One of the drivers on our February convoy, David, is currently working with the company Squire Locks. This family company dates back to the year 1780, and is known not only for producing high quality security products but also for its community involvement, supporting charities such as Band of Builders, LIFEBeat, and now, Convoy for Ukraine.
Adam and Guy took the time to drive from Cambridge to Featherstone with two of the ambulances which will be going on convoy, carrying lifesaving aid. Once they reached the Squire HQ they were greeted by CEO John Squire, who congratulated them and the charity for their dedication and admirable work. The group then took some photos before having lunch, over which they discussed the upcoming convoy and the vehicles. After lunch, Adam and Guy were given a private tour of the Squire factory, gaining insight into the lockmaking process.
Fundraising efforts are in full swing as February’s convoy draws increasingly near. In order to show support, you can donate to the charity’s fundraiser at: https://gofund.me/620fb9478
Many thanks to David, Adam, Guy and John, and Slava Ukraini!
On Saturday 13 December, Convoy4Ukraine felt honoured to be included in a Christmas Celebration at the United Reform Church in central Cambridge. The creativity and vibrancy of the local Ukrainian community was on display, with colourful traditional costumes, crafts, music, dancing, food and drink.
Ukrainian and British guests came together to sing carols and watch the Vertep nativity show. The raffle tickets that we sold will help fund the ambulance and aid that we are taking to Ukraine on our next convoy.
A big thank you to Iryna Haslam from Zirka Ukrainian Art Hub and Inna Sukhoraba for organising such a joyful event, to Sterling Law for sponsorship, and to Cam Home and Garden for donating raffle prizes.
On Sunday 7 December, Convoy4Ukraine took the opportunity to visit the Plast (Ukrainian Scouting organisation) group in Fulbourn, led by local Ukrainian Nataliia.
After some Ukrainian scouting songs, Tom gave a brief talk about our upcoming trip, and we headed outside to show the scouts three of the ambulances we’ll be taking to Kyiv in February. This proved very popular, and included lots of button pressing to test out blue lights.
The scouts were also able to give us advice about what British sweets would be most appreciated by the ambulances’ new drivers, and will be writing cards with messages of encouragement for us to take out with us.
As it was the last scout meeting of the year, we also got to participate in some traditional Ukrainian Christmas crafts and activities, and enjoy some delicious Christmas food. Both children and adults were dressed in vyshyvanky – traditional embroidered Ukrainian shirts – for the celebration.
If you’d like to join in with some more Ukrainian Christmas traditions, make sure you join us for a Ukrainian Christmas Celebration on Saturday 13 December at Downing Place Church, Cambridge.
On the 19th November 2025, members of Convoy4Ukraine took part in an engaging fundraising talk in Royston, hosted by the Royston & District Motorcycle Club, with the Royston Town Mayor in attendance.
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