Spreading a little hamper happiness
Twyford: Delivering treats, puzzles and personal card
Hampers containing a host of treats were distributed to dozens of Age Concern members in the Twyford area ahead of Christmas.
This is the second year the hampers have been given out, as the normal Christmas party for members could not go ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Christmas party, which has been taking place for almost 10 years at The Colleton Primary School hall, would include fun such as high tea, singing from the school choir, a raffle and sing-a-longs.
But this year, members have received a hamper packed full of goods including cake, jam,
marmalade, finger Christmas cakes, chocolates, chutney, biscuits, tea, and Christmas pudding from Sheeplands.
For the second year, Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford has produced an activity book containing activities such as festive crosswords and sudoku.
Each hamper also included a Christmas card, coloured by youngsters from
The Colleton Primary School.
Melissa Johnson, codirector of Home Instead Maidenhead, Henley & Wallingford, said: “Last year it was quite emotional delivering the hampers to people’s doors.
“We would talk at a safe distance on their driveways and it was apparent from these conversations that many people had had a tough year.”
She added: “So, we really felt we were spreading a little joy, bringing a smile to peoples faces at a time when it was really needed. The physical gift itself is great, but the feeling that people are thinking of you, at this time of year and going to the effort we all do as a team to make this possible, is what matters.”