A woman from Buriton whose first language is Russian is offering her languages expertise to local families who host refugees.

Violet Snell speaks fluent Russian and understands a lot of Ukrainian. She’s making her expertise available via local churches as families welcome refugees into their homes.

She is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin.

A woman from Buriton whose first language is Russian is offering her languages expertise to local families who host refugees.
Violet Snell speaks fluent Russian and understands a lot of Ukrainian. She&rsquo;s making her expertise available via local churches as families welcome refugees into their homes.
She is speaking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin.

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We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK