Dnipro Kids - Evacuation Update

[StevieC]

I thought I'd share some good news with everyone.

Today we managed to get 30 of our orphanage children onto a train in Dnipro, and they are currently making their way across Ukraine towards Lviv in the west.

The journey is not without its dangers, so I'll wait patiently until I hear they have safely arrived in Lviv.

[andrew70]

I thought I'd share some good news with everyone.

Today we managed to get 30 of our orphanage children onto a train in Dnipro, and they are currently making their way across Ukraine towards Lviv in the west.

The journey is not without its dangers, so I'll wait patiently until I hear they have safely arrived in Lviv.

All the best and thank you for all your efforts.

Fingers crossed the evacuation happens.

[Jim44]

All the best and thank you for all your efforts.

Fingers crossed the evacuation happens.

Hope it goes well, StevieC. You guys are awesome and doing a wonderful job. It’s heart-warming in this time of depressing chaos.

[Mick O'Rourke]

,Stevie.
You did appear very determined during your TV interview that they would get across country somehow after having the disappointment regarding the buses,
You certainly sent signals to those that should be doing more ,on assistance and plans for the kids when they reach you .

No words from us here can fully express the regard you are held in doing this dangerous work
.But we know its a labour of love for you.
I wish i was in better health and more mobile and able to help you in a practical way.

[stu in nottingham]

Thanks for all you do for those kids and their carers Stevie. we are all proud of you. Fingers crossed for safe journeys for the youngsters.

[MKHIBEE]

Hopefully the kids and everybody involved in getting the kids to safety arrives safe and well in a safe place. They are doing a fantastic job in the most difficult of circumstances.

[May21/05/216]

Hopefully the kids get to safety and your doing a fantastic work

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[HibbyDave]

Fingers crossed for a safe journey and a speedy end to the madness over there.

Thanks for the update Stevie, I’m sure it’s greatly appreciated by all on here.

[Bostonhibby]

Good on you Stevie, hope you all have a safe journey.

All I can practically do here is donate and have gof after a few others to do so as well.

Take care.

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[Greenbeard]

Chapeau

[Ardenttwo]

Good on you Stevie, hope you all have a safe journey.

All I can practically do here is donate and have gof after a few others to do so as well.

Take care.

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What great work you are doing Stevie. These kids will have you in their lives forever. I just wish we can help you more. Take care and please stay safe Could we contribute financially direct I have already contributed through other channels at Hibernian but not sure if that goes directly to your cause

[Leithenhibby]

Stevie, if need be my door is open. We need these kids to be safe first and foremost but the UK government not making it easy for you and so many others.

Stay safe and don't hesitate to ask, anytime.
💚💚💚

[Sauerkraut]

Stevie, you are a hero, my son. We can only offer finance and our best wishes. For the moment I'm contributing to Dnipro Kids but let us know if you think a more appropriate channel for funding exists.

[Willis1875]

Brilliant news Stevie

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Stevie is there a way to donate and sponsor a child in a oner? My business would like to sponsor a child and in doing so would give the cash quicker…?

thanks to you and the volunteers for the care and dedication and the inspiration for good in others.
The world needs more of this and to bring hope in these dark days.

Wishing you all the strength, safety and blessing to overcome this adversity.

[surreyhibbie]

,Stevie.
You did appear very determined during your TV interview that they would get across country somehow after having the disappointment regarding the buses,
You certainly sent signals to those that should be doing more ,on assistance and plans for the kids when they reach you .

No words from us here can fully express the regard you are held in doing this dangerous work
.But we know its a labour of love for you.
I wish i was in better health and more mobile and able to help you in a practical way.

:top marks

couldnt agree more.:agree:

[ronaldo7]

I thought I'd share some good news with everyone.

Today we managed to get 30 of our orphanage children onto a train in Dnipro, and they are currently making their way across Ukraine towards Lviv in the west.

The journey is not without its dangers, so I'll wait patiently until I hear they have safely arrived in Lviv.

It'll be nice for the bairns to see a weel kent face when they finally arrive.

Keep up the good work, :aok:

[Chuck Rhoades]

I’m in awe of you Stevie, simply amazing.

Is the plan for these children to be based in western Ukraine or Poland for the time being? Or something else, e.g. over to the UK?

I’m not in the position to fly across Europe and support in the brave and admiral way you have, but would love to help somehow, through fundraising, organising supplies of clothing / food or the likes. Be great to hear how others can chip in and help. Appreciate that’s not your priority at the moment, but will keep an eye on your updates.

Good luck!

[Chuck Rhoades]

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[Glory Lurker]

Thank you so much for all your efforts, Stevie. That we all could be as selfless as you.

[gbhibby]

Stevie I am in awe of you. Great News that you arrived safely together with the kids.

[kaimendhibs]

Absolutely fantastic Stevie 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Onion]

What an amazing thing you've done. Truly incredible.

[MurrayfieldHibs]

Fantastic news [emoji1319]


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[StevieC]

What great work you are doing Stevie. These kids will have you in their lives forever. I just wish we can help you more. Take care and please stay safe Could we contribute financially direct I have already contributed through other channels at Hibernian but not sure if that goes directly to your cause

Anywhere that Dnipro Kids is mentioned or on a collection bucket comes to us. Just Giving donations via the justgiving.com website also gets gift aid added to it (search Dnipro Appeal on their website).

[StevieC]

Stevie, you are a hero, my son. We can only offer finance and our best wishes. For the moment I'm contributing to Dnipro Kids but let us know if you think a more appropriate channel for funding exists.

Please remember that it’s not just me, there is a strong committee that helps keep things together and are as much invested in the welfare of these kids as anyone.
I just view myself as an ordinary guy that’s doing what he can to make the lives of those he cares about a little bit better. No different to the vast majority of parents out there.

And none of it would be possible without the financial assistance we receive from all of you. 👍

[StevieC]

Stevie is there a way to donate and sponsor a child in a oner? My business would like to sponsor a child and in doing so would give the cash quicker…?

thanks to you and the volunteers for the care and dedication and the inspiration for good in others.
The world needs more of this and to bring hope in these dark days.

Wishing you all the strength, safety and blessing to overcome this adversity.

Thanks for asking the question..
We used to do individual child sponsorship in the early days, but it was a huge task to undertake trying to give individual updates on each child. Plus we had issues during the transitional period of large institutional orphanages to the smaller “family-type” orphanages that we support today.

We do have lots of supporters that pay a monthly donation, and get the updated emailed directly to them, but it’s not child sponsorship as such just supporting what we do.
We have banded about the idea of a website update and have sponsorship of actually orphanages, but that involves a complete revamp of the website which we fear could be time consuming and costly.

[StevieC]

I’m in awe of you Stevie, simply amazing.

Is the plan for these children to be based in western Ukraine or Poland for the time being? Or something else, e.g. over to the UK?

I’m not in the position to fly across Europe and support in the brave and admiral way you have, but would love to help somehow, through fundraising, organising supplies of clothing / food or the likes. Be great to hear how others can chip in and help. Appreciate that’s not your priority at the moment, but will keep an eye on your updates.

Good luck!

As I mentioned above, please remember this is a team effort. There’s a good committee in place and none of it would be possible without the financial assistance from you the supporters 👍

The plan, if we can get the government to allow it, is to bring them to Scotland where we have an amazing support network with the Hibernian community. Just need Boris and his mob to stop their closed borders mentality and allow these wonderful kids in.

[gbhibby]

As I mentioned above, please remember this is a team effort. There’s a good committee in place and none of it would be possible without the financial assistance from you the supporters 👍

The plan, if we can get the government to allow it, is to bring them to Scotland where we have an amazing support network with the Hibernian community. Just need Boris and his mob to stop their closed borders mentality and allow these wonderful kids in.
👍👍

[Mick O'Rourke]

.On BBC News just now ,Victoria Derbyshire speaking online to Edinburgh businessman Stuart McKenzie who is now in Poland ,but has lived and worked in Ukraine for 30yrs and he knows Stevie Carr.
He has met with Stevie and is assisting efforts to get the kids to Poland.

Stuart fled Kyiv early in the invasion ands is now housed in Kracow.Poland
Am sure he along with Stevie and others will get the children in a safe place.
Stuart is also trying to get his people,friends to safety.

Th Home Office needs to fast track the visa system and do our share in helping Ukraine refugee crisis .
It is more than just critical now ...It is deadly

Our UK Govt must surely be aware that UK citizens are helping with clothing, with medical assistance and feeding the children and their adult helpers.


Get more officials/staff from here to Poland and get these people visa passes now. Not next month !!

The excuses so far from UK Govt on delays are frankly embarrassing and shameful.

[tricky]

Am auctioning a signed Mixu 6-2 derby demolition print for Dnipro kids

[brog]

I find it hard to watch the news just now but huge kudos to all involved in this effort. If our government had 1 ounce of the compassion shown by Stevie et al our world would be a safer and much more humane place.

[sarfoftheborder]

Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids have just been mentioned in the House of Commons today.

I had the Parliament tv channel on in the background so I only got the gist of what was said. Pete Wishart, Stevie's constituency MP, explained what Stevie has been doing, and asked the Leader of the House during business questions if all remaining bureaucracy could be removed so that the orphans can get to Scotland.

Pete has already written to Patel but has not yet received a reply. The Leader undertook to follow this up and ensure Pete gets a speedy response.

