The Age Connects Wales partnership is appealing to you to fill a wrapped shoe box with gifts in our aim to help make this Christmas a little brighter.
We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Age Cymru and Care & Repair Cymru this year. By working in partnership, means we can reach more older people across Wales.
Christmas can be a lonely time for many older people who have no close family to visit over the festive period, we hope that having a gift to open may make a huge difference. Your amazing gift boxes will be delivered to
- someone living in a care home in Torfaen
- a older person who uses the vital services of Age Connects Torfaen (i.e. those over 60 who own their own home or who privately rent in Wales)
- someone identified as most vulnerable and isolated living throughout Torfaen who may be facing Christmas with little or no interaction with others.
How you can help
- Find a shoe box – Wrap the box and lid separately in Christmas paper, or you can use a festive pre-printed box
- Fill with gifts – see our suggestions below (list is not exhaustive)
- Attach a label marking whether your gift is for a male, female or generic
- Please don’t include personal information about yourself
- Please don’t seal your gift box but place a rubber band around the closed box.
Suggestions to include:
- Gloves / Scarves / Hat
- Smellies
- Games / Puzzles
- Puzzle Books
- Photo Frame / Photo Album
- Diary / Calendar
- Treats / Sweets
- Chocolates / Biscuits
- A Special Christmas decoration.
Please don’t add any second hand / used items to your gift box.
What’s the deadline for delivery of gift boxes?
The deadline for your boxes to be delivered is Friday 1 December 2023.
Where is my local drop off point?
Widdershins Centre, East Avenue, Sebastopol, Torfaen, NP4 5AB
