West Somerset Ukrainian Support

13/06/2026

Not a protest or petition today... just a fabulous effort to get everyone together for a group photo in a coach park! 😄
Everyone had a fantastic day in beautiful Looe, Cornwall. 🌊☀️
The sea was such a surprise, the most incredible shades of green and blue. We always thought the photos you see online must have filters on them, but it was even more beautiful in real life.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a lovely day. 💙💚
🌻 Somerset Ukrainian Community & Friends 🌻

13/06/2026

11/06/2026

💙💛 A New Chapter 💙💛

As many of you know, earlier this year the team supporting the Ukrainian community through the West Somerset Hub was made redundant.

However, our journey began long before the hub was created. Since 2022, we have been supporting Ukrainians across Somerset as volunteers, building friendships, trust, support and a true community.

I didn't want those connections to be lost, so I am pleased to share that we will be continuing under the name:
🌻 Somerset Ukrainian Community & Friends 🌻

Ukrainians will always remain at the heart of what we do, but everyone is welcome.

We will continue to provide support, organise activities, events, day trips, gatherings and opportunities for friendship and connection.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Together, we will continue to build friendship, support and community.

Kate Kennedy 💙💛

08/06/2026

🎣 Sea Fishing Trips – Watchet Marina 🌊
4 hours at sea along the Somerset coast ☀️
⚓ Up to 10 people per boat
🐟 All equipment provided
☕ Tea & drinks on board
🌅 Morning, afternoon or sunset trips available
♻️ All fish returned safely to the sea
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children welcome if able to cope with 4 hours at sea
💷 £30 per person
If we have enough people, we can book a mixed group boat — or you can book a private boat for your own friends or family 😊
📩 Message me if interested!

07/06/2026

🌊BOOK FOR A DAY TRIP TO LOOE – CORNWALL 🌊
📅 Saturday 13th June

📍 Join us for a day trip to the beautiful Cornish seaside town of Looe!
A traditional fishing harbour with a lovely sandy beach, colourful boats, independent shops, cafés, ice cream, fish & chips, coastal walks and stunning sea views 🌊🐟🍦🏖️

💺 £18 per seat
⚠️ Limited seats available

🚌 Pick-up points:
• Minehead – Bank Street
• Watchet – Harbour Road
• Williton – Spar Shop
• Taunton – Kings Arms, Staplegrove Road

❗ Please note: Tickets are
non-refundable. However, if you cancel and we are able to fill your seat, a refund will be given.

📩 Message to reserve your seat! ☀️🌊

03/06/2026

🌟 Day Trip to Oxford – May 2026 🌟

Here are just a few lovely comments and photos shared after our recent trip to Oxford with the West Somerset Ukrainian Community & Friends 💛💙

“Oxford is a surprisingly old city and a surprisingly young city, full of life and history.”
“We loved Oxford!”

“Love getting to see new cities and places in England.”

“Oxford was amazing 😻”
“Thank you for a wonderful trip! Oxford is a wonderful city!

“Thank you for everything you do for Ukrainians — for giving people the opportunity to discover England more deeply, its culture, cities and special places. This was not just one trip, but part of the ongoing care and dedication you continuously give to others.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared photos, and made such lovely memories together ❤️

Here are a few photos shared from the day 📸

31/05/2026

Beach get together 🌞💛

14/05/2026

💙💛 Join West Somerset Ukrainian Community & Support on Telegram 😊
For support, activities, bus trips, events & community updates 👇
https://t.me/+zt38tCuPSw01NmI8
Feel free to share with your family and friends 😊

💙💛 Приєднуйтесь до West Somerset Ukrainian Community & Support у Telegram 😊
Підтримка, заходи, поїздки автобусом, події та новини спільноти 👇
https://t.me/+zt38tCuPSw01NmI8
Будь ласка, діліться з родиною та друзями 😊

20/02/2026

UKRAINIAN families, who arrived as refugees in West Somerset and are planning to observe the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion on Tuesday (February 24) were this week paying tribute to the kindness and support of local residents and organisations and the way the area has taken them to its h...