Julie’s 120 gifts for Christmas

A fitness instructor has helped provide 120 gifts for the Giving Tree at Springfields.

Mel Roberts wanted to help the appeal at M&S to donate presents to children that need it.

A number of her groups helped out with hampers donated to be raffled and two afternoon teas held.
In total Mel raised £920.

She said: “With the support of manager Debbie to help with the shopping and a discount from managing director John

Starling of Starlings Toy Shop at Springfields, we were able to spend over £1,100 and donate 120 gifts.

“Everyone was delighted with the fantastic effort myself and all my fitness members have accomplished for this charity.

“We’ll do it again next year.”

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