THE PEMBROKESHIRE HERALD will be providing vehicles and drivers to deliver vital supplies to Ukranians in need as the humanitarian crisis unfolds in the country.
This weekend the first vehicle will leave packed with supplies donated by members of the public and local businesses.
The Pembrokeshire Herald is collecting items for dispatch to Ukraine at It’s Milford Haven Office.
There are local collections at:
Milford Haven Leisure Centre
Milford Haven Football Club
Pembrokeshire Pets Spa (Milford Haven)
Boulevard Showbar (formerly The Astoria in Milford Haven)
Things in need are • Batteries/flashlights/candles/power banks • Clothes • Shoes • Nappies/children’s wear • Personal hygiene products • Thermal clothes/shirts/gloves • Painkillers • Dressings • Duvets/sleeping bags/pillows/blankets
Show your support:
There are a number of ways we can show our support here in Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire County Council pages:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/supporting-ukraine
Welsh Government pages:
https://gov.wales/supporting-people-ukraine
Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
Charities such as British Red Cross are seeking financial donations, and their Ukraine Crisis Appeal can be found at: https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal?c_code=175151&c_source=google&c_name=Ukraine%20Crisis
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees can also support and they can be found at: https://www.unhcr.org/ua/en
Finally we are aware that Unicef have set up a donation page here: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-now-to-protect-children-in-ukraine/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImOapv9ik9gIV2YBQBh2NwQGDEAAYASAAEgK3M_D_BwE
Cllr David Simpson, Leader of the Council, read a speech on the Ukraine situation before Full Council on Thursday, 3rd March.
Cllr Simpson said: “I would like to take this opportunity to express on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council our deepest sympathy for the people of Ukraine, following the invasion by Russia.
“We had all hoped that unprovoked aggression and war in Europe was consigned to the history books.
“We stand in support with Ukraine and admire the incredible bravery being shown by the country’s armed forces and civilians alike while hoping for a lasting peace.
“As many people will know, Pembrokeshire has previously welcomed children from Ukraine affected by the Chernobyl disaster. The friendships forged from those visits remain strong between our two countries.
“There will be Pembrokeshire people worried for family and friends in Ukraine as we speak.
“As a mark of our deep respect and solidarity for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people during this terrible time we will be lighting up County Hall in Ukraine’s national colours.”
