Short film marks Grenfell Tower fire anniversary

A charity that has supported more than 500 people affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster has released a three minute film to mark the eighth anniversary of the fire.

Cornwall Hugs Grenfell released the film 'Grenfell and the Ocean: A Path of Love Beside the Sea' in a bid to keep "solidarity going".

The charity was started in the aftermath of the disaster, which happened on 14 June in 2017. A total of 72 people, including 18 children, died in the fire in London.

Since the charity was launched, about 516 survivors, the bereaved, close neighbours or fire fighters have been helped to come to Cornwall on holiday for respite.

Charity founder, Esmé Page, told BBC Radio Cornwall the friendship and bond between Cornish residents and those impacted by the disaster still "continues".

"Lots of people who connected with the people from Grenfell still maintain those connections. It's very beautiful," she said.

Ms Page said the charity was now more focussed on solidarity and maintaining awareness, adding there were "many important things we're fighting for".

"Simple things that were recommended by the inquiry, plans for disabled people to get out of high rise buildings," she said.

"That's what's important to all of us, a national oversight organisation can make sure that things that are said in inquiries get implemented.

"That's one of the reasons we've released this beautiful film.

"It's so moving, it's to keep that solidarity going."

Ms Page said a silent memorial walk was being held at 18:00 BST in London, adding the short film can be watched on YouTube.

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