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It's too late for this year but earlier in December, Refuge had a 'Gift List' open at John Lewis where people could buy toys etc for the kids/abused mothers who will spend Christmas in a refuge. But I think the closing date was 13 December to give them time to organise distribution to the various shelters. Obviously there's no guarantee of it ending up somewhere 'local' either.

pommie Wrote:

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> yep salvation army are always collecting and i

> have been collecting on their behalf so if you

> have anything you would like to donate then please

> let me know


xxxxxx



Pommie, respect, I don't have anything to give this year but please let me know for next year.


I have a lot of time fot the Sally Army, and my OH used to play tambour in it - all his rellies were members (sorry if that's not the correct term)

  • 3 years later...
The hostel place next to the church at the top of Barry Road accepts presents which they distribute to their residents, who I believe are mainly immigrants and asylum seekers (apologies if that's an inaccurate description, no offence intended). You can drop them off at the office.

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