At our March meeting we heard about Grow Baby International. Kat Dawson from Teesside Vineyard Church in Thornaby explained how the charity began and told us about the local branch at this church. For some months we have been gifting baby items, nappies, wipes etc and it was interesting to hear how the baby bank made use of them. Members had brought nappies in various sizes and baby wipes which Kat took away with her. Sue Scott chaired the meeting and after the talk welcomed Emily Greenhalgh as a new member.  

Member Julie Everson handed 10 new start bags and 8 mobile phones to Cleveland Police. The bags will be used for victims of trafficking. Me

Sue Scott with Assistant Manager Claire at the Billingham and Stockton Borough Food Bank. Sue delivered items of food, toiletries and sanitary items.

Member Sue Scott delivering baby clothes, bibs and wipes to Teesside Vineyard Church in Thornaby. The items were given to Grow Baby charity which supports families with children under the age of 5.

Nicola Wells gave us a very interesting and enlightening talk about the charity Safe Families. We learned how volunteers helped to make a difference to families who may be overwhelmed by circumstances. Our member Maureen Scott chaired the meeting.

Sue Scott delivered gifts from members to Grow Baby in Thornaby. Gifts included baby items, clothes and toys.

  Member Sue Scott delivered a cot mattress, sheets, towels and baby clothes that had been collected from club members.

Six new start bags, plus some emergency food supplies were handed over to DC Ian Clyburn from Cleveland Police. The bags will be used for victims of trafficking.

  Our speaker, Alan Chandler from Macmillan Cancer Support, was introduced by our member Val Tait. Alan gave us an interesting summary of their work at North Tees and Hartlepool hospitals.  

Kat and Kate from Grow Baby in Thornaby receiving various items of baby equipment and clothing. These were supplied by club members.