Tony Quinn, from the Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge, gave an inspirational talk on how they are helping victims of disaster areas at Paulton Hub Library last week. An incredible project taking place in our very own area, on the Westfield Industrial Estate.

The Rotary Club of Chelwood has set up the assembly of a water survival kit for survivors of a disaster within days of the event to protect against waterborne disease. A standard water survival box is designed for a family of five who have lost their homes and all their possessions, following a natural or man-made disaster. The first priority is a water purification kit to protect against waterborne disease.

The second priority is to provide survival items for eating and drinking, health and hygiene, basic shelter and simple tools. Essentially, household items to help survival for the early weeks and months after a disaster. The picture shows Tony Quinn demonstrating these items to some of the audience.

How much does it cost? The standard water survival box is £150. This covers the cost of the box, water purification kit, all contents and a freight air freight to a disaster area.

This project is totally run by volunteers, who pack the water survival boxes in a unit on the Westfield Industrial Estate. Would you like to help? You can, by making a donation to World waterworks Ltd at: World waterworks Ltd, Broadway House, Third Avenue, Westfield Industrial Estate, Radstock BA3 4XD online: watersurvivalbox.org, or call: 01761 409115.

Tony Quinn, who gave the talk, said: “We also welcome visitors to see the operation and perhaps to assist with packing. Please feel free to contact us further at: www.watersurvivalbox.org”

The next event at Paulton Library is on

November 22nd. Mike Gould, Author of The Amazing Fairy Wood series and Reluctant Travellers Around World War II has kindly agreed to come to talk to us. So join us

November 22nd at 7 pm in Paulton Library. All are welcome. Liz Hardman