Giving Tree Appeal

Good morning ,

Many of you will already know that every year we take part in the Giving Tree Appeal . This is a charity appeal for gifts for children in this area who for whatever reason will not be waking up to presents on Christmas morning.

We know that this is a very busy and expensive time for all .....there's cards to be written , frantic searches for the last Peppa Pig princess outfit/spiderman watch/Elsa doll or any minions  merchandise  that just cant be found anywhere,  food that you wouldn't dream of buying at any other time and that nobody eats  , untangling tree lights that you packed away so carefully last time , wrapping  of gifts when you've run out of sellotape , and slowly realising that there is no way you'll get a babysitter the weekend before Christmas ....Yet its always worth it in the end ! When you wake on Christmas morning and see the look of wonder and delight on your children's faces , and spend time with your family and friends , all that effort is rewarded . Ahhhhhhhhhh :-)

But please spare a thought for children in this area who are much less fortunate than your own. Children who will not be celebrating in the warmth and security of a loving family , and for whom Santa will not come .

There are gift  tags in each department with the name and age of a child. Please take one , wrap an appropriate gift and attach the tag . This year we have been given tags for older children(up to 17yrs) as these are often overlooked - everyone is happy to donate for under 5's but they really struggle to find donations for  the older children . Please return your gift to us by Monday 1st  December when Santa's helpers will collect them .

Please do this ........you will be giving not just the gift , but some Christmas joy a child who has very little to celebrate in their life ........ And after all , that is really what Christmas is all about . Thank you .