A group of aid workers from Bury travelled to Ukraine to spread Christmas cheer and put smiles on the faces of children forced to live in underground bunkers as Russian invasion continues.
Youngsters received gifts from the UK volunteers - and were even visited by iconic children's character Peppa Pig. Wendy Warrington, a nurse, midwife and humanitarian aid worker from Tottington, Bury, helped organise the visit to Ukraine.
Wendy and others - all independent volunteers - set off to areas in Ukraine including Irpin and Bucha on December 11 with presents including crayons, cuddly toys and clothes in time for Saint Nicholas Day, which falls on December 19 and is celebrated in eastern Christian countries.
