Ian Edwards, based at Abbotsford House, is calling on colleagues and staff to donate essential items to help with the aid effort for Ukrainian refugees.

A family member has a 45ft shipping container just waiting to be filled with vital supplies for the Polish Red Cross.

Dean McLachlan who works for Forth Ports Authority in Grangemouth has teamed up with shipping agents Knight Watson and plans to send the container across the sea to Warsaw.

This is a big box to fill!

Take a moment to read the items needed and all donations, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated.

• Blankets
• Sleeping bags and mats
• Duvets/pillows/bedding
• Inflatable mattresses
• Tents
• Backpacks
• Thermal foils
• Nappies (all sizes)
• Baby wipes
• Buggies
• Sanitary products
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Hairbrushes
• Underwear (must be brand new)
• First aid items (bandages/sterile dressings)
• Over counter medicine
• Instant meals
• Canned foods
• Hats and gloves
• Warm children’s clothes
• Waterproof coats
• Towels
• Small pet carriers
• Pet food
• Extension cords/adapters
• Heaters
• Clothes airers
• Flashlights/batteries
• Washing powder/capsules

A drop off point in Grangemouth is being organised. Contact Dean on 07921578565 or deanmclachlan@outlook.com for more information.

Donations can also be made directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Humanitarian appeal.