Brilliant. Fingers crossed.

[Leithenhibby]

Stevie Carr and Dnipro Kids have just been mentioned in the House of Commons today.

I had the Parliament tv channel on in the background so I only got the gist of what was said. Pete Wishart, Stevie's constituency MP, explained what Stevie has been doing, and asked the Leader of the House during business questions if all remaining bureaucracy could be removed so that the orphans can get to Scotland.

Pete has already written to Patel but has not yet received a reply. The Leader undertook to follow this up and ensure Pete gets a speedy response.

Brilliant. Fingers crossed.


Fingers crossed indeed...💚

Brilliant news that the word is getting out there and can only be good for the kids. But, you can't help but feel anger and frustration with the UK government and the snails pace they are moving at...

Top job from the Dnipro team.👏💙💛

[Keith_M]

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Just noticed this. That's great news.

[gbhibby]

BBC Scotland news are covering the story and have a journo waiting on the Polish side of the border. None of the Kids will have passports so might prove a stumbling block due to the Tory government being slow to react to the fluid situation.

Well done Stevie and all concerned.

Hibs fans were mentioned in the BBC Scotland report.

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[hibee]

https://twitter.com/bbcscotnine/status/1502042556640677890?s=21

[gbhibby]

https://twitter.com/bbcscotnine/status/1502042556640677890?s=21
Superb absolutely superb

[18Craig75]

Absolutely brilliant. Now for the rest of them 🤞-

I really hope one day they can all be welcomed at Easter Road. They all look so happy, amazing considering what they must’ve been through already in their short lives.

Well done to all involved with Dnipro Kids, a real good news story from a dire situation.

[Bostonhibby]

Brilliant, a wee bit light in a very dark tunnel, Heroes, everyone involved.

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[Mick O'Rourke]

Bring tears to the hardest of us.
Well done to Stevie and his team.
Marvellous work. The faces say it all.


Human spirit like this will overcome evil.

[brog]

Bring tears to the hardest of us.
Well done to Stevie and his team.
Marvellous work. The faces say it all.


Human spirit like this will overcome evil.

Mick, as ever you capture it perfectly. Much love my friend.

[May21/05/216]

Brilliant news and I just want to say well done to all the team of volunteers

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[Jones28]

Brilliant news.

Dnipro was hit last night.

[JimBHibees]

I find it hard to watch the news just now but huge kudos to all involved in this effort. If our government had 1 ounce of the compassion shown by Stevie et al our world would be a safer and much more humane place.

Ain't that the truth. Absolute contrast from the huge compassion and selflessness shown by Stevie and all others involved. Fantastic work.

[ronaldo7]

Great news. Well done all. ✅

[The_Exile]

What an effort by everyone involved. Really does bring home how precious life is. So happy for the kids.

Really hope we can somehow get them to Scotland without all the red tape.

[hibsbollah]

I watched the report and Stevies interview on the news and I felt a real sense of pride and gratitude to everyone involved.

Just fantastic.

[cocopops1875]

Breaking news there’s been explosions in Dnipro.

Doing Gods work getting those kids out 🙌🏼

[oconnors_strip]

Last nights news brought tears to my eyes, seeing those kids and Stevie being safe and over the border! Well done all involved

[CentreLine]

Last nights news brought tears to my eyes, seeing those kids and Stevie being safe and over the border! Well done all involved

Inspiring stuff and I’ll be surprised if guys involved in making this happen don’t see the children as the real heroes. They and all of their county people have been pitched in to a world of fear and danger yet put their trust i a group of strangers to help them to safety. It is a story that will rightfully follow everyone involved through their lives. Every one a hero amongst a country of heroes.

[CockneyRebel]

Last nights news brought tears to my eyes, seeing those kids and Stevie being safe and over the border! Well done all involved


This may be a wee story within the bigger picture but all the wee stories add up to make the bigger picture. It is our reaction to these stories that separate us from that narcissistic megalomaniac anus.

[Green Man]

I’ve just watched the clip from last night’s news. Stevie and the rest of the volunteers are absolute heroes. Seeing those kids’ happy faces, after what must have been a torturous time for them, shows what great work Dnipro Kids are doing, and how strong those kids are. Massive well done to everyone involved.

[GloryGlory]

I watched the news clip and read all the info on here.

Is it too early or presumptuous to suggest that Stevie and the Dnipro Kids organisation should be inducted as honorary members of Hibs Hall of Fame? This story should go down in the annals of our history alongside all the great teams, players and games.

[eastterrace]

I watched the news clip and read all the info on here.

Is it too early or presumptuous to suggest that Stevie and the Dnipro Kids organisation should be inducted as honorary members of Hibs Hall of Fame? This story should go down in the annals of our history alongside all the great teams, players and games.
Great shout and hope it happens. The guy is a legend.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I watched the news clip and read all the info on here.

Is it too early or presumptuous to suggest that Stevie and the Dnipro Kids organisation should be inducted as honorary members of Hibs Hall of Fame? This story should go down in the annals of our history alongside all the great teams, players and games.

:agree:

Great shout and there’s not a cause more deserving of such an honour.

The work they’ve done for the kids of Dnipro is really quite humbling.

[Pretty Boy]

Genuinely in awe of the work that has gone on over the years in supporting these kids and particularly so in the last couple of weeks. If myself or my family ever found ourselves in such a situation I really hope a community of people I've never met from thousands of miles away show the same compassion and empathy.

The support from both the Hibs community and football rivals alike is quite special. All the noise, the moaning and the bickering is part and parcel of a forum, social media or a trip to the pub but when it really matters you see the good in people. I can only hope in the not too distant future we are fundraising to get these kids back home.

[Billy Whizz]

Well done everyone involved, amazing to see

[Mick O'Rourke]

What is sadly unfolding now in Dnipro and the suffering thats going on throughout the Country of Ukraine is nothing short of barbarism.
There are now millions of Ukranians in neighbouring Countries who may never see their homes again.

But in one,no small effort in the mass of all this, a group of caring people from our fair land, with courage,selflessness and gut determination may well have saved, and most certainly changed the lives of some who have had more than their share of suffering.

I salute them all

There's class, there's first class, and there's Dnipro Kids class !!

Slava Ukraini !!

[CyberSauzee]

Just saw the report on the BBC 6 o'clock news. Well done guys, simple succinct answer to the question of what the government needs to do to allow Ukrainians into the UK - do it quickly and make it easy.

[JoeT]

If you're proud to be a hibby, proud to be a hibby......To all involved over the last 15 or so years that have helped and contributed to the numerous special acts of kindness and support to these kids, whether it's been throwing a few coins in a bucket to driving vans of supplies thousands of miles, I salute you all. What a special community we are part of and will continue to be. The football part is not really that important.

[A Hi-Bee]

Just saw the report on the BBC 6 o'clock news. Well done guys, simple succinct answer to the question of what the government needs to do to allow Ukrainians into the UK - do it quickly and make it easy.
:top marks

[zitelli62]

Humbling to see supporters of this great club doing what we were founded to do help others long may it continue the guys are doing an amazing job with the orphans and hopefully we can bring them to Scotland if the government gets there fingers out there **** and let's them in the country no amount of words do you justice your just amazing and although you don't think so your a superhero to a lot of innocent children.

[gbhibby]

https://www.gov.uk/honours
Think we need to push for some recognition for Stevie Carr

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[Turkish Green]

Admiration due from me

[Buninyong Hibby]

Great work by these fellas. There has just been a feature on SBS Over here in Australia on the work Hibs Dnipro Kids are doing to bring the children out. Even more proud to be a Hibby!

[s.a.m]

Stevie's work in Dnipro has been impressive since the start, but this is another level. A big thanks for everything you've done and, for what it's worth :greengrin, I'm proud of you and everyone else involved. Best wishes and good luck to all of you.

[ronaldo7]

https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1502351253686345728

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Inspirational - providing kids with hope amongst the darkness of already complicated lives through no fault of their own.

Selfless acts, putting folks lives at risk, such as these shown by the volunteers give us hope to build on - and boy do we need it. Politics of division and hate must be rejected and humanity take a better path than the one its meandered down.

May all the blessings and good fortune shine down on the needy in their hours of desperation.

[Mick O'Rourke]

https://www.gov.uk/honours
Think we need to push for some recognition for Stevie Carr

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A big YES from me for Stevie and Dnipro Kids to get recognition.
They will have been well known in Ukraine of course .But now the World knows of their efforts.
Our First Minister has hailed them for their efforts.
Now its down to Boris and co to drop the stalling/visa nonsense and let Ukranian refugees come to the UK... Now !!

[gbhibby]

A big YES from me for Stevie and Dnipro Kids to get recognition.
They will have been well known in Ukraine of course .But now the World knows of their efforts.
Our First Minister has hailed them for their efforts.
Now its down to Boris and co to drop the stalling/visa nonsense and let Ukranian refugees come to the UK... Now !!
Need some personal information on Stevie to complete the nomination forms. Perhaps people on here who know Stevie personally could start the ball rolling,don't know if the Scottish Gov have similar procedures. Sir Stevie Carr sounds about right.

[JamesHFC]

Watching it on BBC News just now. Brilliant 👏🏻

[HFC93]

Well done to all involved for their work. Incredible stuff. Will look to make a donation ASAP.

