Toy Appeal
Makes Two Visits To Parkgate
Rotherham's annual Children and Young People's
Service Toy Appeal is getting off to a n-ice
start this year when it's launched on December
1.
Rother FM will be joining forces with the Council
to get the appeal off to the best possible start
when it is officially launched as part of the
festivities to mark the opening of the ice rink
in All Saints Square.
Last year's appeal was a huge success with thousands
of gifts collected. Among those who benefited
were children with disabilities, those who live
in Residential Units along with children and
families in need.
This year the collection team and Rother FM
will be making two visits to Parkgate Shopping,
demonstrating the importance the Park now makes
to the life of the local community.:
The full itinerary is:
- Thursday December 6, 10am to 2pm - Rotherham
Central Library, Walker Place
- Saturday December 8, 1pm to 3pm - the Rother
FM roadshow will be at Millmoor ahead of the
Millers' match with Rochdale
- Wednesday December 12, 11am to 1pm
- Morrison's at Parkgate Shopping
-Wednesday December 19, 11am to 1pm – TK
Maxx, Parkgate Shopping
People can also donate toys and gifts by taking
them to the Rother FM studios at Aspen Court,
Bessemer Way.
Councillor Shaun
Wright, Cabinet Member for Children and Young
People's Services, said: "It's
great to see Rother FM and all these other companies
and organisations supporting the Toy Appeal after
the big success of last year's efforts which
helped so many children and families around the
borough."
"The
people of Rotherham have shown their generosity
many times when it comes to helping their community
and we are asking them to do the same again
to make sure the festive period is that extra
bit special for these children and young people."
Denis Copeland, manager
of Parkgate Shopping, said: “We
are really pleased to be associated with this
year’s appeal, and I’m
sure that our shoppers will respond generously
to the two visits they are making to our Park.”
Toys must be new and can
be for any age from toddlers up to teenagers.
Items for hampers can include any non-perishable
food items such as tinned food, pasta, rice,
cereals, tea and coffee.
Any organisations wanting to get involved in
the campaign can contact Ann Levick, Family Support
Worker, on 01709 336994.
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