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Ukraine Appeal

Midsomer Norton Town Council have been saddened by the terrible scenes we are witnessing in Ukraine. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the events following the country’s invasion by Russia. The Town Hall windows are lit up in blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine.

We have been heartened to hear about local groups who are doing what they can to provide support for those directly affected by the ongoing conflict.

We will stay up to date with information from central Government about how we can continue to offer support, and update our website and social media when we can.

The Town Council have compiled details of how support can be offered locally and nationally by donating funding or items such as clothing, medication or food (all links to external sites open in a new window or tab).

With all financial contributions online, it is worth making sure you know where your money is going first – double check the organisation is real and is being shared by a trustworthy source.

Local Donations

Dawid Fedyk is leading a project to collect donated items in Wiltshire and transport them to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees who have fled across the border. Donations will be sent to Poland every week to a hostel in Kgierz and a volunteer centre in Lodz to help Ukrainian refugees.

Every item donated will go directly into hands of the Ukrainian people in need.

Donations can be taken to:

Westbury – Main Distribution Centre, Daykins Estate Agents, Unit 4 Rockhaven Business Park, Commerce Close, Westbury BA13 4FZ 01373 476 447 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Chippenham Constituency Office, 61, New Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, 3pm -5pm Monday – Thursday (please contact the Conservative Constituency Office if you need to discuss out of hours options)

Melksham Town Hall Market Place, Melksham, 01225 704187, Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Extended hours on Thursday 3 March only 8am – 8pm

Bradford-on-Avon Donations can be dropped off at the Town Council offices at St Margaret’s Hall. Office hours are 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Donations will then be transported to one of the hubs in southeast Poland to be distributed by Ukrainian volunteers.