Ukrainian families and their hosts in Watford will join people across the town and UK to observe the second anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine on Friday 23 February and Saturday 24 February.
Friday 23 February
- 5pm – Flag raising at Town Hall with Deputy Mayor of Watford, Cllr Aga Dychton and candlelight vigil arranged by the Sunflower Social Club.
Saturday 24 February
- 10:30am – Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, along with Luther Blissett OBE DL, along with guests from the Sunflower Social Club, with a speech outside of the Town Hall, marking the occasion and honouring those who have lost their lives and continue to be effected by the conflict.
- 6:30pm - 'Ukraine in Herts. Hearts in Ukraine' service at St Mary's Church (Watford) with musical performances from members of the Sunflower Social Club.
Since the war began, thousands of Ukrainians have been killed defending their freedom. Millions more have been forced from their homes, with over 174,000 Ukrainians finding refuge in the UK under the Ukraine Family Scheme and Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said: “I'm really thankful to the families in Watford who've welcomed Ukrainian residents during this tough period. Luther Blissett and Lauren Fox have put in a lot of effort to support Ukrainians, and the events they have hosted at both St Mary’s Church and the Sunflower Social Club have been a source of joy for many.”
People are invited to join the ceremony and reflect, to show their support for the Ukrainian community.
Ukraine Sunflower Social Club/Соняшник Social Club "Особиці"
Wednesdays from 11am-1:30pm at St. Mary's Church, Watford, Herts WD18 0EG