[DaveF]

Need some personal information on Stevie to complete the nomination forms. Perhaps people on here who know Stevie personally could start the ball rolling,don't know if the Scottish Gov have similar procedures. Sir Stevie Carr sounds about right.

I dunno if you are serious or not but you may want to check if your intended recipient is a fan of an outdated honours system.....

[Keith_M]

I dunno if you are serious or not but you may want to check if your intended recipient is a fan of an outdated honours system.....


I think he's only kidding


Though 'Sir Stevie, Baron of East Craigs' does have a certain ring to it.


:greengrin

[Moulin Yarns]

I think he's only kidding


Though 'Sir Stevie, Baron of East Craigs' does have a certain ring to it.


:greengrin

Earl Oakbank perhaps, last I met him that's where he lived.

[gbhibby]

I dunno if you are serious or not but you may want to check if your intended recipient is a fan of an outdated honours system.....
I thought it would be a good thing to do Stevie deserves some recognition more so than some failed tory education minister.

[Phil MaGlass]

I,m not normally an emotional person unless it comes to getting angry :wink: but living here in Holland I was explaining to my Dutch friends last night what the twitter was all about, Steve, the charity etc,,, and I got quite emotional and had to take a wee gulp of air. In the last few days I have seen old (Hibs) friends going to join the fight in Ukraine and now this.
I cant be more proud to be a Hibs fan than over the last couple of days.

Barcelona have a motto
“Més que un Club” more than a club.

Quite adequate for Hibs aswell.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Earl Oakbank perhaps, last I met him that's where he lived.


Stevie lived in East Craigs many years ago.Before Dnipro Kids.
I hung about with some of Stevie's pals in the Mid Yoken and Rainbow pubs back then.

[Gmack7]

Stevie lived in East Craigs many years ago.Before Dnipro Kids.
I hung about with some of Stevie's pals in the Mid Yoken and Rainbow pubs back then.

I remember it well Mick, he wasn't a bad keeper either, I was talking to him in the clerrie Inn a few months back

[jacomo]

BBC R4 has just run a story on the Dnipro Kids evacuation. Obviously the UK government’s refusal to accept 100 orphans was raised - I think the pressure is on and Dnipro Kids may have a positive impact way beyond the kids who are directly supported.

EDIT: the Ukrainian guy being interviewed (didn’t catch his name) mocked us for being thrashed by Dnipro all those years ago lol.

[Mick O'Rourke]

BBC R4 has just run a story on the Dnipro Kids evacuation. Obviously the UK government’s refusal to accept 100 orphans was raised - I think the pressure is on and Dnipro Kids may have a positive impact way beyond the kids who are directly supported.

EDIT: the Ukrainian guy being interviewed (didn’t catch his name) mocked us for being thrashed by Dnipro all those years ago lol.
I contribute to a travel forum on Trip Advisor
So went on the Ukraine Forum and gave Dnipro Kids a mention on a relevant thread.

I then noticed this about Switzerland.
Puts the UK Govt to shame.

"Switzerland is supporting Ukrainian refugees with free travel, accommodation and support within the country.
Ukrainians with a valid passport can travel for free on all Swiss public transport.
TGV LYRIA is offering free travel to Ukrainians, with a Ukrainian passport or ID card.
SBB CFF is offering free travel on public transport to all Ukrainians, whether this is within Switzerland or traveling to a neighboring country.
Since 28th February 2022, Ukrainians can enter visa-free with a valid passport and stay for up to 3 months.
Cities of Zurich (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g188111-Canton_of_Zurich-Vacations.html), Bale and Les Grisons are welcoming Ukrainian refugees with free accommodation

[Leithenhibby]

I contribute to a travel forum on Trip Advisor
So went on the Ukraine Forum and gave Dnipro Kids a mention on a relevant thread.

I then noticed this about Switzerland.
Puts the UK Govt to shame.

"Switzerland is supporting Ukrainian refugees with free travel, accommodation and support within the country.
Ukrainians with a valid passport can travel for free on all Swiss public transport.
TGV LYRIA is offering free travel to Ukrainians, with a Ukrainian passport or ID card.
SBB CFF is offering free travel on public transport to all Ukrainians, whether this is within Switzerland or traveling to a neighboring country.
Since 28th February 2022, Ukrainians can enter visa-free with a valid passport and stay for up to 3 months.
Cities of Zurich (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g188111-Canton_of_Zurich-Vacations.html), Bale and Les Grisons are welcoming Ukrainian refugees with free accommodation

This is how you look after war refugees and the UK government should hang their heads in shame, it's an absolute disgrace how they offer so little and then claim to be leading the way... rant over 💙💛

[RIP]

I remember it well Mick, he wasn't a bad keeper either, I was talking to him in the clerrie Inn a few months back

Tell me it wasn’t Clerrie Hearts he played for

[Hibs Class]

BBC R4 has just run a story on the Dnipro Kids evacuation. Obviously the UK government’s refusal to accept 100 orphans was raised - I think the pressure is on and Dnipro Kids may have a positive impact way beyond the kids who are directly supported.

EDIT: the Ukrainian guy being interviewed (didn’t catch his name) mocked us for being thrashed by Dnipro all those years ago lol.

I heard that too. Interviewee was Peter C, a long-time supporter of Dnipro Kids. Previously worked at Kyivstar and supported us both financially and through arranging experiences for the kids on their holidays, e.g. they spent time in a Kyivstar call centre and loved it. One or two errors in his interview, but definitely true to say he’s helped the kids in the last week. Can almost forgive him for describing the Hibs as lousy 😂

[jacomo]

I heard that too. Interviewee was Peter C, a long-time supporter of Dnipro Kids. Previously worked at Kyivstar and supported us both financially and through arranging experiences for the kids on their holidays, e.g. they spent time in a Kyivstar call centre and loved it. One or two errors in his interview, but definitely true to say he’s helped the kids in the last week. Can almost forgive him for describing the Hibs as lousy 😂


:aok:

[Gmack7]

Tell me it wasn’t Clerrie Hearts he played for

Steady, he has more class than that😁

[hibeejeebies]

Mind-blowing effort Stevie 💚

[Swedish hibee]

Well done everyone involved 👏

[The Baldmans Comb]

I thought it would be a good thing to do Stevie deserves some recognition more so than some failed tory education minister.

Unless this is some sort of joke as previously advised it might be better to find out if your intended recipient is interested in this sort of recognition.🤔

To many Scottish people this sort of 'honour" is at best old fashioned and ridiculous and in many politicians case utterly corrupt.

To date the British are not at all comfortable allowing Ukrainian refugees into the country in any great number unless they already have family here which isn't many😥

However on the very positive side one of the exceptions they are looking at to their credit is refugees who are sponsored by recognised charities.✅

There is a reception center in Poland (Radkow I think) which again after a very slow start is being expanded to deal with the applications.

[hibee]

Just on the main ITV news Sally Becker from Save a Child UK, she seems to have arranged a separate coach to bring another 20 kids out of Ukraine that couldn’t get on the original coach.

She went into Ukraine and was on the coach with the kids but says it’s all down to the Dnipro kids and Stevie and she just gave them a lift.

They now have accommodation sorted near Loch Lomond to keep the kids together but just need permission to bring them in without passports.

[Greenbeard]

Unless this is some sort of joke as previously advised it might be better to find out if your intended recipient is interested in this sort of recognition.🤔

To many Scottish people this sort of 'honour" is at best old fashioned and ridiculous and in many politicians case utterly corrupt.

To date the British are not at all comfortable allowing Ukrainian refugees into the country in any great number unless they already have family here which isn't many😥

However on the very positive side one of the exceptions they are looking at to their credit is refugees who are sponsored by recognised charities.✅

There is a reception center in Poland (Radkow I think) which again after a very slow start is being expanded to deal with the applications.

Totally get where you are coming from. However the trouble is the folk who are genuinely deserving of some form of recognition for their charitable efforts are the sort of modest folk who will shun the limelight and if you ask them, would poo-poo any suggestion of them being recognised by an award, saying they don't do what they do for self-promotion or the badge. I don't know Stevie but I would guess there is a good chance he'd fall into that category.
So I say bash on with a nomination and if he says no later in the process (if successful, and why wouldn't he be) then so be it.

[WeAreHibs]

Just on the main ITV news Sally Becker from Save a Child UK, she seems to have arranged a separate coach to bring another 20 kids out of Ukraine that couldn’t get on the original coach.

She went into Ukraine and was on the coach with the kids but says it’s all down to the Dnipro kids and Stevie and she just gave them a lift.

They now have accommodation sorted near Loch Lomond to keep the kids together but just need permission to bring them in without passports.

Will the kids be staying together or will fostering be looked for?

[gbhibby]

Unless this is some sort of joke as previously advised it might be better to find out if your intended recipient is interested in this sort of recognition.🤔

To many Scottish people this sort of 'honour" is at best old fashioned and ridiculous and in many politicians case utterly corrupt.

To date the British are not at all comfortable allowing Ukrainian refugees into the country in any great number unless they already have family here which isn't many😥

However on the very positive side one of the exceptions they are looking at to their credit is refugees who are sponsored by recognised charities.✅

There is a reception center in Poland (Radkow I think) which again after a very slow start is being expanded to deal with the applications.
Wasn't meant to be a joke. Don't know Stevie personally so don't know his views on honours system. Just think what he did deserves some recognition for not only getting the kids out but the fund raising etc.
Whilst we still have an outdated honours system I think that what Stevie and the others involved did deserves some sort of adulation from society

[Mr Grieves]

Well done to everybody involved :not worth

[hibee]

Will the kids be staying together or will fostering be looked for?

