We make no apology for publishing an item regarding Ukraine where one would normally read about the 1st team, as the events in that sovereign state are truly terrible and this is very urgent. 

The Old Fire Station, Tonbridge is collecting essential items to send out to Ukraine to assist the thousands of refugees in that war torn country.  

The lorry will be leaving early next week so, if you would like to donate, please bring the following donations to The Old Fire Station, Castle Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1BH  on Saturday 5 March during working hours. No donations can be accepted after Saturday, 5th March.  Please note the donation point has now changed to The Old Fire Station as opposed to earlier advice - Apologies for any confusion.    

These items have been specifically requested by the organisation: Items to donate if you have more than you need: Bedding: sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and thermal rescue blankets, Clothing : women and children's clothes, new underwear, women's shoes, thermal mugs 

Items that are worth buying as supplies are running low locally: Power banks and torches. Medications : Sudocrem, Bepanthen, Paracetamol, Loratadine, Ethanol.  First Aid supplies: bandages (sterile and non-sterile), elastic bands, sterile gauzes, disposable gloves.

Thank you in advance for your tremendous support!