Beyond the Paddle
Beyond the Paddle explores the role that sports can play in the integration and well-being of refugees and asylum-seekers in the U.K. The multimedia project by Simone Camps and Shane Donglasan focuses on the Brighton Table Tennis Club as a leading example of a sports club that welcomes refugees. The club’s work with unaccompanied minors has shown that bringing diverse backgrounds together creates stronger communities.
Documentary
Inclusion has always been central to the mission of the Brighton Table Club, which has opened its tables to individuals from diverse ages and backgrounds, especially those from more marginalized communities. Beyond the Paddle focuses on the club’s inspiring work with young refugees and asylum-seekers and their experiences at the club.
Podcast
The Brighton Table Tennis Club’s successful work with refugees and asylum-seekers has encouraged a national initiative to create similar programs across the country. We spoke with Dr. Mark Doidge about the challenges that can accompany these initiatives and caught up with Tim Holtam about the club’s influence at the national level.
Mark Doidge
Tim Holtam
Gallery
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Shares & Publications Documentary
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ONCA Gallery - Exhibition "Perspectives" - Brighton, United Kingdom - 2017
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ONCA Gallery - "Blackbirds Film Festival" - Brighton, United Kingdom - 2017
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Real Media - Article: 'Solidarity cannot be underestimated' - March 8, 2017
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Used during several workshops and meetings by the Sanctuary on Sea e.g. at a workshop on creating a welcoming society in Croatia (July 2017) by Richard Williams
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Widely shared on social media by among others: Brighton Table Tennis Club, Sports England, Guardian Weekly and the University of Sussex