The one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be marked at a centre which provides a safe space for refugees from the conflict. 

Dereham Ukraine Aid Centre, in Wright's Walk, is hosting a 'peace day' event on February 24 - one year to the day since Vladimir Putin began his war on the neighbouring country.

The event is being supported by Dencora and Toftwood Garden Centre, and will include the planting of a 'peace tree' in the Ellenor Fenn Garden in the town centre.

Ian Odgers, one of the centre's co-founders, said: “The tree will be a place for our guests to reflect, as well as an ongoing reminder of when the Dereham Community opened its arms up to those fleeing their homeland.”

Since its opening last May, the centre has been a place for people to drop off donations and somewhere Ukrainians can meet and attend organised events.

They can also take English language lessons there to work towards a recognised qualification.

The day after the anniversary centre staff will travel to Norwich to take part in an anti-war protest at City Hall.

The centre will also host a recruitment drive for volunteers on February 27.

Mr Odgers said more hosts for Ukrainians were still needed, and representatives from Norfolk County Council's People from Abroad team will be on hand to answer questions.

He said: "The fact that the invasion of Ukraine is not the first thing on the news anymore does not mean it is not happening.

“There are still a high number of families looking to be hosting in Dereham and the surrounding areas.”

“Maybe people have been considering hosting but are unsure of the process or what to expect.”

More information about the centre and what it offers can be found on its Facebook page.