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A romantic event with a good cause at its heart is on offer in Knaresborough for Valentine’s Day.

A disco and supper will be held at Knaresborough Town Football Club to support Bob Frendt’s aid missions to Ukraine.

The Knaresborough resident is set to make his seventh trip to the country in March, taking much-needed medical supplies to support those fighting to protect their country from the Russian invasion.

Since his last visit in November, he has continued to collect vital equipment, including four mobility scooters, ready to transport in the spring.

He said:

“I’ve got so much to take out, I can’t fit it all in my lorry.

“Andway Medical did a stock take last week and invited me to go down and collect what they didn’t need. When I got there, I filled a van up. I’ve had to put it all in storage – I was given three months free at My Lock Up on York Road.

“I’ll have to leave the stuff that’s not essential because I can’t get it all in. I’ll have to take it the next time.”

While he is not short of equipment, Mr Frendt said he needs more funds to cover the costs of the trip.

It will be his seventh visit to the country since the Russian invasion last February, and each trip has cost him around £2,500 in fuel, ferries and insurance.

His next trip to Ukraine will be on March 22, returning in early April. He is then preparing to travel again in mid-May with the rest of the equipment.

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The pensioner has used his own funds to cover some of the cost in the past, as well as getting support from local businesses, but needs to raise more money to ensure he can keep travelling to Ukraine as long as the war continues.

Now, he hopes romantic souls across the Harrogate district will support him at the Valentine’s Disco Dance on Friday, February 10 from 7pm.

Tickets are £20 each, including a pie and pea supper. A raffle will be held on the night with prizes donated by many local businesses, including Slingsby gin, Woodlands car valeting, Fair Deal Motors and his beloved Manchester City Football Club.

The grand prize will be a romantic night for two at the four-star Newton House Hotel.

Tickets are available from Sherri Shirley and Prudams cafe on the High Street, and River and Rose florist and Supernews in the Market Place.

Alternatively, call Mr Frendt on 07836 514952.