In Aid of Philippines!

[Alfred Balban]

MarocAtlasGib4x4 got involved with the Dolphin Bar,Mana Care & the Philippines Gibraltar community in Aid of the Philippines appeal,we started by delivering 2 cars full of clothing and camping beds to be sent to the Philippines,later we got more involved and this is what we provided to the Family Fun day at Camp Bay for 2 days!

[Alfred Balban]

This was something to remember!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/gibraltar/10532905...

[Alfred Balban]

Today has been the last day of collection for the appeal,we have already loaded fully the container so finished with our side of the job,I would really like to thank every one involved in this cause,so we have shown once again the support not only of the members but also our sponsors and specially the community of Gibraltar who without them all this could not be achieved,THANKS!

[Marocatlasgib4x4 Club]

Today we have been informed by Redwood that the container will be here till the 12th of Jan 2014 as there has been some delay for the shipment,so we would like to inform the public that this LORRY provided by Redwood will be at their parking just beside the Guard post,if you wish to collaborate with more summer clothing you can deposit it in the lorry which has it back half open as you can see in the Photo above,please put everything in bin bags and inside the lorry.
Thank you all for your support!

[Louis Balban]

MarocAtlasGib4x4 Club would like to thank all those who have helped us out. Redwood for their effort and assistance, Saccone & Speed and Restsso, Cisarego & Son Victory Enterprises and Anglo Hispano Nestle and government. We also have to thank the Highways Enforcement Officers who assisted us in driving the lorry wrong way through the tunnel. Also Taxi association, Tina's takeaway, Stanley Olivero for having let us use the Dolphins Bar as storage and as a base for all the donations.

[Marocatlasgib4x4 Club]

Thanks to GBC!

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[Marocatlasgib4x4 Club]

Today we have finished loading what we had in stock for the container,it will be at the depot till Sunday when it will be boarded onto the ship to Rotterdam and then to Manila Philippines were the Red Cross will handle its contents,if any one has anymore stuff to give away for the cause can contact us at 54031219,we have until Friday the 27th midday to be able to load it completely,we can collect or meet at the guard post at North Mole were I will take you to the container,thanks Gibraltar Community for your continuous support!

[Marocatlasgib4x4 Club]

Looks like our local media has got some interest in our doings so Alfred The Club President will be interviewed by Radio Gibraltar for todays Focus news at 1:30 and Gbc will interview him at the loading of the container for tonight News Watch!

[Alfred Balban]

Thanks to Blands who have provided a container before the ship arrives on the 29th so we can load and have it ready,so this morning I have already loaded the merchandise from Restsso Trading who we would like to thank,Sacconee & Speed will be bringing the water too this morning,this afternoon at 2 pm we will be loading all the rest of the merchandise we are holding in the Redwood lorry so please we need help to do this work,who ever can come please be at the entrance of North Mole at 2 pm

[Alfred Balban]

Another UK article!

Spain accused of behaving in a 'hateful fashion' after blocking aid for typhoon victims

• Spanish authorities stopped an aid truck from leaving Gibraltar
• Food, blankets and clothes were destined for typhoon Haiyan victims
• Tory MP Andrew Rosindell accuses officials of acting in a 'hateful fashion'

By Fergal Macerlean

PUBLISHED: 22:35 GMT, 21 December 2013 | UPDATED: 22:37 GMT, 21 December 2013

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A British MP has accused Spain of acting in a ‘hateful fashion’ after it stopped a truck loaded with aid for the victims of the Philippines typhoon from leaving Gibraltar.

The vehicle, carrying food, blankets and clothes, was heading to the Spanish port city of Algeciras, where its container was to have been loaded on to a ship bound for Manila.

The supplies had been collected by a Gibraltar charity at jumbles sales, and were to be given to families left homeless by Typhoon Haiyan.

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell has accused Spain of acting in a 'hateful fashion' after officials at the Gibraltar border blocked a truck filled with aid from leaving

Spanish officials at the border town of La Linea stopped the truck, saying they were unable to give authorisation for the food – which was mainly tinned or in packets – to be moved within the European Union.

 

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MPs accused the Spanish authorities of creating yet more hassle for Gibraltarians, as part of the dispute with Britain over sovereignty of the Rock.

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell said: ‘The  Spanish are behaving in a hateful fashion.

‘We are fast reaching a point where Britain will have no choice but to show Madrid – in a drastic way – that their behaviour will  not be tolerated.’

The latest spat comes after Spain upped security checks at the Gibraltar border this summer causing hours of delays to motorists and which the EU has ruled as lawful

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[Alfred Balban]

Spains response were they even do not get their info right,the 600 pounds mentioned is the extra costs they have made us pay!

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El Gobierno español ha aclarado que el envío fue suspendido porque las oficinas de La Línea "no están capacitadas por la legislación europea para importar productos destinados para el consumo humano y animal"

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Diputados británicos y gibraltareños han acusado a España de bloquear temporalmente por la entrada del puerto de Algeciras una remesa de ayuda humanitaria procedente del Peñón que estaba destinada a los afectados por el tifón de Filipinas, según ha informado este sábado el diario británico 'The Telegraph'.

El Gobierno español, por su parte, aclaró que el envío fue suspendido porque las oficinas de La Línea "no están capacitadas por la legislación europea para importar productos destinados para el consumo humano y animal", según informó el portavoz principal del Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales, Luis González, al mismo rotativo.

El contenedor de alimentos, valorado en 600 libras (unos 710 euros) y que también incluye mantas, vitaminas y agua potable, será recogido directamente en Gibraltar el próximo 29 de diciembre, con el consiguiente incremento de gastos.

El diputado británico Andrew Rosindell "ha calificado el comportamiento de lamentable e inexcusable". De igual modo, el eurodiputado Graham Watson ha tachado esta situación de "absolutamente desoladora", según declaraciones recogidas por el medio británico.