For a number of months we have been supporting people in Ukraine by buying locally produced greeting cards.
In October we were asked if we could respond to an appeal to provide warm clothing and certain medical supplies for people living in some of the towns and cities on the front line of the war in Ukraine. We appealed to our church members and other groups using our building and received a wonderful response to this appeal, as shown by the picture below.
These gifts were collected on 15th November and will be transported to Ukraine and distributed to people in need by the end of the month.
We thank everyone who contributed so generously to this appeal.
APRIL/MAY 2024.
An appeal was made for medication, female health items, nappies, etc., to be taken to Ukraine at the end of May. Again church members and friends showed their generosity and a car full of goods was collected and handed over to the charity.
OCTOBER 2024
We are now supporting the latest appeal for medication (paracetamol, multivitamins, etc) female health items, nappies, tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap, deodorant sticks, torches, batteries etc. There is a box for donated items in our Hall.
The photograph below shows the result of this appeal. We are very grateful to all who have, again, supported this appeal. The items were collected by the local representative on Wednesday 6th November and will shortly transported by road to Ukraine.
OCTOBER 2025
Sadly the need for support still exists.
In December 2025 the local group “Helping our Ukrainian Friends” made its 26th delivery of aid to support those impacted by the war in Ukraine. We continued to support them by collecting the following items:
- Medicines – Paracetamol, Multivitamins, Antiseptic wipes, Expectorants (cough medicine)
- Hygiene – Soap, Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Female sanitary products, Deodorants, Baby nappies (all sizes), Shampoo and body wash.
- Lights – Candles, Batteries (standard and rechargeable), Torches.
We collected a car full of gifts, which was gratefully appreciated by "Helping our Ukrainian Friends" and was transported to Ukraine.
MAY 2026.
In July 2026, the local volunteer group "Helping Our Ukrainian Friends" will make their 27th delivery to aid those impacted by the continued war in Ukraine. We are supporting them by collecting the following items:
Warmth and Shelter Medicines Hygiene
Blankets Paracetamol Soap
Winter-rated sleeping bags Multivitamins Toothpaste & brushes
Knitted hats/scarves Antiseptic wipes Female sanitary products
Expectorants (cough Deodorant
Medicine. Baby nappies (all sizes)
Shampoo & Body Wash
Cooking & Heating Light & Power Electronics
Camping gas stoves Household candles Phones, tablets,
Thermos flasks Batteries (standard computers
or rechargeable) (factory reset and in good
LED lamps/lights working order)
(USB chargeable)
Powerbanks
20,000 mAh
Solar lights
Torches.
Please note that items need to be new or nearly new, and in good condition.
There is a collection box in the Hall for your gifts. The last day for collection will be Sunday 7th June.