Asylum Seekers in Edinburgh Given 70% Off Bouncy Castle and Pool Parties – Guido Fawkes

Asylum Seekers in Edinburgh Given 70% Off Bouncy Castle and Pool Parties

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Asylum seekers in Edinburgh are given 70% off bouncy castle and pool parties. From inflatable boats to inflatable fun…

Edinburgh City Council offers a ‘Relocated People Access (RPA) programme’ in partnership with council-funded ‘Edinburgh Leisure’.  The programme offers asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees 70% off all activities at local leisure centres. Some of these include:

• Bouncy castle parties
• Football parties
• Inflatable pool parties
• ‘Multi-activity’ holiday camps for kids

Alongside those discounts, asylum seekers are also offered:

• Free swimming at all Edinburgh Leisure pools
• Free gym access at 17 gyms
• Free fitness classes – including boxing, aerobics, tai chi, zumba and yoga.

Adults are given these freebies for six months, while under-16s get them for 12 months. The Edinburgh Leisure website adds that the RPA programme “aligns with the New Scots strategy from the Scottish Government, promoting the inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers in our communities, thus fostering cohesive and diverse societies.” Meanwhile Edinburgh’s council tax increased by 8% this year. Locals might feel a little deflated to hear this…