October 2024

12 Buckden Roundabout October 2024 Village News Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal, 2024. Buckden Community will be taking part in the above appeal and shoe boxes will be collected in November. Operation Christmas Child is a worthwhile charity making a difference at Christmas, by giving shoe boxes containing small gifts to chil- dren in poor countries. Gift filled shoeboxes demonstrate God ’ s love in a tangible way and for many children, are their first gift ever. Shoebox Leaflets available in St. Mary's Church, library, village hall and Methodist Church. PLEASE NOTE SWEETS AND TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE PUT INTO SHOEBOXES THIS YEAR DUE TO INCREASING CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. Gift suggestions: Toiletries: Toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of soap, flannel, etc. No Bottles or liquid items please, thank you. Educational Supplies: Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpen- er, eraser, colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, solar calculators, etc. Toys: Cuddly toy with CE LABEL please, doll, toy truck, skipping rope, yo - yo, ball, small puzzle, etc. Other items: Hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, hair accessories, wind up torch, jewellery set. Are you able to knit a puppet, hat, scarf, gloves, soft toy for a Christmas shoebox please? Thank you. Patterns are available. Or perhaps make a bag, pencil case or puppet using your sew- ing skills. Of course, you may like to do your own shoebox, and this would be very welcome, as well. Donations of money always welcome for transportation as it costs £5 to transport each box. Thank you. If you would like more information, contact Carol Swepstone 810053 Thank you. Shoebox Coffee Morning for Operation Christmas Child A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this. A grand total of £450 was raised for the shoebox appeal. It was a wonderful achievement so thank you all once again. Carol Swepstone