Whitehouse Farm Cherries, once operational in Somerset, is repurposing materials for Ukraine after its closure. The materials, following an appeal by Somerset Aid for Ukraine, are aiding in safeguarding structures from drone threats.
Sue Tyler-Moore from the charity described the use of netting: "A lot of them [drone bombs] can get caught in this netting unexploded, which is the whole idea, it's humanitarian and saves lives." The initiative involves deploying wire camouflaged over buildings to intercept unexploded drones.
During the previous Christmas, Ms. Tyler-Moore recognized the application of wire and netting in photographs. Motivated by this, Somerset Aid for Ukraine launched an appeal using social media platforms for such materials. Ms. Tyler-Moore explained: "Lo and behold, Whitehouse Farm Cherries said they had some they'd like to donate."
Initial expectations underestimated the quantity donated, as Ms. Tyler-Moore recounted, "Didn't know how much, so I sent someone out to have a look for me, thinking they would get it in a small van. But he messaged me back and said, 'Sue, we're going to need a bigger lorry.'"
Somerset Aid for Ukraine coordinates shipments every two months, ensuring a steady flow of donated materials to the region.
Source: BBC
