DENBIGHSHIRE youngsters have been learning about the work that is carried out to help people affected by disasters.

Mike Lade, from the Vale of Llangollen Rotary Club, visited the 1st Llangollen Cubs to talk about ShelterBox and Aquabox, and their response in natural or man-made disasters anywhere in the world.

Rotary clubs around the world support two of the biggest humanitarian organisations, which originated as Rotary projects.

Sheltex Box was created in Helston, Cornwall, while AquaBox originated as a project in the Rotary Club of Winksworth in Derbyshire.

AquaBox provides a crate filled with humanitarian aid as well as a family-sized water filtration system that will filter polluted and contaminated water to make it into safe drinking water.

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Shelter Box is more often than not one of the first Non-Government Organisations (NGO) into any natural, man-made disaster or conflict.

Both organisations are essential when disaster strikes to provide shelter and drinking water to help people survive.

Mike Lade said: “The cubs were very attentive and seemed to really enjoy working the demonstration AquaBox to turn the filthiest water into clear water fit to drink.

"We were very grateful for the presentation of a cheque that will be put to good use on one of our community projects.”

More information can be found at www.shelterbox.org and www.aquabox.org

The Vale of Llangollen Rotary is ready to welcome individuals and couples aged 18 years and above from the local community who want to be people of action.

The club normally meets face-to-face, at the Liberty Tavern, 20 Market Street, Llangollen on Monday evenings (7.30pm).

Alternatively, people can join the meeting from wherever they are via the Zoom account connection.

For more information, people can contact Mike Lade on 07803 038858, e-mail valeofllangollenrotary@gmail.com or see www.valeofllangollenrotary.com