Ok folks; please share this with your friends and neighbours…….. We have until Thursday night to fill a large van. Collection points at Morrisons and the CO-OP in Meltham. It’s a very time-limited appeal, as the collecting bin and shopping trolley will be there for just a few days. Financial donations can be dropped off at the Crossroads Centre or Crossroads Shop. The shop will be donating a weeks takings to the Huddersfield Ukraine Association.

Below is a list of required items if you wish to donate:

Blankets (good condition)
Torches and BatteriesNappies, baby wipes and disposable gloves
Sanitary / Hygiene products
Crayons and colouring books
First aid kitsHair brushes (new)
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Toiletries i.e. soap, shampoo
Bandages (new)
Non-prescription pain killers
Non-perishable food i.e. pasta, rice, sugar, pulses, packet soup (best before date 6 months)
Socks and underwear all age (new).

PLEASE NOTE! – No tins or baby formula and no clothes or footwear.

We are also asking people to sponsor a carton for £5. This will help with the transport costs. The easiest way to do this is by text message – text UKRAINE followed by your donation amount to 70460 e.g. UKRAINE5 to donate £5 or drop off at the Crossroads centre or shop.

Donations are being sorted on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2pm at St James’ Church – Meltham Mills. Help is required if you are able to offer any, please go along and join the team.