Appeal for donations to Cross Gates Good Neighbours

Dear editor,

We have been working really hard to support members of the community and discussing how to keep warm this winter.

Bills are increasing and some people are finding it difficult to heat their homes to keep warm.

We have a fantastic community and we would like to appeal to our community and any businesses that would like to be involved in purchasing and donating any of the items detailed in the poster (we can only accept new items).

We would like to support as many people as we can this winter to keep warm.

Equally, if you have a friend, family neighbour etc that would benefit from our donations please drop me a message.

Thank you in advance.

Claire Wall

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