Bored with being stuck in the house, there is no where to go in the village so we decided to take a drive into Ayr and go for a walk along the river. It was very cold but still frosty and was a very pretty walk, We crossed the river to walk on the sunny side as it was chilly in the shade. Bought a couple of cards I needed and one small present. Then walked back to the car. It felt good to be out.
The snow on Arran is visible through the gap in the buildings.
Monday
Carrying on with my charity collections and placed my box in the complex I do relief holiday cleaning in. Sadly I missed out on the two weeks in November as I was not fit enough to do it, but I was told I was missed and was asked if I was doing a collection this year so I agreed to.
Tuesday
Another massive pile of toys handed to me today. It is great when people have a clear out that can help out other people, This is just some of the bigger ones. I have washed all the soft toys ready to go and put new batteries in all the battery operated toys.
Wednesday
Needed to hand in forms for our Christmas dinner volunteering and we needed a Christmas jumper for hubby to wear when we do the Christmas Day lunch. But we could not get what we wanted so rather than not have one for Christmas Day we found this for him.
Thursday
I had a doll in with the toys I have been given so I decided to make a sleeping bag for her.
Friday
The local bowling club was having a prize bingo night. We like to support a local cause so hubby, DD1, Fifi and Bob went along. Hubby shouted house on game two, but so did two others and we lost out on the draw, so got a free drink at the bar instead. DD1 won on game 4, a large box of shortbread and a £30 argos voucher. One of the other woman sat on our table won another game and a raffle prize.
Saturday
I won with somebody else on the flyer, the last game of bingo last night. A nice end to the evening. £75 of argos vouchers.
Rather disappointed that despite contacting a charity who were very willing to take the toys I was collected, when I contacted them again on Thursday to ask when was the bet time to drop them off they told me they did not want them. What is it with charities these days that they do not want them? Will hold onto them all until after Christmas and then re-offer them to Woman's aid, they hopefully will have room for them then.
Beautiful photo of Ayr. Sounds like you all had some good wins at bingo. What a shame the charity didn't want the toys after all your hard work to collect them and make sure they're clean and in working order.
ReplyDeletewe did have a good collection of prizes at our table which was nice.
DeleteWhat a shame about those collected toys, I hope they find a home. Love that first photo with the bridge reflection. Well done on the bingo wins #365
ReplyDeleteI am still hoping the toys get a good home, I will hold onto them till start of February and then phone round and see who needs them.
DeleteYou are doing so well with the collecting for charity. It's such a shame the one you contacted changed their minds. You would think they would be grateful. How frustrating. I'm sure you will find a good home for them soon x
ReplyDeleteIt was a bit frustrating but they are!in the loft and will!find a god home eventually
Deletesounds like your luck is changing with a couple of wins. How frustrating in regards to the toys, will the food bank take them?
ReplyDeleteNo the food bank won't take the toys, they onlt deal with new ones/
DeleteOh Arran is beautiful. Great win with the vouchers. Such a shame the charity couldn't take the toys. Hopefully they'll have cleared out a bit after Christmas and be able to take them
ReplyDeleteHoping to get back to Arran come the Summer
DeleteHow very very weird the charity don't want the toys especially so close to Christmas when they could really be a help. Glad to see your recent wins! #365
ReplyDeleteI would have thought any charity would want them but hopefully they will soon
DeleteWhat a shame about the collected toys, I hope they find a home soon. Love the bridge reflection photo. Well done on the bingo wins x #365
ReplyDeleteThe vouchers have been spent on a few things we wanted
DeleteOh no..did they give a reason as to not wanting them?
ReplyDeleteWell done on the wins! And love that first photo with the snow in the distance!
Frustrating about the charity. I've had a similar problem before with charities being a bit picky about what they get. You'd think they'd be grateful for the support. I love that picture in Ayr - very scenic. Well done on the win!
ReplyDeleteHope you find a home for those toys, such a lovely thing of you to do. LOVE that first photo, beautiful x
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