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Everyone will be familiar with the terrible war raging in Ukraine. Nothing has been seen like it since World War 2 (1939 -1945) with millions of people either killed, injured or made homeless or destitute. The severe Ukrainian winter is fast approaching and many more people are in need of essential humanitarian aid.  Our local community groups, with a proud heritage and tradition of helping desperate people, are teaming up with Ukrainian Action -Team Devon to buy secondhand and/or to receive donated vehicles, fill them with humanitarian aid and drive them across Europe for delivery to Ukraine. There they will stay and will be used to help evacuate civilians from war torn areas, to enable medical evacuations and a variety of other practical uses to relieve the suffering and to support Ukraine. We need to raise £16,000 to fund the Brixham Aid Convoy to Ukraine which will depart in late Autumn - just in time for the oncoming winter weather. Thanks to private donations, Brixham Rotary Club and Brixham Probus Club, we are 50% of the way to our target. We still need the remaining £8,000. We also need a wide range of desperately needed supplies and additional money to purchase vital medical supplies. Our `shopping list` includes: new or secondhand petrol electric generators water filtration systems mobility aids - wheelchairs, walkers, crutches. (**no commodes, bed/toilet frames) medical aid (in sealed original packaging) - bandages, dressings, compresses, suture material healing ointment 5ml, 10ml, 20ml syringes, needles, catheters. (**recent out of date accepted) paracetamol, ibuprofen, flu tablets clean knitted items beanies, gloves, socks tourniquets (cat gen 7) clean sleeping bags, blankets (no duvets, sheets, pillows) personal hygiene items - toothpaste, soap, wet wipes etc. dry food - soups, porridge and instant foods. Our partner, Ukrainian Action has just completed their seventh convoy direct from Devon. The vehicles have gone directly to local Ukrainian organisations identified by Ukrainian Action’s network of contacts there. For every vehicle delivered, we receive pictures or videos of it being handed over or in operation. Please help by sponsoring this project or by contributing in some way, however small. Please use this link to make a donation stating FOR BRIXHAM CONVOY. If you would like to have more information, please contact me - John Brennan - on 01803 852270 or email me - john.brennan@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you. John Copyright © 2025 Brixham Future CIC, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Brixham Future CIC.

 

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 Information has arrived about the Life on the Edge special event! Click on this link to find out more: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4d3ed3fcbf.html

Willow Weaving! Life on the Edge

 There was much industry at our session with Life on the Edge, where we made lovely garden ornaments depicting Brown Banded Carder bees. A very enjoyable session ( in 2 parts with separate groups), with great results. Vivienne, our tutor made instructions easy.

Website. www.vivienneturner.com

Instagram vivienne_turner_willow

Thank you Tina for the photos and explanation. I have added names in some places, which might be helpful for our new members.

What is coming up?

 Willow weavers! Please turn up at the Rugby Club on Wednesday, ready to start either at 2 pm or 3.30 - depending upon which workshop you signed up for. Bring your own drink - the two workshops fit snugly inside the time with no space for anything else! Please remember to take some photos!

Does anyone else wish to join the painting workshops? This is an activity which has been requested by members! There are lots of spaces to fill!

Painting fun!

 Lots of our members said they were interested in a painting session at the art shop opposite to the Birdcage - here is your chance! 

Kick up the Arts have offered us 2 sessions 

Thursday 10th July 6.45 for 7pm until 9pm

and Sunday 13th July at 2pm until 4.15

They can take up to 16 people per group, so far 1 person has signed up for Thursday and 5 people have signed up for Sunday.

Mark has suggested that he will help us to paint flowers. .

Please consider coming to one of these sessions as they are very relaxing and  fun.

Cost £10 (tbc)

Let Lynn know if you want a place.

A Sea Holly between two Roses!

 Do you see what I did there? Thank you to Pat, Barbara and Val P.