The Commons on our doorstep, covered in #blackthorn #blossom and #springsunshine looking wonderful in the warmer, longer April evenings. Yet another reason to enjoy a retreat or plan a team away day with us… #roam #gloucestershire #commonland #ruralstays #refugeesector #charityawaydays #retreats

A huge thank you to all who helped to make last Thursday’s talk ‘The Reality of Seeking Asylum 2026’ such an informative, moving, respectful and well attended event. With speakers from GARAS community hosted by Sanctuary Breaks and Stroud District Together with Refugees. #refugeesarewelcomehere

Unmissable magnolias — the away days hosted at Hill House this week will have been enjoying this sight 🤍

Remember to get your tickets for our event tomorrow evening in Stroud… great opportunity to hear from our experienced guest speakers #sanctuary #asylum #governmentpolicy

Stand with us against the far-right. Saturday, 12pm. Park Lane. Let's show up in our numbers to say loud and clear: migrants and refugees are welcome here. Video credit: ChooseLove

Thursday 26th March, 7pm in Stroud - a great opportunity to see past the inflammatory media headlines and find out what it’s really like to seek asylum in the UK. Joint event by Stroud District @refugeestogether.bsky.social and @sanctuarybreaks.bsky.social www.tickettailor.com/events/sanct...

Blue Has No Borders, screened at Lansdown in Stroud last night. Such a relevant film and holds this year’s @refugeeweek.bsky.social theme of ‘courage’ and courageous conversations in many profound ways. Thank you to the festival, @hollyantrum.bsky.social and Director Jessi Gutch.

The Reality of Seeking Asylum 2026 Thu 26 Mar 2026 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM The Shambles Hall, GL5 1JL Stroud District Together with Refugees will co-host this event with speakers from GARAS offering insight for how asylum policy is playing out in practice in 2026 www.tickettailor.com/events/sanct...

Marking World Book Day with some shots of this book about the cruel and broken UK Asylum system from 2017 by talented artist Rudy Loewe (of more recent Brixton tube station mural fame). ‘Moving Through Borders’ asks ‘what does freedom mean to you?’ 🤝 w Hull Freedom Festival & @bookworks.bsky.social

Help us get this case to court and protect the rights of child refugees — donate now: www.crowdjustice.com/case/stop-su...

Today, on the four-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, we're thinking of the Ukrainian refugees we work with every day at the Refugee Council, and their courage as they rebuild their lives here in Britain.

Still winter but many signs of spring’s approach at Hill House Retreat this morning 🤍 Lead workshops or retreats? Get in touch here - linktr.ee/stayhillhouse (video call tours available Monday 23 February 10-12). #hillhouseretreat #springretreat #cotswolds #gloucestershire_gems #snowdropheaven

Sign up for a video tour of Hill House Retreats Tuesday 17 February / Monday 23 February • Meet us in a call 📱 🙌🏻🌷🌱short form here ⬇️ #springretreat #summerretreat #venueforhire #gloucestershire docs.google.com/forms/d/1OSJ...

Around 100 people turned out to defend refugees in the counter demonstration yesterday despite the weather 👏 via @Solidarity_Glos on instagram

The motif of the table on the beach really has something… looking forward. Sanctuary Breaks and Hill House Retreats festival recommendation. #stroudfilmfest26

www.stroudfilmfestival.org Stroud Film Festival 2026 has launched! We will be sharing some of our leaflets at the end of documentary screening, ‘Blue Has No Borders’ (2025). Hope to see you there. Thanks to @hollyantrum.bsky.social and #stroudfilmfestival #bfinetwork

Subscribe to our mailing list here - new one from our Director just going out today - sign up quick to catch it with all the latest news. Apologies for the long link! mailchi.mp/f67c5226147f...

Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo. Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

Still time to share this in your networks (please share! This is a great opportunity for someone) 2026 Residential volunteer: Housekeeper / warden (gardening duties optional!) 6-12 months. Stroud, near Gloucestershire, UK

Tag who we should follow here on Bluesky or who should follow us #newsky

Obligatory Cotswold Snowdrop post. If you’re a nature lover who welcomes refugees, and is inspired by rural ways of making that a reality - then follow us to find out all the best kept secrets of these hills, and maybe some more snowdrops if you’re lucky.

These findings will be heartbreaking for the families of those who died on 24 November 2021. This needless loss of life shows how desperate people are to reach safety, and why it is so vital to have safe and legal routes to allow people to get to the UK. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

One week left - deadline approaching 👟

We are hiring! 🙌🏼🙌🏿🙌🏻 Volunteer Development Worker (9hrs PW, Salary: £26,403 pro rata) Key objectives to recruit, support, & inspire our volunteers. Hybrid, nr Stroud. Help us create a safe, welcoming, trauma-aware environment for all our work at Hill House. www.sanctuaryhillhouse.co.uk/jobs

We are hiring! 🙌🏼🙌🏿🙌🏻 Volunteer Development Worker (9hrs PW, Salary: £26,403 pro rata) Key objectives to recruit, support, & inspire our volunteers. Hybrid, nr Stroud. Help us create a safe, welcoming, trauma-aware environment for all our work at Hill House. www.sanctuaryhillhouse.co.uk/jobs

For those getting to know what Hill House Retreats offers - we have a Linktree some people may find helpful, complete with 2026 hire prices. Take a look! linktr.ee/stayhillhouse

OPPORTUNITY - VOLUNTEER WITH US 2026 Residential volunteer: Housekeeper / warden (gardening duties optional!) 6-12 months. Stroud, near Gloucestershire, UK - open for expressions of interest through to 13 February. Full details on our website. www.sanctuaryhillhouse.co.uk/volunteering

As we enter the last few days of January we would like to say we are hopeful for Hill House Retreats CIC to grow along with Sanctuary Breaks this year - we welcome anyone who'd like to support us. Hello if we know you already - and hope to find new friends and supporters here too. #welcome #retreat