24 March 2015

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AS a family left homeless by a tumble dryer fire try to rebuild their lives, they are appealing to the town for some practical help to move their belongings and find a new home..

The family – a mother, grandmother, three children, one of whom is disabled, and their pet – were alerted to the tumble-dryer fire in the early hours of the morning, but although they escaped with their lives, all their uninsured possessions on the ground floor were destroyed in the blaze.

Amanda Clark, a family friend who is trying to help them find a new home, said:

The family needs more storage space. Martells have provided free storage for one month, but it’s not big enough to hold everything – and it will likely take longer than one month for a house to be provided.

Tomorrow: They need people with cars/vans to help move things from the house on Lingfield Road into storage as the landlord wants everything out by the end of Wednesday night.

By Thursday at 5pm: we need a temporary home for Alfie the dog – he’s a beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is up to date on his jabs. He lives well with teenagers and adults, but is probably too bouncy and energetic for young children/babies or older people. He does not like cats!

As soon as possible: They need a house. The family have been moved from band D to band B and are awaiting housing. They are staying with a friend at the moment, but it is cramped. The youngest son attends Manor Green School in Crawley, due to learning difficulties as a result of a brain tumour, so they need to stay within the area.

If anyone can help with any of these requests, please contact Amanda’s email alpc.campaign@gmail.com