Generous Carlton and Netherfield residents have helped send more than 100 bags of vital supplies to Ukraine.
The donations were collected on Thursday (March 31) from outside It’s Inn The Bank pub on Victoria Road in ambulances also being handed over to those in need in the war-torn country.
Pub-goers made the donations at collection points at Fox and Hounds pub on Station Road in Carlton and Netherfield’s Lime Trees nursery and also It’s Inn The Bank pub.
One of the ambulances is being driven by Ukrainian-born Krystian Rease, and they made a final stop before their trip abroad at Nottingham’s Dusk Till Dawn club to thank the venue after they donated money for the emergency vehicles. Owner Rob Yong and members raised £10k towards the ambulances.
Krystian has worked at It’s Inn The Bank pub for over a decade and landlord David Murphy was keen to support his campaign.
He told Gedling Eye: “Krystian and his wife Monica have worked for us for over 10 years cleaning our pub
“We heard Krystian had been working with Dusk Till Dawn poker club to raise money to buy to ambulances so my wife, Nicola, shared his story on our social media channels and then asked our customers if they would donate from a list of stuff Christian had asked for. These included nappies, baby food, toiletries and medicines.
“Krystian was overwhelmed by the generosity of local residents. He picked up 30 bags from us and 110 bags in total.
“He is has now filled the ambulances up with our donations and with four of his friends is heading out to Ukraine on Friday.
“Everyone at the pub wishes them all a safe journey and applauds his bravery.”
