Age Concern
Marshfields School was approached by Age Concern and asked if we could assist in the making and delivering of Christmas Hampers. During the weeks running up to Christmas, we arranged tin collections and a 'Christmas Card' competition. We were overwhelmed by the generous response of our pupils and staff.
The winning Christmas card designers were Sharon Turner, Tom Graham, Soraia Neves, Holly Mason and David Tomkins.
(some winning designs)
In December we assembled and delivered 430 hampers to senior citizens around Peterborough.
Each hamper also contained a Christmas card designed and handwritten by a Marshfields student. Despite the snow, by the end of term all hampers had been delivered.
In serving the local community our students learned valuable lessons about caring for others. Here are some of the comments from the recipients of the hampers . . .
“I was thrilled to receive the parcel. I had just come out of hospital and it was a lifesaver. I am most grateful”
(Mr. Shepperson)
“I was going to be on my own but now I won’t be. Thank you very much.
(Mr. Matthews)
“I was amazed to see someone’s thinking of me, thank you so very much.”
(Mrs. Oliver)
“Many thanks for the groceries you brought me they are so appreciated, they were a godsend as I can’t get out”
(Mrs. Potter)
“Many thanks for my nice surprise delivered by the boys and girls of Marshfields School”
(Miss Harris)
“Thank you for my goodie bag, I am 89 and it is good to know that someone cares for you”
(Mrs. Peat)
“It is nice to know that there are still people who work for the good of the community”
(Mrs. Dewsbury)
“The efforts of all at Marshfields have helped to make a difference to the lives of many elderly people this Christmas and on behalf of them all I thank you.”
Christine Abbs
(Age Concern)