News and Updates
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
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.
