West Bridgford’s March in solidarity with the people in Ukraine is at the end of April.
With two weeks to go, West Bridgford businesses on the march route, and businesses in neighbouring communities, are already showing their support with event posters in windows and will welcome and cheer on those marching on the day.
Organiser Sofia Lesiuk said:
‘We invite one and all from Rushcliffe and Nottinghamshire to join us for a short walk through the centre of West Bridgford to march in solidarity and show our support for those in Ukraine.
The West Bridgford Solidarity March for Ukraine will begin at 10:30am on Saturday 30th April on Gordon Road, West Bridgford near the Test Match pub, and process through the town centre (approximately half a mile) ending on Central Avenue.
March Co-ordinator and Lutterell Hall Operations Manager Sofia Lesiuk will then address the community, together with, local MPs, Council Leaders and members of the Ukrainian Association.
People of any age are invited to join the march and we ask those who are interested to click the ‘going’ or ‘interested’ buttons on this Facebook page https://fb.me/e/3oHTxMisr to enable organisers to prepare for measures around the event.
Sofia added:
‘We encourage you to bring along a sunflower or daffodil to show further solidarity with the nation which can be laid on the Croquet Lawn at the end of the march route to remember all children lost in hospital attacks across Ukraine in recent times.
‘Those on the march or observing, or who wish to support from afar, will also be invited to donate digitally whatever amount they choose.
‘Other fundraising opportunities will be outlined closer to the event. This will go towards working with the Ukrainian community and responding to the most imminent needs.’
Join us in solidarity with the people of Ukraine on Saturday April 30, we hope to see you there.
Thank you to Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire Police for working with us to make the march possible.
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Sofia’s Grandfather Walter (Wolodymyr Lesiuk) was among the first Ukrainians to come to Nottingham when fleeing another Russian invasion in the country in the 1940s. He founded the national Ukrainian Association in the city that later evolved to over 50 clubs nationwide. This was recognised when he was invited to Buckingham Palace to receive the Queen’s thanks for years of service to the Ukrainian community.