News and Updates
Chorley & District Flying the Flag for Ukraine
Just before Christmas 2022, I was invited to a very special concert in Preston (Lancashire) called “UKraine to UK”, which was supported by Lancashire County Council and was produced to showcase Ukrainian culture and to thank the region for its support. As part of the event I was thanked for
Chorley & District Ukraine Community Christmas Party 2022
On 17th December 2022, we held a very special Christmas Party at the Hollinshead Centre in Chorley. At the start of the year we were strangers, but this very special party brought over 100 new friends together forfun, food and laughter. The party consisted of members of the Chorley &
Christmas 2022
Ahead of Christmas 2022 we launched the Ukraine Christmas Gift Shoebox Appeal in Chorley. We have encouraged schools, community groups and members of the public to donate shoeboxes of useful and enjoyable items so that they can be sent to Ukraine to those who will not have much this Christmas.
Extra support from Chorley & District Support for Ukraine
Working with one of our Ukrainian group members, we have published a basic Translation-Transliteration to help our local Sponsors and Guests from the Ukraine to familiarise themselves with some key words and household items. We have been selling the booklets in our donations unit but we are also happy to
350 pallet of aid from the ‘Ukraine Unit’ in Chorley
Through the hard work of the dedicated group of volunteers, by May 2023 we had been able to send out over 350 pallets worth of aid from the affectionately named ‘Ukraine Unit’ and the “Chorley & District Support for Ukraine” Facebook group now has nearly 3,000 members from all across
The First Medevac Vehicles Arrive In Ukraine
Big news! Our mission to deliver the first two medical evactuation vehicles was a complete success! After 3 long days of driving, we finally arrived in Ukraine, where the vehicles were handed over to our partners, who will prepare them for active duty on the front lines.
