*************************Mumsnet Christmas Appeal 2006***********************************

[soapbox]

I thought I had better start a new thread in case the old one falls over at 1000 posts.

First of all I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have helped make this a huge success Thanks to all of you, life will be a little bit easier for some of our MNetters this year!

Firstly all of the MNetters - without you this would only have been a pipe dream! Givers and receivers - all take a bow

Then the corporates:
GLTC - for going well beyond the call of duty
Hazell -www.verko.co.uk- for her most generous offer of christmas trees - I hope you join in and make some new friends here
Great expectations - a lovely company with wonderful fairtraded toys and again help beyond what was expected.
LCC - to Jaysmummy for her crafty goodies and warm hearted support
www.thesweetiestop.co.uk - for their generous support

And of course it goes almost without saying, MNHQ!

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How it works:

You email me:

[email protected]

as a giver or receiver. If a receiver I will ask for a bit more information to find a good match for you. If a giver I will find someone for you to send your gift to.

All matches to be done by 30 November (did I really promise that)

All gifts to be posted by 15 December (at the latest).

Not bothering Sopay agin, just wondering if you lot thik it would be OK to put in a dispoasable camera and cost of developing so the family have some piccys to hold on to?

That sounds like a lovely idea PeachyClair

yes that would be nice peachy.

Peachey - im sure that would be much appreciated by anyone.... xmas is such a special time when you have little ones. I dont have any pics of me when I was little at xmas.

Soupbox, got your email matching me Glad I have it already coz have a section on Thursday and didn't want to leave it to Dh
Will be posting Monday

And I wanted to say A HUGE THANK YOU TO WHOEVER SENT ME VOUCHERS?? YOU REMAINED ANNONYMOUS BUT I AM SO VERY VERY GREATFUL!!!!xxxxxxx

and i meant soap not soup!!

peachy thats a lovely idea.

Peachy - lovely ides - what's not to like about that

Magicmummy - oh yes, I could definitely pass those on to someone - can you email me please:

[email protected]

Just back from shopping. Do you know how nice this thing is making my children. They were really enthusiastic about choosing gifts "and something for the mummy too" says dd.
True Christmas spirit abounds.
[warm glowing feeling emoticon]

Its lovely isn't it

thanks iota ill email her now.

I have a pram with a matching car seat at the in-laws house near Chorley. If anyone knows of anyone near there who would like it, please CAT me! The pram is a mothercare one in very good condition, suitable for newborns and up to the age of 3 I should think. The car seat is also in brill condition.

I am still sat here and and very very very emotional.

Whoever you are my Santa - you are giving more than I could ever have imagined and I thank you from the bottom of my heart... and wash basket !

bump

Just to say that your parcels will be in the post on Tuesday all being well, Miaou (if I can find the dratted pacrel tape before then of course )

Bump into active convos!

bit worried I have no match , I emailed to original joycemgrant address ages ago!

I want to say a big thankyou to the wonderful people on this thread who have made a big difference to me and many others this christmas.My dd would also like to thank the person who has offered her some baby equipment.Thankyou all so much xx

My envelope will be posted to my match tomorrow with the voucher inside.

I have just seen this thread - how does it work? I have quite a bit of stuff I could easily give away but how do I get ' matched'?

donnie - email [email protected] with details of what you can offer.

Soapbox is aiming to provide everyone with a match by 30th November.

thanks ! will do that now.

Just keeping this in active convos

can someone give me an idea on how much the vouchers should be to send

Again a and a