Make this Christmas a happy one for those children who are less fortunate by donating a toy to the Give A Gift appeal.
The Spalding and South Holland Voice have once again teamed up with South Holland district councillor and businessman Harry Drury to launch the appeal.
Mr Drury, who founded the Give a Gift campaign in 2011, said: “Sadly, there is an unbelievable number of children in our district who are affected by poverty and the campaign gives the public a chance to buy a toy or gift for a child in their local area and we make sure it reaches them ready for Christmas morning.”
Rachel Mayfield, editor at The Spalding and South Holland Voice, added: “Our readers were so generous last year, we’re delighted to be involved again.
“This appeal really does make a massive difference to local families who would otherwise struggle to get their child a gift. It’s heart warming to think we can all play a part in changing that.”
We’ll be delighted if you decide to support the appeal, which closes at 5pm on Monday, December 16, but ask you please not to gift wrap your present – they need to be assessed to ensure children receive suitable toys to open on December 25.
“We respectfully ask that the gifts are in new or ‘as new’ condition and we are unable to accept cuddly toys, make-up, toiletries or food and perishable items due to health and safety,” said Mr Drury. “The presents can be of any value to suit your budget, we are however unable to accept money.”
Separately, top quality used cuddly toys carrying the CE mark are sought by the Donate A Cuddle appeal as part of Ella’s Project.
Organiser Mark Le Sage said: “We normally only accept clothes but only until December 14 we will accept donations of good quality cuddly toys to help put a smile on to a child’s face this Christmas.”
Collection points this year are: The Spalding and South Holland Voice, Lincs Gateway Business Park, Spalding; DGG Property Consultants, Welland Workspace, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding; Baytree Winter Wonderland; Sainsbury’s, Holland Market; Beales Department Store, Market Place, Spalding and South Holland District Council offices, Priory Road, Spalding.
