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AFFORDABLE CHOICE . . . DIRECT CREMATIONS . . . Pre Paid Funeral Plans Available - Ask for details. THE mayor of Bolton praised the bravery and resilience of the people of Sumy, as he signed a friendship agreement with the Ukrainian city. Councillor David Chadwick took part in an online exchange of friend- ship scrolls with his counterpart, ArtemKob- zar, marking the start of the informal agreement. The virtual cere- mony was attended by members of the Bolton Branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB). The group first pro- posed the friendship agreement as a way for the borough to show its Friendship on the frontline Signing: Bolton’s mayor David Chadwick (Photo credit: Bolton Council) BOLTON Wander- ers manager Steven Schumacher took part in a week of action highlighting the positive impact football clubs have on their communities He attended a local Headstart session, which focuses on providing mental wellbeing sup- port for school students transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7. The work aims to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to improve their mental wellbeing and reducing the demand on local men- tal health services. Ses- sions take place in group and one-to-one sessions within schools. The EFL Week of Action sees all its 72 clubs unite collectively across a five-day period. Steven said: “We went up to St Catherine’s in Bolton and it was really good. The Bolton Wan- derers in the Community team worked with Year 6 pupils leaving school last year to help them deal with the pressures of moving into secondary school. “They found that the work that they did has eased the level of anxiety. Wanderers’ boss is a class act School trip: Steven Schumacher meets students on his visit (Photo credit: EFL) It was a great day, I really enjoyed getting the opportunity to talk to the children.” On the importance of clubs in the community, the Wanderers’ boss said: “It’s huge. The work that our cub has done over the years has been amazing. “We’re trying to build a sustainable, successful football club and to do that, we need the help and support of the fans. So, they need to feel like we are approachable and visible in the community. We’ll always try to help.” continuing support for those affected by the con- flict in Ukraine. The city of Sumy lies just 30km fromUkraine’s border with Russia and is the administra- tive capital of the wider Sumy province. The region has been subjected to regular rocket and drone attacks since the invasion began in 2022. Among those attending the ceremony weremother and daughter Olena and Mariia Bielieskova, who fled Sumy in Febru- ary 2022 and now live in Bolton. The mayor said: “Dur- ing the Blitz of 1940 the people of Bolton saw first- hand the horrors and dev- astation of war. “Sadly, more than 80 years later, we are still seeing the dreadful conse- quences of armed conflict in Europe. “But the continued bravery and resilience of Sumy residents should be an inspiration to us all. “Since 2022 Bolton has proudly flown the Ukrainian flag from the Central Library and we have welcomed refugees through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. “Bolton residents and charities have overseen countless initiatives to support the Ukrainian cause, and they will con- tinue to do so in the spirit of this new friendship.” YaroslawTymchyshyn, who chairs the Bolton Branch of the AUGB, said: “As a Boltonian Ukrainian, I amso proud of this agreement. The Ukrainian community in Bolton has a tradition of supportingUkraine in its hour of need. “The exchange of letters of friendship shows the population of Sumy that they are not alone, Bolton stands with them.” The friendship agree- ment was approved at a meeting of full council in July this year. At the same meeting, elected members also approved an agreement with Przemy´sl, the Pol- ish border city which has played a pivotal role in supporting Ukrain- ian refugees. CHRISTMAS Carol Service Refreshments after the service. With handbell group At Cornerstone Church, Wigan Road BL5 3RQ Sunday 21st December At 6.30pm