Lanarkshire club to host disco fundraiser for Ukrainian charity

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Airdrie Working Men's Club is doing its bit for the people of Ukraine by hosting a nostalgia-flavoured charity night.The town centre venue is inviting people along to its 'Back to the 70s & 80s Disco' on Friday, April 8.People will be able to boogie the night away on the dancefloor - and all proceeds from the event will go towards the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Established more than 30 years ago, the organisation supports the children of Chernobyl and has expanded and diversified its operation so that "whilst still caring for the children it now includes supporting whole families, children’s hospitals, special care centres, orphanages and schools".

A statement on the charity's website reads: "We work primarily in the northern regions of Ukraine that are being badly affected by the current conflict and have no political affiliation. "We are known and trusted by the local communities and our only interest is to help the children and their families by being there for them in their time of need."Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region A spokesman for Airdrie Working Men's Club told Lanarkshire Live : "The situation in Ukraine is absolutely horrendous so we want to do all we can to help