Appeal Launched To Help Ukrainian Refugees

The Kibworth Easy Riders cycling club have launched an appeal to deliver essential aid to Ukrainian people fleeing to Poland.

The group has teamed up with Market Harborough firm TGW, to collect items ahead of three members travelling to deliver them to the border later this month.

Keith Low, Mark Evans and Gavin Gough will be leaving Kibworth on Wednesday March 23rd, in a van donated by another of the club’s members.

Paul Simpson, Secretary of Kibworth Easy Riders told Hfm more about the appeal and how people can help:

Items needed for the appeal are:

• Baby / toddler / children’s clothing
• Underwear (New only please)
• Nappies
• Pull Ups
• Nappy Sacks
• Wet Wipes
• Toilet wipes
• Non perishable food for babies and toddlers (Pouches / milk / jars / dried)
• Non prescription medication (Calpol or similar / Bonjela / Gripe Water / Nappy cream)
• Small comforting toys
• Animal food (wet / dry)
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Flannels
• Anti bacterial hand wash
• Anti bacterial wipes

Donations can be taken to TGW Ltd at Falcon Court on The Point business park off Rockingham Road (near the Roebuck) at the following times:

Monday to Thursday – 9am – 7pm

Friday – 9am – 6pm

Saturday & Sunday – 11am – 4pm

Parking bays will be identified and drop off point will be accessible by the car park to the left hand side of the building.

You can also support the appeal by donating to an on-line fundraising page HERE