Fun day for Ukraine at Rosuick Farm, Goonhilly, Cornwall

There was a wonderful turnout at Rosuick Farm, aka Cornish Camels off Goonhilly Downs, last Saturday to celebrate a coming together of Ukrainian culture and Cornish support.

This included both Ukranian and Cornish food, plus musical entertainment all outdoors in the sunshine.

The Oates family that hosted said: "We would like to say a massive thank you to all those who supported the garden party, particularly those donated their goods, time and talents.

"It was a true coming together of cultures, with guests enjoying delicious Borscht, cakes and pasties, whilst listening to a blend of Ukrainian and British performances."

A violin quartet of Ettie, Bella, Wynnie and Darcey, all aged six

Children from Grade Ruan School performed a number of pieces, including a guitar solo by nine-year-old Vlad, a violin quartet featuring Arabella, Darcey, Etie and Wynnie, all aged six, and they were also joined by five-year-old Leo to sing.

The party enjoyed energising dance performances from the Coverack Community Dance Group led by Becky, as well as performances from many talented artists including Ella and Elena singing Ukrainian songs, the Murmurations, Dan Moore, Stu Oates and Martin Wills on his accordion, plus a saxophonist.

Nine-year-old Vlad's guitar solo

Lots of smiling faces were painted and there was crafting fun led by Tara Oates.

Beccie Goldie’s family yoga session was a hit and the story telling tent was busy all afternoon, including author Jenny Scholding reading Percy Pengelly.

There were also games and stalls, with ten-year-old Nylah raising £60 – that she then donated to the fundraising – selling her sea glass pictures.

Clover, aged nine, and Pip, four, with the headband they crafted

Many people volunteered their time, including 11-year-old Jacob and nine-year-old Lily, who helped to run the pre-loved stall, sweet stall and guess the name of the chicken stand all afternoon.

Earlier in the week the children of Grade Ruan School held a Ukraine Day, where they celebrated and learnt about Ukrainian culture, wearing blue and yellow as part of the fundraising efforts.

Between them the two days raised £2,563 for much-needed aid to be sent to Ukraine.

Donations can still be left the cause via www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ella-vasylieva

The page was set up by Ella Vasylievam, who is now based in Cadgwith.
On the page she explains that before the war she was an architect and her husband worked as a builder.

He continues to remain in Dnipro, Ukraine with their dog Lucky, volunteering for the community, and she set up the page to raise money for the transportation of supplies, and for humanitarian purposes.

Face painting fun with Darcey, aged six, and Billy, five

Nevie, aged seven, at the school Ukraine Day

Aid being delivered in Ukraine