Carterton Leisure Centre becomes a donation centre to support the people of Ukraine today.
Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council Michele Mead said: “In West Oxfordshire residents have shown their compassion as they have supported each other through the pandemic. I am sure we will once again show compassion as we support refugees fleeing Ukraine.”
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The only items needed are dried food (long life), bottled water, first aid supplies, toiletries and sanitary items (unopened), warm clothes and underwear, sleeping bags (no duvets or pillows) and toys.
The leisure centre at Broadshires Way is open from 6am to 10pm Monday - Friday and 7am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
Residents can also donate to the National Disaster Emergency Committee appeal at www.dec.org.uk
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