From October to December 24 we’re all inundated with ads assuring us that if we buy this or that, a merry Christmas is in the bag. Hard enough when you’re flush. But if you’re broke, had to take refuge from a violent home, have far more love for your kids than money in your purse, the jolly jingles can be torture.
Which is why this year Grange-over-sands Sorops have once again been merrily packing hampers for people who could really do with a treat. 46 boxes of goodies, sized to cater for different family needs were sealed with a bow. The contents, loads of useful 
basics plus some special seasonal goodies, were provided by Club Members themselves, with money raised from Floral Decoration demonstrations, Cheese and Wine parties, and jam making. The pupils of Kirkbie Kendal School also made outstanding contributions. 46 boxes of goodies, sized to cater for different family needs were sealed with a bow. The contents, loads of useful basics plus some special seasonal goodies, were provided by Club Members themselves, with money raised from Floral Decoration demonstrations, Cheese and Wine parties, and jam making. The pupils of Kirkbie Kendal School also made outstanding contributions.
After 4 hours of work and chatting, 10 Sorops had the job done. And the initial recipients, workers Women’s Community Matters in Barrow, were delighted, knowing that the gifts would be just what some mums had written in their invisible letters to Santa. Best of all, for us, was the feeling that we’d done something great for ourselves, made a real, visible difference for others.