The girls in Old Portena have collected money to create a present for a young person in Eastern Europe. Lots of children in Eastern Europe will not receive a present this winter, or indeed at all, so the girls were keen to contribute towards a gift that will bring some hope and joy into their lives.

To find out more about the appeal, here is the website of the organisation that arranges the initiative. http://giftboxprojectgeneva.webs.com/

Here is a photo of the contents of the box including many items for personal hygiene, items for school, some sweets and biscuits alongside a few toys. Many of the things we take for granted. We really don’t realise how lucky we are!