On Saturday, March 22nd, Trinity Methodist Church in Prestatyn hosted a moving concert in support of Ukraine, raising £715 for a charity organization in Ukraine. The event was organized by the Ukrainian community of North Wales to mark three years since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
The concert, which began at 2:30 PM, featured a diverse program including violin and piano performances, vocal numbers, and the screening of personal war video stories from Ukrainian soldiers. In the church’s beautiful historic interior with its exposed wooden beams and arched windows, attendees were deeply moved by the performances, particularly the violin recital which took place against the backdrop of video testimonials from the frontlines.
“Thank you very much to everyone who came to support us, to everyone who brought pastries and gifts for the raffle. Also special thanks to Prestatyn Trinity Church, who kindly provided us with the church premises for our events for the third time,” the event organizers noted in a social media post.
This concert was a repeat performance of a program that was previously presented in Llandudno on March 2nd. Although the number of attendees was modest, they managed to raise a significant amount of funds that will be entirely directed to aid in Ukraine through a local charity organization.
The event featured not only musical performances but also a thoughtfully organized charity raffle and refreshment area. Local volunteers, including members of the church community, staffed tables selling raffle tickets and collecting donations in containers marked “Donations for Ukraine,” decorated with Ukrainian national symbols. Traditional Ukrainian embroidered cloths (rushnyky) adorned some of the tables, adding an authentic cultural touch to the setting.
One of the highlights of the event was the impressive spread of homemade cakes and pastries, including cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, brownies and other baked goods prepared by both Ukrainian and Welsh community members. Women in blue aprons served these treats to appreciative guests, with all proceeds going to the fundraising effort.
The event was part of a series of activities organized by the Ukrainian community in North Wales to maintain awareness about the situation in Ukraine and raise funds for humanitarian aid. Entry to the concert was free, but visitors had the opportunity to make voluntary donations.
“Your support is very important to us!” the organizers emphasized, thanking everyone who continues to show solidarity with Ukraine during this challenging time.
