A FUNDRAISING concert for Ukraine is set to be held in Ardrossan next month.

Organised by British Red Cross supporter Margie Lee, the night of song, dance and music will be held at Ardrossan Outdoor Bowling Club on Friday, June 10 from 7-1.30pm.

A raffle will also be held to raise funds for the refugees fleeing Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion - and those who are still in the country, living uin desperate conditions.

Admission to the event will cost just £7.

Donations can also be made by visiting the Just Giving page Margie Lee Ukraine.

More details about the fundraising effort and the bands involved will be revealed soon.

Since the Russian invasion more than five million refugees have fled Ukraine.

The British Red Cross sathose who remain are taking cover from the shelling in basements and bomb shelters and are going without the most basic supplies such as food and water.

Red Cross teams are on the ground supplying food, blankets, hygiene parcels and warm clothes as well as first aid training.