I don’t know any more than what was said on the news but she gave the impression they had a big place arranged that would keep them all together and the women who run the orphanages have stayed with the kids to look after them.

[Jay]

Wasn't meant to be a joke. Don't know Stevie personally so don't know his views on honours system. Just think what he did deserves some recognition for not only getting the kids out but the fund raising etc.
Whilst we still have an outdated honours system I think that what Stevie and the others involved did deserves some sort of adulation from society

Personally I think your intentions are great but a bit mistimed. Right now I think we should concentrate on funding and anything else stevie and the team need. Assuming they get here they will need supplies of clothes and bedding etc so once the team let us know we can focus on that.
As an aside I think we should keep personal info about stevie off the board. Don't know how he feels about folk discussing him and it is a public board . Just my tuppence worth

[Keith_M]

Wasn't meant to be a joke. Don't know Stevie personally so don't know his views on honours system. Just think what he did deserves some recognition for not only getting the kids out but the fund raising etc.
Whilst we still have an outdated honours system I think that what Stevie and the others involved did deserves some sort of adulation from society



Al fair points mate.

👍

[Hibs Class]

Will the kids be staying together or will fostering be looked for?

We're aiming to at least keep individual family groups together, which means finding accommodation for groups of around 7-12. The website has been updated on that this morning.

Dnipro Kids seeks accommodation for Ukrainian child refugees | Dnipro Kids (https://dniprokids.com/dnipro-kids-seeks-accommodation-for-ukrainian-child-refugees/)

[son of haggart]

Just donated - felt good to be able to give to something where I knew there are Edinburgh people on the ground doing something positive to help.

Just a small point on the honours system.

I have been involved in nominations in the past for MBEs. This would seem the most appropriate honour to aim at.

I do agree that it would be better to wait until the particular task is completed, for one thing you would then have more positive evidence. Another point is that it is good to have a wide range of written support from a variety of sources. Happy to help eg reading over drafts etc. later down the line if you just PM me.

[Moulin Yarns]

Just donated - felt good to be able to give to something where I knew there are Edinburgh people on the ground doing something positive to help.

Just a small point on the honours system.

I have been involved in nominations in the past for MBEs. This would seem the most appropriate honour to aim at.

I do agree that it would be better to wait until the particular task is completed, for one thing you would then have more positive evidence. Another point is that it is good to have a wide range of written support from a variety of sources. Happy to help eg reading over drafts etc. later down the line if you just PM me.

Good to know ther is someone with knowledge and experience, even if you are from the dark side. :wink:

Freedom of the City of Perth might be an option as well.

[StevieC]

Apologies for not updating sooner ..

The second orphanage group arrived yesterday safely, so we currently have 5 orphanages stationed at the Cukrownia Znin Hotel (huge thank you to Group Arche for providing temporary accommodation).

We still have a couple of orphanages still in Ukraine. One is choosing to sit tight just now, the other is moving west to stay near relatives near the quieter area around Chernivitsi, but I think they are swaying towards evacuation.

I think the amount of media attention this has received is possibly ramping up the pressure for the UK government to do something, and I’m hoping we might get some news in the coming days.

I travelled to Warsaw today and flying back to Scotland tomorrow (I’ve got work to go to on Tuesday 😂).

Passing through Warsaw bus/train station was heartbreaking. It is full of displaced Ukrainians, and police and Aid Agencies trying their best to help, comfort and assure. 😞

Fingers crossed for the next few days and see what happens.

[May21/05/216]

Apologies for not updating sooner ..

The second orphanage group arrived yesterday safely, so we currently have 5 orphanages stationed at the Cukrownia Znin Hotel (huge thank you to Group Arche for providing temporary accommodation).

We still have a couple of orphanages still in Ukraine. One is choosing to sit tight just now, the other is moving west to stay near relatives near the quieter area around Chernivitsi, but I think they are swaying towards evacuation.

I think the amount of media attention this has received is possibly ramping up the pressure for the UK government to do something, and I’m hoping we might get some news in the coming days.

I travelled to Warsaw today and flying back to Scotland tomorrow (I’ve got work to go to on Tuesday [emoji23]).

Passing through Warsaw bus/train station was heartbreaking. It is full of displaced Ukrainians, and police and Aid Agencies trying their best to help, comfort and assure. [emoji20]

Fingers crossed for the next few days and see what happens.You and your team are just doing a brilliant job its absolutely heartbreaking what's happening over there I pray it stops sooner than later I hope you get all the help for these kids from our government [emoji120]

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[StevieC]

Just on the main ITV news Sally Becker from Save a Child UK, she seems to have arranged a separate coach to bring another 20 kids out of Ukraine that couldn’t get on the original coach.

She went into Ukraine and was on the coach with the kids but says it’s all down to the Dnipro kids and Stevie and she just gave them a lift.

They now have accommodation sorted near Loch Lomond to keep the kids together but just need permission to bring them in without passports.

I met up with Sally by complete chance. She is an amazing woman and been in more war zones than I’ve had trips to Spain!
I’d just managed to get the first orphanages out when we heard that another two had made it onto the train from Dnipro to Lviv. She volunteered to meet with the kids and escort them on the bus that dropped us off and returned to Lviv to collect the second group. She endured an 18 hour bus journey through the night with the kids, to see them reunited.

And hats of to the bus drivers as well. They left western Poland Wednesday evening, picked me up at Katowice airport at 3am, we made it into Lviv for about midday (some may have seen the emotional reunion I had with the families) loaded up and headed through the military block posts to the border. 6 hours at border control then a drive through the night to our first temp hotel near the Belarusian border. During this leg I received notification of 2nd group on the train .. turned to our driver Jakub, and asked him if he would go back for them after dropping us off .. he winced, then looked at me and smiled and said “no problem”. Him and his back up driver were absolute stars. The two of them swapping between driving and sleeping for almost 3 days non stop. They made sure everyone had the stops that were needed and got on great with the younger kids. They pulled into Znin on Saturday morning with the 2nd group to a hero’s welcome.

[Moulin Yarns]

Apologies for not updating sooner ..

The second orphanage group arrived yesterday safely, so we currently have 5 orphanages stationed at the Cukrownia Znin Hotel (huge thank you to Group Arche for providing temporary accommodation).

We still have a couple of orphanages still in Ukraine. One is choosing to sit tight just now, the other is moving west to stay near relatives near the quieter area around Chernivitsi, but I think they are swaying towards evacuation.

I think the amount of media attention this has received is possibly ramping up the pressure for the UK government to do something, and I’m hoping we might get some news in the coming days.

I travelled to Warsaw today and flying back to Scotland tomorrow (I’ve got work to go to on Tuesday 😂).

Passing through Warsaw bus/train station was heartbreaking. It is full of displaced Ukrainians, and police and Aid Agencies trying their best to help, comfort and assure. 😞

Fingers crossed for the next few days and see what happens.

Love you stevie and everyone else who is working so hard.

[StevieC]

As an aside I think we should keep personal info about stevie off the board. Don't know how he feels about folk discussing him and it is a public board . Just my tuppence worth

Absolutely, the last thing I need is people suggesting that I might have played for Clerrie Hearts! 😡

Thanks for the concern, but most people that know me will probably confirm I’m pretty easy going about stuff like that .. water off a ducks back most of the time 😉

[tamig]

Hi Stevie. Just heard you on Stephen Nolan tonight. Excellent platform for you and you did the kids proud. 🙌

[RIP]

Absolutely, the last thing I need is people suggesting that I might have played for Clerrie Hearts! 😡

Must admit that I was equally shocked to discover that we shared three of same boozers in Clermiston and Drum Brae before you followed me to the Fair City.

Seriously though, you’re a star and the hugs you get from your proud family will be just reward for all your endeavours. 👏👏

[ekhibee]

Apologies for not updating sooner ..

The second orphanage group arrived yesterday safely, so we currently have 5 orphanages stationed at the Cukrownia Znin Hotel (huge thank you to Group Arche for providing temporary accommodation).

We still have a couple of orphanages still in Ukraine. One is choosing to sit tight just now, the other is moving west to stay near relatives near the quieter area around Chernivitsi, but I think they are swaying towards evacuation.

I think the amount of media attention this has received is possibly ramping up the pressure for the UK government to do something, and I’m hoping we might get some news in the coming days.

I travelled to Warsaw today and flying back to Scotland tomorrow (I’ve got work to go to on Tuesday 😂).

Passing through Warsaw bus/train station was heartbreaking. It is full of displaced Ukrainians, and police and Aid Agencies trying their best to help, comfort and assure. 😞

Fingers crossed for the next few days and see what happens.

What a fantastic job you and the others are doing Stevie, it's difficult to put into words how inspirational you have all been to the rest of us, even though none of you are looking for compliments. Also, when you mentioned Chernivitsi it reminded me that the actress Mila Kunis, who comes from there originally, has, along with her husband Ashton Kutcher raised over 20 million dollars so far in their GoFundMe campaign in the US in support of those affected by the war in Ukraine. Keep up the good work, you don't need people like me to remind you how important your contribution has been, just know that it will forever be appreciated.

