A group of volunteers in Settle is coming together to help protect Ukranian soldiers defending their country from Russian attack.
In the summer of 2023, Settle resident Alison Marshall spent several weeks in Lviv working as a volunteer. One of the jobs she did was to help produce camouflage nets and helmet covers (pictured).
All over Ukraine, there are groups working in colleges, churches and community centres, to make these essential items. Most of the effort has gone into making large nets, stretched across big frames to help disguise tanks or troop emplacements. This requires a lot of communal effort. However, people are now starting to make individual helmet covers. These can be made at home by individuals and small groups.
A request was sent to previous volunteers to make them in their home country. Alison saw this as a golden opportunity for people in Settle to contribute. A group has quickly come together and starting this month will be making nets to send out to Lviv.
The first workshop will take place at Victoria Hall on 12th February, from 3pm to 7pm. The technique is simple, involving tying short strips of fabric into a net, stretched across a frame.
If you would like to join in, please drop in. No need to come for the whole time. For more information, or if you would like to donate towards the costs of materials, contact alison.marshall5@gmail.com.
