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2008 Christmas Shoeboxes

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  • Ianna
    Ianna Posts: 581 Forumite
    upferret wrote: »
    Hi, I want to do a box for link romania, I dont mind posting the box but just wondered if anyone knows of any schools/person in the stockport area who are collecting boxes for them? I dont drive so getting it to the nerest person on the link romania site will be a struggle as its not near to me. I would rather spend the postage on extra things to go inside the box if that makes sense? so if theres anyone going past stockport to a collection point who could pick mine up on the way I would be grateful! (its not done yet though so no rush!)

    EDIT also, do I need to register on the site before I send my box? Or is that just for people collecting the boxes?

    Heya I looked it up for you and on this page it says:
    For individuals and groups who have UP TO 60 Shoeboxes - please take your shoeboxes to your nearest Area Collector - see list below. The list of Area Collectors is regularly updated so if you do not see a collector in your area please contact us and we will help you. Ring us on 01903 529333 [EMAIL="shoebox@linkromania.co.uk"]shoebox@linkromania.co.uk[/EMAIL].

    Hope that helps!
  • shadej
    shadej Posts: 323 Forumite
    I am registered with Link Romania. If anyone rear Ilford in London/Essex has any boxes I would be happy to collect as I know there are only 3 in london collecting and all are based south of the river. I am not on there site but if you pm me I can give you my real name and address and you can call them to confirm that I have registered and booked a collection slot for 23rd Nov.
  • wooohooo
    wooohooo Posts: 1,180 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Just a little something to think about for next years shoe boxes,from january why not start going on the freebies page to see what is available.
    To late this year but just a suggestion.
    Jan 2020 Kitten cross stitching
  • upferret
    upferret Posts: 691 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    Is it too late to do the romania shoeboxes now? it says there are collecting til dec 5th but it also says to have them ready by today?
    November £10 a day challenge. Im starting early- 66p so far!
  • Thanks for this post it has really inspired me and I'm going to crack on and get my boxes done asap.

    I've bought some things today already & I like the fact that the box is for a whole family.

    Thanks again for the inspiration!!
  • Lizbeth
    Lizbeth Posts: 118 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    upferret wrote: »
    Is it too late to do the romania shoeboxes now? it says there are collecting til dec 5th but it also says to have them ready by today?

    The official deadline is tomorrow but I've got until next week to drop off mine and all the ones I've persuaded colleagues to do - however it all depends on when Link Romania is collecting them from your local area collector (which they're doing between now and 5 Dec). It's worth phoning Link Romania or the nearest collector to see if it's still possible.
  • Lizbeth
    Lizbeth Posts: 118 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    upferret wrote: »
    Hi, I want to do a box for link romania, I dont mind posting the box but just wondered if anyone knows of any schools/person in the stockport area who are collecting boxes for them? I dont drive so getting it to the nerest person on the link romania site will be a struggle as its not near to me. I would rather spend the postage on extra things to go inside the box if that makes sense? so if theres anyone going past stockport to a collection point who could pick mine up on the way I would be grateful! (its not done yet though so no rush!)

    EDIT also, do I need to register on the site before I send my box? Or is that just for people collecting the boxes?

    No you don't need to register beforehand. I'd speak to Link Romania directly to ask advice on the best way of getting it to them and by when.
  • emweaver
    emweaver Posts: 8,419 Forumite
    Just curious as to how much you spend on the contents of a shoebox? Im not sure whats happened this year but Ive spent double on one box! Im only doing 1 this yr as opposed to 4 again as money is tight but not really saved lol
    Wins so far this year: Mum to be bath set, follow me Domino Dog, Vital baby feeding set, Spiderman goody bag, free pack of Kiplings cakes, £15 love to shop voucher, HTC Desire, Olive oil cooking spray, Original Source Strawberry Shower Gel, Garnier skin care hamper, Marc Jacobs fragrance.
  • zippybungle
    zippybungle Posts: 2,641 Forumite
    emweaver wrote: »
    Just curious as to how much you spend on the contents of a shoebox? Im not sure whats happened this year but Ive spent double on one box! Im only doing 1 this yr as opposed to 4 again as money is tight but not really saved lol

    I haven't spent much at all :o I saved lots of little bits and pieces through out the year, so that I wouldn't have to spend loads of money in November. I saved a few freebies such as a teddy bear which I got free from M&S, puppets from fabric conditioner, crayons from Pizza Hut, Lego free from the Mirror Newspaper.

    Zippy x
    :p Busy working Mum of 3 :wave:
  • Ianna
    Ianna Posts: 581 Forumite
    I haven't spent much at all :o I saved lots of little bits and pieces through out the year, so that I wouldn't have to spend loads of money in November. I saved a few freebies such as a teddy bear which I got free from M&S, puppets from fabric conditioner, crayons from Pizza Hut, Lego free from the Mirror Newspaper.

    Zippy x

    A poster after my own heart! I've been sending off for things I've heard about through the freebie forum so have collected sweets, toys, bath products and so on. I've also been buying items when I see them cheaply for example I bought a load of picture frames from home bargains when I saw them. I've also looked out for good 3 for 2 offers and all that kind of thing. I've actually managed to do several boxes with very little spend
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