Tonnes of aid transported from Appleton Thorn as efforts to support refugees continues

The town remains determined in its bid to support Syrian refugees through kind-hearted donations, which are coming from all parts of the borough.

One of those to offer help is Arleys Angel owner Nora Carlin, who has been working closely with charity Syria Relief.

A container arrived to company's unit, on Arley Road, to help transport the aid on November 5.

Goods from the base have been sent to the Greek border, Syria, Calais and Istanbul.

Following the response Nora has praised all involved.

"We have sent tonnes of food to Calais which was not suitable for the refugees on the move and four huge bags of baby clothes and nappies to Istanbul," she said.

"The response has been, and continues to be, humbling both in terms of donations and volunteers.

"Any items which are not suitable for the refugees have been donated to charities in Warrington.

"The volunteers are organised into shifts which are two to three hours each morning, afternoon or evening and we have developed team leaders to manage them.

"There is great camaraderie and they are such wonderful people who achieve great things – it has been an amazing journey."

Syria Relief logistics manager Yashar Qassar, who is now the managing director of Lifeline Help, was on hand to help when the aid was picked up earlier this month.

Some of the items were organised to reach refugees at Greek island Samos following an appeal for help last month.

"We have developed a relationship with Samos," added Nora.

"The upsurge in refugees landing on their shores caused the locals to run out of funds to feed them.

"We transferred £675 of cash so they could buy some food.

"A group of about 20 of us, including at least two doctors, are going to Samos to meet the container and to help the islanders distribute food and aid.

"We are funding the container in conjunction with Lifeline Help from donations we have received through various streams."