A Biddulph rotary club member has revealed the most sought after items at the local Ukraine donation centre.

Mark Bailey, who was previously known for Congleton businesses Marks Events and Marks Flowers, has now helped distribute many thousands of pounds worth of aid to Ukraine.

As Mark is part Biddulph Rotary, his fellow Rotarian Rob Lomas was keen to expand Mark's presence at Glebe Farm in setting up a donation point to support Ukrainians affected by the ongoing conflict.

And the next truck is going out on May 2, with a large list of supplies urgently needed.

"So the next truck is going out in less than a fortnight," said Mark.

"We're teaming up with the Macclesfield Ukrainian Donation Team who are sending extra vehicles there as well. 

"Having now sent £72,000 worth of aid, we are now aiming for £28,000 worth of aid to be donated, so we can get to that magic figure of £100,000. 

"It is absolutely fantastic how much stuff people have donated. But it has started to plateau."

The most desired items at the Glebe Farm donation point on Peel Lane are as follows:

Food 

Toiletries

Batteries (including torches with batteries)

Sanitary products

Nappies

Wipes 

First Aid Supplies

Wheelchairs

Crutches/walking sticks

Walking frames

Nub News reported that the Astbury hub for Ukrainian goods valued their donations at the £40,000 milestone on March 17, just three weeks after Russia's invasion began. This week - with the amazing help of local residents - they will have doubled that figure.

"When we distribute it is great to receive pictures and hear from drivers along the way," added Mark.

"We've managed to get everything to at least Poland, and get some things into Ukraine.

"It was amazing to receive a message from a baby hospital in Ukraine, saying they'd received our goods as well.

"Another new thing that has been set up recently is partnering with all the food banks in Congleton and Biddulph.

"We needed to make sure that food being donated isn't being taken from our local foodbanks.

"So I set up a meeting with all local food banks. But it was pleasing to hear that they hadn't seen a significant decrease in stock donated, which was amazing.

"And it also helped to join them up so they can help each other out if they are low on stock, or had an excess of a certain product to donate to another."

The Ukrainian Donation Hub is open during working hours, and is situated towards the right of the Glebe Farm carpark.

Just enter Peel Ln, Astbury, Congleton CW12 4RQ into your satnav.