Our most recent Ukraine collection was more than successful in all ways. We had a call from the Chair of Hope and Aid Direct to say he couldn’t believe his eyes when the BP guild reached the warehouse and commenced unloading - just to see the amount of boxes and the quality of the delivery was exceptional.
A huge ‘Thank You’ to every volunteer who gave their time over and above as we continued filling boxes right until the van arrived to collect. Also to all the people who donated for all the thought and care that went into their donations. One lady brought her husband’s flying jacket from the last war, and people chose very useful food, clothes and donations which encouraged all the volunteers. Support came from as far afield as Shoreham, Billingshurst, Horsham and Mayesfield. In particular a group of ladies commenced crocheting and knitting blankets when they heard of the collection and completed 21 blankets.
We had the help of our Ukrainian friends from the village with the packing and a young Ukrainian man was in our loading team. Now we can hand back the hall to Corpus Christi Church. With a huge thanks to all who contributed time, publicity and donations, trucks and hall, and to the B-P Guild volunteers who took the goods to the Hope & Aid depot.
Celia Emmott