MONEY raised by Rotary Club members will help alleviate the suffering of more than 100 people affected by the Indian Ocean tsunamis.

After a fund-raising drive at St Peter's Garden Centre in Norton, near Worcester, over the New Year, The Rotary Club of Worcester South has been able to provide 10 shelterboxes - each of which has enough equipment to house a family of 10.

"The response has been fantastic. We raised more than £5,000 at the garden centre. People were very, very generous," said senior vice president of the club, Ian Cutbill.

Each of the boxes - which will be shipped to Sri Lanka - contain a tent, 10 sleeping bags, cooking utensils and water containers, as well as equipment like hammers and pliers for rebuilding projects.

The contents of the boxes were on display so people visiting the garden centre could see what their money was buying, added Mr Cutbill.

"When people donate to us they can be sure that their money is reaching their destination, and is being used appropriately," he explained.

"The boxes are sent to places were they can be supervised by Rotary members," said Mr Cutbill.

Six members of the Rotary Club will be rattling their buckets at Worcester Garden Centre, on Droitwich Road, on Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9.