60 Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd steven@beyondradio.co.uk This series is a companion to the Beyond Sanctuary radio programme. It highlights the often harrowing stories of refugees and asylum seekers who have arrived in the Lancaster & Morecambe district but often demonstrates the hope that is found in settling in this area. https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ en-gb Copyright Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd Aiir Sat, 16 May 2026 17:59:47 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 17:59:47 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) Personal Journals asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd This series is a companion to the Beyond Sanctuary radio programme. It highlights the often harrowing stories of refugees and asylum seekers who have arrived in the Lancaster & Morecambe district but often demonstrates the hope that is found in settling in this area. https://mmo.aiircdn.com/458/681aec5b32a64.jpg Beyond Sanctuary - The Podcast https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ This series is a companion to the Beyond Sanctuary radio programme. It highlights the often harrowing stories of refugees and asylum seekers who have arrived in the Lancaster & Morecambe district but often demonstrates the hope that is found in settling in this area. Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no In this edition we meet RAIS volunteer Lindsey. o458-5485-69ef2708bcbdd steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:06:00 +0000 0:39:33 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Lindsey, a long time volunteer with RAIS in Lancaster chats to Caitlin about her previous work experience and life and the reasons that led her to volunteer to support refugees and asylum seekers in our district. Lindsey, a long time volunteer with RAIS in Lancaster chats to Caitlin about her previous work experience and life and the reasons that led her to volunteer to support refugees and asylum seekers in our district.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this podcast episode we meet Mohammed from Afghanistan o458-5485-69d50c7da812e steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:54:05 +0000 0:41:00 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Mohammed from Afghanistan speaks with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about is life as an educator before being targeted by the Taliban. Fleeing his home country he hasn't seen his wife and family, who were sent to the US, for 5 years. Mohammed from Afghanistan speaks with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about is life as an educator before being targeted by the Taliban. Fleeing his home country he hasn't seen his wife and family, who were sent to the US, for 5 years.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Omar from Uganda o458-5485-697c85b4ee77e steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000 0:42:07 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Omar from Uganda chats with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about his situation and the journey to the UK and how welcome he feels in the Lancaster district. Omar from Uganda chats with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about his situation and the journey to the UK and how welcome he feels in the Lancaster district.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Sam from Yemen o458-5485-6922f8118fd2d steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:03:29 +0000 0:44:49 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster talks to former professional footballer and musician Sam from Yemen about his journey to the UK via Turkey and Greece. Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster talks to former professional footballer and musician Sam from Yemen about his journey to the UK via Turkey and Greece.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no Caitlin chats to Adam from Iran about his journey to asylum o458-5485-68f9f71042bfc steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:36:00 +0000 0:40:38 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ In this episode we hear from Adam from Iran who tells us of his opposition to the goovernment and his treatment in prison as a result and decision to leave his homeland for his own safety. In this episode we hear from Adam from Iran who tells us of his opposition to the goovernment and his treatment in prison as a result and decision to leave his homeland for his own safety.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no Robert from Ethiopia recounts his journey to the UK in search of asylum o458-5485-68e4d0d79f79f steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:35:35 +0000 0:36:33 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster discusses with Robert his reasons for coming to the UK from Ethiopia to seek asylum. Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster discusses with Robert his reasons for coming to the UK from Ethiopia to seek asylum.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no Ibrahim from Gaza shares his story with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster o458-5485-68b565eb4b4e7 steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:22:51 +0000 0:44:45 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ In this episode we hear the story of teacher Ibrahim who escaped Gaza under threat from Hamas because of his continuing critisicm of the regime. In this episode we hear the story of teacher Ibrahim who escaped Gaza under threat from Hamas because of his continuing critisicm of the regime.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no Steve from Iran speaks to Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about his refugee and asylum seeker experiences o458-5485-68397abda9a44 steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Fri, 30 May 2025 09:30:37 +0000 0:43:45 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ In this episode we meet Steve (not his real name) who is a Kurd from Iran and he tells of his experiences in Europe and the UK. In this episode we meet Steve (not his real name) who is a Kurd from Iran and he tells of his experiences in Europe and the UK.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd yes asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS yes In this episode we hear from Achmed o458-5485-680a2c3e0f4b7 steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:19:00 +0000 0:52:45 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster chats with Achmed from Gaza in Palestine about his personal experiences of living and working under the rule of Hamas. Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster chats with Achmed from Gaza in Palestine about his personal experiences of living and working under the rule of Hamas.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Martin from Iran o458-5485-67dd50f0aa564 steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:43:00 +0000 0:33:02 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster speaks with Martin from Iran about his time as a charity worker supporting those with disabilities in the country and his reasons for leaving his wife and family behind. Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster speaks with Martin from Iran about his time as a charity worker supporting those with disabilities in the country and his reasons for leaving his wife and family behind.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this podcast in the series we meet Mohammed o458-5485-67d02c0547edf steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:26:00 +0000 0:45:53 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Mohammed tells us about his experiences under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and his support for women in the country. Mohammed tells us about his experiences living under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and his support for women in the country.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Omar, a Proffessor of Agriculture from Syria o458-5485-678e9233d92b8 steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:13:00 +0000 0:44:46 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster talks with Omar, a proffessor of Agriculture from Damascus in Syria about his journey to Lancaster as an asylum seeker. Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster talks with Omar, a proffessor of Agriculture from Damascus in Syria about his journey to Lancaster as an asylum seeker.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Gully and hear of his experiences. o458-5485-677e96e36743a steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:16:00 +0000 0:41:58 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Gully a Syrian Kurd, chats with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about his experiences as a refugee living in the Lancaster & Morecambe district. Gully a Syrian Kurd, chats with Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster about his experiences as a refugee living in the Lancaster & Morecambe district.

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Pouria from Iran o458-5485-67517093af1fa steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:21:00 +0000 0:35:22 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster in converstaion with Pouria from Iran Caitlin from RAIS Lancaster in converstaion with Puriya from Iran

]]> Podcasts Proper Community Media (Lancaster) Ltd no asylum seekers, refugees, local, Lancaster, Morecambe, RAIS no In this episode we meet Aida and Ryan o458-5485-672a45ffebd6a steven@beyondradio.co.uk (Duncan Moore) Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:21:00 +0000 0:36:35 https://www.beyond.radio/podcasts/beyond-sanctuary-the-podcast/ Arriving in our district in very different ways, we chat to Aida and Ryan about their personal journeys as refugees and asylum seekers and how they are making a new life in the Lancaster & Morecambe area. Arriving in our district in very different ways, we chat to Aida and Ryan about their personal journeys as refugees and asylum seekers and how they are making a new life in the Lancaster & Morecambe area.

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