told them, but it is not safe now. this woman made it out from another danger spot. she was given clothing for her daughter at the circus cloakroom. she has had to leave everything at home to run from the fighting. it was also unexpected, she said, and so stressful. all of these the nations comedy clothing, bedding and food, was all gathered here in the space of a couple of hours today, but the people of this town were told that families would be fleeing here from the fighting further south. they have not arrived yet but this does show very clearly how communities, how this country in fact, is uniting in the face of this enormous threat. all this beetroot soup will not get eaten today but there will be more supplies and help as soon as it is needed. edward wanted