Cat's back in action to support the people of Ukraine

The woman who helped Llangollen get through the worst of the pandemic has now turned her attention to organising local support for the people of war-torn Ukraine.

Cat Meade, who works at the Castle Street office of estate agents Wingett's, sprang into action two years ago to mastermind the setting up of the Llangollen Covid Support Group.

Based around a popular Facebook page, this rapidly developed into a network of volunteers who ensured that people self-isolating were kept supplied with everything from prescriptions to newspapers.

Cat also organised a series of highly popular raffles to ensure the town's businesses were able to keep in touch with their customers.

Now, as war rages through Ukraine, Cat is back in action.

In a Facebook post she says: "The Llangollen Covid Page was set up almost two years to the date to assist the community through a very difficult and uncertain time! I think we can all say it was a very useful tool.

"I have changed the name to "support group" so it can be a useful and helpful page to assist with whatever the world throws at us!

"The amazing humans that form our community are always willing to assist, so I thought a great idea to keep this page active!

"We all know the situation in UKRAINE and I know several people are already on the case with collections etc."

She adds: "I am working with UareUK - United to Assist Refugees UK (Refugees North Wales and Overseas) who have assisted for many years with refugees and donating aid."

Cat also asked people to put a Ukrainian flag in their window/shop to show support

In her latest post on the newly-renamed Facebook page, she has posted a "want list" for Ukraine, which includes:

ALL MEDICAL REQUESTS;

Bandages

Saline pods

Saline

Field dressings

Celox granules

Wound sealers

Tourniquets

Nitrile gloves

And in support of a Refugee family now here if you can assist

Boys Size 34 Wellies (UK Size 2)

Buggy with a big shopping space underneath

Rugs (big ones) – very good condition or new

Girls Clothes age 14-15. And new underwear/ PJs/ socks

Boys Clothes age 10-11. And new underwear/ PJs/ socks

Female 12-14

Male medium

Boy clothes age 8-9yrs

girls clothes age 4-5yrs

girls clothes age 2-3yrs. Including PJs, underwear and socks

Requirement for wheeled suitcases in useable condition

Wingett's, says Cat, will be open Sunday, from 5pm till 6pm for donations of the above along with any cash donations before the peace vigil for Ukraine in Centenary Square, organised by former deputy mayor Issy Richards, at 6pm tomorrow.

* See the Llangollen Support Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2605345223029039