A local group is pulling together to send donated items to Ukrainian refugees. Led by Blandford based Svetlana Parkinson, a Ukrainian national who has lived in the UK for 12 years, the volunteers have already collected hundreds of items with the help of a number of local companies.
On Friday the 4th of March a consignment gathered by Svetlana and a number of willing helpers, will begin its journey to the Polish border. For anyone wishing to donate, it’s still not too late and there are several of drop off points.
Blandford Forum
The Ginger Viking, East Street, DT11 7DR
Charlton Marshall
73 Cereleton Park, DT11 9PN
Shillingston
Church Centre, Inner Hallway, Blandford Road, DT11 0SW
Sturminster Newton
The Vale Pantry, 35a Market Place, DT10, 1AR
The Exchange Reception, Old Market Hill, DT10 1FH
Items Needed;
- Nappies, wet wipes, diapers for the elderly
- Clothing – in particular warm, winter clothing and shoes
- Children’s clothing and shoes
- Toys – small toys, colouring books, crayons
- Baby food
- Long life food – tins, pasta, dried goods, etc
- Toiletries – shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitary products
- High-visibility jackets
- Blankets, sleeping bags, thermal blankets
- Flasks, torches, batteries, handwarmers
On Sunday afternoon, Church leaders were joined by around 100 members of the public in Blandford Market. Pastor Dale Carmichael from the Blandford Evangelical Church and the Rev Chris Beaumont, minister at Blandford Forum Parish Church, led prayers for the people of both countries, praying for a swift and peaceful end to the conflict.
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