Active and In Touch want to run a magical Santa’s Grotto at Boyle Cross at an affordable cost for the families of Frome in the lead up to Christmas. Elves will welcome 600 children in timed slots, with 100 places free for those on low incomes. Children will also receive an age-appropriate gift from Frome businesses. The event will encourage less travel, shopping locally and supporting local businesses. Money raised will assist the charity in their work support lonely and isolated people.
lovely idea
What a 'win win' proposal from Active and in Touch. A beautiful sounding Santa's Grotto in the middle of the town supporting the families of Frome especially those on a lower income and also local businesses. Then the added extra that the money raised goes to Active and in Touch who have been supporting the lonely and isolated in our community so successfully for 10 years. It's not just a proposal for those with children, (we don't), but a proposal that helps the community as a whole.
not what children actually like my girls would much rather go to the skate park event
Sounds like a great idea - it will raise money for charity as well as providing a free outing for those on low incomes who might otherwise miss out on seeing Father Christmas.
👍 Great idea. And as Mr Rawlins said “it’s not a competition “. Anything that benefits anyone at a disadvantage is wonderful.
This is a amazing idea what frome need and the children need that they miss Christmas last year and will bring people to frome support businesses and the money to help lonely people.I am a volunteer for two years and they do amazing work please support this event
What a lovely idea and it will defiantly light up some little faces with a cheerful smile at a time that isn't a happy one for everyone.
All money raised will go to lonely and isolated people! I think it’s brilliant ☺️ Active and in touch are a great charity! This will bring loads of people into the town centre, perfect for independent shops and cafes etc.
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This is a really good idea for less well off families and great that monies raised will support lonely and isolated people - seems to me this will be helping two groups of people in the town 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'm sure we could all selfishly find merit in each of these proposals but, for me, knowing of the selfless charitable work of support and kindness undertaken locally by Active and In Touch, there is only one contender........ Vote for the Santa's Grotto, the only option GUARANTEED to help those within Frome's community whose voices go mostly unheard.
Very good idea. It helps them that give and them that recieves😇
Let’s give something to the children, they have really suffered during COVID-19 and this would be just fantastic for them. Also many families continue to feel the financial affects of the lockdown and many will not be getting much for Christmas. This will put a smile on their faces.
Such a great way for the whole of the community of Frome can make a difference for those isolated and lonely people of the community. Great idea😀
Raising funds for Active & in touch is great. Although my children are too old for a grotto.
Really good idea. A treat for people on low incomes and much needed in these dreary time
Whats not to like? Love it and proceeds go to a great cause
Fantastic idea
Great charity they helped me with my parents, i will never forget their kindness. Reaching out to people on low incomes is a great idea. Christmas can be so expensive and all children can get some happiness through this scheme
Consumerist one off.. Not what actually makes children happy
terrible idea what happens if you dont have children not good for the hole community
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