[WeAreHibs]

Totally in awe at all the work that is being done by incredible people for incredible people!!

[LunasBoots]

Keep up the great work Stevie, just seen you on Stv, what a man, you truly deserve to be properly honoured for the great and hard work you are doing.

[Bridge hibs]

Seeing Stevie C so emotional on STV moved me to tears 😔

[StevieC]

Seeing Stevie C so emotional on STV moved me to tears 😔

I keep telling everyone .. I wisnae greetin’!

There was something in my eye 🙄

[Sauerkraut]

Ye made ME greet Steve. Bumping this. Guys are we ready for another push at donations for the kids who will hopefully soon be resettled in our safe havens?

[StevieC]

At the moment the kids are still stuck in Poland, with time running out on their current accommodation.

We have been pushing the UK government, but they keep putting obstacles in the way.

Those involved are determined to get this over the line before the end of the week .. fingers crossed.

[Alex Trager]

Blackford discussing it in PMQ’s right now

[green day]

Blackford discussing it in PMQ’s right now

And Raab doing his best to be totally unhelpful.

[Danderhall Hibs]

No answer though. Just the usual from the Government at Pmqs.

[Stick]

Disgusting reply from the English government in answer to Blackfords request for help in bringing the kids to Scotland. Basically said,” we can’t because…excuse, excuse, excuse. But we’re great, doing more than anyone else, rule f******g Britannia.
Will have to go and lie down now, fuming.

[60yearahibby]

Disgusting reply from the English government in answer to Blackfords request for help in bringing the kids to Scotland. Basically said,” we can’t because…excuse, excuse, excuse. But we’re great, doing more than anyone else, rule f******g Britannia.
Will have to go and lie down now, fuming.

Especially when Raab is the son of a Jewish refugee who fled to Britain from the Nazis aged 6. Sickening

[A Hi-Bee]

Especially when Raab is the son of a Jewish refugee who fled to Britain from the Nazis aged 6. Sickening

That is your present Government for you, all the frigen same.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Especially when Raab is the son of a Jewish refugee who fled to Britain from the Nazis aged 6. Sickening

...and Priti Evil Patel's folks were refugees from East Africa. You have to question the morality of pulling up the drawbridge after your own family is safe.

[60yearahibby]

...and Priti Evil Patel's folks were refugees from East Africa. You have to question the morality of pulling up the drawbridge after your own family is safe.

Sorry to correct you but Patel's parents left Uganda several years before Idi Amin started his purge of Asians. They came with all their goods and money. They were economic migrants. She still is a horrible person.

[gbhibby]

Proper politicians take action and do things. Tory politicians procrastinate.

[CropleyWasGod]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?

[gbhibby]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?
I would have thought all the necessary disclosure checks etc would have been carried out did Ian not indicate that in his question?

[makaveli1875]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?

He was just saying any old pish that came into his head to excuse not doing anything to help .

[son of haggart]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60767736

BBC report

[hibeerealist]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?

There are very strict rules/laws in every country regarding removing orphans from their home country. I think Ukraine need cast iron guarantees regarding where the children will be placed ie vetting of the host family. Hopefully resolved before the flight leaves Poland these kids have had enough hell in their young lives.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?

I think the charities plan is to have the orphanage mothers housed here just like they were in Ukraine so safeguarding in this case is just an excuse for the home offices continued obfuscation of the income of refugees into the UK. Even Ukrainians with family here are finding it difficult to get any movement towards getting into the UK. This is what the UK voted for of course, but under different circumstances. I really hope common sense is used and we can get these poor kids settled here as soon as possible.

[ancient hibee]

I think the charities plan is to have the orphanage mothers housed here just like they were in Ukraine so safeguarding in this case is just an excuse for the home offices continued obfuscation of the income of refugees into the UK. Even Ukrainians with family here are finding it difficult to get any movement towards getting into the UK. This is what the UK voted for of course, but under different circumstances. I really hope common sense is used and we can get these poor kids settled here as soon as possible.

Yes but even allowing for what appears to be overmuch regulation once the children come here it will be difficult to find appropriate accommodation if say 5/6 children and an orphanage “mum” are quite correctly going to be kept together.

[hibbyfraelibby]

Sorry to correct you but Patel's parents left Uganda several years before Idi Amin started his purge of Asians. They came with all their goods and money. They were economic migrants. She still is a horrible person.

Sorry to disappoint you but the East African Asians were on the reciving end of a great deal of prejudice and hostility way before Amin given the African population saw them as a tool of the British colonial administration who just like their colonial masters who had exploited the prefetential treatment both in law and jobs afforded them by the Brits to their detriment. Kenya, Uganda, and a lesser extent Tanzania (Tanganika as was) all had movements that targetted the asian population.

All over Africa, and indeed the wider empire, the Brit colonial governments imported indentured asian labour who carved a role for themselves and as a result engender hostility from the local populations.

You might find the link below enlightening

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_Asians_from_Uganda

[StevieC]

Devil's advocate question.

Raab spoke about safeguarding as the main issue. Is that genuine, or a red herring?

Red herring

[Just Alf]

There are very strict rules/laws in every country regarding removing orphans from their home country. I think Ukraine need cast iron guarantees regarding where the children will be placed ie vetting of the host family. Hopefully resolved before the flight leaves Poland these kids have had enough hell in their young lives.Pretty sure in this case it's a "lift and shift" of the orphanage, I'm sure I read somewhere that the accommodation had been put in place for it (near Loch lomond or something?)

I'd have thought it was a case of getting them all settled safely somewhere asap.
Next steps re new family's etc can take their due course/timescales ensuring all relevant checks are done.. including repatriation back to Ukraine/Ukrainian adoptive family's if that becomes possible and/or appropriate.

[Just Alf]

Red herringThanks StevieC, as I'd guessed.


And thanks again.

[HIBS NUTS]

Red herring

Hi Stevie, I’m a foster carer in East Lothian,I have a meeting tomorrow with social work, , I will ask about the social work response, if anythingi interesting is said, I will let you know.
My phone is not working, so hopefully I can post again tomorrow.👍

[Jack]

Pretty sure in this case it's a "lift and shift" of the orphanage, I'm sure I read somewhere that the accommodation had been put in place for it (near Loch lomond or something?)

I'd have thought it was a case of getting them all settled safely somewhere asap.
Next steps re new family's etc can take their due course/timescales ensuring all relevant checks are done.. including repatriation back to Ukraine/Ukrainian adoptive family's if that becomes possible and/or appropriate.

I'm not sure there's a next step in the plan to set up new families. Here's what Ian Blackford said at PMQs. Note its temporary sanctuary.


The Scottish charity Dnipro kids have evacuated 48 children from orphanages in Ukraine and is desperately trying to provide them with a temporary sanctuary in Scotland.

There is a plane ready and waiting in Poland but the blockage is the UK Home Office. I am pleading with them now to stop obstructing the process and let these children come to our home and to safety. #PMQs

[hibby rae]

Blackford discussing it in PMQ’s right now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECn3q5S7zME

Full exchange here.

Raab - "we're keen to find out if family reunion options with family in the region has been considered".

They're f****** orphans!!!

[A Hi-Bee]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECn3q5S7zME

Full exchange here.

Raab - "we're keen to find out if family reunion options with family in the region has been considered".

They're f****** orphans!!!

They struggle to even slaver, on the few occasions they look up from the trough.

[HIBS NUTS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECn3q5S7zME

Full exchange here.

Raab - "we're keen to find out if family reunion options with family in the region has been considered".

They're f****** orphans!!!
The problem local authorities have, is that there are already many dis -placed
People from Syria, and other nations, that have been here for a while, and still don’t have appropriate accommodation, including orphans, I suspect that the Ukraine’s will have to take there place in the queue .
I’m not saying this is correct, I’m just saying what I suspect the local authorities stance will be.

[The Baldmans Comb]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECn3q5S7zME

Full exchange here.

Raab - "we're keen to find out if family reunion options with family in the region has been considered".

They're f****** orphans!!!

The British wernae so slow when it came to getting that horrible little man and all his cats and dugs out of Afganastan.🤢

https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/people/953938/the-curious-case-of-pen-farthing-carrie-johnson-and-the-afghan-animal-airlift

What a desperate state of affairs when you have such a professional,dedicated and long standing Scottish charity who have the Scottish government and Scottish local authorities totally behind them and everything is set up and ready to move yet the British still procrastinate and delay.

Scotland really is like no other country in the world.😥

[HIBS NUTS]

The British wernae so slow when it came to getting that horrible little man and all his cats and dugs out of Afganastan.

What a desperate state of affairs when you have such a professional,dedicated and long standing Scottish charity who have the Scottish government and Scottish local authorities totally behind them and everything is set up and ready to move yet the British still procrastinate and delay.

Scotland really is like no other country in the world.😥
Not wishing to get political, but on this occasion, the problems exist with the home office in westminster and not the scottish government.

[hibby rae]

The problem local authorities have, is that there are already many dis -placed
People from Syria, and other nations, that have been here for a while, and still don’t have appropriate accommodation, including orphans, I suspect that the Ukraine’s will have to take there place in the queue .
I’m not saying this is correct, I’m just saying what I suspect the local authorities stance will be.

The UK hasn't taken a fraction in refugees as what the other European countries have in recent years, and they are still doing more now.

