

1. Anti-social behaviour
2. Gangs of young people
3. Underage drinking

Nothing about sorting out Cowboys!!!

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