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anthony how about removal firms they do big boxes and if it's for a good cause they would probebly be happy to helpxxxxx(:

Hello from worn out of Letchworth, Lindy and I had the delivery of the boxes fromthe removal company as promised at 10am this morning 200 which have now been used, I am going through the process of contacting nursing homes etc. and have asked someone to check out our nearest McDonalds (we do not have one in town) tomorrows hunt is for someone to do some more printing the chap doing it for us has now run out of ink for one machine and toner for the other and cannot find a supplier locally so is now sorting the goods that have come in instead. All day long cars, vans and folk on foot have been bringing items to the centre it has been wonderful, the warehouse is now full so I have put out shouts for a marquee the scouts just might come up trumps tomorrow when the district commissioner returns from holiday. Will update you further tomorrow must get back to the black sacks. By the way I am Lindy Anthonys wife sometimes known as Lynn just to sort out the confusion out there. Again many thanks for all the interest.

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Hello Anthony, What about your local Hospital or Nursing Home?? We get lots of deliveries in HUGE boxes!! It's worth a try. Good Luck, Sue

Been up and about now for hours after a little sleep, I am pleased to say that the Community Centre at the moment is quiet, they are opposite us working non stop since Monday everyone is exhausted, I will try pc companies on Tuesday nowhere will be open again today or tomorrow. Todays task is BLACK DUSTBIN SACKS we put leaflets with them and post through letterboxes and have now run out of sacks having used over 2000. 10am I will be off to find anywhere open to scrounge them, anyone local who has any to spare can deliver them to me at 32 High Avenue make sure you ask them to be given to Lindy (Anthonys wife) anyone with a large scale printer would also be of great use for the leaflets. Off for a coffee.

Anthony (or is it Lynn? I'm confused at this hour!), We're not near enough to be any use to you, but hubby and I have a suggestion - do you have a computer company or a company that has a big IT department near you? Only computers come in really sturdy boxes and he has donated them locally on several occasions to the Operation Christmas Child appeal. Hope this helps, and well done you for being such a fantastic volunteer. Love Mandy :)

Just nudging for the Norths Herts crowd. Sleep well Lynn, Viv PS may be an idea to sign your name when you post.

GOOD NEWS I hit the yellow pages again!! and contacted a removal company in Harlow who actually answered the phone and are delivering to us 200 boxes at 10am tomorrow morning, what wonderful folk are around. No doubt I will need more so put the word out. The Monk is thrilled to bits.

Keep up the good work.I don't suppose you know of anywhere down south collecting items?i have loads of towels,bed linens,childrens clothes to donate.but as yet i haven't found anyone collecting for asia.i only really want to donate to asia as we had friends out there who have told us about the mass destruction.any info greatly received.ps i live in gloucester area but would be prepared to travel a little..clare

Tesco are keeping boxes for us but we cannot collect them until 4pm tomorrow at their request, I will be out in the industrial area sifting through skips again at this rate, it is now 9.41pm and people are still bringing items, I live opposite and spend my time folding black sacks sticking labels on and arranging delivery through doors the Centre is right opposite me so I have had good exercise backwards and forwards.

Well done Lynn, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Viv

nudge Capital Radio Greg Edward put a shout out for me lets hope it brings some boxes in.

Hello Viv, Fantastic thanks so much if I am not at 32 knock on my door. Have exhausted all the supermarkets will try toys r us tomorrow we even raided skips this afternoon. Sleep would be good right now!! but then those out in Asia would love sleep to and that is what keeps me going, I will be dreaming of black sacks for years to come.

I've got some fantastic Moving Day cardboard boxes but sadly I'm in Cornwall... (To bump up your thread, not to annoy you! Good luck!)

Hi Lynn, I've got a couple of large boxes, I'll drop them in tomorrow. Viv

That was my first thought too. Asda and places like it will be re-opening tomorrow and will have to re-stock shelves. It may be worth ringing around. Good luck

i JUST WANT TO SAY KEEP UP THE FANTASTIC WORK.