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BBC News
12-03-2025
- BBC News
Cambridge to Ukraine convoy provides medical aid and support
Three Cambridgeshire men have travelled 1,300 miles (2,092km) across Europe as part of a convoy to deliver medical aid to Ukraine. The men, from Thriplow near Cambridge, drove four days in a big green truck named Shrek before catching flights back home. Paul Earnshaw said the vehicle was dropped off as a donation alongside wheelchairs, crutches, clothing and said the trip had been "unforgettable" and it was "wonderful to see how grateful the people of Ukraine are for anyone thinking about them". The convoy of 12 trucks covered about 300 to 400 miles a day before arriving in the city of Brody, close to the Polish Earnshaw said he did not see any damage at the location, but noticed the residents there were "very war weary", with the "news of Trump" taking place while he was there. "It was really emotional to hand the keys to the Ukrainian drivers when they drove off with our vehicles," Mr Earnshaw told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire."There's little things that get to you, like the drivers were all female as most of the men are at the front fighting. It just makes it so real."Mr Earnshaw added: "They are just so grateful to the British people, because we are showing sort of unflagging support of what they're doing and they just think that is marvellous. The psychological impact is almost as great as the aid itself." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Convoy leaves to provide medical aid to Ukraine
Volunteers have started a 13,000 mile trip to give aid to people in Ukraine. Daffodil Weekend committee members from Thriplow in Cambridgeshire will drive for four days as part of a 14-vehicle convoy to deliver medical support. The "big, ugly, green" truck named Shrek will make the journey carrying generators, nappies and medical supplies, with other Convoy4Ukraine vehicles also carrying wheelchairs, crutches and clothing. Paul Earnshaw, one of the volunteers, said: "It's super important. We can't solve the politics but we can help the people and that's what we're all about here." Mr Earnshaw, chairman of the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend committee, said the village had a long association with Ukraine. "When the war first broke out {in February 2022] Daffodil Weekend bought an ambulance and sent it out to Ukraine. We have continued that relationship since," he told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. "When the opportunity came for Convoy4Ukraine, and to sponsor a vehicle, we jumped at it and we are ready." Fergus Ramsay will be making the trip for a second time. "[Last time] we did notice the lack of younger people, apart from young mothers, because anyone of middle age is helping out in other areas - especially on the east side [of Ukraine]." Some Daffodil Weekend members making the trip expected to be back on Friday. They said they planned to use some of the journey time to make calls and plan ahead for this year's flower event in their village, near Duxford, on 22 and 23 March. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Starmer announces 'coalition of the willing' to guarantee Ukraine peace Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why? Taking aid to Ukraine 'is in my heart now' Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Convoy4Ukraine
