“You are so brave and I hope you like it here,” one scout wrote on a decorated card. Another said: “REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED.” Other messages included: “Let us get you to safety” and “You must try fish and chips.” The messages from scouts aged 12-15 were made to mark six months since the start of Russia’s invasion. They will be shared with newly settled Ukrainian families in the UK in welcome packs from Save the Children. Meg Briody, head of child and youth engagement at Save the Children, said the messages show the best side of the UK’s attitude to refugees. “Children and young people are once again leading by example, showing that the UK can be a welcoming place for refugees.” Welcome messages for refugees are on display. Photo: Dan Dennsion/Save the Children Some of the messages were displayed on the wall of a community hall used by the Mereworth and Kings Hill Scout troop near Maidstone as part of the Kent international jamboree. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The welcoming sentiments of the messages contrast sharply with the abuse some asylum seekers have received when they land on the Kent coast after crossing the Channel in small boats. Daisy Stafford, 13, from Mereworth and Kings Hill Scout Troop. Photo: Dan Dennsion/Save the Children Heath Langford, 12, also a scout with the army, said: “In my message I wrote welcome to the UK, enjoy your stay and we are here for you. I said that because we are a country that knows [how] to help other countries and to welcome refugees. I think people who come here must feel very scared.” Daisy Stafford, 13, a fellow scout, said: “I wanted to write that it is safe and that you enjoy your time here and just to show that we are UK friendly and welcome.” Kate Shuttleworth, troop leader, said: “Our scouts are perhaps a bit more aware of refugees because we are in Kent and it is an entry point. They see it on the national and local news. As a group, we talk about things we need to know more about globally. We’re from a pretty affluent area, so we want people to know that not everyone is as rich as us.” Adventurer and Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, said: “As Scouts we are committed to peace and international friendship. We believe in our shared values ​​of kindness, care, cooperation and, above all, respect for all. “I am proud of the letters, drawings and videos that Scouts for Life in the UK have created to welcome young people as they arrive from Ukraine and around the world. We live our Scout promise to help others.”