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Chirstmas gift donations for 8-14 years old in ED and surrounding areas


pcrookes

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Dear ED community


I am helping Albrighton Community centre in East Dulwich to raise some Chirstmas gifts for children aged 8-14 years old. Whatever people can give will be greatly appreciated, even more so in the current climate. All gifts will be donated to children on the East Dulwich Estate and surrounding area, children attending the Youth Club (run by volunteers) and any referrals that we get locally.


I accept all items in good conditions and please see the gift ideas that we have put together for Children 8 ? 14 years old.


Stationery ? pens, pencils, paints, notebooks, diaries, erasers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, calculators etc

Art & Craft materials

Art & Craft Making sets

Gloves, scarves, hats, socks

Puzzles

Books

Board Games

Lip balms, bubble bath, shower gels etc

Hairbrushes, hair accessories

Sports equipment ? footballs, basketballs, table tennis bats and balls, football boot bags

Rucksacks

Tablets, hand held game consoles

Gift vouchers

Selection boxes, Christmas sweets and chocolates


The last day of collection would be on Tuesday 20 December. I will be in St Barnabas Parish Hall on Thursday 15 December from 10-12.30 am, if you want to drop the donated items off tomorrow that would be great. Otherwise you can drop them off at Albrighton community centre too. I can do the collection on Sunday afternoon as well.


Thank you in advance for your generosity!


Pornthida

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