22/08/2026
Hello everyone,
Our local communities have supported Somerset Aid for Ukraine (SAFU) exceptionally well for just over a year now.
This winter in Ukraine is likely to be the most challenging yet.
Kyiv has experienced some of the heaviest bombing, in recent weeks, since the war began. There are real fears that the main infrastructure supplying heat, electricity and water will continue to be targeted and may not survive the harsh winter. To help keep Kyvi's elderly citizens safe they are being urged to move into other towns and villages. Many women and children in community Hubs are working together making bags, stretchers and various equipment for soldiers.
So if you have any unwanted sewing machines, cottons, materials of all sorts including heavy duty calico or canvas; zips, "hooks and eyes", sewing, knitting or crochet needles, Wool and strong canvas bags/backpacks.
The following aid continues to be urgently required:
Dry and tinned Foods; Blankets & Duvets; Bedding; Medical supplies - dressings, plasters, rolls of cling film, bandages; Incontinence Pants; Basic toiletries - soap, toothpaste and brushes, sanitary towels,shampoo & conditioner and razors; Sleeping bags and roll mats; Pots and Pans; Microwaves; Slow cookers; Cutlery and crockery; Camping stoves (no gas); Candles; Heaters; Hand and foot warmers; Hot Water bottles; Pet food; Wellingtons and walking boots.
Please bring your donations to Stonebridge Farm, Wolvershill Road, Banwell. BS29 6DR every Saturday between 10.00.a.m. and 3.00.p.m
Mobile: 07983533944
Thank you.
Sue and Pam.