A special request has been made to the people of Marlow as a group of volunteers prepare for what could be their final trip to Ukraine.

The Aid for Ukraine campaign has seen residents in the town along with the surrounding areas donate clothes, food, toiletries and money to those stricken in the war-torn country, as the conflict continues.

The Russian invasion of the country began in February 2022 and shows no sign of stopping.

And with Easter taking place at the end of this month, campaigners have asked those willing to donate to give children’s pyjamas and chocolate eggs.

Reverend David Downing, who is the Minister of Marlow United Reformed Church, said: “Donations are running low and funds are drained, but we want to have one big last truck.

“We are constantly talking to our partners in Poland and hearing from people in Ukraine.

“We want people in Ukraine to know that they are not forgotten, and we want to send aid as relevant as we can.

“We would love to make sure that as many people as possible near Kherson feel remembered this Easter.

“We have not forgotten Ukraine.

“We are so thankful to everyone who has donated through us over the last two years.

“But for so many reasons, it seems that this may be the last big truck of items we send.

“It’s heartbreaking to think we may not be able to keep going with aid, but we are so proud of what we have been able to accomplish.”

It has been revealed that the goods are to be sent near Kherson due to children being treated in a hospital next to the town.

The pyjamas will be worn during the day to ‘help the children with their treatments’, as they are sent home in the evening ‘due to the risk’ of being bombed in the middle of the day.

The children’s ages for the clothes are between three and 13, and they can either be new or in good condition.

The Aid for Ukraine appeal began in August 2022, six months after the war began.