Christmas Toy Appeal 2011
We have been running our hugely successful Christmas Toy Appeal for more than 25 years.
Each year we rely on the generosity of local organisations and families who donate cash and brand new toys which are then given to children in and around North West Leicestershire.
The families who outside agencies refer the families to MRC Community Action are, for whatever reason, unable to buy presents for their children at Christmas-time and without the Christmas Toy Appeal these children would not receive any gifts at all.
Last year over 100 children benefited from the Toy Appeal and as the current climate has forced more families into a desperate situation, we envisage that there will be more families who will need our help this year.
As well as the Toy Appeal MRC Community Action food parcels to the homeless in North West Leicestershire and so far this year we have provided food to more than 75 local people who would have gone without food if we had not had offered help when they needed it most.
Can you help? If you can, please bring your donated toys to our Reception as soon as possible
Please ensure that the toys you donate are suitable for 0-10 year old children. Last year we struggled to get many toys for 0-1 year olds so please help us provide local children with two or three toys, books, games or jigsaws
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Space To Play!
The MRC Community Action Outreach Team provides a wide range of play opportunities during term time, to children and young people aged 5 to 13 years, living in rural areas . In addition, we also provide a programme of summer holiday activities based at various village halls, school sites and parish recreation grounds.
The 'Big Blue Bus' operates to a weekly time table, providing early learning through play for families with children, primarily birth to 5 years. The new Oaktree Play & Resource Centre includes the Toy Library which is based at The Marlene Reid Centre and has a large range of toys and games which are available for hire and suitable for children and young people.
The Little Dragon's Den opened in 2010 to provide soft play drop-in sessions every Monday & Friday and children's parties.
See the links below for further details.
Does your organisation want to get involved in providing play or children’s activities?
For further information contact Lesley Massey on 01530 510515, email lmassey@mrc.uk.net or alternatively complete our "Register With Us" form on our Children's Activities Page and we will make sure you are kept up to date on any events in the future.
