Dear all,

Apparently, Christmas is all about giving (oh yeah, and eating and drinking lots...).

As someone with limited space and more than enough ‘stuff’, I’m hoping to avoid accumulating any more.  Instead, I’m asking friends to join my Alternative Christmas Campaign.  Instead of buying me a pressie, I’d really like you to make a donation to one of my chosen charities instead.

OK, I might not be on your pressie list, but how about donating a quid or two instead of sending a card?  Between you that could easily raise £50 and would save me some recycling too!

I’ve chosen an eclectic mix of charities.  This page is for Thames21.   If you’d prefer to donate to a different one, try these links instead:

Bees for Development Trust:  www.justgiving/EricaAltPressies_Bees
Big Issue Foundation: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_BigIssue
Centre For Alternative Technology: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_CAT
The Fairtrade Foundation: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_FairTrade
FARM-Africa: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_FarmAfrica
Photovoice: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_Photo
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_SuzyLamplugh
Thames21: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_Thames21
Whale And Dolphin Conservation Society: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_WDCS
Wildlife Conservation Research Unit: www.justgiving.com/EricaAltPressies_WildCru

JustGiving's blurb: Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: the charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Big festive hugs to you all!

Erica