The war in Ukraine has deeply affected many people in the UK and particuarly to many locally who have close links to Ukraine.
Owners of Heyland & Whittle on Manor Royal, Paddy & Ursula Heyland have a close family link to the unfolding humanitarian crisis as their son Will is married to a Ukrainian, Natasha. The couple went on a mercy mission from their home two weeks ago to meet up with four of her family on the Moldovian border, and have since been trying to bring them to safety to their home in the UK.
In addition, the pair wanted to help bring local people together who are desperate to help in any way, so Paddy & Ursula have created a donation point at Heyland & Whittle, to collect food and clothing for the brave soldiers of Ukraine.
They are collecting
Paddy said; "The War in Ukraine is devastating and deeply concerning to many of us here in the UK. Seeing the distressing reports and pictures of the unfolding crisis can make people feel helpless, particularly for those of us who have a close family connection to the crisis. But there is a way to help, If anyone can donate items for us to take to the London collection point, then please do bring them to us at Heyland & Whittle in Manor Royal"
All donations are taken to the Ukrainian club in London by Paddy once a week from where it goes directly out to Ukraine.
Please drop any donations to:
Heyland & Whittle
1 Crompton Way
Manor Royal
Crawley RH10 9QR
Between 830am and 5pm weekdays.
Date Published: 19/03/2022