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Crewe Alexandra collection to help earthquake survivors

Crewe Alexandra collection to help earthquake survivors

Supporters at the Crewe Alexandra match against Swindon Town will make a difference to the lives of survivors of February’s earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

A collection is to be held for Christian Aid at the game on April 29 to contribute to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for those still suffering in the aftermath.

April 22, 2023
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is launching Emergency Appeals for CHF 200 million to respond to a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.

The Turkish Red Crescent and Syrian Arab Red Crescent have immediately mobilized to support communities affected: needs are growing minute by minute. Rescue teams have been reaching hardest-hit areas where survivors remain trapped under rubble.

In Turkey, teams from the Turkish Red Crescent deployed in ten affected provinces in the south and southeast regions with stocks of food and basic aid items such as tents and blankets to support those injured and evacuated. Their teams are also providing psychological support, distributing hot meals and sending its national stock of blood and plasma to the affected regions.

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria receive aid from Cheshire

Earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria will receive emergency aid of £60,000 from Cheshire Freemasons

Survivors of the devastating earthquake will be receiving vital emergency supplies raised by Freemasons from across the country for British Red Cross, UK for UNHCR and UNICEF.

February 14, 2023
Large earth tremor shakes South Cheshire and Shropshire

Large earth tremor shakes South Cheshire and Shropshire

One of the largest earth tremors to his the region in 20 years was felt by thousands across Cheshire and Shropshire today.

The earthquake hit the Wem area of Shropshire just after 3.30pm and was initially given as a magnitude 4.2

May 30, 2022
Thousands feel tremors after 4.4 earthquake hits Wales and England

Thousands feel tremors after 4.4 earthquake hits Wales and England

Thousands across South Cheshire felt tremors today after a 4.4 earthquake affected parts of Wales and England.

Shaking has been reported across south Wales, the south west of England and the Midlands.

February 17, 2018
Nantwich Rotary Club musical night raises funds for Nepal quake victims

Nantwich Rotary Club musical night raises funds for Nepal quake victims

By Jonathan White
The Rotary Club of Nantwich staged a musical night to help raise vital funds for victims of the Nepal earthquake.

The event, held in association with The Rotary Club of the Himalayan Gurkhas, was staged at Nantwich Town Football Club.

May 3, 2017
Nantwich Rotary raises £1,800 for earthquake-hit Nepal school

Nantwich Rotary raises £1,800 for earthquake-hit Nepal school

The Rotary Club of Nantwich has helped to raise £1,800 for a school in Nepal.

The Nantwich club, officially ‘twinned’ with the Rotary Club of the Himalayan Gurkhas, will help fund a water and sanitation block for 25 children and staff of Golmaraja Lower Secondary School.

December 20, 2016
Cheshire fire rescue crew heads for earthquake-hit Nepal

Cheshire fire rescue crew heads for earthquake-hit Nepal

A team of firefighters from Cheshire is travelling to Nepal to help in search and rescue operation after an earthquake killed up to 4,000 people.

Six Cheshire staff and a rescue dog are joining a 67-strong International Search and Rescue Team.

April 27, 2015