Bridport to Ukraine

14/07/2022

We are sending out some essential medical aid to the army, supplies they can no longer source themselves.
If anyone is in a position to donate financially,we have set up an order with a company called Reflex Medical who supply desperately needed items .
You can phone 0800 8620344
Quote order reference;
SQ-00000847
You can pay by card and it will be added to our order .
The company are allowing us to purchase supplies at cost price which is amazing

20/06/2022

And then it was gone!
The magical little unit that served us all so well has been emptied and closed it’s doors for the last time.
Perfect timing as we only ever had it on temporary loan, but also our contacts in Ukraine who we have been guided by from the beginning now need specific technical medical supplies or money which we can donate directly.
An enormous thank you to the wonderful volunteers (you know who you are..)
the people who donated tons of aid and money,
those who drove to the border,
who donated rails and tables,
who did textile runs, animal sanctuary runs, who ran the jumble sales and errands to the tip.
Thank you

We haven’t stopped.., we are now fundraising., we have just had a quiz hosted by the West Bay Hotel where we raised £1001. If you would like to donate please please use our just giving page on here.
Every single penny goes directly into the hands of those who need it.

28/05/2022

It’s not only the last Ukraine jumble sale tomorrow, (everything for a £1.. with the cricket at Thomas burger and sauasage van 12-4)…it’s also Vintage Market! Well worth a mooch to on a Sunday morning. All happening at St Michael’s Estate.

26/05/2022

16/05/2022

Please share and show this video to your Ukrainian guests. The unit will only be open at this location for two more weeks.
Monday Thursday Friday 10am -1 pm
Tuesday 1-3pm, With optional social meet up at the Quaker house , South Street 3-5pm
Wednesday - closed.

09/05/2022

Are you registered as a Home for Ukraine? We can help you and your guests! We are offering FREE English courses, ideal for those aged 19+ arriving from Ukraine. No matter the starting level, our tutors can help. 🇬🇧🇺🇦

These free courses will help your guests…
🇬🇧 Gain essential English skills and knowledge for everyday life
🗣 Communicate and make friends with others
💼 Look for work opportunities
❤️ Feel welcomed into the UK and get more out of everyday life here

Having guests with English speaking skills will also help you communicate with them and support them through this time. Our courses run across Dorset in the daytimes and evenings throughout the week.

Visit our website today to enrol and discover more support for you and your guests: https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/ukraine/

🇺🇦 You can also translate our website to 40+ languages, including Ukrainian, to read with your guests. Simply click the blue eye in the bottom right corner and select your preferred language.

We are Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, BCP and Dorset Councils’ joint adult education service. We have courses in 25+ subject areas to help benefit your career prospects, mental health and wellbeing, and much more. If you’re looking for a specific course or educational support please message our page, call 01202 123444 or email [email protected].

09/05/2022

To Ukrainian people and families, and their hosts.

We have so many nice quality clothes, bedding, shoes etc for any ukranians. They can just browse, choose whatever they like. No payment. FREE.
Opening times for the month of May.
Monday 10am- 1pm
Tuesday 1pm- 3pm
(followed by an optional opportunity to meet each other at the Quaker House, South Street Bridport, 3-5pm)
Wed -closed
Thursday 10am-1pm
Friday 10am-1pm

Every week until the end of May.

We are based at Unit 34, Behind Burwoods Electrical, St Michael’s Estate, Bridport. DT6 3RR.

Please just come along. And spread the word.

03/05/2022

A clip to show how the sale was yesterday.
Follow us for an update on when you can bring your Ukrainian families to help themselves to a new wardrobe of clothes xx

03/05/2022

£6998!
What a weekend!
This wonderful amount raised includes the huge contribution from Matt Beard at Cafe Bean, who gave us £540 from his Sunday Ukraine Breakfasts.

And a massive thank you to everyone who volunteered, not just this weekend but over that last 7 weeks. Incredible amount of man hours put in by incredible (always cheerful) people

But I think the highlight for all of us involved was meeting several Ukrainian families who recently arrived, and we were able to supply them with bags full of lovely clothes they were able to pick themselves, free of charge.
Going forward, the unit it will now only be open to these families to come and help themselves.

02/05/2022

Nina Garcia is playing for us all at 1pm!!
And we’ve put masses more clothing out in the sale. So come along, grab some bargains which go directly to support Ukraine.
Last day!!
We take cash and card.
10am-4pm
Unit 34, behind Burwood Electrical, St Michael’s, Bridport, DT6 3RR