A kind-hearted ice hockey player has helped 10 Ukrainian families find a home in the North East - including one he's hosting himself.
After watching the horrors of the Russian invasion unfold on his TV screen, Richard Jardine knew he had to do something to help. The 42-year-old, whose son Oliver, 12, plays for Whitley Bay's Junior Development team, used his ice hockey contacts to help connect Ukrainian children who play ice hockey and their families with those in the North East willing to help.
After reaching out to local ice rinks and clubs, the ice hockey community responded in the most amazing way by opening up their homes. The Ukrainian children have also been invited to play ice hockey at the Whitley Bay ice rink so they can continue doing what they love while making friends.
