Secret Santa presents for SOS project children

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 12:39

Christmas is just around the corner and we are now collecting presents for the SOS project children.

The secret santa has been done for the past 3 years but now that the SOS fundraising team have disbanded myself and Liz from Guidos will be organising this years presents.

At the moment we have 116 children age between 6 months and 16 years including 2 sets of twins and 1 set of triplets.

Please can you buy 1 extra present wrap it with a label stating girl/boy and age or if you are unable to buy something 20TL into an envelope and we will buy the.presents.

Drop off points are Guidos and Kibris Gelini bridal shop in Alsancak.



Please help us put a smile on these kids faces, without us they will be getting nothing this year.



If anyone wants any further information please call me on 0533 8673530

Teresa



P.S The sooner we get the presents in the better

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 14:22

Love to help - but work and live in Çatalköy. Any other drop off points ? - or how about having Botanica as a drop off point and the presents can be collected nearer christmas time? I can put them in a cupboard and they will be safe till then!

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 14:35

Adagirl that would be a great help thankyou so much

adagirl


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Posts: 371

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:01

No problem, I was in a childrens home myself so would love to help as much as possible!!

ClaireCat44



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Posts: 739

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:19

I really hate to say this but wouldn't it be a better idea to collect presents for Bayram or New Year?

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:53

Claire the presents will be given to the children sometime in the week between christmas and New Year, we are awaiting confirmation of the date from Nuket the project manager and as soon as i know i will of course post it here so that if anyone would like to attend they can. The reason we have started asking early is because both Liz and myself both work full time and we have both got trips backs to the UK planned so to get this organised nd planned we need to start collecting the gifts now rather then later.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:56

Teresa have already started the ball rolling, got two little boy names to by presents for tomorrow, come on what 20ytl for each child, couple of pints of beer, these children need out help, will have them at Guido's by Friday ITS CHRISTMAS BOYS AND GIRLS give with a good heart

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 15:57

Sheila thankyou so much you are an angel

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 16:00

I would quite happily make up a light box ,if someone could take it over for me . Obviously you would check the contents

Simbas

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 16:14

Can things be dropped off at Botanica?



Diana

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 16:16

All you need is a present, gift wrapped say the age/sex on the label and give it to one of the drop off points, or I will pick up and take to them,

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 16:54

Hi smithy are you anywhere near Catalkoy If so we could leave some money with our villa management company for you to pick up as we are in UK but would love to contribute or could arrange to have it dropped off at Botanica if that is easier.

Brend

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 17:30

Simbas I will ge a present fou you if you wish. I will email you xxx

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 17:42

Hi Lilli , bless you thanks . Hope you and Guido are doing ok !

Simbas x x

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 18:04

Brend and offshoredi Botanica have kindly offered to be a drop off point, if leaving money could it be put in an envelope and marked secret santa and we will collect it from there.

Many thanks

offshoredi


Joined: 02/03/2009
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 18:13

Will do



Diana

CarrieRBag



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Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 18:38

I will drop off envelope with money to Botanica. Well done all of you.

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 20:13

we helped the SOS children unwrap their presents last year, they brought tears to our eyes, it didn't matter what they got they were so pleased, watching the older boys playing footie with their new footballs and the little girls with their dollies! come on peeps "get buying and get wrapping" xxxxxx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 22:33

I will have plenty of tissues with me on the day because i know seeing their little faces light up the tears will flow, but they will be tears of happiness knowing we have helped put smiles on their faces even for 1 day.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 22:44

Teresa wish it could be every day for these poor misfortunates. Already roped a few in xxxxxx

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 23:11

We are not out until 27th Dec so it will be too much of a rush wish there was some way of doing something though!

Sheila

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 07:55

I will be going back to the UK on the 22nd of November until the 1st December so if anyone in the UK wants to support this appeal, then contact me by email teresacefa1@hotmail.com and i will give you the details of where i will be staying. I wont have luggage space to bring back presents but will be happy to buy the presents on your behalf when i get back.

Pixie


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 489

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 08:16

I live in Nicosia and dont have a a licence.

Is there anywhere I could drop off some presents?

I actually want to get myself organised as I have a 3 month old baby myself but I am interested in volunteering, or fundraising in the future, possibly after february.

Also does anyone know the situation for sending children to university? education funds? I was thinking of popping in there one day to see what could be done...

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 08:40

Pixie if you give me a ring i can arrange to collect presents from you my hubby is in Nicosia at least once a week so that is not a problem, i can also give you the information regarding uni and education fees and introduce you to Nuket who is the Project coordinator for the SOS project families. my number is 0533 8673530

Pixie


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 489

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 09:42

I will call you next week as I will buy some presents in Istanbul at the weekend.



If the children have any special preferences I will be happy to buy them. Otherwise I will buy both girl and boy presents.



I just want to congratulate you and everyone else who works so tirelessly for these children. My heart bled when I read the ages of some of these children. 6 months old!! What a cruel cruel worl. I cannot believe that this happens in such a small community where everyone knows each other.Surely these children arenot abandoned. And what about adoption? A relative waited many years and then ended up adopting in Turkey.



