News and Updates
“Support for Ukraine” Display
We have created a “Support for Ukraine” Display at the entrance of the ‘Ukraine Unit’. The display consists of our signed Ukrainian flags, military badges from Ukraine, artefacts from the front line and much more. It is hoped that a display such as this will raise awareness of what we
Candles for Ukraine
Many people would be mistaken for thinking that some of the photography coming out of Ukraine is actually showing the French battlefields of World War One! Trench systems have been dug and Soldiers are living like the ‘Tommies’ of the Great War. A priority every day is to keep warm
Medical Aid to Ukraine
Between March-May 2023, we collected, boxed and labelled, 12 very specific pallet loads of medical aid and handed them over to our friends at International Aid Trust. The medical supplies that left Chorley was worth over a hundred thousand pounds! These donations will do so much good and will undoubtedly
One Year Anniversary – 2023
To mark the one year anniversary of the full scale invasion of Ukraine, the Chorley & District community pulled together to ensure that the anniversary did not go unacknowledged. The Chorley Ukraine Community Group ‘Kalyna’ was supported by Chorley Council to hold a Remembrance Service on the Town Hall Square
‘Ukraine Unit’ – 100th open session!
On Wednesday 22nd February 2023 we held our 100th open session at the ‘Ukraine Unit’ in Chorley! Many people called in to drop off donations and we also welcomed a couple of new volunteers. In addition, we sent out another 6 pallets worth of aid with our friends from International
Prayers for Ukraine
On Monday 20th February 2023, St. Laurence’s Church in Chorley hosted a special service to acknowledge the one year anniversary of the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. The service offered an opportunity for reflection and for our community to come together in solidarity to offer prayers for those who
