The journey will have taken around five days, including fifty hours of driving.
Two men from Leeds have made the journey over to the Polish border to deliver over 1,300 miles to deliver supplies to those crossing from Ukraine.
Phil Knowles and Chris Ritter have been documenting their progress on YouTube from Chapeltown to Poland and back.
Their journey began in West Yorkshire on Monday, where a van from Octopus Building Services in Chapeltown has been loaded with food, medical supplies and clothes, weighing almost two tonnes in total.
There have been multiple updates on YouTube, where the men have expressed their gratitude and asked for further donations to the Go Fund Me: Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal, which has so far raised over £2 million.
The two men drove over 1,300 miles to Leżajsk, which is close to the Ukrainian border.
The journey saw the two dropping off the supplies at a charity warehouse where front-line medics and volunteers helped unpack the donations collected in Leeds.
Loading the van in Huddersfield. / Image: Leeds-Ukraine-Aid
The workers there expressed explained that the donations will be sent straight to the border, where staff there will use the food, medical supplies and clothes to offer to Ukrainian refugees before the move away from the border point and on to nearby towns and cities.
Supplies most in need at the moment are those that will bring warmth: it gets well below freezing at night so it's essential that there's enough to keep the volunteers and refugees warm and fed.
Heat warmers, blankets, nursing blankets and medical supplies, especially for blisters, colds, split ankles are all in needed the most, according to staff in Leżajsk.
In the most recent update from the pair, they told viewers that the experience has been "humbling" saying:
"I think we have the easiest job here, driving for twenty four hours [...] I feel as though we have seen a small window into a huge operation here".
Elsewhere, over £100 million to help refugees fleeing Ukraine as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), a government-backed fundraising appeal launched by a group of 15 UK charities. These charities have clubbed together to provide aid to those fleeing their home country.
Warehouses are filling with the emergency supplies. / Image: Go Fund Me
The Glee Club is celebrating its first year in Leeds with a spectacular birthday celebration featuring internationally renowned comedians.
We hope you're ready to laugh your socks off Leeds.
Since opening its doors in March 2025, The Glee Club has made a name for itself as the city's best destination for a hilarious night out.
Welcoming huge crowds every weekend, it's now a must-visit venue if you're looking for a good laugh and an unforgettable night.
To celebrate their first birthday, they are pulling out all the stops and welcoming a lineup of world-class comedians to the stage.
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Kicking off on Monday 23 March, guests include the much loved comedian and TV presenter, Joe Lycett; German-American comedian, Mario Adrion; acclaimed stand-up Russell Kane; rising star and award-winning comedian, Michael Odewale; Birmingham’s funniest export, Lindsey Santoro; TV favourite Matt Richardson; plus London's number one original and longest running comedy clash show, World Comedy Clash.
And it doesn't stop there, as the venue will also be launching a brand-new food and drink menu to add to the ultimate Glee experience.
A spokesperson for The Glee Leeds said: "What an incredible first year it has been in Leeds. The city has embraced us with open arms and the atmosphere on our sell-out weekends has been absolutely electric.
“The birthday celebrations are just the beginning; we have a phenomenal line-up ahead and a brand-new menu to match. We are so proud of what we've built in Leeds, and we can't wait to raise a glass, and a giggle, to many more years of laughter in Leeds.”
You can see the full schedule and book your tickets here.
Inside Leeds’ newest vintage store that’s a Y2K-lover’s paradise
Clementine Hall
Yorkshire's favourite vintage retailer has just opened a permanent store in Leeds city centre.
Following the huge success of its temporary pop-up shop in Leeds Trinity, Glass Onion is back with a bang having moved into a larger, two-floor space in Leeds city centre.
They've taken over the old Levi's site on Lands Lane and wow is it a beauty.
Glass Onion’s journey began in 2005, when founder John started selling vintage clothing out of his grandma’s coal shed in Barnsley.
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They opened their first retail store in Sheffield in 2019, quickly becoming a local favourite and their commitment to quality and sustainability has earned them “Best Indie Retailer in Sheffield” and “Best Vintage Retailer in Sheffield” at the Exposed Magazine Awards for three consecutive years.
If you're a fan of Y2K fashion then you're going to absolutely love their new shop, the entire top floor is dedicated to the era complete with rails stacked with baby tees, long skirts and iconic accessories.
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There's also an incredible selection of cowboy boots which we've got our eye on.
Downstairs you'll find a huge selection of big-name brands like The North Face, Nike, Levi’s, Adidas, and Harley Davidson, along with an exclusive Rare Archive section - home to some of Glass Onion’s rarest vintage finds.
There's loads of changing rooms so you'll never find yourself queueing, and the prices won't break the bank.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Opening tomorrow Wednesday 18 March at 12pm, Glass Onion are offering free VIP tickets where shoppers will be treated to first entry as well as freebies and vouchers from Leeds indies and entry into a competition to win a £100 Glass Onion voucher to spend on the launch day.
Sophie Smith -
9th March 2022 
