A UKRAINE special meeting is being held in Newton Abbot tonight to aid refugees from the war torn country.

As the Russian forces advance into Ukraine Newton Abbot Crisis Aid has organised the meeting for 7pm tonight (Monday, March 7) at The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot.

The Crisis Team say: ‘We look forward to seeing as many who are able to come.’

Newton Crisis Aid (NCA) organised the vigil for Ukraine held in the town on Saturday at the Newton Abbot war memorial, when a two minute silence was held.

NCA distributed a leaflet with details of the organisation and an invitation to tonight’s meeting. More details from Gordon Hook on 07779 224467 or chairman Andrew Rose on 07974841060.