News / Ukraine
Ukrainian day to be held at the Tobacco Factory
A fundraising event is taking place on Saturday to raise money, support and awareness for those suffering due to conflict in Ukraine.
Kicking off at 10am, the Tobacco Factory will host sales of cakes, clothes, artwork and ephemera in addition to the regular Sunday market which spills out into Raleigh Road.
From 11am, there will be children’s activities including playing Ukrainian films throughout the day.
is needed now More than ever
In the afternoon, there is set to be live music and singing on stage continuing until the evening.
There will also be information for Ukrainians in Bristol and a plea for those with spare space in their homes to become hosts.
Just leaving this here to remind you all ?…
Ukrainian FUN & FUNDRAISING day!
Sunday 14th August from 10.30am.
Alongside our regular Sunday Market we will be holding a Ukrainian gathering and fundraiser to raise money for Ukrainian Charities.https://t.co/DfQC44x8J3 pic.twitter.com/YjY8Ij0gNy
— Tobacco Factory (@Tobacco_Factory) August 12, 2022
Former mayor George Ferguson said: “Bristol is stepping up to the mark with its hospitality and the feedback we have been receiving from those Ukrainians who are already here is very positive.
“We are keen to play our part with the sense of fun that we approach everything as well as make a worthwhile contribution to the two charities we are supporting on the day.“
For more information, visit here
Main photo: Martin Booth
Read more: Bristol charity makes fresh plea for Ukrainian family sponsors
Listen to the latest Bristol24/7 Behind the Headlines podcast:
Our top newsletters emailed directly to you