What we are seeing in my opinion is the result of a historical combination of incompetence, apathy, and malice from the UK government.

[Hibernian Verse]

Not wishing to get political, but on this occasion, the problems exist with the home office in westminster and not the scottish government.

I think he was getting at the fact Scotland report to another government.

Without getting political ;)

[The Baldmans Comb]

Not wishing to get political, but on this occasion, the problems exist with the home office in westminster and not the scottish government.

Agreed and my point was that Scotland is the only country in the world that can't even complete simple humanitaium gestures without going elsewhere to beg permission.😥

[HIBS NUTS]

Agreed and my point was that Scotland is the only country in the world that can't even complete simple humanitaium gestures without going elsewhere to beg permission.😥

👍🏻

[gbhibby]

Hope someone takes a pair of scissors to cut through the red tape. Wonder if players in the Scottish Premier and English Premier leagues could contribute 2 Days wages to charity or even the Hanlon Stevenson foundation, what a gesture that would be.Clubs could match contributions made by their players.

[Mick O'Rourke]

The media attention on this surely must have Boris,Raab and co rattled. Or does it ?
If the bairns and carers are not on that plane on Friday, this UK Govt should hang its head in shame and the electorate remember .

Hate them tory barstewrds,particularly the little lord fauntleroy Eton brigade. :fuming::fuming:

Older trade unionist once said to me when i was in my youth!

"There are not enough lunatic asylums for working class tories"
They tories don't care.

[Steven79]

Agreed and my point was that Scotland is the only country in the world that can't even complete simple humanitaium gestures without going elsewhere to beg permission.[emoji26]What are we going to do about it?

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[StevieC]

Pretty sure in this case it's a "lift and shift" of the orphanage, I'm sure I read somewhere that the accommodation had been put in place for it (near Loch lomond or something?)

I'd have thought it was a case of getting them all settled safely somewhere asap.
Next steps re new family's etc can take their due course/timescales ensuring all relevant checks are done.. including repatriation back to Ukraine/Ukrainian adoptive family's if that becomes possible and/or appropriate.

“Lift and Shift” that’s an interesting phrase 🤔

But yes, that is effectively what it is. No need for vetting because there are no host families, it is an orphanage group and will remain as such (until it is safe to return to Ukraine).

[StevieC]

If the bairns and carers are not on that plane on Friday, this UK Govt should hang its head in shame and the electorate remember .

They won’t make the plane, we have missed the deadline for Home Office approval and it has had to be postponed.

[RIP]

What are we going to do about it?

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What about us writing to every spl clubs supporters association asking for terracing poster campaign. A football alliance of sorts

[ronaldo7]

They won’t make the plane, we have missed the deadline for Home Office approval and it has had to be postponed.

That's bad news after all your efforts. Have you got an extension on the accommodation?

What further push can we all do here to make it happen?

[Mick O'Rourke]

They won’t make the plane, we have missed the deadline for Home Office approval and it has had to be postponed.
Dreadful.
Cannot begin to imagine how devastated and frustrated you and all concerned must be feeling right now .
I fully understand that there are rules and laws regards moving children over borders (if that is the sole barrier to this)
But this is not a normal circumstance .Its refugees fleeing war.The delay was avoidable.
The Home Office had ample time to fix this,and allow passage on Friday.


Hearing Michael Gove losing the plot as well in debate over granting refugees admission to this Country, only enforces my belief that we are governed by,dare i say it,racists.


More expense for you all, this delay.
.Will make another donation today.
Keep the Faith ,Stevie.

Glory Glory to the Kids !!

[hibbyfraelibby]

They won’t make the plane, we have missed the deadline for Home Office approval and it has had to be postponed.

Get them on a plane to Dublin and bus them up via Stranraer. The back door is open.

[Steven79]

Get them on a plane to Dublin and bus them up via Stranraer. The back door is open.

I think that's what we should start doing in general.

It's time to stand up for what's right rather than rules that another country forces on Scotland.

[Just_Jimmy]

I think that's what we should start doing in general.

It's time to stand up for what's right rather than rules that another country forces on Scotland.Rules that Scotland voted to remain part of when presented the chance to change that.

I'm not saying I agree with the current immigration rules, I certainly do not. I didn't vote for brexit either, but Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom and it was well known at the time that Westminster dictated things.

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[Golden Bear]

I've been following the Dnipro threads from almost day one but it's a shame that politics have now been brought to the fore.

Such a worthy cause surely doesn't deserve this, I'm sure everyone will be trying their very best for these kids regardless of their political affiliations.

[hibby rae]

I've been following the Dnipro threads from almost day one but it's a shame that politics have now been brought to the fore.

Such a worthy cause surely doesn't deserve this, I'm sure everyone will be trying their very best for these kids regardless of their political affiliations.

Only a matter of time really, the two are very connected and the UK government's attitude to refugees is having a direct impact.

[jacomo]

I've been following the Dnipro threads from almost day one but it's a shame that politics have now been brought to the fore.

Such a worthy cause surely doesn't deserve this, I'm sure everyone will be trying their very best for these kids regardless of their political affiliations.


This is politics. This is politicians making decisions that profoundly affect people’s lives.

Politics haven’t been brought into it - the political response has been both central and critical from the beginning of this crisis.

[jacomo]

Rules that Scotland voted to remain part of when presented the chance to change that.

I'm not saying I agree with the current immigration rules, I certainly do not. I didn't vote for brexit either, but Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom and it was well known at the time that Westminster dictated things.

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True, but the No vote doesn’t invalidate criticism of the current UK government position. A democracy should be a living, breathing thing, not a brief interruption from autocracy every few years or so.

One of the Leave arguments is that Brexit would sweep away the restrictive bureaucracy that was supposedly holding Britain back. Clearly a lie (like so many other things). So they can and should be challenged on it.

[green day]

I've been following the Dnipro threads from almost day one but it's a shame that politics have now been brought to the fore.

Such a worthy cause surely doesn't deserve this, I'm sure everyone will be trying their very best for these kids regardless of their political affiliations.

Correct.

Sadly the UK Govt have dragged their heels while the Scot Gov, Ukraine, Poland, Edinburgh council and the charity have got their act together.

The reason it is, in fact political is because the tories have made it political.

Its not tricky.

[Joe6-2]

Kids being allowed into the UK

[greenlex]

Common sense and compassion at last. Horrible *******s

[RIP]

Common sense and compassion at last. Horrible *******s

Political expediency rather than give the Scots a stick to beat the Tories with.

[greenlex]

Political expediency rather than give the Scots a stick to beat the stories with.
Certainty:agree:

[Hibs90]

Brilliant news. I'd be happy to donate a match ticket, if we can get the kids to ER for a lovely day out.

[Seveno]

“Lift and Shift” that’s an interesting phrase 🤔

But yes, that is effectively what it is. No need for vetting because there are no host families, it is an orphanage group and will remain as such (until it is safe to return to Ukraine).

Do you have permanent accommodation for them and what sort of ongoing financial support is needed?

[Green_one]

Brilliant news. I'd be happy to donate a match ticket, if we can get the kids to ER for a lovely day out.

Maybe a final Could be a fairytale from a horrible situation.

Truly safe on Loch Lomond

[linlithgowhibbie]

West Port Outdoor Education Centre in Linlithgow is currently vacant and up for sale from West Lothian Council, I believe it has 15 bedrooms, it has kitchens communal space and a great location!

Would be great to get it used for this.

[Gregor]

Kids being allowed into the UK

Confirmed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60787601

I'm unable convey in words just how proud I am of you, Stevie.

[beensaidbefore]

West Port Outdoor Education Centre in Linlithgow is currently vacant and up for sale from West Lothian Council, I believe it has 15 bedrooms, it has kitchens communal space and a great location!

Would be great to get it used for this.

I reckon hibs.net could pull together a DIY sos type effort to get it up to scratch if need be. I would certainly lend a hand.


Edit. For got to say how chuffed and proud I am of the whole effort. My contribution has only been a small donation of money, so my pride comes from seeing the great work the Dnipro Kids guys have been doing. Great to see hibs support in the media for the right reasons. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

[Mcbizz1998]

This is absolutely outstanding. Well done to everyone involved.

[Silversand]

Great news [emoji106]

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[gbhibby]

Great News.

[660]

Great stuff. Get them to the Dundee Utd game 👍

[Just_Jimmy]

True, but the No vote doesn’t invalidate criticism of the current UK government position. A democracy should be a living, breathing thing, not a brief interruption from autocracy every few years or so.

One of the Leave arguments is that Brexit would sweep away the restrictive bureaucracy that was supposedly holding Britain back. Clearly a lie (like so many other things). So they can and should be challenged on it.Absolutely, none of the current set up does or ever will, align with my personal views.

I was just pointing out that Scotland voted to be part of the decisions made by Westminster. We knew then what we were getting.

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[rcarter1]

I keep reading this thread and it keeps me believing in miracles :not worth:thumbsup:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Great news for the kids and a massive credit to everybody directly involved with the Dnipro kids charity. Like many people on here I've donated from time to time over the years but especially this month. I'm sure if asked the Hibs support will come together to ensure the kids stay in Scotland however long that may be will be made as positive an experience as possible :aok:

[Sauerkraut]

I will cover the cost of all the Dnipro bairns tickets for the DU game. (There will be other costs still to be met eg, meals, transport, supervisor's tickets etc). If someone at Hibs or DK can organise this and cares to DM me, I will immediately respond with necessary funds. Glory glory.

