A moving ceremony to mark exactly a year since the war in Ukraine began was marked in Hailsham recently.
The service was held at the town’s War Memorial where visitors heard an address and prayers from Ukrainian nationals, and Rory Graham from Hailsham Parish Church followed with another prayer encouraging residents to embrace people fleeing the war locally.
A minute silence was then held which was followed by an enthusiastic round of applause to support those still flighting and remain in the country.
The event was attended by Deputy Lieutenant Kathy Gore and Hailsham Mayor Paul Holbrook who both said a few words to emphasis how welcome Ukrainian people are in the town.
It was organised by Councillor Steve Murphy, local member for East Sussex County Council.
East Sussex Ukraine Support meets at The Hellingly Community Hub every Monday during term time between 12.30-15.00.
Its main purpose is to offer a social meeting for Ukrainian guests to enjoy lunch with other Ukrainians, provide free English lessons and offer a food pantry for Ukrainian guests to take food home, toiletries and clothes.
Visit the official Facebook group here.
Photos: © Paul Gibson
