By Charlie Hawes
A Kibworth villager who organised a charity car wash in the Harborough district has raised more than £650 for the people of Ukraine.
Claire Stanbridge, of Kibworth, Leicestershire, decided to organise the car wash to raise money for both the Disasters Emergency Committee and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, splitting all donations equally.

“I decided to do it to simply help Ukraine,” she said.
“I felt helpless up to now so I thought a few hours of my time might make a difference to the poor citizens in the midst of the war with Russia.”
The car wash took place on Sunday, March 20, on the forecourt of Crouch’s Recovery, Harborough Road, which is located on the busy A6 going through the village – a great location to attract plenty of vehicles.
“We know the man who owns the forecourt and I just thought it was a great location to get passers-by,” added Claire.