The Reality of Seeking Asylum in 2026
26 March 2026
Venue:
St Laurence: Shambles Hall
Price:
£7 / concessions £5
Age guidance:
Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult
Duration:
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ticket information:
Tickets also available on the door (ignore ‘Trinity Rooms’ venue in ticket link.)
Organised by Sanctuary Breaks and Stroud District Together with Refugees.
- Learn some of the reasons why people seek asylum and what it feels like to be in the asylum system.
- Hear what the government plans for stricter immigration laws could mean for people in the future.
- Hear how you can support refugees and people seeking asylum.
Speakers: Warren Lee (CEO GARAS [Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers]) and a panel of Refugee speakers sharing recent UK experiences.
Tea and biscuits from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
Any profits will be shared between Sanctuary Breaks and GARAS.