Anyway, from what I hear sos is doing a fabulous job, and I would like to contribute to this effort.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 09:46

Can I just say if you are looking round shops, that Deniz Plaza have 3 floors and the bottom floor is dedicated to toys books for boys and girls and little babies, just a thought I will be heading there tomorrow, I love looking for toys for little ones, and will drop my two off at Guido's on Friday all wrapped and with theri names on, god bless them

sheila

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 16:17

Pixie the children we are collecting for all live with their parents mainly in the back streets of Lefkosa. They are part of the SOS family strengthening programme which means that the SOS work with the familes to keep them together. These are some of the poorest of the poor and many live in such squalid conditions and without the help and support from the SOS many of these children would be given up by the parents.

In some ways these children are worse off then the ones that live in the village but if we can brighten their little lives just for one day then it is all worthwhile.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 16:20

We will make it worthwhile, wrapped mine up will brighten one little boy and one little girl, what joy

Thanks Teresa for all your hard work

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 22:07

No Sheila Thankyou and everyone else who has offered to buy presents, we could not do it without the support of everyone so please keep this at the top.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 22:21

Izzet make this post a sticky to keep it up the top

sheila

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
11/11/2009 22:34

please izzett xxxxxxxx

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 17:52

Back to the top

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 08:29

Back to the top

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 10:12

Teresa, I emailed you privately but no response. I would like to get involved in some practical way. Can you email me please? My emails shows with my name.



Thanks

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 16:41

Keep this one a sticky and to the top

lovelife


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Posts: 231

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 17:28

Teresa



Will email you, as will arrange to send you something when you are in the UK.



LL

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 19:05

will drop off some lira at guidos saturday ...a very good cause



kav

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 19:13

Kav thankyou so much and also to everyone else who has already donated, still a long way to go.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/11/2009 07:26

Back to the top, and keep it there PLEASE

smithy


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Message Posted:
15/11/2009 09:20

IZZET PLEASE MAKE THIS A STICKY ITS IMPORTANT ******************************

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 17:57

Back to the top can you see how important it is too stay there

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 18:02

Please make it a sticky, The full story is in this weeks Cyprus today. xx

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
15/11/2009 18:04

I have asked so many times Liz for this to made a sticky but alas no

smithy


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Message Posted:
16/11/2009 07:10

Back to the top please

offshoredi


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Posts: 220

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 12:25

Back to the top

stellasstar1



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Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 12:30

I'll get some presents wrapped up and bring them into Liz's, when my car has been repaired!!!!!!

Stella

TigaTrading


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Posts: 186

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 12:57

We are sending this back to the top xx

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 07:53

back to the top

scoobydoo


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Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 13:45

Thanks for the info Smithy on Deniz Plaza I will go and see what i can find but what do you buy 12-16yr olds these days????



Its easy to buy for the little ones but I thought I would challenge myself and try and find something for the older kids!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 14:07

I have spent 2 hours in Deniz Plaza buying 5 presents for just one family, it was great

The older ones you can get beautiful Diaries and buy a special pen to go with them, they had Diaries with

Girl power/disney all boxed with little keys in Turkish so they will be able to read them also for all ages.

I love every minute of shopping for Children

Got to wrap them all up and and put their names on them now.

Cant wait to see their faces, what joy

Sheila

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 17:42

Back to the top, lets keep it there

boglefan



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Posts: 511

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 17:48

In the UK but have sent a photo for my profile and if it arrives ok and AJ means what was said on another thread I have requested that he donate the dosh to this cause.

If it hasn't arrived safely then at least this post takes it back to the top.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 12:45

Car still not repaired yet, back to the top

adagirl


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Posts: 371

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 17:02

Botanica is open from 8,30 till 5,30 for anyone wishing to drop off something. We are opposite TEMPO in Çatalköy for all those east of Girne.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 21:16

What is the latest date for you to collect presents, I am over on the 12th Dec, when I tink of the money I have spent on my four grandchildren up to now it makes me feel guilty.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 22:13

Will be dropping an envelope into the UK address at the weekend as its so near us. Its such a small world and we are so glad to be able to help.

Sheila&Phil.

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 22:51

How are the presents handed out to the children? Is it in public? Or does the house mother give the children their presents in pivacy in their home?

flowerfairy


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Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 23:34

Adagirl,

for the past two years, the families met up at a local community centre in Lefcosia, where 'Santa' was there to give out all the presents. It is quite a private thing, as only the children who are to receive the presents are present, so to speak.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 23:34

adagirl we will arrange a small party in Lefkosa so will be begging for a santa nearer the date and of course santa will need some helpers so you will be most welcome to join us on the day to see their faces.

Woodspeckie that will be fine and Mint i will be there late afternoon on sunday would be nice to meet you in person.

adagirl


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Posts: 371

Message Posted:
18/11/2009 23:37

Do the children mind being "on show" so to speak?

