SCORES of people turned out for a 'powerful and emotional' vigil for Ukraine held in Droitwich.
Residents of Droitwich Spa were being encouraged to attend the event at the Lido Park bandstand on Saturday, April 2.
The event featured a reading and prayers, led by the Rev Nigel Byard, as well as talks from a variety of speakers and Ukrainians in Droitwich
It was organised by Droitwich Spa Town Council, Wychavon and Droitwich Churches Together.
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Cllr Richard Morris, Droitwich councillor for Wychavon District Councillor and Droitwich Spa Town Council, initiated the idea of the vigil.
Cllr Morris said: " It went really well, the community most certainly came together.
"The town clerk informed me that there was a turnout of roughly 150 people which was amazing to see.
"There were some really powerful messages from our speakers as well, including Olga Hawkins who is a Ukrainian national looking to help her friends and their family get safely to the UK.
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"There was real emotion in the way everyone spoke, and there was a particularly touching moment where we played the Ukrainian national anthem for everyone in attendance.
"I asked people to put their torches on their phones on which created a real sense of peace and serenity.
"We also had signs posted around the event directed people where they could donate if they wanted to support the Disaster Emergency Committee."
Another vigil for Ukraine was held in Worcester city centre in March.
Council leaders came together for a minute's silence at the Guildhall before the Ukrainian national anthem was performed on the bagpipes.
The proceedings then moved to Cathedral Square where Worcester residents were encouraged to congregate and bring their own candles to pay respect to those involved in the conflict.
Another verse of the anthem was performed before the crowd observed a minute of silence whilst a Ukrainian flag flew valiantly above the square.
Organisations and charities have also been fundraising across the county have also been engaging in fundraising campaigns and humanitarian aid drives.
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