Once again St. Mark's is taking part in the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. We support the  

Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal, which

delivers boxes to Romania, Moldova,

Ukraine and Bulgaria in time for Christmas.

There are two types of shoebox you can make up - the Family Shoebox and the Elderly Person's Shoebox - although only

one leaflet. Leaflets are available in the church, from Julie Thomson or by clicking here.

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The shoebox items are similar and this year that have asked that each box should contain:

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• Gloves/Scarf/Hat (New or Knitted)

• Sweets/Chocolate (Best Before Date: June 2022)

• Soap and Flannel

• Toothbrush/Toothpaste

• Candles and Holder

• Small Games (Travel-Size Draughts/Dominoes/Playing Cards)

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Then please add at least five more items:

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   Family:

• Colouring Pads (A5)

• Crayons/Pencils              (With Rubber & Sharpener)

• Small Toys (Yo-Yo, Skipping Rope, Toy Cars)

• Soft Toy/Teddy

• Tape Measure/DIY Tool

• Headscarf (Lightweight)

• Shampoo (Max 300 ml)

• Solar-Powered Calculator 

• Safety Razors

• Hairbrush/Comb

• Other Gifts

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   Elderly Person:

   (Contents must be suitable       for both sexes, i.e. gender-     neutral as much as                 possible)

• Reading Glasses/Magnifier

• Mug/Wooden Spoon/Cutlery

• Sensory Item      (e.g.Lavender Bag)

• Hot Water Bottle

• Work Gloves

• Pen/Paper

• Socks/Tights (New)

• Wind-Up Radio/Torch

• Shampoo (Max 300 ml)

• Scissors/Nail Clippers

• Safety Razors

• Other Gifts

Please do not add medicines, food, coffee/tea or out-of-date items or literature. These are banned by Customs. 

Also, please do not enclose sanitary items or underwear, which follow strict customs regulations.

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Please wrap your box in Christmas paper and attach a leaflet to it, making it clear which appeal you are supporting.

Fill in the Gift Aid form if you are a UK taxpayer.

The price for transport is £3 - please tape either three £1 coins or one £2 and one £1 coin to your box.