RESIDENTS, officials and Ukrainian nationals gathered this evening (Saturday) to mark the second anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine.
Around a hundred people attended the short candlelight vigil at the town’s war memorial, which was lit blue and yellow, and heard poems, songs and prayers read out by specially invited guests.
The event started with a short speech from organiser Councillor Steve Murphy which was followed by a poem by two Ukrainian children who now live in the local area.
The crowd fell silent at 7pm for a minute silence and was followed by a round of applause, in support of those people who are still fighting in Ukraine and the displaced refugees.
Attendees then heard a song performed by local musician Rick Bonner and a song called ‘I’m Free’ sung by Lana Bright. Lana fled Ukraine at the start of the conflict with her young children, and her husband is now fighting on the front line.
Wreaths were then laid by Deputy Lieutenant Amanda Hamblin and the Mayor of Hailsham, Paul Holbrook.
See the next edition of Hailsham News on Thursday 29th Feb for more photos from the event.
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