Two primary school children from Richmond have delivered treats to lift the spirits of the young survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Alina Dyer, from Tersha Street in Richmond, took her 10-year-old girl and six-year old boy, both from Holy Trinity COE Primary School in Richmond, to give out ice lollies at Westway Sports Centre on Sunday, June 18.

The children, who have Asperger’s, spent the day playing and chatting with the young victims, sharing toys and building Lego blocks.

Mrs Dyer said: “It was truly overwhelming and impressive to see the community helping each other in that way and the way we were treated when we arrived was just amazing.

“My children who suffer badly from the syndrome, need more time to adjust and take in a situation but when they did they just played for hours with the other kids and you could tell the parents were very grateful.”

On arrival, the Dyer family were greeted by a 10-year old girl who gave them all a bottle of water, asking if she could help them – welcoming them to the community. There was such a variety of families there – I have never seen anything like it and you just realise that when communities do come together that they can lift up mountains,” added the

mother.

“Parents and children were coming from all over to light candles for those who didn’t survive and write messages on posters to loved ones who had been lost.”

Mrs Dyer added: “It was a life-enhancing experience for my children – especially as they are not as able to see things as easy as other children – we are definitely going back because you can see my children just want to help other children in the city.”