‘UK’s Kindest Village’ – Article from The Mirror July 2022

‘UK’s kindest village leads the way in housing refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine’
The small village of Arnside in Cumbria may have only a few thousand residents but they are giants when it comes to kindness – they are leading the way in welcoming those fleeing Ukraine with open arms.

It started with a concerned resident in a seaside village in Cumbria, so far away from the horror of war-torn Ukraine. And yet, in the caring spirit of humanity, so near.
Anna Gorst, 48, decided she’d had enough of what Vladimir Putin was doing thousands of miles away – so posted an appeal on a community Facebook page and persuaded 20 neighbours to take in refugees. Since April, 28 have arrived in the village – with 48 expected by August. Ranging in age from six months to 83, they have been warmly welcomed in Arnside.

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