Community Cohesion In Scotland

The Island of Bute in Scotland is preparing to welcome 15 families from Syria, including 50 children. Local people are eager to welcome their new neighbours; Craig Borland, the editor of the local newspaper said, "I want Bute to be a place where people who come here with little more than the clothes they are standing in can feel safe and at home.”

Angela Callaghan, who runs a furniture shop is organising food parcels and said, "“These people will become part of our community and will not have much time when they arrive to organise meals....so we’ll all rally round.”

In December the local cinema will screen the film, "It's a wonderful life" as a fundraiser to welcome the families and there are plans to organise a Syrian food night in the church hall.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/15/isle-of-bute-syrian-refugees-its-a-wonderful-life

- How will the families from Syria feel when they first arrive at Bute?
- How will they feel when they see the welcome?
-What will the people of Bute gain from this experience?
- What can we learn from the people of Bute?