The Scout Group are are again collecting items for the Blythswood Care Shoebox appeal. To help us fill up some make up empty shoeboxes for which will be sent to Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine, Romania and Serbia.
Donations of a few items below, would really be appreciated. The closing date is Friday 2nd November 2018.
All items can be brought to the Scout Hall, Eldindean Road, Bonnyrigg (Behind the GP Surgery) Mon – Friday, 22nd Oct – 2nd Nov. Mondays – 6pm – 9pm; Tuesdays 6pm – 8.30pm; Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm; Thursdays/Fridays 6pm – 7.30
We would appreciate donations of the following:
SUGGESTED ITEMS (ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW):
Hat/scarf,gloves (or substitute one of them for a warm jumper)
Small Toy (For Boys and Girls such as Cars, Dolls, Balls)
Toiletries (NO TALCUM POWDER) such as: Soap, Shampoo, Face cloth/ Moist wipes , Deodorant, Moisturising Cream or Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Comb/Brush
Clothes
Underwear
Socks/Tights
Miscellaneous
New Make-up
Sewing Equipment
Household Candles
Pens/Pencils/Sharpeners
Notepads/ Colouring books
Rulers/Rubbers
Sweets( No chocolate or any other food)‘Best Before’ date March 2019 No loose sweets, lollies or undated bags of sweets).
(T-Shirts/Pyjamas/Jumpers/Shirts) etc
We would also appreciate empty shoeboxes, with a lid if you have any empty ones
The Categories are : Girl 3-7, Girl 8-12, Girl 13-16, Woman, Elderly Woman, Boy 3-7, Boy 8-12, Boy 13-16,Man
Further details of the appeal and the Blythswood Care Charity are at http://www.blythswood.org/shoebox
Thank you.
Yours faithfully
Richard Fairbairn
Group Scout Leader
14th Midlothian Bonnyrigg Scout Group