So caring - 10 reminders of how South Tyneside people have helped others at Christmas through the Shoebox Appeal
The people of South Tyneside are so caring and Christmas time is no different.
The annual Shoebox Appeal always gets strong support in town and here are some reminders of the excellent work you have done over the years to help others.
People pack shoeboxes to be sent to those in need and the project has had wonderful support in the past at Harton School, St Bede’s RC Primary, Whitburn School and Epinay.
We have reminders of the big-hearted donations you have made over the years. Take a look.
We have reminders of the big-hearted donations you have made over the years. Take a look.
5. Memories from St Bede's RC Primary
Back to 2013 and this scene shows Samaritans Purse International Shoebox Appeal district co-ordinator Carol Hall, left, with St Bede's RC Primary School headteacher Moya Rooney, centre, and Tricia Octon, with pupils. Does it bring back happy memories. Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
6. Perfect at St Oswald's RC Primary
Pupils had fun packing the presents for the 2003 appeal at St Oswald's RC Primary School in South Shields. Photo: IB
7. Launching in 2014
St Bede's RC Primary School, Jarrow, pupils helped launch the 2014 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal, with Carol Hall, centre, headteacher Moria Rooney, left, and Trish Octon. Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Wonderful support in Whitburn
A 2005 photo shows Whitburn School pupils as they loaded their shoeboxes. Are you in the picture? Photo: PMC