Charity

Litter picking for The Grace School

Litter picking for The Grace School

You might be aware that each year two gentlemen from Basildon spend many days of their time collecting rubbish, little and quite literally ‘all-sorts’ from the verges, hedges and paths around our lovely village with the aim of raising money for The Grace School, one of our mission partners.

Latest News from CIRDIC (drop-in for Reading homeless)

Latest News from CIRDIC (drop-in for Reading homeless)

CIRDIC update from Lynn Smith

I dropped the donations left at St Stephens to CIRDIC Monday morning and had a catch up and chat with some of the people outside. Apart from the many “regulars” I speak to I’ve noticed over the last few months that there are more younger people who’ve been using the centre – a sad sign of the times – but how wonderful it is that CIRDIC is there.

I asked the centre manager if they had anything (alongside the usual things they need) that they are in particular need of over the next couple of weeks - and they have a special request for :

  • men’s spray deodorant (not roll on),

  • men’s underpants,

  • large disposable paper coffee cups, and

  • takeaway containers.