East Hampshire District Council chairman Adam Carew has announced a fundraising quiz and curry night to raise money for Ukraine.

It will be on Saturday, May 7, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Forest Community Centre in Bordon.

In a letter to the Post, printed in full on Page 11, Cllr Carew said: “Like most people I was horrified and disgusted when Russia suddenly invaded the Ukraine and yet it seems the West can do very little as any intervention could escalate into nuclear war. Yet I do not feel we can just sit by and watch these war crimes happen.

“I have chosen my chairman’s charities but I feel we have rather been taken over by world events, so the vast bulk any monies raised this year will be going toward the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Appeal.

“I hope East Hants residents, community groups, local businesses, schools and churches will get behind this and organise teams – a maximum of eight per table.

“If you don’t have a team please still come as I am sure we can find you a group of friendly people to join.

“This will be a fun night even if the cause we are raising money for is deadly serious.”

For tickets email Cllr Carew at [email protected] or call him on 01420 472743.