Blackpool welcomes the 52 Ukrainian families staying in the town with special meet and greet
Blackpool residents were given the opportunity to meet and talk to Ukrainian guests in a special event hosted by the town's mayor.
The Mayor of Blackpool Cllr Kathryn Benson, said: "The event at the iconic Winter Gardens venue was a very special evening and it was wonderful to see so many people here involved with helping so many Ukrainian people. "Together, Blackpool has united to do all that we can to welcome Ukrainian guests with the support and work of so many. That support has come from far and wide including the fantastic voluntary organisations that have stepped up to help – such as the Rotary Club which hold frequent support group meetings for sponsors and guests.
Olena Datsenko came to Blackpool from the Ukraine with her two children and were welcomed by Katrina and Jonathon Lee who are residents of the town and stepped forward to help a Ukrainian family.
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