Marianne and Fi are off to Thessaloniki to lend a helping hand with the refugee crisis. We are linking up with existing volunteering efforts and the 10 day trip is likely to be a combination of sorting and preparing aid in the warehouse, helping distribute meals to the homeless refugees in the city and getting aid to the 20 camps around the city.

We would love your support in one of these ways:

- DONATE TO OUR REFUGEE SUPPORT KITTY
We've covered our flights, basic accommodation, car hire (essential to travel to and from warehouse/ camp) but would be very happy to receive any donations which will be used to buy goods locally that can provide immediate help (this benefits the Greek economy). Don’t worry all donations will be spent very wisely - we have our own wine money!

AND

- THE TRAINER NO-BRAINER!
There is an urgent need for boys and men's trainers and hiking boots size 40-43/ UK 7-10 for the refugees. Do you, your family, friends or colleagues have a pair or two you no longer wear?

ALL TRAINERS MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION, TIED TOGETHER IN PAIRS, SIZE CLEARLY LABELLED.

www.facebook.com/thetrainernobrainer

Give to Marianne or Fi direct or for more than a bagful we will give you a warehouse address in Daghenham.

Big thanks to Nick Barbeary @ DST Print for generous support storing the trainers.

Find out more about Help Refugees here www.helprefugees.org.uk