A GROUP of 60 Ukrainian refugees and their host families enjoyed a day out last weekend at a farm in Redditch.
It was arranged by Kathleen O’Hara from Solihull, who is hosting a Ukrainian family at her home, and who wanted to do something to connect other families in the area.
Through the generosity of her family and friends, she raised enough money to arrange several day trips.
Kathleen said: “Johnsons Coaches very kindly offered a free coach for our first trip last weekend.
“Attwell Farm in Redditch kindly provided discounted tickets, and the families really enjoyed their day out.
“They’ve lost everything, they’ve come to a strange country and some most of the adults are busy learning English, going to college every day and I just thought it would be nice to have some fun.”
She is taking a group to Warwick Castle on September 3 and after that she has another trip planned to Stratford.
Kath added: “I heard yesterday that the Shakespeare Trust will be hosting our visit which is wonderful.
“Without the generosity of family, friends and so many organisations I wouldn’t be able to do any of this.”
For more on the trips visit: [email protected]
Kathleen raised over a thousand pounds thanks to the generosity of her local Solihull community.
This isn’t the first time that family-run Atwell Farm Park have supported Ukrainian refugees.
Back in March they provided a collection point for donated goods and sent 50 lorry loads to the Ukrainian border through Oakland International, which is owned by one of the family.
