Louth residents give generously to support Syrian refugees

The '˜Churches Together Louth District Syrian Refugee Support Group' collected over 100 bags full of clothes and other essentials from generous members of the public at the Trinity Centre last month, with donations going to Syrian refugees on Lesvos in Greece.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Mar 2016, 11:04 BST
The collection for Syrian refugees took place at the Trinity Centre on February 27.The collection for Syrian refugees took place at the Trinity Centre on February 27.
The collection for Syrian refugees took place at the Trinity Centre on February 27.

Louth Trinity councillor Ros Jackson said: “It was tremendously gratifying to see people going out of their way to extend a hand of friendship and support to people in war-torn Syria.

“This event’s success proves that Lincolnshire people welcome refugees.”

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