The Rotary Club of Bridport raised £432 for those affected by devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, during a collection at the local Morrisons supermarket on Saturday morning.

This will be added to the £2,120 already collected by Bridport Rotarians in earlier street collections.

These funds will be donated to Rotary-supported charities Water Survival Box and ShelterBox, which both send emergency aid and equipment to those affected by disasters and conflict around the globe.

Colin Bowditch, president of Bridport Rotary Club, said: "This is another fine example of the generosity of Bridport people. The sum raised last Saturday, will allow Rotary to purchase another two Water Survival Boxes and make a contribution towards another ShelterBox.

"The income from the two collections, plus the benefit of GiftAid, will have funded nine Water Boxes and three ShelterBoxes.

"Nationally, Rotary has already sent 200 Water Survival Boxes, via air, to Turkey and Syria, and aims to provide a further 800 from contributions such as that raised last Saturday.

"Thank you Morrisons supermarket management and staff for allowing us to display and collect Saturday's sum."

The Water Survival Boxes are designed for families that have lost everything following a disaster. They include water purification equipment, tools, general household items and cooking, feeding and drinking utensils. You can find out more or donate at https://www.watersurvivalbox.org/

ShelterBoxes provide shelter for families who become homeless when disaster strikes. Each box contains a tent plus a range of household items including a selection of hardwearing tools and materials. The boxes are customised to cater for the immediate needs of the people, whatever the situation. You can find out more or donate at https://shelterbox.org/#