Swindonians are being encouraged to ‘brighten someone’s Christmas’ as Brighter Futures begins its Christmas Shoebox appeal.
The Great Western Hospital based charity are encouraging donations of a Christmas Activity box which they hope will help encourage patients to keep their brains active whilst in the hospital environment this Christmas.
Boxes can include a Christmas card, playing cards, dominoes or a small game, pen, paper and colouring pencils, puzzle books, paint sets, brushes and a mini canvas board. Other items can include a book or magazine, craft kits – though please no sharp items.
A little sweet treat will also be welcome.
Brighter Futures are asking for the boxes to be made unisex and to be aimed at our adult patients, donors are also asked for the boxes to be left unsealed when dropped off.
Boxes can be dropped off at the Voluntary Services Hub in the Brunel Treatment Centre (based on the ground floor) from Monday 5th December until Friday 16th December.
Please do not put any sharp objects such as knitting needles or scissors, food and alcohol items or home items like candles and socks into the boxes.