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
19/11/2009 07:07

Teresa I hope the family of 5 children whose presents I have here to drop off to Liz manage to keep together I think I will put them in one box and label it, what do you think

Sheila

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/11/2009 07:45

Sheila i will collect everything that Liz has this saturday, the presents will be put into big santa sacks and each child is called up one by one to collect their gift so if you just label each present with the childs name that will be fine.

Adagirl the children are the same as any other children some are shy and some are very forward but they are all excited. The whole thing will be very casual and lots of fun, they dont feel like they are on show they are just so in awe of everything around them. You have to remember the difference between these children and the actual village children, some of them have never opened a present in their liives.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
19/11/2009 07:51

I cant wait to see their little faces what joy that will be,

Teresa Naj From cutting rooms want her 3 children to buy out of their own pocket money a present each

for 3 children so if you have another 3 names perhaps older children around 8/9/10 then they can choose themselves and feel good that they have contributed to others

Sheila

I will give what I have to Liz on Friday for you to collect and probably take a few more names

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
19/11/2009 17:16

Teresa. I will contact you by e-mail when I arrive after the 12th, I am staying at the Pia Bella but hire a car so can get to you or Liz. I go down to the square on New Years day, it brings tears to my eyes when I see how excited the kids are when they get a present from FC. Our kids are so spoiled they want for nothing and have lovely holidays shame its not the same for all children all over the world.

PMF68


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Posts: 130

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 06:41

Getting some stuff together



Paul

adagirl


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Posts: 371

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 19:25

back to the top!! why isnt this a sticky please??????????????

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 19:28

Toook 3 more names for Naj from Cutting rooms she will get them and give them to me to give you.

I took the family of 5 presents to Liz today, will collect another couple when I go there over the weekend

Sheila

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
20/11/2009 20:32

Thankyou Sheila x

smithy


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Message Posted:
20/11/2009 21:56

My Pleasure

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 12:13

Got the two presents which Sheila asked me to get as she has a bad leg, for a boy aged 15 also boy aged 8

will drop them off at Guido's tomorrow, what a great time I'm having getting all these presents, come on you lot who havent got involved yet

Sheila

Pixie


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Posts: 489

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 16:27

Hi Theresa,

Unfortunately I didnt take you number down and Ive been waiting for the forum to be accessible since the weekend. Now Ive been trying to call you and Ive been unsuccessful. Do you think you could send me an email -Ive bought presents for the sos children and I need to get them to you.



bluestriver@hotmail.com

flightholiday


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Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 16:35

Pixie,



I think Teresa's phone is at the bottom of her bag - I have tied a number of times without luck.



T

Pixie


Joined: 18/03/2009
Posts: 489

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 16:37

No I got a turkcell message saying try to call again later. Its not turned on

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 16:40

Teresa is in the UK for a few days, thats why she is not on line

Pixie


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Posts: 489

Message Posted:
26/11/2009 19:54

OH ok, I was worried that I was too late. I will try the number again in a couple of days. Thanks

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 01:02

Pixie She is in the UK at present . Bring them to me and I will get them there xxx

Pixie


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Posts: 489

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 17:51

The problem is that I cannot get them to kyrenia. She said she would get someone to pick them up from Nicosia.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 18:03

Oh Pixie I had forgotten. I will try to contact you by email and see what we can arrange. many thanks xx

Pixie


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Posts: 489

Message Posted:
28/11/2009 10:00

I might be able to get you the presents today, If my husband agrees to drive us down.



I have a small problem though. Ive hurt my right hand and my finger is swollen making it difficult to wrap the presents. I need a kind volunteer to wrap them for me.



The presents are 3 talking books and two girls tracksuits.I also bought a big bos of sweets and some small bags meaning to idstirbute the sweets amongst the children- I have the small plastic bags.



If I cant get them down to you today I will wrap them myself when the swelling goes down.



will let you know in a few hours..

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/11/2009 10:12

Hi Pixie i will willing wrap them for you. Thank you for your kindness. Hope to see you xx

Lilli



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Message Posted:
28/11/2009 15:37

Thank you to the very kind people who have been in today with pressies and donations . Thank you xx

smithy


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Message Posted:
28/11/2009 15:39

Liz people are so kind and generous, not only their time but their hearts god bless them

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 11:38

Had no internet for the past few days and also because of the downtime of the board time to bring this back to the top. Nice to see that Liz is getting things delivered to her. I will be back in Cyprus on Tuesday so will see you soon Liz.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 11:57

look forward to it safe trip xxx

taraspring


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Posts: 571

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:19

Lilli, I also have some pressies for SOS children, can you take them back too. They don't weigh much.

Thanks

T

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
29/11/2009 12:28

of course tara. I will be delighted xxx

smithy


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Message Posted:
30/11/2009 07:15

Take it back to the top

Pixie


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Posts: 489

Message Posted:
30/11/2009 07:56

Thanks for taking cars of the presents Lilli, I wish I could be there when they hand them out.



