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CO-OP Bridge of Weir - Food Bank Christmas Collection

Saturday 5 December

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Christmas will be especially difficult for the children and their families living in poverty in Scotland and the Renfrewshire Food Bank are preparing for their busiest Christmas and Winter ever. If you would like to help the most vulnerable in society this Christmas by making a food or cash donation – then Angela and her wonderful team in the Co-op Bridge of Weir will be there to greet you on Saturday 5 December. The store also has a Renfrewshire Food Bank Donation Bin in place all year round.

Renfrewshire Christmas Toy Bank

We now realise we are preparing for our busiest year yet! So we are also looking for volunteers. Whether you have previously volunteered with us or would like to come on board this year we would love to hear from you! We are looking for drivers to collect donations from drop off points, and people who can come to the unit to support working with our referring agencies. We’re also looking for help in the unit organising all of the amazing donations as well as making up referrals for all the boys and girls. Please note PPE will need to be worn and will all be provided by the toy bank. We are going to need all the help we can get this year. Contact us through our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ renfrewshirechristmastoybank/ or email rctb2018@hotmail.com Items that the Food Bank are always short of – Cereal, UHT Milk, Diluting Juice, Coffee, Tinned Tuna, Tinned Potatoes, Tinned Tomatoes, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Creamed Rice, Tins or Cartons of Custard and Toiletries (especially men’s deodorant, men’s shave gel and razors). Huge thanks to everyone in Bridge of Weir who supports the Renfrewshire Food Bank throughout the year by donating in your local Coop store. Wishing you all well this Christmas.

25th ANNIVERSARY MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE

It’s always a good time to join Rotary but right now is an even better time for individuals or companies give Rotary a try: •

Less time commitment as we are now meeting fortnightly on ZOOM and the old attendance rules have been waived

Fees cut (including waiving of national fees this year for new members)

Opportunities to serve the community more important than ever!

Fun, friendship, meet new people

Stimulating speakers and discussion Gryffe Valley Rotary was formed 25 years ago and has nearly 40 members in the local area. We have raised over £260,000 for local and international charitable causes and are seeking to ensure the contribution made to our local community is sustained by increasing and diversifying our membership. See the leaflet on our website (just Google Gryffe Valley Rotary) for more information on our projects and activities and our Facebook page Gryffe Valley Rotary for details of our next speaker. Stimulating speakers – Worthwhile projects – Interesting People – Fun - Friendship Please click the Membership Enquiry button on our Website if you are interested or email us at gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.com .Please e-mail gryffevalleyrotary @gmail.com if you are interested in finding out more.