A GROUP of women have renewed their appeal to help victims of domestic abuse this Christmas.
The Surrey Gift Appeal was launched last month, in aid of the Reigate and Banstead's Women's Aid refuge and ESDAS (East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services).
Sara Willcocks, one of the women running the appeal, said: "The Surrey Gift Appeal has received an overwhelmingly positive response from residents in and around East Surrey.
"There's still plenty of time for people to get involved.
"We need as much support as possible so we can provide women who are affected by domestic abuse with a special treat this Christmas.
"It's not just about the giving of a present, but more the gift of solidarity and showing them there are people who do care, even if they can't reach out to them."
She urged readers to donate any unwanted but unused toiletries or cosmetics, or to put a little something extra in their shopping trolley.
New toiletries, cosmetics, luxury items, chocolates and gifts can be donated 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, up to January 6, at Elite Garages, High Street, Caterham on the Hill; Amano Deli and Cafe, Limpsfield Road, Warlingham; The Hair Sanctuary, The Green, Warlingham; and the Surrey Mirror offices, Regent House, 1-3 Queensway, Redhill (Monday to Friday only).
For more information, or to get involved, call Sara on 07976 941585, Janet on 07970 407444 or go to facebook.com/surreygiftappeal
