Here are the latest initiatives in York and North Yorkshire to help the people of war-torn Ukraine.
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Also see our How you can help Ukraine post.
In our main news section, you can now read the full story of how ‘mountains’ of aid collected in York is now on the first stage of its trip to Ukraine.
Volunteer Dan Hughes said: “We have been really impressed and surprised by the response.”
They would love more people to come forward to help.
Read the full story here.
Popular York city centre bakery Doe Bakehouse has created some blue and yellow donates – to salute the women of Ukraine.
They come emblazoned with the names of inspirational Ukrainian women for International Women’s Day.
Assistant manager Ellis O’Brien said: “We figured not only can we celebrate the strong and powerful women everywhere in the world but more specifically the women in Ukraine who are struggling and are fighting for what they believe is right, and we believe is right.”
You can read the full story here.
One of York’s most popular art galleries has created special blue and yellow pictures to raise funds for Ukraine.
The Braithwaite Gallery on Low Petergate showcases a wide range of artwork, and showcases the work of artist Mark Braithwaite.
“We have recoloured two of the most popular images in Mark Braithwaite’s Rosebud and Charlie series to the colours of the Ukrainian flag – blue and yellow,” said Anne Braithwaite.
Prints, costing £12 each, are available from the gallery with profits to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.
Or you can order online here.
Richard Denton has been in touch with news of a Ukraine fundraiser by the Pop Inn lunch club, held at Oaken Grove Community Centre in Haxby.
Richard says: “We hold a raffle every week to help fund our Pop Inn lunch club.
“Today (Tuesday) all the proceeds will be donated to Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.
“We usually raise about £35. Our users are a mixed bunch of 30 to 40 of all ages. Many are elderly some with disability that meet to enjoy good company and good food.”
The people of Thirsk have been incredibly generous in donating aid for Ukraine. Donations are being collected at Unit 7, Marrtree Industrial Estate, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 3HF.
Residents and businesses have joined forces to organise the transport and logistics of delivering these donations to Ukraine with vans, trailers and drivers pledged by Thirsk people.
And yesterday (Monday), the first trucks set off from Thirsk to deliver the aid.
It is all being documented via the Yorkshire to Ukraine Instagram page which is well worth a follow.
They said:
With a change in EU rules about transporting items out to mainland Europe, we didn’t think this would be possible so soon.
However, the incredible people of Thirsk and the surrounding areas have pulled off the most incredible task of packing and labelling every box to fit with EU regulations and filled 4 trucks!
So far we have boxed up 17 tonnes of donations!! 👏👏
Well done and good luck to the drivers too!
The people of Thirsk and surrounding villages should be so proud of what we have achieved in less than a week.
You can also donate via their JustGiving page.
There’s been a fantastic response in the north of the county to appeals for Ukraine.
In Richmondshire, people have responded with incredible generosity to the appeal for donations.
The appeal is being coordinated from Colburn Village Hall which has been full to the rafters with items for people in Ukraine.
And Zetland Wine Store in Northallerton has some additional good news:
Big shout out to Northallerton – we actually raised £4,130 for Colburn Ukraine Urgent Aid.
I’ve always loved living in Northallerton and its community. I am immensely proud of each and everyone of you for your efforts this week.
A drop-off centre for donations for the people of Ukraine is appealing for volunteers.
Items from across York and beyond have been donated at EGL Storage in Strensall.
One of those involved, Hilary Platt, told us:
We have a shout out for volunteers now to help sort through items being sent to Poland.
If you have an hour or two spare please get yourself there. Items from all over York and surrounding areas are being stored and sent from here.
It has to be sorted and documented to get through to the people who need it.
If you can help, get yourself to EGL Storage/BHE Self Storage, Lambs Hill Farm, Towthorpe Moor Lane, YO32 9SR.
More on the EGL Storage Facebook Page.
Hannah Philipson from the Harrogate Pet Company dropped us a line to let us know of an event she’s organising.
She told us: “Myself and 20 other professional dog walkers in Harrogate are organising a charity dog walk.
“It’s on Sunday, 27 March at 1pm at Hookstone, Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate, HG2 8PN.
“There’s a raffle and charity bake sale as well as multiple other local companies being involved in prizes and support.”
More details here.
The humanitarian aid collection point on campus of York St John University is currently closed.
But they are still looking for volunteers.
A statement on their dedicated Ukraine support page says:
Thanks so much to our incredible York community for a generous and overwhelming response to our humanitarian aid collection. Unfortunately, we cannot take any more donations at the moment.
We’ll let you know when our drop off point re-opens.
Staff and student volunteers to help sort and pack the donations are needed. If you can help, please fill in our Volunteer Form.
York’s popular party band Huge are playing an impromptu gig on Friday (11 March) at York Sports Club, Clifton to raise money to help the people of Ukraine.
Doors open at 7.30pm. All proceeds will go directly to the Disaster Emergency Committee.
Here’s what they say:
Not only will be there will be a dancing room with HUGE playing supported by some very special guests but there will also be a separate chill out LIVE lounge acoustic room to have a drink and enjoy some great performers.
Only 200 people can attend this event…. so we are asking for a minimum donation of £10 per person to get you and friends on the guest list! Of course the more you can donate the better for the people of Ukraine.. and please add gift aid if you can! Once the places are gone they are gone – first people to donate get them!
Where: The Bay Horse, 55 Blossom Street, York
Here’s the message from the Bay Horse in York:
We are now a local donation point. We have set up connections for much needed supplies to be sent to the Ukraine.
Donations for the below items are very much welcomed.
If you would like to donate when the pub is not open, please leave your donations under the shelter near the door in the back garden marked with ‘For Ukraine’.
Also if you have empty cardboard boxes please drop them in.
The Bay Horse is also fundraising for Ukraine in the following ways:
See their Facebook page for updates.