Giltspur to the rescue
16th August 1980, Page 59
16th August 1980
Page 59
Page 59, 16th August 1980
— Giltspur to the rescue
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MORE THAN 5000 kilos of urgent medical supplies, food, clothing, and household items have been gathered together at Gittspur Butlens' Hinckley depot for airfreighting to Somalia to help the country's 1.7m refugees.
The desperately needed supplies have been garnered from all over Britain following a meeting between International Christian Relief director Richard Norton and Somali Ambassador to Britain Mohamed Jama Elmi.
Said Mr Norton. "We have spent several thousand pounds on this initial shipment and are committed to raising at least £500,000 to continue helping the refugees."
In these days of spare warehouse capacity, it's reassuring to know that at least one depot is being put to good use.