It may be the middle of summer as you read this but some people have already begun collection items to put on their shoeboxes for the annual Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal. The boxes, distributed to children throughout the world, who may otherwise receive nothing at the festive time, will be collected from me in mid November.

If you have not been involved before but would like to fill a box this year please contact me at 4 South View, 01823 680352; email jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk.