Justin Tomlinson MP Launches His Christmas Appeal

North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has launched his Christmas appeal to bring Christmas cheer to someone who may be experiencing loneliness this Christmas.

Christmas is usually a time for family and friends, but unfortunately many people find themselves alone over the festive period. Inspired by Age UK, Justin is asking residents to demonstrate the season of goodwill by donating a gift to someone who may be experiencing loneliness.

If you would like to donate a gift, simply wrap it and bring it along to Justin’s office on the Orbital Shopping Park (First Floor, Customer Service Hub, SN25 4AN) which is located by the rear car park.

Items suitable for gifts include – fleece blankets, 2018 calendars and diaries, biscuits and chocolates (not homemade), covered hot water bottles, mugs, handkerchiefs, hand cream and soap sets.

Please write what the gift is and attach it to the gift so it goes to an appropriate person (for example if it’s for a man or woman, or if it is biscuits or chocolate that might not be suitable for people with certain dietary requirements.)  

Justin Tomlinson MP said: “Far too many elderly people experience loneliness, and Christmas is an especially difficult time for them. Last year up to 70 gifts were donated by residents to local social services through the Salvation Army and I am hoping that this year we can match that brilliant kindness to show someone who is at risk of loneliness this Christmas, that somebody is thinking about them.”