[beensaidbefore]

I will cover the cost of all the Dnipro bairns tickets for the DU game. (There will be other costs still to be met eg, meals, transport, supervisor's tickets etc). If someone at Hibs or DK can organise this and cares to DM me, I will immediately respond with necessary funds. Glory glory.

:aok:

[StevieC]

West Port Outdoor Education Centre in Linlithgow is currently vacant and up for sale from West Lothian Council, I believe it has 15 bedrooms, it has kitchens communal space and a great location!

Would be great to get it used for this.

Can you email me the details, through the dniprokids.com website.

[StevieC]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉

[Just_Jimmy]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies [emoji6]Fantastic news. I'm always proud to be Scottish and support Hibs, but some days I'm more proud than others.

Hold your head high. You and those who have made this happen are a credit to yourselves, Hibs and Scotland.



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[Amit]

Fantastic news. I'm always proud to be Scottish and support Hibs, but some days I'm more proud than others.

Hold your head high. You and those who have made this happen are a credit to yourselves, Hibs and Scotland.



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Completely agree. Well done to StevieC and everyone involved. Truly remarkable and inspiring. [emoji1433]


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[cameronw-hfc]

I'm working on an article about Stevie and Dnipro kids, a few might remember the Mueller article I had done for Hibs fans before he signed, is there anyone that I could DM on here for info? Just so I can get the facts right, won't be anything personal in it, just about the amazing work that's been done and how it all started. (I was only 6 when the charity was founded so I don't remember much about any of it other than always seeing collections for the charity).

Apologies if this is seen as insensitive to post here as it's a thread about Stevie and his amazing work, I just don't have a lot of contacts at Hibs/figured this is the best place to ask and didn't want to start my own thread.

Keep up the good work Stevie and Dnipro Kids, it's an inspiration to all.

[JimBHibees]

Fantastic news. I'm always proud to be Scottish and support Hibs, but some days I'm more proud than others.

Hold your head high. You and those who have made this happen are a credit to yourselves, Hibs and Scotland.



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Absolutely this. :applause::applause:

[s.a.m]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉

A big thumbs up, and thanks for all your hard work and dedication, Stevie, and to Ian Blackford and everyone else who's helped to make this happen. And best wishes to the kids, their carers and everyone else involved for the next step of their journey. It must be a frightening and bewildering time for everyone; I'm struggling to deal with it and I'm sitting here in safety and comfort.

[jacomo]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉


You’ve been busy, no worries!

Just when I thought it would be great to get some publicity and political support for what you are trying to do, Ian Blackford got involved and the media too.

Great to see.

[CockneyRebel]

You’ve been busy, no worries!

Just when I thought it would be great to get some publicity and political support for what you are trying to do, Ian Blackford got involved and the media too.

Great to see.


Stevie and Hibernian just got an emotional mention from Judge Rinder on Lorraine on ITV. He is just back from a Polish/Ukraine border visit.

[banchoryhibs]

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉
The work that you're doing is phenomenal Stevie.
I've a meeting with Chris Gaunt (Hibs FD) this morning, I'll ask if he can do something to help.

[Mick O'Rourke]

Great news
Great determination from all involved in getting this over the line.


:singing: One Ian Blackford
There's only one Ian Blackford

:singing: One Stevie Carr
There's only one Stevie Carr

Glory Glory to Dnipro,as the Kids go marching on!!

[hibee]

Not sure if this has already been posted but in Portobello there’s someone called The Porty Robot Maker who makes wooden kids toys and leaves them all around Portobello for kids to find.

They are now making Ukrainian Army Robots which are being sold via Cahoots @ 220 Portobello High Street, £20 each to order for yourself or I see they are now taking donations to provide one to each of the kids having been approached by the charity who wanted to buy them all one.

Over £4000 has been taken so far, Facebook post below for anyone interested.

https://www.facebook.com/1494819277480229/posts/2746629075632570/

“WOW.
What an amazing response we have had to The Porty Robots super kind gesture to allow us to sell The Ukranian Army Robots to raise funds for Dnipro Kids Orpanage..They have managed to get all the children out and to safety, some already in Edinburgh and the others en route..
To date The Robot Maker has raised over £4, 000 with orders still coming in.
You have all been so kind so, if I may be so bold!!, could I ask a further favour?
The Dnipro kids charity have asked if they could buy robots to give to all the children..
We don't want them to have to pay for these so , I thought, that if anyone would like to sponser paying for one then we would forward you the name, age and gender of the child it would be going to then perhaps you could make up a little gift bag , note, kids drawing etc that we could send to them with The Robot included in the bag..
Also, we have arranged a little photo shoot this coming Wednesday to hand over the cheque..please meet on the beach in front of The swimming baths at 4pm, and bring your robot if you have collected by then
Thanks soooooooo . much
Karen .
Once again, a massive thanks to this amazing person who has made all this possible.”


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[Alfiembra]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉

PM sent

[GRA]

Let me mirror a lot of what has been said already in saying fantastic effort from everyone involved getting these kids to safety. We'll make sure they are welcomed with open arms to Scotland.

A wee suggestion. Could we try and see if it will be possible to get them mentioned, or even doing something like a mini lap of honour, at the semi final against Hearts? We can't forget the effort the Jambos put into getting funds to get these kids to safety. A win win all around!

[Jones28]

I reckon hibs.net could pull together a DIY sos type effort to get it up to scratch if need be. I would certainly lend a hand.


Edit. For got to say how chuffed and proud I am of the whole effort. My contribution has only been a small donation of money, so my pride comes from seeing the great work the Dnipro Kids guys have been doing. Great to see hibs support in the media for the right reasons. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

I could too, I have some tools etc as well that could come in handy.

[Chuck Rhoades]

Sorry I’ve not given an update for a while .. it’s mainly because it was in the hands of the UK government and they were dragging their heels on this.

I would like to give a huge thank you to one of our own Ian Blackford, who has been like a dog with a bone on this and badgering the government night and day to get this done. His work behind the scenes with the Polish and Ukrainian governments is what got this over the line.

Now that we know it is happening .. does anyone have any good contacts with bus companies 😉

Sent you PM re buses

[NthCarolinaHibs]

I will cover the cost of all the Dnipro bairns tickets for the DU game. (There will be other costs still to be met eg, meals, transport, supervisor's tickets etc). If someone at Hibs or DK can organise this and cares to DM me, I will immediately respond with necessary funds. Glory glory.

I have contacted Hibs to see if me and some mates can release our season tickets for the DU game,to be used by yourselves,as we will not be at the game...will let you know when I hear back from them 🇳🇬💚🇳🇬

[Hibby70]

I'm pretty sure that Hibs will allow these kids in for nothing if they are able to come. Rod's been away for a while now 😉

[ancient hibee]

The club will play to get them back to Ukraine when it's safe for them to go. Don't expect that'll be any time soon.

[AltheHibby]

When I saw this statue I was in tears thinking about what it meant: And I decided that the organisers were true heroes.

What Stevie and the team are doing isn't of the same numerical magnitude, but is definitely the same spirit. That makes you true heroes in my mind.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindertransport_%E2%80%93_The_Arrival

[banchoryhibs]

The work that you're doing is phenomenal Stevie.
I've a meeting with Chris Gaunt (Hibs FD) this morning, I'll ask if he can do something to help.

Chris Gaunt confirmed that he's delighted to see if he can help, I'll PM you:thumbsup:

[linlithgowhibbie]

Can you email me the details, through the dniprokids.com website.

Stevie,

I have messaged you on the facebook page, forgot to add that the "For sale" sign also says it could be for lease too.

[Ardenttwo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECn3q5S7zME

Full exchange here.

Raab - "we're keen to find out if family reunion options with family in the region has been considered".
LO

They're f****** orphans!!!

No need for the bad language in the case of orphans. Could have said the same without the expletive

[jacomo]

No need for the bad language in the case of orphans. Could have said the same without the expletive


I don’t think they are reading Hibs.net. No need to reach for the smelling salts.

[gbhibby]

Stevie and Hibernian just got an emotional mention from Judge Rinder on Lorraine on ITV. He is just back from a Polish/Ukraine border visit.https://youtu.be/Eim4mzyX4Jk

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[Twiglet]

When the children get here will you need things for them to do? I'm a Rainbows leader (youngest group in Girlguiding) and we have craft stuff we could give you that might pass some time and give them some therapeutic art time. I've got loads of pencils and rubbers if they need stationery (any maybe more, I'd need to look in my cupboard). If you do, I can also ask around Guiding in Edinburgh to see if any other units have things they could donate for the children. I'm sure someone would be able to get to you wherever it's needed are when you would be able to receive it.

[Scouse Hibee]

Hopefully the kids will get here and eventually to a game at ER. There will be a Chippy tea waiting for them after the game, if it happens they will be welcome at my Chippy.

[Glory Lurker]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-women-we-stand-with-ukraine

[hibby rae]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-women-we-stand-with-ukraine

Big fan of that kit

[gbhibby]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/hibernian-women-we-stand-with-ukraine

Would be great to wear this against Hearts.

[cabbageandribs1875]

I thought I'd share some good news with everyone.

