Support Your Local Brits
Britain is in the midst of turmoil, not having managed to work out a Brexit agreement.
Britain is in the midst of turmoil, not having managed to work out a Brexit agreement. This has caused some worry and concern amongst our British students. With this card campaign, you can show them your support!
Send the local Brits your best wishes via the attached form and show that we do not leave anyone alone. Cards will be printed from the messages and hung on display in Väre.
https://lomake.ayy.fi/vaikuttaminen/support-your-local-brits/
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