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Tesco Worker Donated Boxes Of Supplies To Muslim Chaplain Who Was Delivering Aid To Migrants In Calais

One Tesco Worker's Act Of Kindness Is Helping Migrants In Calais
Sophie Brown
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A Tesco community care manager has donated boxes of airbeds, toys, toiletries and clothes to a Muslim chaplain who requested a discount on tents to take to migrants in Calais.

Adam Kelwick, from Liverpool, visited his local Tesco store on Friday to collect camping supplies for a trip to the French port town to deliver aid.

When he explained what he intended to do with the goods to staff at the Tesco store on Park Road, Liverpool, a community care manager named Shelley offered to give more than just a discount.

Kelwick wrote on his Facebook page: "I've just dried the tears from my eyes! Went into the local supermarket and told them about the trip to Calais tomorrow and asked if they could give me a discount on some tents.

"Instead, Shelly the community care manager of Tesco Park Road decided to donate boxes and boxes of airbeds, toys, toiletries, clothes and sweets free of charge. She also offered for some volunteers to pack bags there and raise funds for a future trip!"

He went on: "In addition to this, in just one night I've received pledges of over £5000 and will be joined by a qualified GP who will offer free medical advice to the refugees there.

"The Mayor of Liverpool has sent his wishes and cars and vans full of supplies donated by people of all backgrounds up and down the country will be joining us... WITH JUST ONE DAY'S NOTICE"

According to Kelwick's Facebook page, he's been planning his trip to Calais single-handedly, without the assistance from any larger charity of organisation.

On Friday, he posted: "I'm leaving from Liverpool this Saturday and returning Monday night in sha Allah.

"The response I've had so far has been great and I hope to do several of these runs over the next few months.

"Can people in Liverpool please go out shopping for tents, they should be on sale now because summer is over and are one of the most needed items for the refugee families."

Tesco have not responded to our request for comment. Kelwick's Facebook post about their donation has been shared over 8,000 times since Friday afternoon when it was posted.

Calais Migrants Crisis - Facts Versus Popular Fiction
“As usual the French have already given up, they don’t care as long as the 'refugees' make it to England.”(01 of11)
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French police have made close to 18,000 arrests so far this year and an extra 120 officers have been deployed to Calais this year.
"Why doesn't France take them?"(02 of11)
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France handles roughly double the amount of asylum requests than the UK. Last year, France received 62 735 applications, versus the UK’s 31 745. (credit:JEAN CHRISTOPHE MAGNENET via Getty Images)
“This is what happens when our government gives houses, money and free healthcare to people that have never paid a penny in.”(03 of11)
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The UK government does not ‘give houses’ to those seeking asylum – it provides accommodation while claims are assessed and processed. This is temporary and unlikely to be in London or the south east of England. During this time, asylum seekers are not entitled to work in the UK with single adults receiving £36.95 a week in support. Illegal migrants are unlikely to declare themselves to authorities.
“They are economic migrants, not asylum seekers.”(04 of11)
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Economic migrants can make a formal application to live and work in the UK from their home country. Asylum seekers set off on their journeys without having made an application: they are often not leaving through choice. Refugees are considered separately. Illegal immigrants make no applications – either before they set off, or once they arrive. They're likely to find work in the shadows, forgoing the benefits of citizenship.
“These 'peaceful' migrants are threatening to kill! These are violent young men, happy to break the law and enter this country in whatever way they can.”(05 of11)
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Violence in Calais is often directed towards migrants, rather than the other way around. Human Rights Watch has found that refugees in Calais are subjected to regular ‘harrassment and abuse’ including beatings, attacks and the use of pepper spray. Some of those attempting to get to Britain told the organisation that their treatment in France had convinced them they simply could not stay there.
“Why is Cameron still insisting they are trying to get here because there is lots of jobs and our economy is strong?"(06 of11)
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Compared to Greece and Italy, the UK economy is strong. Illegal immigrants are highly unlikely to declare themselves to authorities in order to ‘receive benefits’. They are more likely to work in the ‘unobserved’ black economy – which makes up 1% of the UK’s workforce. There are currently 726,000 job vacancies in the UK.
“All those immigrants will be living in luxury in London.”(07 of11)
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To those claiming asylum, the UK government makes clear that it is highly unlikely they will be accommodated in London or the south east of England. While asylum claims are processed, applicants are not eligible to work – unless their claim takes longer than a year to process.
“Close that damned tunnel!”(08 of11)
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The tunnel itself carried 20.35million tonnes of freight in 2014, according to Eurotunnel – and remains a key part of the British export and import market. Further, the tunnel itself is only facilitating illegal immigration in so far as migrants board trucks travelling on its lines. These trucks also use ferry services. (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
“Crime is rising and our streets filled with beggars why would we not want to stop this?”(09 of11)
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Last year, crime fell by 7% in England and Wales, according to the ONS. There has been reduced public spending across services, including the money that would have been spent on social housing by local authorities. Government says it is taking action against employers that don’t abide by minimum wage legislation. (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
“So much for the EU!”(10 of11)
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Those EU countries bordering the Mediterranean such as Greece and Italy are being overwhelmed by the recent increase in those fleeing North Africa. As a result, other EU nations have had to step up and accept more migrants. Countries like Germany and Sweden traditionally receive far more asylum applicants than other countries, including Britain. (credit:YanniKouts/Flickr)
"Why can't they stay and fight?"(11 of11)
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Those fleeing Syria, Libya and Eritrea have increased in number as a result of recent conflicts. Thousands of Syrians fleeing their country have decided to leave after seeing family members killed, or their communities destroyed, Mercy Corps found. Eritreans interviewed at Calais say they had no choice but to leave the military dictatorship, "I want to study in England," one told The Telegraph. Many migrants say they fear persecution, arrest and even death if they were to return - claims backed up by the UN. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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