A message from Gill (Clerk) The object of the Charity is to relieve either generally, or individually, persons resident in the Parishes of Ducklington, Hardwick and Yelford who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress e.g. help with heating, transport costs etc., The Charity also considers requests from young people who reside within the Parishes of Ducklington, Hardwick or Yelford, who…
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Thank you so much for your generosity as a church, I have spent the £300 I have received from you on: a bulk order of sewing machine needles; tool kits so each dressmaker attending a sewing machine maintenance and servicing class I have been asked to teach will have the tools to practice what they…
Here’s a great idea from Witney and West Oxfordshire Food Bank ….
Maria is going to Africa on 21st February – Do you have any small toys (suitable for me to take in my suitcase), baby/toddler clothes, childrens shoes, small solar powered or rechargeable lights, and I wondered if anyone had any they’d like to donate. Please do let me know. Many thanks Maria (07590264246).
Eliminating clothing poverty, caring for the environment Since September Apollos has partnered with over 10 local charities and schools and helped over 200 people with their clothing needs and they desperately need a building to run their operations out of. They hope to fundraise money to continue their work and raise awareness so they can…
The food bank is asking for the following items:- Cereal, Gravy Granules, Stock Cubes, Oil, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Toilet Cleaner (Not Bleach), Cleaning Spray Deodorant or on-line at www.witney.foodbank.org.uk
The Food Bank have produced a ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ for the collection of items which can then be donated for distribution in December. Please donate if you able. (see attached document or the notice boards in both church porches for more information)
Can you spare a coat for someone who is cold? The Wrap Up UK project starts on Friday 3rd November and runs to Monday 13th. If you are able to donate a coat please leave in the box in the north porch. Wrap Up is a project run by various Rotary Clubs working in partnership…