Manor Royal business in Crawley goes on mercy mission to Ukraine after being inspired by family link
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Owners of Heyland & Whittle on Manor Royal, Paddy and Ursula Heyland have a close family link to the unfolding humanitarian crisis as their son Will is married to a Ukrainian, Natasha.
The couple went on a mercy mission from their home two weeks ago to meet up with four of her family on the Moldovian border, and have since been trying to bring them to their home in the UK.
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Hide AdThe pair wanted to help bring local people together who are desperate to help in any way, so Paddy & Ursula have created a donation point at Heyland & Whittle, to collect food and clothing for the brave soldiers of Ukraine.
They are collecting:
Dried food
Dried soups
Men’s underpants & socks
Energy bars
Tea & coffee
Mr Heyland said: "The War in Ukraine is devastating and deeply concerning to many of us here in the UK.
“Seeing the distressing reports and pictures of the unfolding crisis can make people feel helpless, particularly for those of us who have a close family connection to the crisis.
“But there is a way to help. If anyone can donate items for us to take to the London