A multicultural support mission is underway in Dumfriesshire to assist Ukrainian refugees fleeing into Poland from the Russian Invasion.
Annan’s Mary MacRae (nee:Mychalyschyn) has joined forces with Krystrian Klicki and his spouse, Adela – who run Polish Store Dino in Dumfries – to take a lorry load of products into Poland on the weekend and they're interesting for residents throughout the area to donate.
Mary mentioned: “We couldn’t stand by and do nothing and I do know lots of people across the area really feel that method too. So we've joined forces to make this occur.
“We've a listing of things we all know are desperately wanted proper now so we're urging individuals throughout the area to assist us. We should stress although that we don't want meals or clothes – it's particular items that we are able to take for this weekend’s first load.”
They're searching for:
• Sleeping luggage
• Duvets
• Pillows
• Bedding
• Kids’s toys
• Toiletries for girls, males and kids
• Sanitary merchandise
• Sizzling water bottles
• Flasks
• Torches with batteries
• Wind-up torches.
They are often dropped off on the Ukrainian Chapel on the former POW camp at Hallmuir close to Lockerbie (signposted) between 2pm and 4pm Right this moment (Tuesday), Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and from midday to 5pm on Saturday – prepared for taking to Poland on Sunday.
Mary mentioned: “The sleeping luggage, bedding, pillows and duvets don't should be new however they have to be clear and in situation please.
“I’ve by no means completed something like this earlier than however I do know individuals have huge hearts and care about what is going on so I hope they are going to be fast and convey no matter they'll. I'm additionally searching for volunteers from the native space to show up on the Ukrainian Chapel throughout these hours to assist me.”
The identical gadgets will also be handed in on the Polish Store Dino on the backside finish of the Loreburn Centre in Dumfries (reverse New Look).
Krystian and Adela, who're additionally amassing at their outlets in Carlisle and Maryport, mentioned: “We'd like individuals to be fast in order that we are able to take this primary van over to Poland on Sunday. We're planning extra journeys after that so long as we get the products donated.
“It's a humanitarian disaster and it's important that we act shortly to do no matter we are able to to assist. It is extremely chilly there and the refugees urgently want this tools.”
Mary added: “Anybody who needs to assist however can’t get right here to donate items could make a money donation on-line to the Assist Ukraine Emergency Enchantment on Gofundme which has been organised on behalf of the Affiliation of Ukrainians in Nice
Britain for medical support and reduction.”