Theresa please continue posting whenever there is something like this happening so we can contribute.

roisin


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Posts: 358

Message Posted:
30/11/2009 12:45

Are presents still needed ? If so what age group shall I buy for? Has any age group been given enough?I would like to buy presents for age group that needs them rather than buying for a group that may have been given plenty.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/11/2009 13:07

Hi roisin All age groups still needed espically age 1 to 4. Many thanks xx

flightholiday


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Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
30/11/2009 15:30

Excess Baggae for these SOS presents and gifts.



There is a limit to what Lilli, Teresa or any of us can carry.



Could I suggest that:



1] You remove any unnecessary / all packaging from your generous gifts so reducing the weight



2] If you can afford to contribute the £8.00 per Kilo excess baggage that Teresa and Lilli are also having to find please let them know and do so.



NB There is a limit to what can be engineered with the airlines for free excess as believe it or not they feel that they are cash strapped.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
30/11/2009 17:41

Seeing that Liz is away 6-16th Dec is it still ok to drop presents off at Botanica?

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
30/11/2009 22:40

My message 92 anyone know??

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 00:02

It is fine to drop things off to Botnica also at the bridal shop from Thursday onwards.

Please keep the presents coming 120 children are depending on us.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 07:37

Teresa, anyone can drop their present off to me in Girne if it is easier and I will take them to Liz when she returns its not a problem

Sheila

mint1955



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Posts: 988

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 13:53

Teresa did you get the envelope I dropped at your sons?

Sheila

adagirl


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Posts: 371

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 22:07

Remember all that live east of Girne, BOTANICA are a drop off point. Having been in that situation myself it is especially poiniont. Please give whatever you can.

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 23:41

Sheila yes i did thankyou so much, just got home so will go into see liz maybe thursday and also over to Botanica at the weekend, that way i can post a full list of what is still needed.

Just an idea if anyone is coming over all the supermarkets in uk are doing special offers on christmas chocolates so if anyone can bring a tin of chocoltaes then the kids can have sweets as well at the party.

taraspring


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Posts: 571

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 01:25

UK people, have a look at the light-weight gifts ie re-usable sticker books, pencils, crayons, felt tips, colouring and activity books, hair bands, novelty socks, and christmas clothing outfits.



I have bought gor Girls aged 5 to 6, hope these are still needed?

T x

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 11:45

Teresa. Got some selection boxes and a box of nice biscuits they OK? Bit stuck for weight as we are there for a month but will get in as much as I can.

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 12:11

Woodspeckie thankyou so much, i realise weight is always a problem but every little helps.

adagirl


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Message Posted:
02/12/2009 20:36

I have to say that its disapointing that a rugby match is a sticky but the SOS appeal isnt????

adagirl


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Message Posted:
02/12/2009 21:22

back to the TOP!!!!

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
03/12/2009 20:58

We have had a good response so far but we are still short by a long way to getting gifts for all 120 children.

We are short on things for both girls and boys between the ages of 7 - 14.

Please take the time to buy that extra gift, time is running short now and it would be nice to be able to post on here that we have reached our goal.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
03/12/2009 21:04

Teresa - I know this may sound a bit daft, but would there be any point in us buying Christmas gifts now and bringing them over when we next visit in June for the following Christmas? I realise storage may be a problem for you, but please let us know and we would be pleased to do this.



Regards.



Jean

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 08:08

Teresa come on give me a couple of names and I will buy a couple more presents for the Children

Will pick them up in the morning and take them with Botanica's gifts to Liz for you to collect.

sheila

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 08:31

Jean that is a very good idea, storage is not a problem so thankyou very much.

Sheila you are an angel can i give you

Kemal Guven boy 9

mehmet guner boy 11.

It would be nice to see some of the other board members offering maybe even Izzet seeing as he has never made this a sticky!!!!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 10:45

Not a problem will get their gifts later today or in the morning and take them to Liz

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 19:14

Teresa will you be coming to Liz tomorrow should be there around 11.30 after Lambousa got all the presents and the extra two.

Keep this up the top *********************

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 19:34

Teresa message 107. Thanks for your reply and will certainly do this and bring presents over in June. Is there any particular age group/gender you tend to be short of? If not, will buy what I think would be suitable and hope for the best.



Good luck and kind regards.



Jean

Inci53


Joined: 08/06/2008
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 19:42

back to the top. Izzet could you please make this sticky???



Thank you

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 20:10

Ici53 Have also asked for sticky on this on two threads but to no avail.................

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 20:16

just keep asking back to the top

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 20:18

Go girl smithy!!!

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 20:54

Sheila if you could ring me when you are at Guidos i will shut the shop and pop over to you.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 21:18

Teresa can you give me your number again please, my mobile is playing up again

I will ring you when I get to Guido's.

thanks. sheila

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 21:34

Sheila - From Msg 24 - 0533 8673530

Teresa - I hope you don't mind



KEEP THOSE PRESENTS ROLLING IN!

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 21:42

Thanks Tom!!!!!!

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
04/12/2009 21:52

thanks for that Tom

Ring you tomorrow Teresa, just finished wrapping the presents I love it whoopee

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 08:14

Come ON guys and girls WE NEED MORE PRESENTS

DIG DEEP INTO YOU POCKET AND YOUR HEARTS

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 10:01

Just a thought, if buying presents that need batteries, it might be an idea to pop these into the present!! I remember only too well the dispointment of not being able to play with a toy because "batteries not included"!

