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Lib Dems are giving out free passes to migrants for gym and swimming for the Richmond and surrounding Boroughs, but it would cost us £53 a month, or disabilities or probably pension credit £30 a month.

Barbara Stevens ● 12d18 Comments

No packaging please!

Philippa Bond ● 5d

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Barbara Stevens ● 8d

Well away from you Philippa, you could start a war in a cardboard box.

Barbara Stevens ● 8d

"Them".  This country has always been made up of migrants.  I asked you the question.  Where do you think you will go?  Do you want to be referred to as one of "them"?  Why do you think everyone else is a aggressive and ill-meaning alien?

Philippa Bond ● 9d

I'm sure they will love to live with you Philippa, you can bore them to death. Or get your children drugged and raped by them.

Barbara Stevens ● 9d

https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/migration-and-displacement/refugees-and-asylum-seekers/asylum-seekers-are-they-living-on-easy-streetWhere will you go if you need to leave your home and are forced to seek asylum?

Philippa Bond ● 10d

https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/nov/08/us-vs-them-the-sinister-techniques-of-othering-and-how-to-avoid-them

Philippa Bond ● 10d

Just watched on facebook Kevin O'Sullivan, talking to an Aston who worked in the asylum hotel, they are given luxury rooms, designer shoes and clothes, staff cleaning their rooms, all their meals. The staff who live in have rooms like prison cells. It was worth listening to, how we are being taken for a ride. It also appears the asylum seeks do not all seem hard up. They appear to have paid £6000 to get here and even their depts are paid off, It goes on and on.

Barbara Stevens ● 10d

Looking at web page below asylum seekers receive the same concessions ie,e free as those on certain benefits.The problem I struggle with is the UK benefit system is means tested.However the cost of crossing the channel is reported to be around £6,000. That is just the crossing.So either these are wealthy individuals with £6,000 cash or they are taking on the debt which probably will have extortionate amounts of interest.Considering they can not work legally until they are granted residency someone please explain how such debts are serviced?"Universal Credit and other means tested benefitsIf you are receiving Universal Credit, or other means tested benefits, we would like to offer you a free 6-month membership that includes free access to swimming and gym facilities during off-peak hours and weekends.Adults have the option to upgrade to a peak membership for £21.50 per month. Or can pay £5 per session to attend classes, the gym and swimming at peak times.Also, for those receiving Jobseeker's Allowance, we offer lifeguard training for up to two people each month. T&C's apply.To maintain your membership, eligibility proof must be provided every 6 months. You'll need to submit the most recent documents showing you received Universal Credit within the last 28 days.https://www.placesleisure.org/free-wandsworth-premium-membership-new/#asylumseekers

Ed Robinson ● 11d

Sorry Ed, it was free for Asylum seekers in Richmond. The price I gave was for what it would cost us, £53 or £30 if your on benefits.

Barbara Stevens ● 11d

"Labour have been doing this in Wandsworth.."Actually in Wandsworth it is free not half price for Asylum seekers under the Access for All scheme:https://www.placesleisure.org/free-wandsworth-premium-membership-new/https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/access-for-all

Ed Robinson ● 12d

Labour have been doing this in Wandsworth since they won the election, Lib Dems probably got the idea from WBC

Emarisa Battoia ● 12d

Were you meaning me Michael your too kind. I could do with a good rub down. Ha Ha, How are you on backs.

Barbara Stevens ● 12d

Why don't you come down for a free session? I'll give you a good going over ;)

Michael Brigo ● 12d

Mr BrigoAre you not already offering £7 membership at your fitness classes ?You can't be worried about being undercut !

John Hawkes ● 12d

Page 4, yesterdays Daily Mail. They are offering asylum seekers, sanctuary seekers a card that gives them access to facilities and group exercise classes at five fitness centres in the south west London Borough. Also including for restaurant meals and lessons in French and Spanish. Letters from the Home Office and asylum applications can be used as proof of eligibility.

Barbara Stevens ● 12d

found ithttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14953633/Lib-Dem-council-offers-asylum-seekers-free-gym-swimming-sessions-exercise-classes-cost-working-residents-52-50-month.html

Michael Brigo ● 12d

Where did you see this Barbara?

Michael Brigo ● 12d