Our newsletter is a great way to keep up-to-date with all our news. This month Mike contemplates our differing responses to this season and a gift we can all be thankful for at Christmas.There's all sorts of news about Christmas events and services, as well as ways we can help in our community.So much more in this month's issue - memories of our dear friend Liz; reports about the places that the Guides and Rangers have been visiting this term, and what the Beavers, Scouts and Cubs have got up to this month; Scones of Praise; Crafty Sunday and SmAll Saints; the Fellowship Club; the Foodbank; and All Saints' Dramatic Society.
The demand for food packs has continued to grow in these challenging times. If you can donate, it would be much appreciated and you can leave items in the basket at the back of church or direct to Immanuel United Reformed Church. _____________________________________________The following items are always needed: Beverages: tea bags, coffee, milk (UHT or powdered), fruit juice (long life), fruit squash.Tinned food: fruit, soup, tomatoes, vegetables, custard, potatoes, meat/fish, sponge puddings, rice.Other: cereal, pasta-sauces, jellies, dried rice, instant mash potato, biscuits or snack bars, sugar, instant whips/Angel Delight, toiletries.For items needed this week and other information go to the Southbourne Food Bank Facebook page._____________________________________________Please bear in mind the following guidelines when donating:We can accept most food in jars, cans and packets (non-perishable) that are in date.We cannot accept fresh fruit or vegetables.Please make sure that the ‘use by’ date is at least 3 months ahead.
