A UKRAINIAN cultural event has been organised in Llandudno to support those suffering in the war-torn country.
The event will feature Ukrainian hand-made gifts and cakes, a presentation about the country, raffles, and a concert.
It will be held at the Trinity Community Centre, on Trinity Avenue, on Saturday, August 20, starting at 6pm, in aid of the Armed Forces.
It follows a charity concert held at the same venue in Llandudno in May, which raised £1,100.
The proceeds went to “Hospitallers”, a charity based in the UK and Ireland focused on sourcing and delivering medical supplies for paramedics saving lives in Ukraine.
A number of peace marches and vigils for Ukraine have also been held in Llandudno since the country was invaded by Russia on February 24.
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Helen Denning, who grew up in Kyiv before moving to Britain in 2001, has helped arrange the Ukrainian cultural event.
Helen, who has family and friends still living in her home country, said this charity was recommended to her by a friend who had to flee Donetsk in 2014, and then relocate to Western Ukraine.
In April, she told the Pioneer: “I still can’t believe it. In the morning, I wake up, and the first thing I think is that it was a dream.
“I have family in Kyiv and fortunately, they are well. I check with my family that they’re OK, then I check the news to see what’s happened overnight.
“It’s a constant feeling of nervousness, and not knowing what’s going to happen, and headaches because of too much thinking.
“Some days, I just feel completely like I can’t do anything; other days, I try to feel positive and keep busy, and help refugees. That takes your mind off thinking about all of the bad things happening in Ukraine.
“Even though my family is well, my mind is still very much affected by other parts of Ukraine. I’ve been living in Britain for 20 years now, and keep in touch with a few friends and my relatives.
“Many people are trying to help; I just like to do what I can do. I’ve just organised a couple of marches and the concert, and sent some humanitarian aid.”
Tickets for the concert cost £5 and are on sale at the Trinity Community Centre, which can also be reached by calling: 01492 875686.
For more information on Hospitallers, go to: www.hospitallers.co.uk.
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