The Christian Aid Sponsored New Year’s Day Walk started at St Helen’s church at 10am. They walked 6½ miles via Cycle Path 5, Drayton and the Ock Valley Walk. Refreshments were available in St Peter’s Church Room at Drayton for a soggy break.
John sent the pictures and said “If this doesn’t deserve a sponsorship I don’t know what does!”
Thanks to Steve King for this report, and for the one last week about Stert Street in days gone by …
It wasn’t until seven year old Megan (facing the camera) saw a woman sleeping rough on the streets of Abingdon that she realised there are many less fortunate people in the world, not least, children who won’t be getting a Christmas present this year, so she asked her mum what could she do to help.
They found a charity called “Kids Out” who help children caught up in domestic violence situations, and Megan decided to hold a party in aid of them. She invited her entire class from St Nicolas School, Abingdon, and their families. The only stipulation was that each person should bring a new, ready wrapped Christmas present which Megan would then pass on to “Kids Out”.
Saturday afternoon saw approximately 40 children plus their parents arrive at Peachcroft centre where they danced and played games to the “Peoples Party” disco, had their faces painted by “Carols” face painters and ate and drank plenty, courtesy of her Mum, and Nan , and at the end of the day Megan had collected an amazing 74 parcels/presents for Kid’s Out !
Granddad Steve says “Thanks for all those who came and helped out, and to Tesco, Abingdon for their support too. Watch out! This story could be in the Abingdon Herald as well.”
The annual Children in Need charity event took place yesterday – where the BBC devotes the evening’s broadcasting, and many celebrities devote their time, to raising money for Children in Need. There were probably lots of fun events in schools and work places in Abingdon to raise money for Children in Need. I did see The Kings Head and Bell had a Chilli eating contest.
Today (the morning after) shoppers going to Waitrose in Abingdon were met by Rotary Club members with buckets for the Philippines Typhoon Haiyan appeal. There were also buckets in a number of other shops.
This year, Pure Marie (Bath Street, Abingdon) are supporting the Movember charity – dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Men’s Health by encouraging men everywhere to grow a moustache throughout the month of November! They have a scarf in honour of the charity.
This old postcard of mine shows the sort of effect Movember are trying to achieve. Twenty one out of twenty three men have a moustache. Press the image to check if I’m right