Santa helps collect 54 trolley loads of goods for Alnwick Round Table collection

Santa made an unseasonal appearance around the sunny streets of Alnwick and nearby villages over the bank holiday weekend.
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It was all part of a charity collection organised by Alnwick Round Table who asked residents of Alnwick, Felton, West Thirston and Newton on the Moor to clear out their cupboards and donate unwanted items to three good causes.

The collection was in aid of Alnwick Lions Club, Alnwick District Food Bank and the NHS.

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While 115 properties registered to take part, organisers estimate they actually made collections from around 500 driveways.

Father Christmas and his socially-distanced helpers from Alnwick Round Table toured Alnwick and district over the weekend where they invited people to clear out their cupboards and donate to the NHS, Alnwick District Food Bank and Alnwick Lions. Picture by Jane Coltman.Father Christmas and his socially-distanced helpers from Alnwick Round Table toured Alnwick and district over the weekend where they invited people to clear out their cupboards and donate to the NHS, Alnwick District Food Bank and Alnwick Lions. Picture by Jane Coltman.
Father Christmas and his socially-distanced helpers from Alnwick Round Table toured Alnwick and district over the weekend where they invited people to clear out their cupboards and donate to the NHS, Alnwick District Food Bank and Alnwick Lions. Picture by Jane Coltman.

They collected 36 trolleys of books, DVDs and jigsaws for Alnwick Lions Club, 17 trolleys of non-perishable food and toiletries for Alnwick District Food Bank and a trolley of scrubs bags, hand creams and ear savers for the NHS.

Social distancing guidelines were observed throughout.

Olly Brown, chairman of Alnwick Round Table, said: “We came up with the idea of Clean Out Your Cupboards based on the success of similar events with other Round Tables across the UK.

“We are amazed by how well received the idea was from the local area, where we managed to collect an overwhelming amount to support Alnwick Lions, Alnwick District Food Bank, Local NHS and Carers, so a huge thank you to the local community for donating so much!

Santa on his charity collection.Santa on his charity collection.
Santa on his charity collection.
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“This event was added to our #BrightenAlnwickProject which we started in response to Covid-19, to try to brighten peoples days during an uncertain and turbulent time.

“We have had to utilise the key principles of Round Table by adopting, adapting and improving how we operate in the current pandemic, where we are unfortunately cancelling or postponing our events such as the duck race and beer festival, so we are exploring other avenues.

“To find out what Alnwick Round Table do, or if you would like to get involved, please visit our website www.alnwickroundtable.co.uk, as we have more ideas coming over the coming months and we are keen to invite new members to join in and help.”

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Morrisons was among the businesses to support Alnwick Round Table's charity collection.Morrisons was among the businesses to support Alnwick Round Table's charity collection.
Morrisons was among the businesses to support Alnwick Round Table's charity collection.

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