Ukrainian Refugees Given ‘Fantastic’ Welcome From Market Harborough Community
Written by HFM News on 27th June 2022
A Market Harborough family who welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their home say the support they are receiving from the community is fantastic.
Teteana Konieva and her 19-year-old daughter Daryna fled their home in the southern city of Nicolaev when Russia invaded the country.
(L-R) Josephine Rivers, Teteana Konieva & Charlotte Rivers with Pete Rivers standing Pic: Supplied
They are staying with the Rivers family in Market Harborough, who signed up to the government’s Homes For Ukraine scheme.
Peter River spoke to HFM’s Nick Shaw about how things have gone since their arrival:
143 adults and child refugees and are now living with families across the Harborough District, with more set to arrive shortly.
