SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
Council provides support for Ukrainians
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ewcastle Borough including painkillers, are Council is playing a priority items at the moment. key role in a local The appeal is also raising humanitarian aid money to pay for the transport appeal to help the innocent of supplies from Newcastlepeople caught up in the current under-Lyme to Lviv. Ukrainian conflict. Council leader councillor It is providing ‘We Stand Simon Tagg said: “The situation With Ukraine’ with a shop unit in Ukraine is terrible; our in Newcastle town centre, free thoughts are with the many of charge, to use as a collection innocent families affected by point for community donations the ongoing fighting. to the war-torn country. Organisers Maria “At times like this it’s heartening Leligdowicz and Olena to see the good in mankind and Cresswell, who come from people pulling together to help in Ukraine, have family members caught up in the any way they can.” conflict. They are accepting donations at 17 Merrial Street, “At times like this it’s next to the old police station, on heartening to see the good in weekdays between 10am and mankind and people pulling 3pm, and then 5pm to 7pm, and together to help in any way they 10am to 1pm on weekends. can. Items currently being “The council is keen to accepted include: sleeping bags, provide practical support; it’s thermal/warm clothing, baby pleased to play a part in the food and nappies, painkillers, delivery of essential items to sanitary products, toiletries, Ukrainian citizens by donating first aid kits, bandages and the use of a central retail shop flasks. Medical supplies, unit to Maria and Olena.
Residents and businesses are also horrified by the conflict so I know they will get behind their valiant campaign.” Maria added: “The response to our appeal is overwhelming. We’re being inundated with offers of help and support from the local community. “We would like to thank the many people who have generously donated items, made financial contributions and given up their time to support the appeal. “The council’s decision to donate the use of a shop is absolutely fantastic. It’s a significant helping hand for us. The collection point is in a central location in Newcastle, with roadside parking, which provides really easy access. “We’re very appreciative of the support provided by the Council and how quick they’ve made this happen.” For more information, please contact Maria on 07525 766699. Newcastle Life Issue 34 25
