Simon Roberts flew out to Europe just days after he saw the conflict unravelling in Ukraine.
Bristol-born Simon, 49, is a self-employed father of two from Stockwood. He joined forces with friends Brian and Paul to help as many people in Ukraine, particularly women and children, get to a safe zone, offering them food, drink and other supplies when needed.
Speaking to Bristol Live via telephone on the road about two hours from Ukraine, we asked Simon how he was feeling on his side of the border. "Tired," he said with a hint of optimism. "It’s a long old jaunt but very rewarding. The scenes we’ve seen here are horrific, a very sad state of affairs.
