A sunny day at Hay on Wye’s Thursday market brought many people together keen to buy a ticket for a raffle in support of Ukrainian refugees.

The raffle idea came from Annie Inness and Bex Elliott – sisters from Otherworldz in Hay.

Annie said “Hay has an incredible array of independent shops and businesses so we thought a raffle for Ukraine would be a good place to start. So far we’ve had a fantastic response with lots of incredible prizes donated (over 50) – from Golden Hay Festival tickets, a B&B stay in Hay to 3 course meals at local pubs, there really is something for everyone!”

With a list of top quality prizes as long as your arm and together with a huge amount of local support the organisers can confirm at time of press the fund has already reached £3000! All proceeds will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

To see the full list of prizes search for ‘Otherworldz Hay’ on social media.

How to buy a ticket:

Tickets are £5 each, payment made via Paypal as friends and family only. Enter your name and telephone number with your Paypal payment – www.PayPal.me/HayRaffle

Or buy your ticket (cash only please) from: Otherworldz, The Old Black Lion, The Sandwich Cellar, Satori, Hay Antique Market, Country Supplies, The Bobbin Sisters.