05/11/2026
From Dorset to Dnipro. 🇺🇦
We are incredibly proud of Jonathan Stretch and Andy Selby, who recently drove almost 2,000 miles from Wareham to Dnipro in Ukraine.
Their 4x4 was packed with medical supplies, a generator and essential humanitarian equipment, all funded by Jonathan, Andy and their families.
There was also something very special travelling with them from our own community.
Our Knit & Natter volunteers had made a box of teddy bears and two boxes of blankets, which Jonathan and Andy delivered personally to Pomogaem, a humanitarian charity supporting people affected by the war.
The medical supplies will provide practical help.
The bears and blankets offered something different. Warmth, comfort and a reminder that people here in Dorset are thinking of those living through incredibly difficult circumstances.
That is what community means to us.
Sometimes support happens close to home. Sometimes it travels nearly 2,000 miles.
Jonathan and Andy have already decided they want to return with another vehicle, more medical supplies and more humanitarian aid.
This time they would love to involve others too.
If you, your business or your organisation would like to support the next journey through sponsorship, donations or suitable supplies, please get in touch and we will connect you with Jonathan.
A huge thank you to Jonathan, Andy and their families for making the journey possible.
And to our Knit & Natter volunteers, you should be very proud. Your kindness travelled a very long way. 💙💛
