Today was the annual 'hampers' day at my local community centre. This centre has been a great saviour to me over the 'bad' years and I try to help them back when time allows.
This year mum, myself and about 15-20 other volunteers helped carry, sort and pack 84 christmas hampers destined for those whose Christmas may not be all twinkly and bright.
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With 84 laundry baskets, 15 trestle tables laden with food and drink (and boxes overflowing underneath the tables) we packed them all with drink, festive nibbles, smoke alarms, pasta's, rice, tinned goods, tea and coffee, biscuits, personal care items, lollies, christmas cheer and wishes of hope and luck for the future (not to mention numerous items I have likely forgotten).
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To give back something was a great feeling, and one that I hope embodies the idea and spirit of Christmas.
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| Merry Christmas |
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