Було великою привілеєм побачити цей чудовий фільм у компанії українських гостей і отримати їх прийом, їжу та ідеї.

It was a privilege to see this wonderful film in the company of Ukrainian guests and to receive their welcome, their food and insights.

The Sanctuary Foundation has published a book called “Hello Привіт” which was written in consultation with Ukrainian refugees. It aims to welcome Ukrainian children to the UK and be a keepsake for Ukrainian children so they can make sense of their life story in the future.

It’s available for free in our local libraries.

For the period January to March 2023 the government is capping all bus fares at £2.

A thank you from Ukrainians in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the surrounding villages on Saturday 25th February, in Shaftesbury Town Hall.

A day of Ukrainian traditions around the festival of Maslenitsa, or pancake week.

Education has been a priority for all people displaced into our community. Amongst the services that people have received, schools have made an enormous contribution which we recognise one year on from the attack on Ukraine.

Little Toller Bookshop aims to publish dual language, mother tongue books for children displaced by conflict. Help fund their Pineapple Lane initiative to provide books for people in our area.

Tania Gay writes about her initiative to provide light sources for Ukraine.

Helpful guidance on the options for Homes for Ukraine hosts and guests after 6 months from Dorset County Council.

UK Transport Secretary extends scheme helping Ukrainian evacuees reach safety in the UK

A great insight into renting property from our friends at Love Ukraine Ringwood

Three trees were planted on 11th December to represent three families taking root in our community after 5 years.

Maryna Dovbysh from Ukraine has joined #HelpandKindness as a Support Worker and introduces herself here.

A trial scheme is taking place in our area to help people move into health work who have come from other countries such as Ukraine and Syria.

The temperatures in Ukraine are dropping and winter is coming to the country. With the war affecting energy supply the situation is very difficult. Hope and Aid Direct are transporting goods to Ukraine and there is a drop off point in Bourton.

Financial support for those seeking employment is available from this fund.

At midday, every Monday, peace in Ukraine is in our thoughts. Join us, you are welcome.

A brave Ukrainian teenager shares her moving story and her love of Shaftesbury

The question is, who won at the quiz night?

The Next Steps workshops held on 29th September

It was lovely to meet so many new friends at our latest Meet and Greet evening on 11th July.