THE people of Crediton are invited to hear how Lions in Callington are helping people in Ukraine by sending much needed supplies.

The Lions of Callington have been sending much needed supplies to Ukraine using a convoy of vehicles every four weeks or so. They are now preparing for their 12th trip, which will leave on May 28.

During the 11 journeys, each of about 10 vans of supplies was collected in the community and transported by volunteer drivers to Warsaw in Poland for onward distribution.

A special meeting is being arranged by Crediton Lions on Tuesday, May 16 at 7.30pm.

This will be held at the Boniface Centre, Church Lane, Crediton, when those attending will be able to hear from the organisers, Andy and Emma Burnard of Callington Lions Club.

They will tell of their experiences and the benefits that Lions are bringing to those affected by the conflict.

Anyone interested or who has any supplies that could be set to Ukraine is invited to attend.

They will be bringing their “Sending love to Ukraine” van.

Crediton and area residents are invited to show their support by taking along any donations from the following list: 

Food (please check best before dates are after June 2023) Pouched food; tinned vegetables, fish or meat; dried pasta rice; tea, salt, sugar, flour; cereal bars; condensed/evaporated milk; confectionary.

Baby Products: Infant formula (dried and ready to use), baby food, nappies, nappy rash cream, baby lotions, baby bottles, wet wipes, new teething rings, new baby and children’s clothes, baby carriers and slings.

Misc items: Clothes detergent; torches with batteries: Solar, wind up torches; Hand warmers; Power packs, candles, Water purification tablets.

Personal Hygiene: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shower gel, deodorant, shampoo, wet wipes, lip balm, talcum powder, foot powder, razors.

Sanitary products: Sanitary towels, pads, tampons; nursing pads, adult pads.

Sleeping items (new items only please): Sleeping bags (adults and children), sleeping mats.

Medical items: All new and in sealed packages.

Over the Counter items: Anti-inflammatory and pain relief for adults and children; Indigestion relief; antihistamines; Imodium; Antiseptic creams, lotions; plasters; bandages; disposable gloves; crutches; First Aid kits.

Special Medical items: Trauma kits, trauma bandages, tourniquets, surgical glue, burn dressings.

Larger items: wheelchairs, solar panels with inverters, generators.

Regrettably no clothing on this occasion but many other goods are welcomed.

An alternative suggestion is to try to fill a shoe box with items from the list and take it to the Lions Collection at the Boniface Centre on May 16 from 7.30pm.

For collection, please telephone 01363 773437.

Crediton Lions is donating a generator which gave sterling service when it was previously used for Crediton Carnival.