THE Langport Mummers group has raised £182.20 for the Red Cross Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

The free event at the award-winning community hub in Stoke St Gregory was originally intended to raise much-needed funds for the hub restoration Projects.

However, other global events were found more pressing, and it was decided to donate the funds raised to the Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

The generosity shown by the spectators has resulted in the collection raising £182.20 for the RED Cross Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

It is anticipated that will be increased with Gift Aid to boost it to more than £200 So far, Red Cross teams in Ukraine have distributed over 90,000 food and hygiene parcels and provided food, warm clothes, and other aid to around 7000 people sheltering in metro stations in Kyiv.

First aid training has also been delivered to over 12,000 people taking cover in metro stations and bomb shelters, so they have the skills to treat their loved ones if needed.

Red Cross teams in bordering countries are offering medical care and providing food, aid, and shelter to people arriving from Ukraine.