Is Anyone Interested in Making/Funding a 'Refugees Welcome' Banner?

**erin-go-bragh87** · 04-09-2015 08:10 AM

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Always has to be one person to lower it eh?

Not lowering anything. Had a perfectly good post deleted, probably because I was spot on.

**marinello59** · 04-09-2015 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by erin-go-bragh87

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Not lowering anything. Had a perfectly good post deleted, probably because I was spot on.

There's a thread on the Holy Ground where you can debate the issues. The OP has asked that this one be kept clear for those who wish to donate. Please respect that.

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 08:21 AM

Back on track, £360 has now been raised

**Pretty Boy** · 04-09-2015 08:23 AM

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Not lowering anything. Had a perfectly good post deleted, probably because I was spot on.

Can I just say that money that has already come in from the Hibs support has been unbelievable considering this has been running for less than 12 hours. At times the support never ceases to amaze me, in a positive way.

A fraction of that will be used to make a banner to show a bit solidarity and support, the rest will go to charity to help provide the items you feel so passionately about.

I'm not really sure what the problem is. If people don't agree with what others are trying to do then that's fine, I respect that and understand we all have hugely differing views on a range of topics but I don't understand the need to belittle or try to drag down what others are doing with some pretty poor remarks aimed at FS.

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 08:39 AM

£370 now

Just waiting to hear the cost of the banner then we'll be able to advise how much will be donated to charity.

**marinello59** · 04-09-2015 08:44 AM

Please don't take offence if posts which belong on the thread debating this issue on the Hy Ground are deleted from this one. It's not asking much to keep this one clear for the specific intended purpose.
Thanks all.

**QMU-1875** · 04-09-2015 08:48 AM

Would be great if this donation link was kept open so that not only can we have a banner for games but also that we can make a donation to charity as hibs fans, get paid on Tuesday so will make a donation then!

**marinello59** · 04-09-2015 08:55 AM

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Would be great if this donation link was kept open so that not only can we have a banner for games but also that we can make a donation to charity as hibs fans, get paid on Tuesday so will make a donation then!

It's so pleasing to read posts like this.
Ronaldo7 has already made an excellent suggestion at to where any excess money could be donated. Personally I love to see some given to those helping families caught up at the borders but happy to see it go to any related charity.

***Carheenlea*** · 04-09-2015 09:00 AM

What would the chances be of having the banner displayed in the upper South alongside the flags that are there at present?

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 09:04 AM

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What would the chances be of having the banner displayed in the upper South alongside the flags that are there at present?

Great idea

Would make more of an impact, IMHO.

***Hibrandenburg*** · 04-09-2015 09:12 AM

Great action guys and as always Suzy in the middle. I've sent a wee donation from my mobile but couldn't add "banner". No problem coz I know you guys are on the ball. Keep up the excellent work

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 09:16 AM

Thank you to everyone who has either donated or offered to help

Just one thing, please can you put 'banner' or the likes in the comments field (or PM me saying you've sent a donation) as there's been a few where there's no narrative and I don't know which one of my projects they're for

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 09:23 AM

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Great action guys and as always Suzy in the middle. I've sent a wee donation from my mobile but couldn't add "banner". No problem coz I know you guys are on the ball. Keep up the excellent work

Yip x 2

Received and please ignore the email

£400 now raised

**green&left** · 04-09-2015 09:26 AM

I'll donate a few quid when I'm in however a printer banner will cost a fair few quid.

Get the Since1875/Sect43 chaps on board to see if they can make one for a fraction of the cost. Will then mean more cash for the actual people affacted...

**CRAZYHIBBY** · 04-09-2015 09:28 AM

Just curious buy why is this thread not on the holy ground? ....its hardly football related

**marinello59** · 04-09-2015 09:30 AM

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Just curious buy why is this thread not on the holy ground? ....its hardly football related

Football fans raising funds for a banner to be flown at a football ground. It won't be here indefinitely.
OK?

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 09:41 AM

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I'll donate a few quid when I'm in however a printer banner will cost a fair few quid.

Get the Since1875/Sect43 chaps on board to see if they can make one for a fraction of the cost. Will then mean more cash for the actual people affacted...

Thank you and they already are

The main thing is the excess funds going to the relevant place

**FranckSuzy** · 04-09-2015 09:44 AM

£500 now raised

***HiBremian*** · 04-09-2015 10:03 AM

Wee donation just sent. As always, great work S

Memo to Hibs TV - gie us a nice big close-up before the game

**~~God Petrie~~** · 04-09-2015 10:06 AM

how about an alternative more specific message along the lines of "Hibernian - founded by refugees, welcoming refugees"

**~~Glorious St Pat~~** · 04-09-2015 10:15 AM

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how about an alternative more specific message along the lines of "Hibernian - founded by refugees, welcoming refugees"

Spot on....agree with this.

**Tha Cabbage Kid** · 04-09-2015 10:22 AM

what will the banner have on it? just text or some graphics on it??

**superbam** · 04-09-2015 10:23 AM

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how about an alternative more specific message along the lines of "Hibernian - founded by refugees, welcoming refugees"

Excellent

**Pretty Boy** · 04-09-2015 10:36 AM

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how about an alternative more specific message along the lines of "Hibernian - founded by refugees, welcoming refugees"

Personally I'd rather follow the template being used across Europe and keep it simple but I'm open to change if there is a greater wish for that.

I'm currently talking to the Scotland Supporting Refugees group that is growing at a rate of noughts on Facebook with regards to them giving us a wee push and hopefully a bit publicity. That may be a chance to mention our own history.

**hibs4life** · 04-09-2015 10:40 AM

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how about an alternative more specific message along the lines of "Hibernian - founded by refugees, welcoming refugees"

Liking the sound of that. Maybe as the sub text to the main "Hibs Fans welcome Refugees', or similar, message?

Donation made...

**~~ronaldo7~~** · 04-09-2015 11:22 AM

I think the banner should only read "Refugees Welcome", on it. The press/media will surely capture the fans who are showing the banner.

I think we should spend as little as possible on the banner and as such we should get a couple of rolls of Lining paper, and put our message on it, (it can be any length), and we could do a banner in amongst the section 43 guys/girls, and put one up on the South too.

The message "Refugees Welcome", is short, succinct, and to the point.

To all the Hibernian fans donating or helping in this cause

**oconnors_strip** · 04-09-2015 11:30 AM

About space where to make it, hibs have previously allowed fans in the east concourse to do this. What about contacting the club? Or does someone work in a warehouse that could be used after work?

**Pretty Boy** · 04-09-2015 11:33 AM

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About space where to make it, hibs have previously allowed fans in the east concourse to do this. What about contacting the club? Or does someone work in a warehouse that could be used after work?

I've contacted the club to clear this with them N and once that's sorted I'll push it a wee bit further re getting access to the concourse if needed and also a location/area for displaying.