60 Christmas hampers donated to local day care centre
60 Christmas hampers donated to local day care centre
All of the students at Bourne Academy have joined together to give their season’s greetings by creating Christmas hampers for elderly people at the Butterfield Community Friendship Hub in Bourne.
On Wednesday 14th December 2022, Mr Leonard, Mr Dennis, Miss McCarthy and student volunteers from Bourne Academy delivered 60 Christmas hampers to The Butterfield Centre in Bourne. This is an annual tradition for the school where students in every form donate an item into a Christmas hamper.
Every form in the school created their very own Christmas hamper, which they decorated in their very own Christmas theme and every student then donated an item to put in the hamper. The range of items donated included chocolates, biscuits, tea bags, coffee, hot chocolate, marmalade, jam, tinned food, toiletries, socks and festive items.
When all of these small items come together in one hamper – it becomes a very generous and appreciated gift at a time of year when some people may be lonely. It can be a very difficult time for many people and some of the users at The Butterfield Centre will have limited contact with family or friends over the festive period so this act of kindness is much appreciated.
The Butterfield Centre do an amazing job providing companionship for elderly people and those at risk of loneliness and social isolation. Just some of the essential services they provide in the community include coffee and chat sessions, meals on wheels, domestic cleaning, gardening, lunch club and hire of mobility aids and equipment.
Clare Ashton from The Butterfield Centre said “Thank you to all the students for their time and effort in creating the fabulous Christmas Hampers! These will make so many people happy within our local community. The hampers that have already been delivered by our volunteers, have been accepted with both joy and gratitude.”
One of the people who received a hamper was 85-year-old Barbara Barker (pictured below). She was so happy to get all the wonderful gifts from class P1 and very moved by the thoughtful presents and the Christmas card from Lily.
Thank you to all of the students, families and staff who generously donated to this worthwhile initiative to spread some festive cheer.
