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.”