A Level Students Festive Community Collection

A Level students at SERC’s Bangor Campus have been creating and distributing tailored gift bags and parcels for local charities, as well as individuals living in the Bangor community. 

The students have been collecting donations from fellow students and staff which included toiletries, books, sweets and chocolates, selection boxes, jams, chutneys, Christmas crackers, toys, festive food and hats, scarves and gloves. 

The gifts are being tailored for recipients, with packages designed for families, women, teenagers and children going to Women’s Aid and YMCA, and packages designed for older men and women going to AGENDA (AGE North Down and Ards). Gifts are also being prepared for people who live on their own within the local Bangor community. 

Amy Rafferty, SERC A Level lecturer said, “We are delighted to work again alongside these charities that do so much for the community.  Our students would like to thank everyone who has contributed so generously to the gift drive this year.’’

There is still time to donate, and any gifts would be greatly appreciated from the list below.   The students will be collecting gifts up to 5.30pm on Tue 17 December. There are donation boxes at Reception and rooms C11, C13 and the Staff Room (B Floor) in Bangor Campus.  

* Toiletries (male/ female/ kids) anything unopened- shower gel , shampoo, body lotion, deodorant, make up * Fluffy socks * Gift sets * Books * Crackers* Sweets (2025 dates)* Selection boxes (2025 dates)* Boxes and Tubs of Chocolates (2025 dates) * Jams* Chutneys* Hand warmers * Christmas crackers  * New Gloves * Hats * Scarves * New Stuffed animals * New Figures* New Puzzles* New clothes items- Xmas jumpers/ PJs etc * New Books * Unopened Kid's toys and games* Stationery* Mugs* Coffee* Teas* Hot chocolate* Biscuits (2025 dates)* Mince Pies (2025 dates)* Christmas Puddings (2025 dates) * GIFT BAGS- New or USED AND IN GOOD CONDITION * Gift Tags* Bows and Ribbons *Wrapping paper and Sellotape*  Christmas Ornaments* Unwanted gift vouchers (in date)*