Salisbury marks one year since Ukraine war began
It's being described as a day of remembrance for those lost
A statue's been put up in Salisbury's Guildhall Square to mark one year since the war in Ukraine began.
It shows a soldier leading a family to safety, with the words 'I want to live' underneath.
It stands over 10 feet high and is made from 15mm laser-cut sheet steel.
The installation, by Oxfordshire artist Dan Barton will remain in Salisbury until March 17th.
Jane Ebel, Organiser of the Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine, has been instrumental in bringing the installation to Salisbury and said:
"Ordinary people the length and breadth of the county have been incredibly hospitable in sharing their homes with Ukrainians. Now we can all show our support by standing together at this tribute and during the period of Lent reach out and show compassion to those who are suffering."
Other events to mark the anniversary today in Salisbury include prayers being said at the Cathedral this afternoon.
For Ukranian families that had to flee to Salisbury for safety, today is a day for remembrance.
Jane Ebel is from the Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine:
"Although we want to mark it, it's not for us to really instigate it. Our initial question was to the Ukrainians around 'did they want to meet and do something together' and on the whole the response was that they wanted to do something private, it was a very deeply personal thing."
Next to the statue in the Guildhall Square, there's a chance for passers-by to make donations via QR codes on accompanying information boards to current charity appeals supporting Ukrainians who have not left their country.
They're supporting the Bearr Trust, with 100% of donations going to Ukrainian and Moldovan NGOs on the ground supporting individuals and communities; and Salisbury Community Hub for Ukraine, aiding those that are sending medical supplies, clothes and equipment and other support to Ukraine.