‘Leave to Remain’ (2013) Cert15: a showing of the Bruce Goodison award winning film, at 7.30pm in the Old School Community Centre, organised by the South Brent Refugee Support Network.

Featuring the superb Toby Jones, as well as a band of young and talented actors. It is an inspirational coming-of-age story that unveils the unseen world of teenagers seeking asylum in the UK.

Torn apart by past conflicts and a fear of what the future holds, they show extraordinary courage as they strive to build a new life without parents, and discover the power of friendship and trust.

Wine and soft drinks available to buy before and after the event.

No charge for the film but donations appreciated; any profits will go to ‘Action for Education’ working in Chios and Athens to build pathways back into education and provide essential safe-spaces away from undignifying camps. Gill from Beyond Borders Totnes & District will also be present to facilitate an optional discussion after the film.

Christmas gifts for asylum seekers in the area - South Brent Refugee Support Network is aware that people have been very generous recently, and should feel no pressure to give again; however, Beyond Borders Totnes & District has contacted us and asked for the request for Christmas presents to be passed on in South Brent. If you would like to donate a present please either bring parcels to the film night on 2 December (see above) or drop them off by Saturday 8^th December with Jennie Hazel at 3 Hillside Cottages (please ring beforehand just to ensure she'll be there 07788210362). "Toiletries, warm items, and delicious food. Please gift wrap and mark if gift is for a man or woman - remembering that more than 80% of asylum seekers are men"