Those who wished to take part were asked to select an age group and fill a box with appropriate gifts for a boy or a girl of that age. This could include toys such as a teddy bear or a toy car, school supplies with colouring pencils and picture books, hygiene items, and other extras such as sweets.

We then held a party to celebrate Operation Christmas Child and to collect all the shoeboxes. Everyone was encouraged to dress up in fancy dress or wear something fun, and bring in a selection of sweet and savoury food for all to share.

As always, a real effort was made and there were prizes for best dressed and best bakes. Well done to everyone who got involved and donated a shoebox, it has been a real success!