My wife and I are in the process of welcoming a family (mum, and two boys, age 1 and 4) into our home as refugees from Kyiv. They have their Visas and are currently figuring out how to get here. We probably have a couple of weeks before they arrive, maybe less. Thankfully, mum speaks and writes English.
I wondered if anyone lives near us (between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham) and happens to have any toys for the children they no longer need, if you could PM me.
So far, we have accrued a cot, cot mattress and bedding, highchair, two car seats, a stroller, some wooden bricks, Lego, some toy cars and a scooter.
We are also looking for a bike for the older child and a couple of stair gates (top and bottom, and also possibly for the railway room/server room for my home business). I think the N gauge room will definitely be off limits, so we need to find other distractions.
We have undergone training by a placement charity not to expect them to want us to be part of their family. At the end of the day, we are just giving them sanctuary, but I hope they might want to go to the Great Central Railway! Or Twycross Zoo! The boys will also have a Christmas and both their Birthdays (November and January) away from home too, so we want to do all we can to make them feel safe and secure.
Thanks
Bob
Unfortunately i can't help nor am i near you but in a world full of I'm alright jacks and look after our own types, much respect and well done to you :thumbsup:
Well done Bob G
Unfortunatly we dont have any boys toys as we have two granddaughters but I wish you and wife all the best doing your bit for these poor people .
We dont have any room or we would be doing the same .
Bob Tidbury
Being in Ireland, I can not help you Bob, but I do applaud what you and your wife are doing. :thumbsup:
Bob,
Have a look around your local charity shops - they should have something suitable.
I'd suggest taking them shopping for toys when they arrive - mum will know what they enjoy playing with.
If you've not already done so, make sure your bookshelves and cupboards are secured to the wall (some children are climbers!) and it might be worth getting some catches to stop them opening kitchen cupboards containing cleaning materials.
Steven B.
Quote from: Steven B on September 21, 2022, 04:57:15 PM
Have a look around your local charity shops - they should have something suitable.
Everything has been given to me free so far. Including a John Lewis Cot.
Quote from: Steven B on September 21, 2022, 04:57:15 PM
make sure your bookshelves and cupboards are secured to the wall (some children are climbers!) and it might be worth getting some catches to stop them opening kitchen cupboards containing cleaning materials.
I agree with the cupboards, but climbing always brings risks, whatever your age :)
I think what you are doing is admirable.
Well done!
John P
What they will need is PC/Laptop access to home / Ukrainian websites .
An oldish PC can be upgraded . wifi chip added and Bobs your father's brother!
I work with URs, and supply refurbished PCs/Laptops and support. ( in London!)
the attached document may be helpful - Advice resources for Ukrainian refugees
ПОРАДИ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ БІЖЕНЦІВ В ЛОНДОНІ
Quote from: Railwaygun on September 23, 2022, 12:06:47 AM
What they will need is PC/Laptop access to home / Ukrainian websites .
An oldish PC can be upgraded . wifi chip added and Bobs your father's brother!
I work with URs, and supply refurbished PCs/Laptops and support. ( in London!)
the attached document may be helpful - Advice resources for Ukrainian refugees
ПОРАДИ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ БІЖЕНЦІВ В ЛОНДОНІ
I'm struggling to download it or open it. What have you attached?
Quote from: Bob G on September 23, 2022, 08:01:24 AM
Quote from: Railwaygun on September 23, 2022, 12:06:47 AM
What they will need is PC/Laptop access to home / Ukrainian websites .
An oldish PC can be upgraded . wifi chip added and Bobs your father's brother!
I work with URs, and supply refurbished PCs/Laptops and support. ( in London!)
the attached document may be helpful - Advice resources for Ukrainian refugees
ПОРАДИ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ БІЖЕНЦІВ В ЛОНДОНІ
I'm struggling to download it or open it. What have you attached?
its a PDF file - save it and use Word etc to open it
ПОРАДИ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНСЬКИХ БІЖЕНЦІВ В ЛОНДОНІ
ADVICE FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES
Ukranian Aid in London
https://british-ukrainianaid.org/ (https://british-ukrainianaid.org/)
Roman Catholiic Cathedral
https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ukrainianchurch/contact/ (https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/ukrainianchurch/contact/)
UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE LONDON
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/ (https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/)
Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain
https://augb-london.business.site/#summary (https://augb-london.business.site/#summary)
Ukranian Social club drop-in on Saturday for advice
to meet people like them with similar problems and a similar experience
154 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UH
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainiansinlondon (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ukrainiansinlondon)
Job Club session for Ukrainians : St Pauls Church, W Ealing (wednesdays)
https://stpaulsealing.com/ (https://stpaulsealing.com/)
Є ПОСІБНИК УКРАЇНСЬКОЮ - Я МОЖУ ВИШИТИ PDF НА ЗАПИТУ
THERE IS A MANUAL IN UKRAINIAN AVAILABLE
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTg5EvImp6ntVfLQvwZjFl4lcdFB8c4L/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTg5EvImp6ntVfLQvwZjFl4lcdFB8c4L/view)
or
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=manual%20for%20ua%20refugees (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=manual%20for%20ua%20refugees)
Thanks @Railwaygun (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=941)
We also have similar in Melton Mowbray, and Nottingham too.