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Spooky Friday
73rd Allestree Jaguar Scouts spent a spooky Friday evening holding a pumpkin carving competition to raise funds for Aquabox. Imaginations went wild, with some really scary productions – bleeding eyes, vomiting pumpkins to name but a few. There was even an Aquabox logo pumpkin. The result of all this ghoulish enterprise was a fabulous donation […]
Aquabox aid ready for despatch to Libya and Morocco.
Getting our much-needed aid to disaster zones takes hard work from dedicated individuals and organisations. In October Aquabox responded rapidly to the earthquakes in Morocco and Libya. After leaving our depot the consignment of Community Filters and Gold Boxes arrived in Sunderland in early October where the first part was shipped, free of charge, to […]
The High Sheriff of Derbyshire visits Aquabox
Roger Cassidy, Aquabox Chairman, was delighted to introduce Theresa Peltier, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, to our Wednesday filter making team during a visit on October 25th. Theresa, who lives in Wirksworth, where we are also based, expressed her admiration for the dedication of the team and indeed all the volunteers who give their time […]
A Magical Day in Wirksworth
Now a firm favourite in Wirksworth’s annual calendar Wirksworth Wizarding Day, held on 8th October this year, was again a great success. We had a stand in the market area and invited children to try using magic to change the dirty water into clean water. Joy Watson, one of our new volunteers, was there with […]
Aquabox helps families rebuild their lives in Syria and Turkey
More than six months after the powerful earthquake which hit the provinces on either side of the Syria/Turkey border, there are still many families who are without adequate shelter or safe water supplies, and are unable to return to their homes.
Aquabox responds to disasters in Morocco and Libya
The devastating earthquake that hit southern Morocco last month killed many people, and destroyed homes, villages and vital infrastructure. Then only a week later, severe flooding in Libya claimed hundreds of lives, as well as destroying essential infrastructure.
We couldn’t do it without our partners
We’re proud of our historic relationship with Rotary members around the country. Their continued support has not
just increased our fund-raising opportunities, but allowed us to increase the awareness of Aquabox around the globe.