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 15:24

Back to the top.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 15:30

Thought of that adagirl, those that needed batteries popped them into the box, always do that for my grandchildren nothing worse than looking at a game and not able to play with it.

Teresa remember in the blue bag there is some money in a white envelope

Sheila

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 15:49

Nice to see Cyprus Today gave this collection a mention today!!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 15:52

Hi adagirl, It was good of them. Our Teresa is also going on tele.A very big thankyou to all who have brought pressies in the last few dys and braving the weather today to do so xxx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 15:57

Soaked to the skin when I got home Liz, speak soon

sheila x

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 18:49

Moderators/Admin - PLEASE can you make this a sticky?

It is for a great cause and needs maximum attention.



Thank you.

Tx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 18:51

Tara Thank you and see you next week xxxx Got a special bag ready thanks to Tom flight holidays and Teresa xxxx

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 22:30

Second Request.....

Moderators/Admin - PLEASE can you make this a sticky?



It is for a great cause and needs maximum attention.







Thank you.



Tx

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 22:32

Tarasprings

For you and others the only way to get this made a sticky is to e-mail Izzet direct and request this.

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 22:34

Thanks for the tip Nurseawful.

But, surely the moderators could do that? Or if they can't suggest it to Izzet, or if Izzet reads this, he could do it himself.

Tx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
05/12/2009 23:54

I have spent ages tonight going through everything and crossing names off my list, if anyone is still wanting to buy presents could you please consider buying for Boys age 7-13 and girls age 8-11.

I am going to buy for the 2 yr old triplet boys so we still have twin girls 6 mths and the newborn triplet boys.

If you could post on here what you intend buying then we wont double up and be left short on the others.

Many many thanks to everyone who has already dropped presents or donations off, please remember that Guidos will be closed next week so either drop them into me at the bridal shop or to Botanica if you are on the East side.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 00:01

teresa im so sorry we are closed but if i do not see my grandkids. I wont not be abe to work xmas day. Spoken to Tara we have arranged to meet xxx

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 00:05

Teresa. I have bought 2 watches 1 sports watch for a boy and one for a girl not sure what ages to say. 2 purses with a bead bracelet in each girls about 6 I think. 3 selection boxes.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 10:54

Back to the top

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 12:37

Back TTT

Tx

Mr Vince


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 696

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 12:56

Teresa



We have bought present for a boy 3-5 and a girl aged 3-5. Friends gave us money and we will buy 2 more presents tomorrow. If you can give us an name and age we will buy for a particular child if this is easier.



I have knitted 6 little cardigans ( 2 lots of 3 ) for the newborn triplets and I am knitting another set of 3 and would be happy to continue knitting if they need these items. We would be happy to buy the gifts for the triplets if no one else has done so.



We will drop the items over at the beginning of the week.



See you at the beginning of the week.



Mary and Vince

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 13:54

Sorry not had any internet until now, Liz no need to be sorry love go and have a well deserved break plenty for you to do when you get back.

Woodspeckie thankyou very much have made a note of that

Mr Vince please could you buy for Erdogan boy age 10 and Figen girl age 8 and if you are happy to buy for the newborn triplets that would be great. The cardigans will be so useful as it is cold now, thankyou.

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 16:17

Hi Teresa

Tara is sending some stuff to me in the UK next week for the kids, I will drop with Liz after 16th Dec. Good luck.

Mel

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 16:32

taraspring

Re message 131:



' But, surely the moderators could do that? Or if they can't suggest it to Izzet, or if Izzet reads this, he could do it himself.'



I think we need to make things a bit clearer about 'stickies'



Izzet is the only person that can make a thread 'sticky'.

Your request needs to be made directly to Izzet.

In your request you need to tell Izzet how long you want the thread to be 'sticky' and the justifications for making it 'sticky' and that is why 'moderators' can not do so on your behalf.

Izzet does not read all of the post's on this board so requesting a sticky via a post on the board is a waste of time.

I trust that clears up some misconceptions about 'stickies'

AJ

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
06/12/2009 21:26

Thank you for clearing that up.

BTTT

Tx

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
07/12/2009 16:44

Thanks to all so far so for the pressies!! Remember you could win a new year hamper from Botanica!!

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 00:44

You could win a new year hamper from Botanica!!



Give what you can

Tx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 09:52

Teresa,

I cant remember what her user name is her name is Sheila, she has just rung me to say her daughter has given her 250ytl to get some more presents but as Sheila is not well I will get them for her as I did before can you give me 8/10 names and ages will see how I get on and if I need more names I will be in touch

Sheila (smithy)

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 13:36

Hi Sheila how kind of her ok here goes

Ali boy 2yrs

Ramazan boy 15yrs

Yusuf boy 3 yrs

abdulkadir boy 12yrs

Retibe girl 9 yrs

omer boy 13 yrs

Burakcan boy 9 yrs

Yasemin girl 3yrs

Zehra girl 10 yrs

Eser boy 12 yrs

Any problems let me know xx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 13:56

Will see what I can do and get back to you, i wont be able to go and get them until Friday then got to wrap them all, but will let you know. Sheila

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 14:43

I have a used ps2 and probably one or two games sadly no box but you are welcome to it.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:02

TopTen that is wonderful, i am sure the kids wont mind about a missing box, let me know if you need someone to collect it.

