The Shelter is celebrating our 21st anniversary, the venue is Queens Drive Methodist Church Hall, Park South, Swindon. We are open 24 hours
2pm on Christmas Eve to 11 am on the 28th December 09 for tea, coffee and a friendly face available 24 hours a day.
The project depends entirely on the generosityof the general public, we need:
- warm clothing
- any footwear
- bedding
- towels
- toiletries and food
(We are also seeking donations of stationery items, books, children's clothing and toys)
Food we require:
- 12 large turkeys
- Meat to make sandwiches
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Sausages
- Fish
- Cheese
- Soup
- Beans
- Tinned meat
Last year we served 500+ meals throughout the time we were open, serving 70 turkey dinners at Christmas Day Lunch.
The project depends entirely on voluntary donations to survive, as I am sure you are aware fund raising gets harder each year,
for this reason I am approaching you for assistance and will be greatful for any donations you are able to give us.
Cheques should be made payable to Christmas Care, a receipt will be given for all donations.
The shelter is run by volunteers, we ask volunteers to work a 4 hour shift (7am to 11am and so on), the longest shift is 11pm
to 7am, we require a shift leader on all shifts. We hold two volunteer meetings at Queens Drive Methodist Church Hall at:
- 8pm Thursday 12th November
- 8pm Wednesday 18th November
The Church hall will be open for donations:
- Sat 12th Dec - 10am to 3pm
- Wed 16th Dec - 7pm to 9.30pm
- Fri 18th Dec - 7pm to 9.30pm
- Sat 19th Dec - 10am to 3pm
please do not leave any items outside the church or hall entrance, leftover bedding and clothes are sent to countries that are
in need. All leftover food is distributed to the Green Hut, Salvation Army, Breakfast Club etc.
If you work in an office, shop, factory please can you ask the people you know to donate any food, even one tin would help.
I am sorry but we cannot make house calls to collect, if you are passing the church please call in, we would be delighted to see
you for a tea or coffee or a friendly chat.
The trustees of Christmas Care wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year.
Yours Sincerely
Mr Patsy Moloney - Chairman
Sarah Moloney - Secretary 01793 433934