Ukrainian families settling into life in the Fine City were welcomed into a city pub in a show of community spirit.

The Garden House pub, off Pembroke Road, welcomed the families for a free buffet lunch and a magic show and face painting for their children.

Norwich Evening News: NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event (Image: Garden House)

The NR2 boozer, run by Jon and Tanya Childs, has hosted a range of events aimed at supporting local causes including fundraisers for various charities - winning Best Community Pub at last year's Craft Union Awards.

The bank holiday Monday event was a collaboration between the pub and Norwich School, which donated much of the food for the occasion.

Norwich Evening News: NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event (Image: Garden House)

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Jon, who has been keen to support Ukrainians who have moved to the city after Russia's invasion of their city, said: “We will try and help whoever needs a hand.

Norwich Evening News: NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event, with much of the food donated by Norwich School NR2 pub the Garden House welcomed Ukrainian families for a bank holiday Monday community event, with much of the food donated by Norwich School (Image: Garden House)

"Local children mixed with the Ukrainian children playing garden games and having fun.

“It is horrible to think about what these kids might have experienced in the country that they used to call home so we try and do whatever we can to help.”