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:19

I can drop it off at Guidos when Liz returns from UK if that's not to late, we are in Karsiyaka if there is anywhere else to drop it off let me know TT

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 15:43

Top Ten - go to Kibris Galini the bridal shop on the right as you travel from Lapta to Guidos.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 16:33

Teresa. I am bringing on Saturday 1 girl's watch and 1 boy's sports watch maybe suit the 9 year old girl and 9 year old boy?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/12/2009 18:15

TT i am also in Karsiyaka give me a ring 05338673530 and i can collect it from you.

Woodspeckie have made a note of that thankyou

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 14:08

If there is anyone else considering buying presents for the children could you please let me know or drop them off to any of the drop off points before next Wednesday.

Many thanks to all who have already donated but please keep the presents coming we are still short.

Teresa

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:10

Teresa Although Sheila's daughter is donating the money I have now got to go out and buy the 10 presents and wrap them up, so hopefully I can get it all done and drop them off somewhere

As I'm in the middle of packing my shipment wow wacked out

Sheila (smithy)

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 15:54

Sheila thats fine, i just need to know about anymore before we start using the donated money to buy the rest that are needed as i only have 2 days off now before christmas to go and buy them.

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 16:13

When is the last drop off to Botanica ? Also what ages are still left to buy presents for ?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 21:43

roisin if i can give you a specific child Husamettin boy age 10 so long as you let me know it is definate you can drop off to botanica whenever it suits you, i just need to know which children i need to buy for so we dont double up on any of them.

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 23:17

Teresa, I will be meeting up with Liz on Saturday in the UK to hand over my pressies and baby clothing for SOS. She will bring them back with her. Also giving her some cash in case some children's presents are not covered, or if they all are, please buy some treats/sweets for the party.



Mel has 4 kilos of baby clothing too and she is bring those back with her. x



You are doing a wonderful job Teresa (and her helpers). x

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 23:32

And can I just say a big thank you to Melanie for making room in her case for this vital clothing. Mel, you are such a lovely caring person, and it is much appreciated.

xxxxxxxxxxxx



And also Lilli and Guido too. Cant wait to meet up with you both, and have a "natter".

Guido, I hope you have my favorite dish at the ready? Linguine Vongole x LOL.



What lovely people x

Tx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 07:14

Tara thankyou for everything, if anyone wants to know more about the work of the SOS project i recorded a programme yesterday with Can Gazi which will be shown on BRT2 on friday night at 9.30pm and again on sunday at 6pm.

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 11:26

Hi Theresa,thanks I will get a present for Husamettin

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 11:28

Me again Theresa,I would like to get another present too.Any girls need a pressie or just boys left? I don't mind ! Give me another name and i will get them a present too.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 11:30

Roisin thankyou here is a girl for you Handan age 8

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
10/12/2009 11:40

thanks Teresa

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 08:49

There is still time to buy an extra present and make a childs day.

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 08:59

What age/sex are you still looking for?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 11:51

We are still short on boys stuff ages 7,8,10,11 and a few girls so if anyone would like to buy for those that would be great.

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 20:15

Teresa What else is needed? When are you handing them over? In case any late arrivals on the island can get it to you in time for Christmas.

adagirl


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 371

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 20:51

When is the last collection date? We need to buy the presents too! from Botanica! We are leaving till the last moment so that we get the right age group/sex !

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
11/12/2009 22:28

adagirl the programme has just aired on BRT will repeat again on sunday if anyone wants further info on SOS project. I have said it would be nice to have or know the gifts are on the way by the middle of next week. That will give us time to shop for the missing gifts as well as plan the party.

If anyone is coming from UK before the party which is on Dec 30th and wants to contribute to this then there is also the option to get some sweets, all the supermarkets in UK have special offers on christmas sweets.

We would also like a childrens entertainer, face painter so if anyone knows of someone who would be willing to give their time to this then please contact me.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:54

Teresa

I have bought the 10 presents from this list of names you gave me for Sheila

Wrapped them all up what a job

will get them to you a.s.a.p what is the latest you have to have them by

Sheila xx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 18:51

keep at the top

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 19:22

Sheila thankyou so much i have crossed those names off my list. Will be coming into town on wednesday so could collect them from you, will give you a ring. I am going to check out the new toy shop to see if it will save me a trip south so will also call into Botanica and collect anything they have.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 19:31

Will wait for you to call

sheila

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 19:36

Teresa. Dropped my things off at Botanica today just wish İ could have brought more.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/12/2009 00:28

Hi all I am back now with clothes and gifts. Thank you Tara. If anyone has any more to drop off we are open from tomorrow xxxx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
16/12/2009 07:44

Welcome back Liz hope you had a great time, doing a collection run tomorrow so will pop in and see you, also collecting from Sheila and Botanica.