Today we managed to get 30 of our orphanage children onto a train in Dnipro, and they are currently making their way across Ukraine towards Lviv in the west.

The journey is not without its dangers, so I'll wait patiently until I hear they have safely arrived in Lviv.


Stevie, Tam Cowan and Stuart Cosgrove just said on Off The Ball if they are needed/wanted for anything to help raise funds, contact them :aok:

[MKHIBEE]

Big fan of that kit

Any chance of it being on general sale?

[Bridge hibs]

Any chance of it being on general sale?

Very smart, perhaps slim fit though, I would look like a burst sausage if I wore it 🥴

[Moulin Yarns]

Very smart, perhaps slim fit though, I would look like a burst sausage if I wore it 🥴

Could be wurst! 😉

[Scorrie]

Sorry if posted already but the Guardian are running this story on their website. Really well done to all involved; what a job you’re doing

[Moulin Yarns]

Sorry if posted already but the Guardian are running this story on their website. Really well done to all involved; what a job you’re doing

Here is the article.


https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/20/ukraine-orphans-evacuated-scottish-football-fans-charity-dnipro-kids-travel-uk


👍 Sir StevieC and the rest of the charity team

[NRW_Hibbie]

Just donated - felt good to be able to give to something where I knew there are Edinburgh people on the ground doing something positive to help.

Just a small point on the honours system.

I have been involved in nominations in the past for MBEs. This would seem the most appropriate honour to aim at.

I do agree that it would be better to wait until the particular task is completed, for one thing you would then have more positive evidence. Another point is that it is good to have a wide range of written support from a variety of sources. Happy to help eg reading over drafts etc. later down the line if you just PM me.

If anyone wishes to submit a nomination for a UK Honour, please do not do so via the Cabinet Office or gov.uk. It’ll end up delayed and then back with the Scottish Government in any case. Go direct to https://www.gov.scot/publications/honours/ for guidance - PM me if anybody would like to discuss further.

[Since452]

Wee mention on Good Morning Britian. Not all heroes wear capes. So heartwarming.

[Hiber-nation]

On BBC Breakfast news now.

[One Day]

Well done to all involved

[son of haggart]

Excellent interview - he came over very well. Let's hope it all goes smoothly from here

[GaryOsCheerios]

I read the latest article on BBC this morning. A brilliant effort by all involved. :aok:

Restores some faith in humanity that there's good, decent people out there.

[gbhibby]

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-charity-set-up-by-hibernian-fc-fans-helps-relocate-50-orphans-from-dnipro-to-scotland-12571703

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[where'stheslope]

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-charity-set-up-by-hibernian-fc-fans-helps-relocate-50-orphans-from-dnipro-to-scotland-12571703

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Has to be the story of this or any season, nothing will ever top this story!!!!!

[richard_pitts]

George watsons is talking of providing places for refugees. It's done so in the past. Might be worth making contact?

[flash]

Maybe getting ahead of myself but imagine if we were able to have all these kids along to the Scottish Cup Final.

Regardless of that Stevie you are a remarkable man.

[Lendo]

How do you nominate someone for an OBE? Asking for a fellow supporter.....

[gbhibby]

How do you nominate someone for an OBE? Asking for a fellow supporter.....https://www.gov.scot/publications/honours/
Hope that helps.

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[18Craig75]

Just seen on Twitter there’s been a problem with paper work and flight might not leave today. Source James Matthew’s Of Sky.

Fingers crossed it’s sorted asap and the flight can leave.

[Hibs Class]

Just seen on Twitter there’s been a problem with paper work and flight might not leave today. Source James Matthew’s Of Sky.

Fingers crossed it’s sorted asap and the flight can leave.

It won't happen today. Plane still in London as won't leave unless sure of successful turnaround, and now insufficient time today. Hopefully will manage tomorrow. Now looking at how we accommodate the children tonight as they've already made the trip to Warsaw from the hotel they've been in for last wee while.

[Since452]

Maybe getting ahead of myself but imagine if we were able to have all these kids along to the Scottish Cup Final.

Regardless of that Stevie you are a remarkable man.

That would be fantastic

[18Craig75]

Judge Rinder of all people seems to have really championed the kids as well. Good on him.

[green day]

Judge Rinder of all people seems to have really championed the kids as well. Good on him.

He also went out to Poland (or maybe Ukraine?) to find the grandmother of his Strictly dance professional Oksana.

Seems like an all round decent guy tbqhwy.

[Ardenttwo]

It won't happen today. Plane still in London as won't leave unless sure of successful turnaround, and now insufficient time today. Hopefully will manage tomorrow. Now looking at how we accommodate the children tonight as they've already made the trip to Warsaw from the hotel they've been in for last wee while.

Seems the kids are still in Poland

[hibbyfraelibby]

Seems the kids are still in Poland

The evil witch Patel and her jackbooted goons at the Home Office strike again. Doing everything they can to make life difficult, if not impossible.

Non cariborum illegitimus...

[StirlingHibee]

Great stuff! Well done to all involved - some achievement.

[StevieC]

Unfortunately paperwork issues meant that todays flight wasn’t able to go.

To say I am currently gutted is an understatement, totally deflated.

Also had some media issues today as well, which I was fuming about.

Hopefully a good nights sleep will see me feeling better in the morning, hopefully to coincide with some positive news from the Home Office about the paperwork issues being resolved.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Unfortunately paperwork issues meant that todays flight wasn’t able to go.

To say I am currently gutted is an understatement, totally deflated.

Also had some media issues today as well, which I was fuming about.

Hopefully a good nights sleep will see me feeling better in the morning, hopefully to coincide with some positive news from the Home Office about the paperwork issues being resolved.

recharge the batteries and be secure in the knowledge of the goodwill of many who are behind you and the kids!

[greenginger]

The evil witch Patel and her jackbooted goons at the Home Office strike again. Doing everything they can to make life difficult, if not impossible.

Non cariborum illegitimus...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

” A document from the Ukrainian Government had not been sent in time “

The kids are orphans , wards of the Ukrainian State. It would be illegal to transport the children without the Ukrainian States permission.

But just blame Patel if it makes you feel good.

[DaveF]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

” A document from the Ukrainian Government had not been sent in time “

The kids are orphans , wards of the Ukrainian State. It would be illegal to transport the children without the Ukrainian States permission.

But just blame Patel if it makes you feel good.

Its unusual to see a Tory stick so rigidly to the rules for once. I mean, it's not as if the Ukrainian govt have any other issues to deal with at the moment.

[He's here!]

The evil witch Patel and her jackbooted goons at the Home Office strike again. Doing everything they can to make life difficult, if not impossible.

Non cariborum illegitimus...

Is this tongue in cheek? According to the BBC the delay is at the Ukranian end of things:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

[flash]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

” A document from the Ukrainian Government had not been sent in time “

The kids are orphans , wards of the Ukrainian State. It would be illegal to transport the children without the Ukrainian States permission.

But just blame Patel if it makes you feel good.

With her track record it's hardly surprising people are thinking the worst.
Hopefully it all gets sorted today.

[18Craig75]

Unfortunately paperwork issues meant that todays flight wasn’t able to go.

To say I am currently gutted is an understatement, totally deflated.

Also had some media issues today as well, which I was fuming about.

Hopefully a good nights sleep will see me feeling better in the morning, hopefully to coincide with some positive news from the Home Office about the paperwork issues being resolved.

Keep your head up mate. Some sterling work to get it all this far along in the time you have considering you’ve had to deal with probably 4 governments. Hopefully the issue is resolved with haste and the kids can complete the final leg of their journey today.

[Percy Vere]

Hope today brings positive news.

🤞

[Moulin Yarns]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

” A document from the Ukrainian Government had not been sent in time “

The kids are orphans , wards of the Ukrainian State. It would be illegal to transport the children without the Ukrainian States permission.

But just blame Patel if it makes you feel good.

It's only this country that is requiring all the excess paperwork, not a single country in Europe has stopped the refugees entry!!

[Keith_M]

Unfortunately paperwork issues meant that todays flight wasn’t able to go.

To say I am currently gutted is an understatement, totally deflated.

Also had some media issues today as well, which I was fuming about.

Hopefully a good nights sleep will see me feeling better in the morning, hopefully to coincide with some positive news from the Home Office about the paperwork issues being resolved.


You've got this far, mate, you're gonna get there.

:aok:

[makaveli1875]

It's only this country that is requiring all the excess paperwork, not a single country in Europe has stopped the refugees entry!!

This is pretty much it . I was watching Rinder at the border the other day he said there were desks with French , German , Italian and most other European countries to help folk along the journey , even Japan had a desk but none from Britain . It’s embarrassing stuff

[hibbyfraelibby]

Is this tongue in cheek? According to the BBC the delay is at the Ukranian end of things:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60813006

...caused by the Home Office. Don't be taken in by the governments spin. The Home Office are the problem. The Polish Government didn't insist on this documentation before admitting them. There is a pattern of obstructive behaviour from Patel, not just in this case, underpinned by a desire not to take in refugees.

So yes I'll blame Patel and direct you to look at what is happening right now in Ireland where kids fleeing the conflict were admitted without paperwork and are now being taken into schools.

[greenginger]

It's only this country that is requiring all the excess paperwork, not a single country in Europe has stopped the refugees entry!!

Were talking orphans here. Do you think the plane would have flown with the kids on board without permission from the Ukrainian Government. ?