Operation Christmas Child useful information!

The following is an update from Polly

This is a little video showing what Operation Christmas is all about
http://www.samaritanspurse.uk.com/occ/_video_2007.asp

You'll also find the following link useful http://www.samaritanspurse.uk.com/occ/filling-a-box.asp

What to Pack- Gift ideas
All items should be new. Please include items from each category. Remember to make your box both FUN and EDUCATIONAL!

TOYS - something to love

Bear, soft toy, tennis ball, fi nger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building blocks, small musical instrument, (for boys – trucks and cars, for girls – doll, clip-on earrings, make-up or hair accessories) etc.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES – something to do

Felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, colouring book,notepad, picture/puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS – something to use

Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of wrapped soap, flannel etc.

OTHER ITEMS – something to eat or wear

Sweets (sell-by date to be at least March of following year), gloves, scarf. sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces etc.

DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• FOOD Chocolate, crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cakes (or any other food)
• MEDICINE Medicines or vitamins of any kind
• WAR RELATED ITEMS toy guns, soldiers or knives
• CLOTHING (other than listed above)
• FRAGILE ITEMS Glass containers; mirrors
• LIQUIDS of any kind including blow bubbles, shampoo, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols
• DANGEROUS ITEMS Marbles or sharp objects – scissors or razors
• NOVELS ANYTHING OF A POLITICAL OR RACIAL NATURE