Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal: Active Northumberland centres across the county are nominated drop off points
and live on Freeview channel 276
People are being encouraged to spread a bit of festive joy by donating gifts suitable for children, aged 0 to 18, which will be donated to some of the North East’s most deprived families.
The gifts can be big or small, but need to be new and unwrapped as they will be wrapped and allocated according to the appropriate age of the children.
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Hide AdAcross the north-east, an estimated 47,000 children are living in poverty and will be waking up on Christmas morning to no gifts beneath the tree. The Metro Radio campaign aims to ensure that every child will get at least one present on Christmas morning.
Lisa Gordon, from Active Northumberland who is helping to coordinate the collection, said: “Christmas is a magical time for many children, but it is heart-breaking that for some families, it is a luxury they just can’t afford.
“This year, with soaring bills, it is particularly challenging for many more families, and I would urge everyone to spare a thought for those children who without this appeal will have no gifts on Christmas morning.”
The gifts collected can be donated to any of the following Active Northumberland venues until December 14.
Ashington Leisure Centre
Blyth Sports Centre
Berwick Sports and Leisure
Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington
Morpeth Riverside
Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre, Alnwick
Rothbury Gym and Pool
Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington
Druridge Bay Fitness Centre
Newbiggin Sports & Community Hub
Northburn Sports & Community Centre, Cramlington