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Donate winter coats, christmas jumpers and books this winter

This Christmas, give back and embrace sustainability at the Acton Market Reduce and Recycle Hub!As part of the Community Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 7th, you can help the community this Christmas in the following ways;Firstly, Swap your way to a sustainable Christmas!Skip buying new and join the Jolly Christmas Jumper Swap on December 7th (10am-3pm).Here's how it works:• Donate: Drop off your clean, unwanted Christmas jumpers, tops, or t-shirts at designated locations before December 6th:o ActOne Cinema & Cafe, Acton (119 High St, W3 6NA)o West Ealing Library (Melbourne Ave, W13 9BT)o Northfields Community Library (Northfield Ave, W5 4UA)• Swap: Exchange your donations for a new-to-you festive garment!• Enjoy: Wear your swapped item and celebrate a sustainable holiday season!Secondly, you can support Acton's homeless this winter!Winter Coat Drive! Donate your unwanted winter coats and accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers) to help those in need. McLaren Group, a local construction company, is spearheading this initiative. Their staff will be at the hub (10am-3pm) to receive your donations.Can't make it? No problem! Email lexden@mclarengroup.com to arrange a drop-off at their Acton office. Together, let's ensure a warm winter for everyone!Thirdly, keep Acton reading with pre-loved books!Join our book swap this Christmas on 7th December and help keep pre-loved books circulating in our community. Bring some books to swap or come and pick up some new reads! We’ll also have some wrapped mystery books ready for gifting to loved ones.Let’s spread festive cheer and minimize our environmental impact!

Zahra Shah ● 184d2 Comments

Hello Acton Please note: Due to the expected poor weather conditions this weekend, The Acton Market Reduce and Recycle Hub and Community Christmas event will be relocating to St Mary's Acton, The Mount, High St, London W3 9NW, on Saturday, 7th October.We wont let the weather sstop us!Join us inside the church for all the planned Christmas activities and entertainment we opening at the later time of 11.30am and closing with some fun at 3.30pm👩‍🎤Entertainment:11:30 AM - Ealing Rock Choir1:00 PM - The West London Jazz Collective3:30 PM - Elevate Arts☃Christmas Recycling Activities:🎅🏾Christmas Jumper Swap: Swap your unwanted festive jumper for a new-to-you one! No donation necessary, one jumper per person.🧤Winter Coat & Accessories Collection: Donate your unwanted winter coats and accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers) to help those in need and homeless this Christmas.🍐Donate to Ealing Foodbank: Bring food donations to help those in our community facing hunger. For suggestions, see the December shopping list: https://ealing.foodbank.org.uk/♻Recycle your unwanted clothes and support Traid.♻Recycle small electrical items, also supporting Traid's work.🙏Learn to Repair your Clothes with Ealing Repair Cafe.📚Join the Book Swap: Bring books to swap or pick up some new reads! We'll also have wrapped mystery books for gifting.🌍Campaign for Change with Ealing Friends of the Earth: Learn about local issues and campaigns concerning air pollution, climate change, nature, and biodiversity.🏠Find Out More on Your Town, Your Voice: Participate in Ealing Council's vote for priorities on local community projects.Plus for the families: Get a chance to see inside an emergency vehicle!🚔Metropolitan police vehicle🚒Fire engine (on display unless needed for an emergency)

Zahra Shah ● 177d