Please all read the Cyprus today on saturday our prem triplets are featured however all is not good with them and they are having a few health problems mainly to do with eye sight.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
16/12/2009 07:51

Welcome back Liz hope you had a great time, doing a collection run tomorrow so will pop in and see you, also collecting from Sheila and Botanica.

Please all read the Cyprus today on saturday our prem triplets are featured however all is not good with them and they are having a few health problems mainly to do with eye sight.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
16/12/2009 17:11

BACK TO THE TOP ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 12:56

Hi, just a message for Mel, did you get the two parcels I sent to the UK with the SOS stuff inside? Thanks.

Tx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 14:16

Latest update is that with 11 days still to go before the party we are 9 presents short so if anyone still wants to buy then please ring me and i will give you a specific child to buy for.

We are also looking for anyone who is willing to bake a few fairy cakes for the actual party.

The response has been so good and a very big Thankyou to everyone who has donated gifts.

You can contact me on 0533 8673530

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 14:54

Teresa

I will make some cakes let me know when you want them for.

Chris

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 15:01

Chris thankyou so much we will need them for wednesday 30th, will arrange collection closer to the day.

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 15:14

BTTT - Let's get these 9 missing pressies in the bag!!!

Come on you lovely folks out there x

Tx

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 15:17

Teresa, have you a paypal account so that people from the UK can donate money for the presents/party to?

Tx



It would be a way forward for UK residents to help.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 15:46

Tara yes i have a personal paypal account and would be happy to accept any donations from the UK, please email me and i will send details.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 22:33

Have e-mailed you Teresa, now there is a way to help from this colder climates, Brrrrrrrrrrr

And it gets it BTTT

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 22:38

Teatime thankyou will wait for email to arrive.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 22:41

For anyone else wanting to email teresacefa1@hotmail.com

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 22:42

Teatime we are going brrrrrrrrrrrrr here right now.Great receipes in the book by the way. Teresa will be made up as we have 9 to go xxxxxx

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/12/2009 23:10

BTTT Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 14:36

Teresa



I will gladly make a few fairy cakes for the party. Please feel free to contact me.



Sue

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 15:11

Sue thankyou will put you on my list!!!! so many lists my head is spinning

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 15:43

Teresa I will buy a few cakes for the Christmas party put me down for a dozen

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 16:16

Thankyou Sheila, can you also be a collection point for the cakes as my car will be full of presents.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 16:34

Teresa, not heard from you, have you received my e-mail? I will try again on your hotmail address as I did the original on the address in your profile.

I'll then sort it out for the 9 remaining.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 19:19

Teatime you are so kind. When teresa see this WOW. We have done it.Now the cakes come on al you cooks we need them. I wlli make a couple of dozen. Smithy if your car is full I will find another way of getting there. Before anybody tells me off some times our emails go down as does our phones. With the weather we have had we can only comunicate this way. Yes we know each other but living here its not always easy. Where these chidren are concerened we need constant contact. please understand us xxxx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 19:50

teresa we have had another donation from AJ . Thank you AJ xxxxxx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 20:19

OMG What can i say apart from a huge Thankyou to everyone who has helped us reach this target. The kids are going to have a wonderful time and it is all down to you. I would like to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and happy 2010.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 20:34

I would also like that for everyone. I thank you to make the journey to me and for me teresa Mel to m ake the journey to you. We may now have done it. The creditgoes to teresa we are all so glad we are well llconnnected. Smithy has been a superstar as always. Where there is a charity there there is always hope. My oen daughters gave me so much but there is only so much you can bring. Thank you Tara xxxxx

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
20/12/2009 20:41

My pleasure Lilli.

Wow.

I am so so glad.

You have all done a fantastic job, and many thanks to all your kindhearted supporters too.

Ahhh you people are just so nice.

Tx

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 10:13

Just wanted to say I hope todays party goes well. I know the children will love their presents and hope they enjoy my cakes. Well done Teresa, Lilli, Sheila & everyone else who has made this possible. The world is a better place for having people like you in it.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 10:27

Sue (Karanfil) Its our pleasure we are so looking forward to seeing the childrens faces, this is such a worthwhile cause, my boot it full and we are going to pick up more from another kind lady who has baked loads more, its a good job I'm on a died (well trying lol) this is what Christmas spirit is all about, god bless the little ones, will take loads of pictures and will ask Hans kindly to post them on the forum, many thanks to everyone who has bought presents/gave money and bought cakes etc

Happy New Year to you all, and GOD BLESS YOU

Sheila xx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 10:27

126 kids 126 presents, cakes, crisps, sweets,, music and games, they are going to have such a great time this afternoon. Thankyou so much to everyone who has made this possible.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 10:36

RE msg 203, smithy: I'll make pictures this afternoon also and will upload them tonight as a clickable photobook. If you want your pics published also feel free to contact me.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 14:45

Hope it all goes well Teresa and a few more have put a lot of effort into it.



