Two years ago Angela Callaghan formed part of reception committee on the island to help the refugees settle and feel welcome. Two years ago she expressed optimism that the Syrian families’ experience of Bute would be a happy one. This Christmas she is organising more than 100 food boxes for local and Syrian families alike and has given them all a little festive flourish. We have lots of wee Syrian children running around with broad Scottish accents. Four new babies have been born to the Syrian families and another is on the way.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2017 07:52 UTC