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Children from Chernobyl visit the Island

Sat, 26 Jul 2014

A charity that organises annual trips for children living in the shadow of the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine is thanking supporters following a recent trip.

For the last 15 years Friends of Chernobyl's Children have welcomed the youngsters with a packed programme of activities during their visit.

The Chernobyl disaster took place in April 1986 when a nuclear power station overheated and caused an explosion.

Chairman of the charity Norman Rivers says the people of the Isle of Man have been incredibly kind:
 

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