AQUA BOX and SHOE BOXES

 Two new projects for us to be involved with which can improve peoples lives in desperate situations in other parts of the world.

AQUA BOX is a project which involves supplying plastic water containers to disaster areas where a tragedy has struck, depriving people of the basic essentials to live. These containers are filled with a range of emergency supplies, clothes, medical etc. They are then shipped out in bulk to areas that they are needed. When the supplies are removed, the container uses special chemicals to, when dirty water is poured in, convert it to clean drinking water. They provide many Gallons and can keep a family or community with clean water for many days. We have committed to buying a box and filling it with supplies. There will be more detail about how you can help shortly.

 SHOEBOXES. This was a successful venture that we got involved with last year. This gives us the opportunity to fill a shoebox with a range of items to provide a Christmas present to people who otherwise would receive noting. All ages can be involved and Helen Shirtcliffe is co-ordinating this. She has a list of what you can put in your box. If you can’t fill a whole box then you can still provide item toward one. This can make all the difference to a person who has very little to smile about in their difficult life. Please help.

Aqua box A project to supply a plastic water container, filled with emergency supplies, which when needed can be sent to any disaster area. The AQUA BOX was launched as a project at the Christingle service. Many groups are contributing to filling the box, the choir, uniformed groups, the Church and many others. Jim Swinburn, who is organising it tells me we may need to get another AQUA BOX as so much is being offered.