The borough's bond with the people of Ukraine was marked by arias, traditional music and dance in a fabulous recital at St Mary's Church.

The borough's Ukrainian Social Club, in association with Discover Twickenham BID, presented an evening of classical music and dance.

Credit: Cathy Cooper.

The concert featured Maryana Bodnar, soloist at the National Operetta of Ukraine, who brought a magnificent blend of British and Ukrainian Christmas favourites, accompanied by pianist chamber music partner Evgenia Startseva.

Credit: Cathy Cooper.

She was joined by Richmond's own Cantanti Camerati chamber choir, bringing the splendour and majesty of English music.

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And there were several other Ukrainian performers, including Bandurist Duo 'Dvi Doli', and the Ukrainian folk dance ensemble 'Stefania'.

Credit: Cathy Cooper.

The borough has played a crucial role in supporting the people of Ukraine through The Prosperity Café in Twickenham, which has been the hub of a massive relief effort, sending tens of thousands of pounds worth of vital clothing and equipment to the war-torn country.

Volunteer, Cathy Cooper, said: "We spent Xmas in the company of Ukraine's finest with opera arias, traditional music, dance, mulled wine and mince pies. And then snow as we left St Mary's Church. A truly gorgeous evening."

Credit: Marcia Marr.

Before the concert, a Ukrainian Christmas market was held in Twickenham, where a choir entertained festive shoppers with traditional Ukrainian carols.

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