A BUSINESS hub in Basingstoke has converted itself into a collection point for items for refugees from Ukraine who are fleeing the Russian war.

Absolutely Offices in Lutyens Close, Lychpit, has become a collection station and people are invited to leave donations at its Reception.

A spokesperson for Absolutely Offices, which provides serviced office space in Basingstoke, said the centre is NOT collecting clothes as there is sufficient supply at this stage.

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However, the hub is urging people to urgently donate

  • power banks (for charging phones)
  • large and medium size backpacks
  • male socks
  • camping mats
  • sleeping bags
  • protein bars / energy bars
  • painkillers (eg: ibuprofen)
  • anti-flu medicine(Lemsips etc)
  • wound dressing materials
  • first aid kit
  • warm blankets
  • thermals/base layers
  • hot water bottles
  • insulated flasks
  • baby food
  • nappies
  • feminine sanitary products.

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The spokesperson added that the hub has an ex-serviceman who has volunteered to deliver the items to Poland at his own expense using a privately-owned ex-army lorry.

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