How kindness is keeping Cumbria afloat

[annie]

Carlisle United made headlines after volunteering to help those hit by the devastating floods in Cumbria. But they are not the only ones - complete strangers from all over the region are joining forces to lend a helping hand.

Thousands of homes and business were flooded on Saturday when Storm Desmond battered Cumbria, bringing with it a month's worth of rain and a torrent of destruction.

The true scale of its aftermath is still to be fully realised as emergency services and soldiers from all over England continue to bring aid to those who have once again felt the wrath of Mother Nature.

But in the worst-hit communities of Carlisle and Cockermouth, work has started closer to home - in places where residents are no stranger to "unprecedented" floods.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35026650

[wendy]

wonderful
Don't rain on our parade! Couples brave Storm Desmond to tie the knot despite widespread flooding - although they do need their wellies and a tractor to help battle the deluge




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[maureenho]

It's good to know people are pulling together in a crisis.

[Rosalind]

That is good to hear, that people will pull together in a crisis.