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Hi there, Welcome to our December edition In the words of George Bailey, ‘Merry Christmaaaaaaas.’ Food, Family, Friends & Food. Putting work to one side it really is a great time of year and I can’t wait to spend the festivities with all the important people this year, especially the new addition to our family! Our son Lee and his partner Ellie are expecting their first child just before Christmas so this one is bound to be an extra special one! Congratulations you two. Make sure you all stay safe this year and don’t over indulge too much and if you can try and remember those less fortunate at this time of year like a lonely elderly neighbour or even some of the local homeless people in this cold weather even just offering a warm drink will help them stay warm that day. We have donated a 3 quarter page article to Street Spirit this month asking for volunteers this year helping the less fortunate so please have a read and if you can spare your time or some donations it could make the world of difference! For all those die hard Star Wars fans like myself, Christmas is
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When a few years ago a couple of ladies walked down Southend High Street one evening, they were struck by the number of rough sleepers sleeping in doorways etc. and wanted to do something to help. Their response was next time they would go with flasks of tea and coffee and food to give out. They soon realised they wanted to do this regularly and managed to link up with others having similar concerns. It was how Street Spirit was born. Rather than search for needles in the haystack, the word went out among the rough sleeper community that every Saturday evening we would be at Clarence Road Car Park (8pm; now 7pm) giving out food and drink, items of clothing and toiletries. We have continued to go out every Saturday and typically serve up to 50 guests thanks to a cohort of willing volunteers, some taking turns in cooking hot food and giving out night packs plus some of the practical tasks needed. We are conscious what we do is limited given the needs of guests, especially for better accommodation, but we do our best to welcome and make them feel they
We point them if we can to other help that is available. While not everybody coming to us is rough sleeping most are vulnerable and appreciate the help we give. We intend to continue going out each week thanks to the help of our wonderful volunteers and those who donate to us, as there is a need. Find us on Facebook ‘Street Spirit Southend’ or call 07756 580333 for more information. Any donations or volunteers will be really appreciated.
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The Danny Green Fund The Danny Green Fund is a family run local registered charity helping children who have been diagnosed with disabilities as the result of a brain tumour and a condition called Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS). Our aim to help the children to recover from the symptoms of PFS by providing vital therapies to help them to become more independent and to achieve their aim of walking unaided once again. We also provide Christmas breaks away for children suffering from PFS to give them some family time away to make special memories at this special time of year. The charity also provides a support group for parents of children who are suffering from disabilities as the result of a brain tumour, sharing experiences and achievements, it is also a place to ask for help and advice.
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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.
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