This week sees the launch of my sixth
successive ‘Christmas Toy Appeal’ to collect gifts and toys for the Salvation
Army to distribute to children in the area who would not otherwise receive
presents this Christmas.
For the last five years the generosity and
community spirit of the people of Tynedale and Ponteland has been amazing, with
hundreds of new toys and games being donated by residents keen to ensure that some
of the poorest children in the region enjoy a happy Christmas, and hopefully
this year will be no different.
The kindness of the people of
Northumberland never ceases to amaze me and I am hoping that once again this
year we can collect as many gifts as possible to distribute to local
children. From cuddly toys to Lego, from
colouring books to footballs, all donations will be gratefully received both by
myself and the children who will receive them.
Gifts can be dropped off between now and 1st
December 2016 at my 2 constituency offices at 1 Meal Market, Hexham or
at Office 2, Horton Park, Ponteland NE13 6BU.