by serving and retired firefighters and charity volunteers, will take three days to reach the polish border. all those taking part say they hope the kit will help save lives in a show of solidarity with ukraine. simonjones, bbc news, ashford. 0pera houses and theatres across europe have offered to help fleeing or stranded ballet dancers affected by the war in ukraine. in warsaw, the polish national ballet has offered shelter to about 30 ukrainian dancers in its opera house and given them the opportunity to join the company class. the bbc visited one of their rehearsals.