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People in Sawbridgeworth will stand in silent support for Ukraine – and for the refugees who have settled in the town after fleeing from their war-torn country. A vigil will be held outside the town council offices in Sayesbury Manor from 5pm on Saturday (Feb 24) to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The town’s beacon will be lit and the national anthem for Ukraine and folk song Chervona Kalina will be sung, accompanied by Rebecca Cherry on accordion. Following the outbreak of the war in 2022, Sawbridgeworth residents responded to the plea for people to offer san…