Supporting Ukraine - Message from Southampton City Council

 

Tuesday 1 March 2022 Supporting Ukraine Last night we lit the Clock Tower blue and yellow in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who are currently suffering from the military aggression of the Russian State.  The blue and yellow national flag of Ukraine is also now flying outside the Civic Centre and the Guildhall will be lit blue and yellow from tonight. Leader of the Council, Councillor Daniel Fitzhenry, said:  “We have all watched in horror these past few days at the awful situation in Ukraine, with the unprovoked attack on an independent democratic state. “Southampton City Council is reaching out to offer support to Ukrainian citizens and their families in the city, and to those with links to other nearby Eastern European states who may be affected by this unfolding crisis. "We also stand with the Russians who have made our city their home and those in Russia who are making their voices heard against their government. “At times like these the people of Southampton always come together to support fellow residents and we've had many requests from people wishing to donate and help. We’re signposting to the best ways to donate so please do check out our website and social media channels where we’ll be promoting and amplifying the great work that’s happening in our community to support the people of Ukraine. “We pray for peace and our thoughts, hopes and best wishes go to all innocent people unnecessarily caught up in this tragedy.” How you can help Many national and international aid organisations have set up appeals to help support and protect people caught up in this conflict. You can make a financial donation to places like the British Red Cross or UNICEF via their websites. The Home Office website details support for family members of British nationals in Ukraine, and Ukrainian nationals in Ukraine and the UK.  Locally the Polish Social Club are taking donations which will be sent to Medyka (on the Polish-Ukrainian border) from Southampton. They are asking for donations of:   Nappies & wet wipes, including nappies for elderly Dry sanitary products Thermal clothes, gloves Batteries, flashlights, candles Food for children – long term & dry Warm blankets, sleeping bags Painkillers and dressings Face masks & hand gels Dog/cat food They kindly ask for all donations to be in a box, which will be stored and displayed in the Polish Club before being sent over. Please donate at The Polish Social Club, 507 Portswood Road, SO17 2TH. Days and times vary – check on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PolskiKlubSouthampton  for the latest information.