MORE than 40 ukulele players braved the cold for two hours of busking to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Romsey Ukulele Group (RUG) raised £750 with its busking session for charities supporting Ukrainian families in the area.

Hampshire Chronicle: RUG busking for UkraineRUG busking for Ukraine (Image: Roger Eustis)

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Group member Roger Eustis said: “We were all very grateful for the warm hospitality offered between our two sets by local business Cork and Bean.”

RUG has more than 160 members, with around 40 to 75 people attending practice nights at the Comrades Club.

As well as the Ukulele group’s performances, Romsey held a candlelit vigil in Market Place on Saturday, February 24 to reflect on the two years of conflict in Ukraine.