Councillors and members of the community attended and small service in Hailsham Town Centre, an act of remembrance held to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine who have lost everything following the Russian invasion.
A short service included a minute’s silence and the laying of wreaths on behalf of the Town Council and residents of Hailsham.
Councillor Holbrook said: “The Remembrance Service was an opportunity and a time for us to reflect and show our empathy and solidarity to the people of Ukraine. I and my colleagues at the Town Council are saddened and appalled by the ongoing situation in Ukraine.”
How Can You Help?
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 leading UK aid charities, raising funds to effectively respond to overseas disasters. DEC Charities are in Ukraine and neighbouring countries meeting the needs of all refugees and displaced people. Donations can be made via their website:
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal | Disasters Emergency Committee (dec.org.uk)
Financial Donations:
Any amount of money given can go a long way to help those in need. Charities include:
- British Red Cross
- British Ukrainian Aid
- UNHCR
- International Rescue Committee
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB)
- With Ukraine Global Support Fund