Hans ask Teresa for photo's I took of the first secret Santa - it might be nice to see some of them up too.

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 18:07

I can't access any photos or links on here, and would like to see the photos. Can I ask if you can put them onto TRNCVilla Owners site as well? I can see them on there. Thanks.

Tx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 18:19

Tara dont worry i will make sure you see the photos.

May i say the biggest Thankyou to everyone who helped in any way to make todays party special.

The kids had a fantastic time and to see the smiles on their little faces made it all so worthwhile.

For me i have seen it before but i am sure that Liz, Sheila and Hans will all have their own versions on todays events. For me the highlights have to be the triplets both sets, before we had even gone into the building the elder set of triplets came and one of them had the brightest most cheeky smile and came running up to me for a cuddle and then to get to cuddle the babies all at the same time just finished off the whole afternoon.

I cant wait to see the pictures Hans.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 18:38

RE msg 206, flightholiday: (...) Hans ask Teresa for photo's I took of the first secret Santa - it might be nice to see some of them up too. (...)

=> I will, Tom.



RE msg 208, Teresa: (...) I cant wait to see the pictures Hans. (...)

=> This is blackmail by a friend! I'm busy right now, Teresa!

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 18:42

Hans not blackmail at all no rush in the next hour will be fine!!!!!!! I know you are busy and when you have time you will get them done.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 18:49

What a fantastic way to spend the afternoon, seeing all the happy children and babies, those little boy triplets were to die for, I fell in love with the cheeky one, so many hugs it bought tears to my eyes.

Many thanks Teresa, Liz, Sandie, Hans,Trixie I'm sure you enjoyed it as much as I did

AND I GOT TO SIT ON SATA'S KNEE ).

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:14

Sheila, you are a lucky girl! LOL

So glad everyone had a great time, and well done you lovely people.

Tx

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:39

Well, I have to start somewhere...

This is a souvenir for Teresa: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/S5001450_cut_web_72.jpg

And this one is for Sheila: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/S5001450_cut_web_72.jpg

The rest will follow this evening!



RE msg 207, taraspring: (...) I can't access any photos or links on here, and would like to see the photos. (...)

=> Why not, taraspring? What ihappens when you click one of the links above? If we can't make it work: I'll make a couple of CD's also and leave one for you with Liz at Guido's.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:41

Sorry. Error in http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/S5001450_cut_web_72.jpg

It should be this link for Sheila: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/S5001429_cut_web_72.jpg

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:44

It was realIly wonderful and well done Teresa. I had a great day but all those chioldren wow im knackered. The triplets just to hold them was so special and the older trip[lets the bigger one the cheeky one well its true children can communicate at all levels. father xmas wasa godsend. All I can say Im so pleased and was so happy to meet the people behind the scenes, the children and parents. My customers my friends all i have insisted you buy or die, the p[eople who made the cakes they were lovely but whoever mae the ones with the yellow icing they seemed the favourites. Everything went and every child was sohappy. Im so happy and I didnt even bring a child back with me. Thank you everybody. They called me to give me a certificate It may as well been an oscar. Im so moved x What a great day. the appeal is still on going for clothes for these children you know where you can drop them ofxxxxxxxxx

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:47

DC => Why not, taraspring? What ihappens when you click one of the links above? If we can't make it work: I'll make a couple of CD's also and leave one for you with Liz at Guido's.



I bought a rubbish laptop that doesnt let me access the blue links. It does absolutely nothing.



If you put on TRNCVO I can see the pics, or it would be so nice (and my thanks to you) to leave with Liz who has my address in the UK and can send to me. Thanks so much.

Tx

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:51

well done Teresa and to all that supported the efforts to bring a little joy and happiness to the kids this festive season. Vinera and I applaude each and everyone of you..

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:57

Hans thanks for that picture, good one of Santa but me I looked like windswept annie

But thanks all for the wonderful memories those few hours gave to us all

god bless the helpers and the children

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 19:59

A huge "Well Done" to all concerned.



Teresa - as I said, I will bring some presents for the children when we come in June (for next year)



Sheila Smith - you are a hussy



J

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 20:05

Jejannie I second that she couldnt wait. Seriously we had a great time xxxx

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 20:06

What a wonderful afternoon - to see all the children enjoying themselves and their faces when Santa gave them a gift was tremendous. Well done Teresa and everyone! Sandie xx

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 20:22

Well done all of you, must have been great to see the kid's enjoying themselves.

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 20:37

I've put the first rough material as a photobook on line (due to a lack of time unsorted and not edited yet!). You'll find it here: hhtp://www.cyprusdownload.nl . Choose this link on the homepage: Secret Santa 2009: photobook 1.

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 20:44

I have just tried to access that but cannot enlarge the photos. Can you put on Taraspring on Facebook? Or TRNCVO please?

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 21:07

Worked for me, thanks DC

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 21:17

DC i cant download sorry xx

charlie15


Joined: 23/04/2008
Posts: 131

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 21:23

Try this Lili



http://www.cyprusdownload.nl/Secret_Santa/Secret_Santa_1_Nikon/index.html